OCR Applied Science AS & A2 Student Book
Published on 22. September 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-0-435-69212-4 (ISBN)
Description
Produced in partnership with OCR, thisStudent Book is designed specifically for the needs of students following the 2008 OCR AS & A2 Applied Science specification and supports both the Single and full Double Award.
Written by experienced examiners, it is packed full of features that help students reach their full potential.
Supports the compulsory, externally assessed content as well as the portfolio content.
Sections of the book are designed to help students develop the skills and knowledge they need to build their portfolio.
Includes key definitions of important terms students will recognise from the specification.
Provides activities that can be carried out in class or as independent study.
Includes exam-style questions, with answers provided, for each externally assessed unit to make sure students can test their knowledge.
How Science Worksis integrated throughout the book to help students understand the underlying principles of science.
Written by experienced examiners, it is packed full of features that help students reach their full potential.
Supports the compulsory, externally assessed content as well as the portfolio content.
Sections of the book are designed to help students develop the skills and knowledge they need to build their portfolio.
Includes key definitions of important terms students will recognise from the specification.
Provides activities that can be carried out in class or as independent study.
Includes exam-style questions, with answers provided, for each externally assessed unit to make sure students can test their knowledge.
How Science Worksis integrated throughout the book to help students understand the underlying principles of science.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Harlow
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pearson Education Limited
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 277 mm
Width: 218 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
898 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-435-69212-4 (9780435692124)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
AS & A2 Portfolio Section; AS UNIT 1: Science at work; AS UNIT 2: Analysis at work; AS UNIT 3: Monitoring the activity of the human body; AS UNIT 4: Cells and Molecules; AS UNIT 5: Chemicals for a purpose; AS UNIT 6: Forensic Science; AS UNIT 7: Physics of Sport; A2 UNIT 8: Investigating the scientist's work; A2 UNIT 9: Sampling, testing and processing; A2 UNIT 10: Synthesising organic chemicals; A2 UNIT 11: Materials for a purpose; A2 UNIT 12: Electrons in action; A2 UNIT 13: The mind and the brain; A2 UNIT 14: Ecology; A2 UNIT 15: Biotechnology; A2 UNIT 16: Working waves.