Advanced Level Practical Work for Biology - Softcover

Morgan, Sally

 
9780340847121: Advanced Level Practical Work for Biology
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0340847123 ISBN 13: 9780340847121
Publisher: Hodder Murray, 2002

Synopsis

The new A level Specifications for Biology require students to carry out experimental and investigative activities; these are to include an element of synoptic work, and carry up to 20 per cent of the overall marks. Four practical skills are clearly identified: devising and planning experiments; demonstrating safe techniques; making observations and measurements; and, interpreting, explaining, evaluating and communicating the results. This part of the new specifications is the one about which teachers and students feel least certain. Conventional textbooks rarely give the practical element more than a cursory glance. This short guide therefore provides students with the help that they need, whether they are taking a practical exam, or answering questions on experiments in a written paper. The first part of the book focuses on the four main skills, the common element for all awarding bodies. There are then chapters covering the individual features of each of the main awarding bodies, to ensure complete coverage.

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About the Author

Sally Morgan is a writer and chief examiner for a major awarding body. She lives and works in Liphook, Surrey.

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Publisher
Hodder Murray
Publication date
2002
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0340847123
ISBN 13 
9780340847121
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
128