Mathematics for a Level Biology: A Course Companion - Softcover

Izen, Marianne

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1908682345 ISBN 13: 9781908682345

Publisher: Illuminate Publishing, 2014

Synopsis

The first book available that specifically supports A Level and post-16 Biology students learning essential maths skills needed for exam success. Written by an experienced teacher and senior examiner, this full-colour course companion reinforces all the maths skills and techniques you require for your exams. // Supports the core maths skills biology students need for success in their AS and A Level exams. // Designed to encourage students not to fear the maths in their Biology course and give them the confidence they need to take on questions with mathematical content. // Thoroughly explains each mathematical concept using plenty of relevant worked examples, with advice on how to avoid common misunderstandings when making calculations. // Students are helped throughout the book with pointers, quickfire tests, worked examples and test questions from examinations. The answers and the glossary at the back of the book help them check their progress. // The book supports and is mapped to A Level Biology and Human Biology courses from AQA, Pearson, OCR, WJEC, CCEA, the International Baccalaureate and the Cambridge Pre-U.

About this title

About the Author

Dr Marianne Izen has over twenty years' experience as an A Level Biology examiner and has provided science teacher training for schools across the UK. Before teaching, in universities in both UK and the USA, Marianne conducted research on plant cells and published papers on their behaviour in tissue culture. Marianne is Head of Science at Heathfield School for Girls in Pinner, Middlesex.

Edition details

• Publisher: Illuminate Publishing
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1908682345
• ISBN 13: 9781908682345
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 152