Science for Common Entrance - Couverture souple

Penter, David; Balding, Richard; Newman, David

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0340889411 ISBN 13 : 9780340889411

Editeur : Hodder Education, 2005

Synopsis

Science for Common Entrance is an authoritative textbook that prepares pupils for the Independent Schools Examination Board's (ISEB) Common Entrance Science Examination at 13+.



Concepts covered in this book are Life processes and living things, Materials and their properties, and Physical processes. These are fully explained by the clear text and colourful illustrations and photographs. Boxed sections are used to show how scientific ideas have developed and how they are applied in today's world, and background reading is encouraged throughout.



There are questions throughout the book that test a range of skills including comprehension, application, analysis and evaluation. These may be used as a basis for classwork or homework. There are also 'For discussion' sections to encourage group discussion, and a glossary, which provides definitions of the key words.



Each book is supported by a Teacher's Resource Book that contains details of practical work.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Richard Balding has a wide experience of teacahing science in prep schools, culminating in twenty-six years running the science department at Summer Fields. During his career, he has been the IAPS science co-ordinator, chairman of the Physics Common Entrance setting panel and SATIPS broadsheet editor, and was a marker for Key Stage 3 SATS. Publications include books on physics, chemistry and biology, written for prep schools. Now retired from teaching, he is active as an ISI inspector, writing and editing science books.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Hodder Education
• Date d'édition: 2005
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0340889411
• ISBN 13: 9780340889411
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 360
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible