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Table of Educational Book Series (transferred from my ‘School Study Guides’ OneNote draft)

Example link Series Title Publisher Example entries in series Website description Features observed firsthand(much of this can be inferred from the table of contents) What it lacks (cons, based on my own preferences or those of potential students) Intended audience/Useful for who?
https://pascalpress.com.au/excel-revise-in-a-month/?srsltid=AfmBOooeTHgWtQFkH2XLlR8X0SG9VvK0aoYhE8NfWA-ZOrYO-xvM9fkg Revise in a Month Excel (an imprint of Pascal Press I think) Excel Revise in a Month
The Excel Revise in a Month series is a structured program to organise your child’s study so they can revise the complete year’s content in only one month. This series makes it easy for you with a day-by-day study program a month before the tests!

Students in Years 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 9 can prepare for key tests like NAPLAN, the NSW Opportunity Class Placement Test, the NSW Selective High School Placement Test and the ACER Scholarship Tests (Secondary Level 1).   Not only do the books in the series provide daily revision tasks and study notes but sample tests are also provided.   Answers are provided for all questions. In addition, detailed explanations and worked solutions allow students to work out where they went wrong so they can improve their performance.   All books in the series were written by experienced educators.   From <https://pascalpress.com.au/excel-revise-in-a-month/?srsltid=AfmBOooeTHgWtQFkH2XLlR8X0SG9VvK0aoYhE8NfWA-ZOrYO-xvM9fkg> | | | | | https://pascalpress.com.au/abc-mathseeds/?srsltid=AfmBOood3pmZGdg7qD4OlixPm2m1F13JffGiqxotH4zY7EfDhk-DA6sd | ABC Mathseeds | Either Mathseeds or the Australian Broadcasting Channel | | | | | | | https://readingeggs.com.au/gaw/au-branded-pmax-bauappex/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20860576069&gbraid=0AAAAAD4NOm_6pdImUd3QJYEdbY_3CjW0s&gclid=CjwKCAjw2brFBhBOEiwAVJX5GEiox6iIiQP4DyKf34gurKU4LAtQqU26sFbGg4dfrs3E8tjZ4KqJkhoCPzEQAvD_BwE   https://www.abc.net.au/abckids/abc-reading-eggs/11529748 | ABC Reading Eggs (seems to be app-based or online activities) | Possibly the Australian Broadcasting Channel | | | | | | | | Back to Basics | | | | | | | | | Blake's Go Guides | | | | | | | | https://pascalpress.com.au/blakes-guides/?srsltid=AfmBOoqANIX6AaSezEn2EM8EiX5FvLkkFIuBQvO4p-jhsNU39khLCDp7   https://www.australiancurriculumsupplies.com.au/primary/subject/reference/blake-s-guides-for-primary | Blake's Guides | Pascal Press or Blake's Guides | | | | | | | | Catch-Up Maths | | | | | | | | https://pascalpress.com.au/excel/?srsltid=AfmBOorJNPWAeO74B7glM3xuhTjJqFI-KcCz0QxeKXVt-__-VGjmc1Pa   https://pascalpress.com.au/content/catalogues/Excel_Quick_Guide_2023_WEB.pdf?srsltid=AfmBOor0gWwBn3JAX7voOEjYdE8NjMEBLIVY4DaT6XV2wp42boX0r4Bv | Excel Tagline: "Get the results you want!"  bloody education capitalists | | ▪ Revision and Exam Workbook ▪ Success ONE HSC • Topic-by-Topic ▪ Basic Skills • Handwriting (year x) ▪ Advanced Skills • Advanced Mathematics ▪ Year x Thinking Skills Tests ▪ Opportunity Class Tests Skills and Strategies (for years 3 and 4, which are before the OC in 5 and 6) ▪ Selective Schools Thinking Skills Tests (for years 5 and 6, which are prior to selective highschools) ▪ Selective Schools and Scholarship ____ Tests • SS and S Reading T • SS and S Mathematical Reasoning T • SS and S     ^I made a mistake, each of these are a series and contain multiple entries. Excel is the publisher (albeit an imprint of Pascal press, I think) not the series | | et the Results You Want with our range of Excel workbooks and study guides that have helped students excel in their studies for over 30 years.   Written by experienced educators to support the Australian Curriculum, these ranges caters to preschool, primary school, high school and tertiary students. The books in our home-study range come also highly recommended by teachers and are used in many schools. Popular series include: **Excel Basic Skills, Excel Essential Skills, Excel Advanced Skills, Excel SmartStudy, Excel Success One and **Excel NAPLAN*-style**. Click here for the terms and conditions   From <https://pascalpress.com.au/excel/?srsltid=AfmBOorJNPWAeO74B7glM3xuhTjJqFI-KcCz0QxeKXVt-__-VGjmc1Pa> | | | | | Excel Complete Course | Excel (an imprint of Pascal Press I think) | ◦ Design and Technology Complete Course | | Going by my copy of 'Design and Technology' • Contains information from the course ◦ First 10 chapters dedicated to Preliminary ◦ Second 10 chapters dedicated to HSC • Contains practice questions AND solutions or (at least how to attempt/tackle those questions) • Contains sample Preliminary and HSC exams AND solutions • Includes some kind of revision cards at the back of the book that can be removed and used as flashcards | Going by my copy of 'Design and Technology' • Lacks colour diagrams, the kind that would be found in abundance within a Pearson Science textbook | | | https://www.fivesenseseducation.com.au/secondary/test-prep/hsc-study-guides/dot-point-study-guides?srsltid=AfmBOooZMNfD7ARn96SuViD8ONTdfsox1scQPcXxIPkE32xIqoZYLEos   https://sciencepress.com.au/?product_cat=dot-point   https://boredofstudies.org/threads/are-the-dot-point-books-any-good.390324/#google_vignette | Dot Point | Science Press | | | ▪ Key words/verbs for each question (e.g,, recall, analyse, select, evaluate, etc.) ▪ Practice questions for each module • MCQ • Short response • Fill in the blanks/tables • Draw diagrams ▪ Full answers/solutions to each practice question is included in a dedicated section ▪ Contains reference data section • Periodic table • Redox half equations • Calculation formula sheet ▪   | Although the course material info can be inferred from the solutions, Actual background information on each topic is missing | | | | Mega Phonics | | | | | | | | | Reading Freedom | | | | | | | | https://pascalpress.com.au/brand/?_bc_fsnf=1&brand[]=39 | Targeting | | ◦ T ◦ Targeting Handwriting (Primary) ◦ Targeting Grammar (Primary) ◦ Targeting Spelling (Primary) ◦ Targeting Comprehension (probably primary) ◦ Targeting STEM ◦ Targeting HASS (humanities and social sci) ◦ Targeting Phonics ◦ Targeting Maths Year x ◦ Targeting Wellbeing  ◦ ^some of these are assorted into book packs and collections named 'Targeting English', 'Targeting Humanities and Sciences', etc. | | | | | | | Writing Success | | | | | | | | https://shop.atarnotes.com/ | Atar Notes | Atar Notes? | ◦ Complete Course Notes ◦ Topic Tests ◦ Text Guides (for English) | We aimed to offer students a set of revision notes to accompany the lectures: something more succinct, approachable, and affordable than a textbook. We asked our lecturers to look back at their own subject notes, to collate their best tips and tricks, and create the kind of resource they wished they’d had themselves.   From <https://shop.atarnotes.com/pages/about>   We are still true to our founding goal: we create resources for students, by students. As such, our range of books is constantly growing thanks to high-achieving recent graduates who share in our belief that knowledge shines brightest when it is shared! This also gives our books a unique blend of clear and concise content with the voice of someone who has excelled in their studies and knows exactly what it takes to do well. Our publishing team of passionate educators and subject experts are driven by a desire to provide affordable, high-quality resources that unlock students’ confidence and capabilities.   From <https://shop.atarnotes.com/pages/about> | Seemingly written by high-achieving students for current students | (For Chemistry) • Concise and written in a conversational manner • Contains text, equations, and diagrams to help explain topics and their respective concepts • Contains mnemonics and key insights/takeaways that the author benefited from during their study | ◦ Lacks space for writing (a separate notebook is required) ◦ Lacks dedicated section for reference data such as periodic table, redox equations. formulae | | https://pascalpress.com.au/excel-essential-skills/?srsltid=AfmBOoqPM6iwv5R2H-khi4hRDwlB5lj-joStXrRJscK52hu77w5RQa8a | Essential Skills | Excel (an imprint of Pascal Press I think) | | Excel Essential Skills The Excel Essential Skills series provides students with extensive practice of essential skills at the secondary level. The 40 write-in workbooks cover English, Mathematics and Science for Years 7 to 10. Books include:   • English workbooks covering the complete year’s work • English workbooks that focus on particular skills including Essay Writing Step-by-Step, Developing Your Comprehension Skills, All You Need to Know About Grammar, Student Grammar and Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation, Writing and Spelling, and Reading and Vocabulary. All books contain useful revision features that facilitate independent learning. • Excel’s extremely popular Mathematics Revision & Exam Workbooks that focus on extensive drill and practice, with topic tests and sample exams • Mathematics workbooks that focus on specific topics which include titles such as Problem Solving, Step-by-Step Algebra, Complete Fractions, Calculator and Non-Calculator • Science workbooks covering key aspects of the year’s work.   Answers are provided for all questions, with additional worked solutions in the Problem Solving Workbooks. All books in the series were written for the Australian Curriculum by experienced educators.   From <https://pascalpress.com.au/excel-essential-skills/?srsltid=AfmBOoqPM6iwv5R2H-khi4hRDwlB5lj-joStXrRJscK52hu77w5RQa8a> | | | | | https://pascalpress.com.au/brand/?_bc_fsnf=1&brand[]=51 | Targeting Homework (e.g., Targeting Maths Homework) | Pascal Press | | | | | | | | Cambridge | Cambridge? | The study guides by cambridge seem to simply be titled "Cambridge (name of subject)" | | | | | | https://www.cambridge.edu.au/education/series/Cambridge-Checkpoints-NSW   https://www.fivesenseseducation.com.au/secondary/test-prep/hsc-study-guides/cambridge-checkpoints-hsc?srsltid=AfmBOophddu0nOIARt8O8kmVyiGRqcOjcfddJMQPKtC0mzqp_gYevtNG | Cambridge Checkpoints | | | Cambridge Checkpoints NSW provides everything you need to prepare for your HSC exams in a go-anywhere format that fits easily into your schoolbag. Most Cambridge Checkpoints NSW study guides are supported by Cambridge Checkpoints QuizMeMore offering online exam-style quizzes, with responses and scoring to help you prepare for success in your HSC examinations. • Official past exam questions • Suggested responses • Study notes   From <https://www.cambridge.edu.au/education/series/Cambridge-Checkpoints-NSW>   Cambridge Checkpoints HSC Study Guides offer targeted exam preparation for students, with past questions, worked answers and expert tips across key subjects like Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Legal Studies and more. Aligned with the current syllabus, these guides help students revise efficiently, test their understanding, and build exam confidence. Ideal for independent study or classroom support, Cambridge Checkpoints is a trusted choice for HSC success.   From <https://www.fivesenseseducation.com.au/secondary/test-prep/hsc-study-guides/cambridge-checkpoints-hsc?srsltid=AfmBOophddu0nOIARt8O8kmVyiGRqcOjcfddJMQPKtC0mzqp_gYevtNG>   | | Features seem to depend on the exact subject | ◦ Lacks space for writing responses to practice questions | | https://artofsmart.com.au/study/ | Art of Smart   (unsure if this is an actual book series) | | | | | | | | | Understanding | | | | | | | | https://www.fivesenseseducation.com.au/promo/in-focus?srsltid=AfmBOooeIir1pE4Kn6aWZ6LTeGhCeClpupFUOUsm92VCwtoVkfC41Sby   https://www.reddit.com/r/unsw/comments/17tetap/maths_in_focus_yr_11_and_12_textbooks/   https://www.teachersuperstore.com.au/?rf=kw&kw=in+focus | In Focus | | ◦ Food Tech Focus? ◦ Physics in Focus ◦ Biology in Focus | | | | | | https://www.dk.com/ca/promotion/help-your-kids-with-series/ | Help Your Kids with | Dorling Kindersley (DK) | | | | | | | https://penrithcity.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/FULL/WPAC/ALLENQ/96026209/3153509,52   https://www.fivesenseseducation.com.au/secondary/subject/english/top-notes?srsltid=AfmBOorL1D11EjwWYO5MLYrjBDAyNFQOX6Dp0jxUGmXVlEYeedi-WqK2 | Top Notes/Top Note | Five Senses Education (apparently based in Seven hills) | Most if not all of the entries in the Top Notes series each seem to be based around a certain piece of literature/text, such as 'The Great Gatsby', 'Fahrenheit 451', 'The Handmaid's Tale', etc.   | | | | | | https://www.pearson.com/en-au/schools/secondary/learning-moments-for-years-7-10-science-and-mathematics-classrooms/?utm_source=advertisement&utm_medium=search-paid&utm_campaign=25SCH14&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22835237190&gbraid=0AAAAAC4R0Ey8Cy0jnfZjbKndTigf7XpH0&gclid=CjwKCAjw2brFBhBOEiwAVJX5GP92Bc-hsT6W-c2EJVOgfi0_-bNXTqzA4BfV_DejEsDyGzBDKyeNWRoCQaIQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds     https://www.australiancurriculumsupplies.com.au/search/?q=pearson | Pearson | Pearson? | | | | | | | https://www.oup.com.au/secondary | Oxford | | | | | | | | https://pascalpress.com.au/excel-success-one-hsc/?srsltid=AfmBOooxXi5UIPdJNEbjHOOsdPm3H76JGFLwF-D3q2n8dRt4Y-w5m8gT | Success One HSC | Excel, an imprint of Pascal Press | | The Excel Success One HSC series provides Year 12 students with past HSC papers to practise so they can maximise their HSC results.   The seven books in this series cover Mathematics Advanced, Mathematics Standard 2, Mathematics Extension 1, Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Business Studies.   All books in the series have been updated for the new syllabuses. Experienced educators have written replacement questions to cover those questions no longer in the syllabus so that students can feel assured they are practising complete and up-to-date exam papers.   All books in the range feature worked solutions or detailed explanations so that students can be sure they know how to answer all questions.   From <https://pascalpress.com.au/excel-success-one-hsc/?srsltid=AfmBOooxXi5UIPdJNEbjHOOsdPm3H76JGFLwF-D3q2n8dRt4Y-w5m8gT> | ◦ Exam tips and advice ◦ Lists and defines keywords/verbs ◦ Multiple years' worth of practice questions organised by module for the earlier ones, and by year for the later ones ▪ MCQ/objective response ▪ Short answer response and mark allocation for each ▪ Answers and explanations for both the MCQ and short response questions ◦ At least one past HSC exam ◦ A few sample HSC exams ◦ Contains dedicated reference data seen with a periodic table,  calculation formulas, and kinetic data probably | ◦ This book is essentially a compilation of past and possinle questions as well as sample/worked answers/responses, and does not contain an exposition section explaining the concepts and content like a regular textbook would | The Success One HSC books (collections of practice papers) should ideally be  accompanied by an actual study guide or textbook.     Dot Point books are similar but I think provide more varied practice questions and detail in worked solutions, so are better for practice over a long period of time rather than cramming for an exam |