Description
Please note this book is suitable for any student studying: Exam board: AQA Level: GCSE (9-1) Subject: Biology First teaching: September 2016 First exams: June 2018 Oxford Revise is a fresh, evidence-based approach to studying; created by the teacher-trusted Oxford Science author team and informed by the latest research into the best ways to make learning stick. This guide to AQA GCSE Biology is ideal for independent study throughout the school year and in the lead-up to exams. Based on principles of cognitive science, the simple, three-step Knowledge, Retrieval, and Practice approach helps students to master the essential knowledge and skills for GCSE success through a combination of knowledge, retrieval, interleaving, and extensive exam-style practice. It's everything students need to study effectively and prepare fully for exams, in one convenient book. Answers to the activities and exam-style practice questions featured throughout the book are available to download from oxfordrevise.com/scienceanswers.
Impactful AQA GCSE Biology revision in three simple steps
About the Author
Primrose Kitten is an author and YouTuber, producing online resources and videos to support students with revision and exam preparation. Formerly a Chemistry teacher she has recently published four successful GCSE Required Practical Workbooks for AQA and speaks at events including ASE. Jo Locke is a Biology teacher and author of many science school books, notably Activate and AQA Activate, as well as OCR GCSE Biology. Jessica Walmsley is a Science teacher based in Blackpool; she speaks and writes regularly on issues relating to science education and is particularly interested in bringing research-based practices into her classroom.
Reviews
Top quality Biology Revision Guide This is an excellent A4 sized paperback revision book written for the AQA Biology Higher GCSE exam (best to check that the student is working towards this exam as all are a little different). The book includes loads of exam type questions which are really helpful. This book will suit a student who plans their revision well. I have worked in a scientific laboratory and this book opens the study of biology in a clear way ( plant life is described well). The revision booked is based on a three step revision plan 1. 'knowledge' an overview the requirements 2. 'retrieval' quick-fire questions and answers so Students can check out their knowledge 3. 'Practice' pages of exam-style questions. And answers are online. An excellent revision guide. * Amazon review *
Brilliant Biology textbook This is so much more than a revision guide. If you're looking for some simple last minute revision then this isn't going to help as this book is dedicated to those who revise throughout the course and regularly revisit forgotten stuff. In depth full coverage of the Higher AQA Biology specification. Excellent illustrations. Great questions and sample answers. Ideal for students and teachers. Highly recommended. * Amazon review *
Fantastic. Clearly structured and provides enough detail for the student to remember, without being over-simplistic. It is designed in a way it can be broken down into more manageable sections/sessions and a realistic study timetable can be scheduled and achieved. * Amazon review *
Well-designed and practical revision guide This is a well-designed and presented biology revision guide. The book covers twenty topics and each chapter is set out in the same way. There are two pages titled 'knowledge' and this is essentially a brief overview of the topic, there are then two pages titled 'retrieval' which contains quick-fire questions and answers so you can test your knowledge and finally there are several pages of exam-style questions. You will need to go online to find the answers to these questions. There are plenty of exam tips also scattered throughout the book. This book uses text boxes and colour to help organise the topics and made it easier to review. There are also plenty of diagrams and illustrations. I have used Oxford revision guides with the teens I work for and have always found them fantastic and these guides are just as good. * Amazon review *
Book Information
ISBN 9781382004848
Author Primrose Kitten
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 656g
Dimensions(mm) 296mm * 210mm * 13mm
Impactful AQA GCSE Biology revision in three simple steps
About the Author
Primrose Kitten is an author and YouTuber, producing online resources and videos to support students with revision and exam preparation. Formerly a Chemistry teacher she has recently published four successful GCSE Required Practical Workbooks for AQA and speaks at events including ASE. Jo Locke is a Biology teacher and author of many science school books, notably Activate and AQA Activate, as well as OCR GCSE Biology. Jessica Walmsley is a Science teacher based in Blackpool; she speaks and writes regularly on issues relating to science education and is particularly interested in bringing research-based practices into her classroom.
Reviews
Top quality Biology Revision Guide This is an excellent A4 sized paperback revision book written for the AQA Biology Higher GCSE exam (best to check that the student is working towards this exam as all are a little different). The book includes loads of exam type questions which are really helpful. This book will suit a student who plans their revision well. I have worked in a scientific laboratory and this book opens the study of biology in a clear way ( plant life is described well). The revision booked is based on a three step revision plan 1. 'knowledge' an overview the requirements 2. 'retrieval' quick-fire questions and answers so Students can check out their knowledge 3. 'Practice' pages of exam-style questions. And answers are online. An excellent revision guide. * Amazon review *
Brilliant Biology textbook This is so much more than a revision guide. If you're looking for some simple last minute revision then this isn't going to help as this book is dedicated to those who revise throughout the course and regularly revisit forgotten stuff. In depth full coverage of the Higher AQA Biology specification. Excellent illustrations. Great questions and sample answers. Ideal for students and teachers. Highly recommended. * Amazon review *
Fantastic. Clearly structured and provides enough detail for the student to remember, without being over-simplistic. It is designed in a way it can be broken down into more manageable sections/sessions and a realistic study timetable can be scheduled and achieved. * Amazon review *
Well-designed and practical revision guide This is a well-designed and presented biology revision guide. The book covers twenty topics and each chapter is set out in the same way. There are two pages titled 'knowledge' and this is essentially a brief overview of the topic, there are then two pages titled 'retrieval' which contains quick-fire questions and answers so you can test your knowledge and finally there are several pages of exam-style questions. You will need to go online to find the answers to these questions. There are plenty of exam tips also scattered throughout the book. This book uses text boxes and colour to help organise the topics and made it easier to review. There are also plenty of diagrams and illustrations. I have used Oxford revision guides with the teens I work for and have always found them fantastic and these guides are just as good. * Amazon review *
Book Information
ISBN 9781382004848
Author Primrose Kitten
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 656g
Dimensions(mm) 296mm * 210mm * 13mm
