Covering the whole of the new 2016 GCSE Biology course, this book is structured around a brand new innovative assessment framework that uses regular check points and tailored intervention to help all students make progress.This book has been entered into the AQA approval process. Written by a team of expert authors for the 2016 AQA specification, this book covers the whole of the new GCSE Biology course. It combines clear and comprehensive explanations with a wealth of practice opportunities, and builds the skills that students will need to succeed. - Track students' progress in the new linear GCSE course through a brand new, innovative assessment framework. Teaching is organized into four semesters that function as checkpoints.
- Each spread starts with language and ideas at a lower level and increases in complexity, engaging students of all ability levels
- Key concept spreads highlight concepts that students must grasp before they can move on
- Stipulated practicals spreads in each chapter build and test students' development of the appropriate skills (e.g. analyzing, evaluating and applying to different contexts)
- Math skills are embedded throughout the book and tested at the appropriate level
- Real-life contexts and applications are included to show the students the relevance of the concepts they are studying
- Prepare students for the demands of the new specification with differentiated questions, worked examples and lots of opportunities to practice
- Co-teach both Foundation and Higher tier with a single book (the Higher-only content is clearly flagged)