Oxford Revise: A Level Biology for OCR A Complete Revision and Practice

Andrew Chandler-Grevatt, Deborah Shah-Smith, Michael Fisher, Robert Brooks, Rachel Wong (Autoren)

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2020
Oxford University Press
9781382008631 (ISBN)

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This guide combines knowledge organisers, retrieval practice and plenty of exam-style questions to support all students as they prepare and revise for their OCR A A Level Biology exams. This three step approach is based on up-to-date cognitive science research and is easy for students to work through independently.

Please note this book is suitable for any student studying:

Exam board: OCR
Level: A Level
Subject: Biology A
First teaching: 2015; first exams: 2017

Oxford Revise Science is an evidence-based approach to revision. Created by the trusted Oxford Science author team, this guide is informed by the latest research into the best ways to make learning stick. This guide supports independent study and is ideally used throughout the school year and in the lead-up to exams.

Using core cognitive science ideas, a simple three-step Knowledge, Retrieval, and Practice approach helps students to organise information and commit it to long-term memory. Not only does it improve retention and recall, there are opportunities to apply this knowledge successfully to extensive exam-style practice. It's everything students need to study effectively and fully prepare for their exams, in one convenient book.

Each paperback purchased includes free access to an ebook version of the title. Details on how to access it are printed inside the book.

Answers will be available online at oxfordrevise.com/scienceanswers.

Dr Andrew Chandler-Grevatt has a PhD in school assessment and is a Senior Lecturer in Science Education at the University of Brighton. Andy has written two Oxford Teaching Guides and developed the assessment model used throughout Activate and AQA Activate for KS3 Science and our GCSE Science courses. Deborah Shah-Smith is an experienced Science teacher, and Head of Biology, and has previously published several student books and teacher guides on working scientifically. Michael Fisher is a freelance science writer and tutor. He is the author of several science school books and has written for Activate Kerboodle. Robert Brooks is a senior examiner and Associate Assistant Headteacher responsible for teacher training. He was previously Lead Practitioner for Science and he regularly presents on the subject of science education and teacher training at conferences and events. Rachel Wong is a Biology teacher and YouTuber, producing popular videos to support A Level Biology students. She is a prominent

Chapter1: Practical activity groups
Chapter2: Cell structure
Chapter3: Biological molecules
Chapter4: Nucleotides and nucleic acids
Chapter5: Enzymes
Chapter6: Biological membranes
Chapter7: Cell division, diversity, and organisation
Chapter8: Exchange surfaces
Chapter9: Transport in animals
Chapter10: Transport in plants
Chapter11: Communicable diseases
Chapter12: Biodiversity
Chapter13: Classification and evolution
Chapter14: Communication and homeostasis
Chapter15: Excretion
Chapter16: Neuronal communication
Chapter17: Hormones
Chapter18: Plant and animal responses
Chapter19: Photosynthesis
Chapter20: Respiration
Chapter21: Cellular control
Chapter22: Patterns of inheritance
Chapter23: Manipulating genomes
Chapter24: Cloning and biotechnology
Chapter25: Ecosystems, populations, and sustainability
Unifying conceptspg: 306:
Multiople-choice questionpg: 308:

Erscheint lt. Verlag	3.12.2020
Reihe/Serie	Oxford Revise
Verlagsort	Oxford
Sprache	englisch
Maße	210 x 297 mm
Gewicht	875 g
Themenwelt	Schulbuch / Wörterbuch
Themenwelt	Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie
ISBN-13	9781382008631 / 9781382008631
Zustand	Neuware