Description
Book SynopsisEndorsed by WJEC/Eduqas, this is an essential study companion for A Level Biology students preparing for their practical assessments and tasks. / Covers the 12 practical techniques required for assessment along with a description of the specified practical tasks. / Examples of interesting practical tasks throughout reinforce and illustrate the key practical skills. / Includes a clear description and explanation of the five criteria for practical assessment (CPACs) and how to achieve them. / Outlines how students should write up their experiments to enhance their skills of analysis and evaluation and to develop a logical approach to reporting practical tasks. / Practical tips and Grade boost tips provide advice on completing tasks and assessments and how to enhance performance in the practical assessments and exams. / Differences reflecting progression from AS to A2 are clearly explained where applicable.
Table of ContentsIntroduction, Section A - Practical techniques : Microscopy; Aseptic culture; Food tests; Using whole organs and organisms; Looking at photographs, Section B - Experiments: How to design a lab experiment; How to design a field work experiment; Standard experiments; Writing up an experiment, Section C - Supporting your work: Publications; Use of language, spelling, punctuation and grammar, Section D - Assessment of practical work: Practical techniques; Specified practical work; Criteria for practical assessment; Your practical assessment, Glossary, Index
