Economic Fundamentals in Australia 8th edition will continue with the same style and themes as the 7th edition, packed with exercises, case studies, updated statistics, review questions and support from a stand-alone website dedicated to the text www.economicfundamentals.com.au making it a valuable resource to students of VCE Economics. It will continue to closely follow the new Study Design and will continue to cater to students of all abilities, assisting them to learn the key knowledge and develop key skills through the collection, interpretation and analysis of economic data. The authors have also taken the opportunity to respond to feedback and remove excessive detail from some parts of the text, such as content relating to market failure (Chapter 3) and consolidation of the chapters relating to budgetary and monetary policies.
Economics from the ground up 4th edition will continue with the same style and themes as the 3rd edition, packed with exercises, case studies, review questions and crosswords. and support from a stand-alone website dedicated to the text www.ecogroundup.com.au. The richness and breadth of the activities enables teachers to ‘pick and choose’ activities based on the interests of their class or the direction of their lessons. There are hundreds of like activities through the text, carefully placed to add life and relevance to each of the key knowledge points from the Study Design. The activities cater to students of all abilities and assists them to develop the key skills outlined in the Study Design, through the collection, interpretation and analysis of economic data. In some respects, the structure of the text enables it to be used as a series of lesson plans, and the compact layout facilitates self-paced and student directed learning. Students can be directed to work through a section of the text, completing the Review Questions at the end of each section and attempting some or all of the Application Exercises/CaseStudies that are specifically designed for applied learning. This approach helps students to develop the key knowledge and skills for each of the five areas of study. In many instances, teachers also have the option of downloading an additional range of Case Studies and other activities that approach the content in greater depth. Accordingly, the range of activities in the text and on the website will provide hours of extension work for the keen student of Economics.
CPAP are proud to announce the publication of the ‘Legal Fundamentals in Australia—a textbook for students of VCE Legal Studies Units 3&4’. This 3rdt edition will closely follow the new VCE Legal Studies Study Design and is being written by three experienced teachers of VCE Legal Studies. It will include all the information students need to know in order to satisfactorily complete the VCE Legal Studies Units 3 & 4 course. The textbook will once again be printed in glossy colour, with engaging activities and support from a stand alone website dedicated to the textbook (www.legalfundamentals.com.au), making it a valuable resource to students of VCE Legal Studies. It will include the following features: • Comprehensive coverage of all four Areas of Study in the new VCE Legal Studies Units 3&4 Study Design • Chapter summaries and review questions throughout the publication • Case studies and other activities throughout the text • ‘Activity Centres’ relating to each Area of Study containing sample SAC + Practice Exam questions and crossword puzzles • Study tips/myth busters throughout the text to clarify key points and dispel common misconceptions • Up-to-date information about the Legal system in Australia, including reference to the latest changes to relevant legislation and reference to recent legal cases • Extensive examination advice from the authors, who have years of experience as examination assessors for the VCAA • Glossary of terms/dictionary • Web support via a stand-alone website (www.legalfundamentals.com.au) containing numerous activities designed designed to further engage students.
The 3rd edition of this textbook will be packed with colourful Application Exercises, Case Studies, Review Questions and Crosswords. The richness and breadth of the activities will add life and relevance to each of the key knowledge points from the new VCE Legal Studies Units 1 and 2 Study Design. The activities will cater to students of all abilities and assist them to develop the key skills outlined in the Study Design. The structure of the text may enable it to be used as a series of lesson plans, and the compact layout will facilitate self-paced and student directed learning. Students can be directed to work through a section of the text, completing the Review Questions at the end of each section and attempting some or all of the Application Exercises/Case Studies that are specifically designed for applied learning. This approach helps students to develop the key knowledge and skills for each of the five areas of study. The 1st edition of ‘Legal Studies from the ground up’ includes the following features that will help to make the teaching and learning of VCE Legal Studies fun and enjoyable: • Comprehensive and up to date coverage of all six areas of study in VCE Legal Studies Units 1&2 • Application exercises and review questions throughout each chapter • Chapter summaries and review crosswords at the end of each chapter • Study tips/myth busters throughout the text to clarify key points and dispel common misconceptions • Up-to-date information about the Legal system in Australia, including reference to the latest changes to relevant legislation and reference to recent legal cases • Numerous case studies • Glossary of terms/dictionary at the end of the text • Web support via a stand-alone website (www.legalgroundup.com.au).
The 5th edition of the CPAP Study Guide to VCE Accounting by Adrian Peacock is a 200+ page publication that is designed to supplement any senior Accounting text and closely follows the VCE Accounting Study Design. It includes the key information students require to successfully complete the VCE Accounting Unit 3 and 4 course. The Guide is written by an experienced teacher who has had extensive experience as an Assessor in VCE Accounting. The guide places a strong emphasis upon preparation for assessment tasks, in particular, the end of year examination.
The CPAP Study Guide to VCE Business Management is a publication that is designed to supplement any senior VCE Business Management text. The new 8th edition is currently being revised by the author, John Mitchell, and will closely follow the revised 2023-2027 Study Design. The Study Guide will follow the same format as previous editions to include the key information students require to successfully complete the VCE Business Management Unit 3 and 4 course. The author will use his years of experience as a teacher, presenter and examination assessor to cover the key knowledge and skills in a way that focuses upon preparation for assessment tasks, in particular, the end of year examination. The 8th edition includes the latest ‘exam tips’ as well the inclusion of any new developments relating to theory/practice and/or interpretations of the new Study Design. The publication will also include an updated ‘Bonus End of Year Examination’, updated mini-exams relating to each area of study and revised ‘You be the Assessor’ sections that have proved to be popular for students preparing for assessment tasks throughout the year.
The CPAP Study Guide to VCE Economics (2024) will be revised and updated for the revisedVCE Economics Study Design 2023. The new 18th edition will continue with the same style and themes as previous editions and will remain a publication that is designed to supplement any senior VCE Economics text. It will include the key content that students require to successfully complete the newly accredited course. In addition, the Study Guide it will retain the popular exam tips that appear throughout the publication, as well as the valuable ‘You be the Assessor’ sections at the end of each area of study and the detailed examination advice at the end of Part 2. The Study Guide will once again be released in two parts. Part 1 will be released in January and covers material relating to Unit 3 of the VCAA Study Design, divided into areas of study 1, 2 and 3. Part 2 will be released in June and covers material relating to Unit 4, divided into areas of study 1 and 2. The later date for Part 2 has the advantage of incorporating the latest economic developments and statistics, including the 2024-25 Commonwealth Budget.
The CPAP Study Guide to VCE Economics (2024) will be revised and updated for the revisedVCE Economics Study Design 2023. The new 18th edition will continue with the same style and themes as previous editions and will remain a publication that is designed to supplement any senior VCE Economics text. It will include the key content that students require to successfully complete the newly accredited course. In addition, the Study Guide it will retain the popular exam tips that appear throughout the publication, as well as the valuable ‘You be the Assessor’ sections at the end of each area of study and the detailed examination advice at the end of Part 2. The Study Guide will once again be released in two parts. Part 1 will be released in January and covers material relating to Unit 3 of the VCAA Study Design, divided into areas of study 1, 2 and 3. Part 2 will be released in June and covers material relating to Unit 4, divided into areas of study 1 and 2. The later date for Part 2 has the advantage of incorporating the latest economic developments and statistics, including the 2024-25 Commonwealth Budget.
The 13th edition of the CPAP Study Guide to VCE legal studies (2024) is a publication that is designed to supplement any senior VCE Legal Studies Unit 3 and 4 text. The new 13th edition will be revised by the author, Megan Blake, and will continue to closely follow the new Study Design. The Study Guide will follow the same format as previous editions to include the key information students require to successfully complete the VCE Legal Studies Unit 3 and 4 course. The author will use her years of experience as a teacher, presenter and examination assessor to cover the key knowledge and skills in a way that focuses upon preparation for assessment tasks, in particular, the end of year examination. The 13th edition will include the latest ‘exam tips’ as well the inclusion of any new developments relating to theory/practice and/or interpretations of the Study Design. The publication will include an updated ‘Bonus End of Year Examination’, updated mini-exams relating to each area of study and revised ‘You be the Assessor’ sections that have proved to be popular for students preparing for assessment tasks throughout the year.