IB Science Skills: Physics: Science, Maths and Written Communication (IB Diploma) - Softcover

Galloway, Ian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0007554699 ISBN 13: 9780007554690

Publisher: Collins Educational, 2014

Synopsis

Build the science, maths and written communication skills you need to succeed at IB Diploma Physics. This book explains over 35 key skills in detail and is packed with questions as well as answers, hints and tips to help develop a thorough understanding.

This book explains over 35 essential skills necessary for IB Diploma Physics in detail. Ideal for class or independent study, the book has been carefully compiled to cover science, maths and quality of written communication (QWC) requirements ensuring complete coverage of all the key skills.

The book includes:
· Over 35 essential skills necessary for IB Diploma Physics
· In-depth coverage of maths skills including logarithms, vectors, exponential change as well as much more
· Activities and questions that get learners to apply their knowledge in new contexts
· Assessing Investigative Skills activities that practise the skills needed in practical assessments
· QWC Worked Examples that explain how to improve the quality of written communication
· Answers with helpful hints and tips, as well as fully worked out approaches to help students check their understanding and progress
· A glossary that explains key terms used in the book

About this title

About the Author:

Ian Galloway is an experienced Physics teacher, international educational consultant and author. He has over 30 years of teaching experience in both UK and international schools as well as colleges and was Head of Science for the majority of his teaching career. After leaving teaching full time, Ian ran the University of Southampton science PGCE programme and now combines teaching at a sixth form college with training teachers, as well as writing. He is a past national chair of the Association for Science Education and worked for the former Qualification and Curriculum Authority in the UK as a Physics A Level exam reviewer.

About this edition

• Publisher: Collins Educational
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0007554699
• ISBN 13: 9780007554690
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96