IB Biology Course Book: 2014 Edition: Oxford IB Diploma Program - Softcover

Allott, Andrew; Mindorff, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0198392117 ISBN 13: 9780198392118

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2014

Synopsis

The only diploma program biology resource developed with the IB to accurately match the new 2014 syllabus for both SL and HL. This revised edition gives you unparallelled support for the new concept-based approach to learning: the Nature of science. Understanding, applications and skills are integrated in every topic, alongside TOK links and real-world connections to drive inquiry and independent learning. Assessment support directly from the IB, includes practice questions and worked examples in each topic, along with focused support for both the Internal Assessment and Extended Essay. Truly aligned with the IB philosophy, this course book gives unrivalled insight and support at every stage.
· Written by co-authors of the new syllabus and leading IB workshop leaders
· Accurately cover the new syllabus - the most comprehensive match, with support directly from the IB on the core, AHL and all the options
· Fully integrate the new concept-based approach, holistically addressing understanding, applications, skills and the Nature of science
· Tangibly build assessment potential with assessment support straight from the IB
· Develop confidence - data-based questions and focused practice support exceptional achievement
· Supported by a fully comprehensive and updated Study Guide

About the Series:
IB Diploma Course Books are essential resource materials designed in cooperation with the IB to provide students with extra support through their IB studies. Course Books provide advice and guidance on specific course assessment requirements, mirroring the IB philosophy and providing opportunities for critical thinking.

About this title

About the Author:

Andrew Allott was an IB Diploma student in 1974. He has since acted as an IB Advisor and worked extensively on IB curriculum review. He is currently Head of Biology at Shrewsbury School, UK.

David Mindorff is an IB Coordinator and Head of Academics at Lyford Cay International School, Bahamas.

Review:

We were planning on ordering another publisher's resources but many of our IB teachers attended workshops and came back asking for Oxford. The quality of the text and online support package is the reason. * Ron Patrick, Head of Science, International School of Panama * I am totally impressed with the effort that Andrew Allott and David Mindorff put into this latest edition to align with the new syllabus that is being introduced this upcoming year. I have been teaching Biology for 44 years, both in the US and internationally, and during my career I have used many different editions presenting AP, IB and IGCSE syllabi. This edition is well organized, loaded with beautifully coloured illustrations and photos, and like the previous editions, the inclusion of assessment-based questions with marking values, and internal assessment suggestions, compliments this book. I have already suggested this book for next year and am looking forward to the Study Guide, when it becomes available in September. * Ray Mikolajczyk, IB Biology Teacher, King Faisal School, Saudi Arabia * I was sent a copy of your IB biology text for review and I really liked it. The pictures are great and the explanations are very straight forward. * Erick Roldan, Biology Teacher, Montgomery High School, USA *

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0198392117
• ISBN 13: 9780198392118
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 728