Developing successful independent scientists for AS, A level and beyond



Developing successful independent scientists for AS, A level and beyond


Student Book 1 supports a standalone AS course and provides the first year of a two-year A level course; Student Books 1 and 2 together support the full A level course.
A cumulative approach to learning constantly builds on what has previously been taught.
The chapter openers highlight prior learning requirements and link to future learning.
The required maths skills are highlighted at the start of each chapter providing opportunities for students to check understanding and remedy gaps.
Bigger spreads require students to read real-life material that's relevant to the course and use knowledge in new contexts.
Accompanying questions require students to analyse how scientists write, think critically and consider issues.
Preparing for your exams sections highlight the key differences between preparing for an AS and full A level exam.
Practice question spreads provide opportunities for students to regularly check their understanding using questions written in the style of the new exams from day one.

Student Book 1 supports a standalone AS course and provides the first year of a two-year A level course; Student Books 1 and 2 together support the full A level course.
A cumulative approach to learning constantly builds on what has previously been taught.
The chapter openers highlight prior learning requirements and link to future learning.
The required maths skills are highlighted at the start of each chapter providing opportunities for students to check understanding and remedy gaps.
Bigger spreads require students to read real-life material that's relevant to the course and use knowledge in new contexts.
Accompanying questions require students to analyse how scientists write, think critically and consider issues.
Preparing for your exams sections highlight the key differences between preparing for an AS and full A level exam.
Practice question spreads provide opportunities for students to regularly check their understanding using questions written in the style of the new exams from day one.


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Teaching plans:



show prior and future learning highlighted for each section.
highlight practical opportunities with mapping to practical competencies and techniques.
highlight any requirement for differentiation between AS and A level learning.
include wider reading suggestions.

Student, Teacher and Technician sheets are provided for all core practicals plus additional practicals. These are chosen to provide further opportunities for students to demonstrate practical skills, competencies and techniques.

Practical competency tracking sheets enables teachers and students to track progress towards achieving practical endorsement.


Developing successful independent scientists for AS, A level and beyond


Student Book 1 supports a standalone AS course and provides the first year of a two-year A level course; Student Books 1 and 2 together support the full A level course.
A cumulative approach to learning constantly builds on what has previously been taught.
The chapter openers highlight prior learning requirements and link to future learning.
The required maths skills are highlighted at the start of each chapter providing opportunities for students to check understanding and remedy gaps.
Bigger spreads require students to read real-life material that's relevant to the course and use knowledge in new contexts.
Accompanying questions require students to analyse how scientists write, think critically and consider issues.
Preparing for your exams sections highlight the key differences between preparing for an AS and full A level exam.
Practice question spreads provide opportunities for students to regularly check their understanding using questions written in the style of the new exams from day one.

Student Book 1 supports a standalone AS course and provides the first year of a two-year A level course; Student Books 1 and 2 together support the full A level course.
A cumulative approach to learning constantly builds on what has previously been taught.
The chapter openers highlight prior learning requirements and link to future learning.
The required maths skills are highlighted at the start of each chapter providing opportunities for students to check understanding and remedy gaps.
Bigger spreads require students to read real-life material that's relevant to the course and use knowledge in new contexts.
Accompanying questions require students to analyse how scientists write, think critically and consider issues.
Preparing for your exams sections highlight the key differences between preparing for an AS and full A level exam.
Practice question spreads provide opportunities for students to regularly check their understanding using questions written in the style of the new exams from day one.

Student Book 1 supports a standalone AS course and provides the first year of a two-year A level course; Student Books 1 and 2 together support the full A level course.
A cumulative approach to learning constantly builds on what has previously been taught.
The chapter openers highlight prior learning requirements and link to future learning.
The required maths skills are highlighted at the start of each chapter providing opportunities for students to check understanding and remedy gaps.
Bigger spreads require students to read real-life material that's relevant to the course and use knowledge in new contexts.
Accompanying questions require students to analyse how scientists write, think critically and consider issues.
Preparing for your exams sections highlight the key differences between preparing for an AS and full A level exam.
Practice question spreads provide opportunities for students to regularly check their understanding using questions written in the style of the new exams from day one.

This ActiveBook, powered by ActiveLearn, has a three year licence, giving you access for three years from the date you activate your login. The licence is for a single user and gives student access only. Institutional subscriptions are also available.

Student Book 1 supports a standalone AS course and provides the first year of a two-year A level course; Student Books 1 and 2 together support the full A level course.
A cumulative approach to learning constantly builds on what has previously been taught.
The chapter openers highlight prior learning requirements and link to future learning.
The required maths skills are highlighted at the start of each chapter providing opportunities for students to check understanding and remedy gaps.
Bigger spreads require students to read real-life material that's relevant to the course and use knowledge in new contexts.
Accompanying questions require students to analyse how scientists write, think critically and consider issues.
Preparing for your exams sections highlight the key differences between preparing for an AS and full A level exam.
Practice question spreads provide opportunities for students to regularly check their understanding using questions written in the style of the new exams from day one.