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1 Published resources guide Supporting you with delivery of our new specifications

2 2 Your guide to our own published resources for GCSE Science 2011

3 Contents > > > > > > > Supporting science, supporting you 4 5 Our own resources for our new GCSEs in science 6 7 Helping students to fulfil their potential in the new exams 8 11 Complete support for controlled assessment Encouraging students of all ability levels Straightforward planning and teaching Your next steps

4 Supporting science, supporting We ve designed our new specifications by working closely with Ofqual Our goal wasn t just to meet the 2011 criteria, but also to use the specification change as an opportunity to draw on the collective experience of our Science Team and teachers on the ground to update and improve our GCSE science suite. What we ve developed is a suite of GCSEs in Science that: puts good science at the heart of teaching, learning and assessment to ensure students have a sound understanding and appreciation of fundamental science concepts is presented in clear and detailed specifications for straightforward planning, teaching and assessment has exam papers designed and trialled to be accessible to all, with appropriate stretch, giving all students a chance to show what they can do provides clear and manageable controlled assessments, bringing an achievable approach to practical work is designed to allow you to choose the best learning pathway for each student thanks to our BTEC and GCSE Links. It s science as it should be > 4

5 you Our support promise to you We understand that clear, detailed and inspiring specifications are only half the picture when introducing new GCSEs. With any brand-new qualification you ll need extra help. That s why we ve developed our Support Promise a first-class support programme to make it as easy as possible for you to plan and teach our new GCSEs in science. Our Support Promise includes: service giving you access to a wealth of resources and support. You can access information and resources on this service via our website at A few features of SupportPlus: free seminars to help you plan, teach and assess our science qualifications free tools and resources, equipping you to deliver inspiring lessons term after term including: an interactive course planner that supports curriculum planning a comprehensive suite of free lesson plans and activity sheets. personal support from our Science Subject Advisor, Stephen Nugus, and his team to ensure that help and advice is available when you need it. Extra Sample Assessment Materials (SAMs) for mocks to ensure your students are prepared for the new examinations. our online results analysis service that gives you a FREE detailed analysis of your centre s exam results, and insight into how each student performed, question by question. Our own range of published resources developed alongside the specification, that work seamlessly with all the free tools and resources available through SupportPlus, to give you and your students complete support for the new specifications. Whether you re currently teaching our GCSEs in sciences or you re looking to make the move, we ve developed a GCSE science suite and accompanying comprehensive support package to ensure you re ready for the new GCSEs in science for Find out how our resources will support you and your students with the new specifications. 5

6 Our own resources for our new Developed alongside our new specifications, and written by an expert team of senior examiners and experienced authors, our comprehensive suite of print and digital resources provides you and your students with in-depth support and guidance for our new GCSE science specifications. Fully differentiated, inspiring materials that allow students of all ability levels to reach their potential. Extensive support for controlled assessment, including practice controlled assessment tasks, marking support and our Skills Videos. A comprehensive focus on exam practice, with pages of questions written by the examiner team, and exemplar student responses at different levels. An even spread of easy-to-implement, engaging practical work throughout the course. Includes ActiveLearn, a powerful student-centred learning environment for focused online homework, revision and exam preparation. > 6

7 GCSEs in science At-a-glance: our suite of resources Science Additional Science Extension Units Student Books ISBN * Spring 2011 ISBN * Spring 2011 ISBN * Summer 2011 ActiveLearn Single user ISBN * 10 user ISBN * 50 user ISBN * Summer 2011 ActiveTeach ISBN * Spring 2011 ISBN * Summer 2011 ISBN * Summer 2011 Teacher and Technician Planning Packs ISBN * Summer 2011 ISBN * Summer 2011 ISBN * Summer 2011 Activity Packs ISBN * Spring 2011 ISBN * Summer 2011 ISBN * Summer 2011 Teacher Books ISBN * Spring 2011 ISBN * Summer 2011 ISBN * Summer 2011 *Prices are provisional until publication. 7

8 Helping students to fulfil their Exam-focused Student Books With your students achievement at the core of their design, our Student Books include a variety of exam practice materials and extensive support, ensuring your students have access to the best possible preparation materials for the new exams. ResultsPlus boxes provide plenty of examiner tips on how to avoid common mistakes in exams. Progress questions check students understanding perfect for homework or supply cover. Learning outcomes are taken directly from the specification to make it clear what students need to know for the exams. Sample pages from the Edexcel GCSE Science Student Book > 8

9 potential in the new exams Build Better Answers pages, for both Foundation and Higher tier, focus on exemplar student answers to the extended writing questions, and give students detailed guidance on how they can progress up through the mark scheme. Sample Build Better Answers pages from the Edexcel GCSE Science Student Book Exam Practice spreads, for both Foundation and Higher tier, contain a huge range of practice exam questions written by the examiner team. Sample Exam Practice pages from the Edexcel GCSE Science Student Book 9

10 Helping students to fulfil their Online homework and revision Designed to support independent learning and thorough exam preparation, ActiveLearn provides effective, student-centred learning, anytime, anywhere. By providing a variety of guided-practice activities, students can practise both short answer and longer extended-writing exam questions. With instant access to learning support including practical revision guidance, examiner updates, hints and tips students can work effectively at their own pace to improve their skills and knowledge. Easy to access, get started and use on an ongoing basis whether it s throughout the year or during busy exam periods. Instant feedback and rewards motivate students to take control of their learning. Sample screenshots from Edexcel GCSE Science ActiveLearn* Annual updates to reflect areas of weakness in real student performance. > 10

11 potential in the new exams Provides a variety of differentiated guided practice activities, allowing students to practise both short answer and the new extended writing exam questions. Online access to the Student Books provide seamless support in the classroom and at home. Reporting at the touch of a button, with tools that allow you to monitor class or individual progress, and identify skills that need improvement. Gives you the option to assign work targeted at specific grade ranges or individuals or classes, or allows students to work independently on areas they want to practise. Learn more at Sample screenshots from Edexcel GCSE Science ActiveLearn* *Content and layout subject to change in the final product. 11

12 Complete support for controlled Our published resources provide you with complete support for controlled assessment, giving you and your students confidence in this new area of the qualifications. Student Books provide background on each of the suggested practicals, information on marking criteria, and an introduction on controlled assessments. Spreads on the specification practicals are designed for use as practice controlled assessments, alongisde the supporting materials in the Teacher and Technician Planning Pack and Activity Pack. Detailed guidance for students on how to tackle each part of the controlled assessment. Sample pages from the Edexcel GCSE Science Student Book > 12

13 assessment ActiveTeach includes controlled assessment skills videos and simulations to show what is required to achieve the higher marks in this part of the course, and to help students develop their skills for controlled assessment. Sample screenshot of a controlled assessment simulation from Edexcel GCSE Science ActiveTeach. Sample screenshotof a controlled assessment skills video from Edexcel GCSE Science ActiveTeach. 13

14 Complete support for controlled Activity Packs contain skills sheets for controlled assessment scaffolding, and worksheets specifically designed to support practice controlled assessment. Sample pages from the Edexcel GCSE Science Activity Pack > 14

15 assessment Controlled assessment checklists can be used by students to help them check that the work they are doing covers the marking criteria. These are available to download from Sample pages of Edexcel s GCSE Science Controlled assessment checklists 15

16 Encouraging students of all abil Whether you need to boost the confidence of lower attaining students, support those on the C/D borderline or challenge your high performers, our resources are written to cater for every need. Higher-tier only material, questions and outcomes are clearly identified with a small icon to challenge your high performers. Sample pages from the Edexcel GCSE Science Student Book 16 >

17 ity levels Skills spotlight boxes build How Science Works skills, ensuring your students develop a solid understanding of how key scientific topics apply to their everyday lives. Maths Skills boxes provide extra support with the maths behind the science. The last progress question on every spread is designed to provide your students with an opportunity to develop their written communication skills. 17

18 Encouraging students of all abil Teacher and Technician Planning Packs contain lesson plans that are designed to motivate students, with a range of starters and differentiated main lesson activities to ensure that each student is engaged and encouraged to learn. Lesson activities are differentiated for students requiring stretch and students requiring support. Sample lesson plan from the Edexcel GCSE Science Teacher and Technician Planning Pack > 18

19 ity levels By supporting students learning of the scientific language required, we help them to develop more confidence and a better understanding of, and enjoyment in the topics. Developed in conjunction with the National Association for Literacy Development in the Curriculum (NALDIC), our Teacher and Technician Planning Packs contain guidance and specific activities on ways to help students with the literacy barrier. Sample page from the Edexcel GCSE Science Teacher and Technician Planning Pack 19

20 Encouraging students of all abil Activity Packs contain differentiated worksheets to ensure you have a variety of engaging activities for each of your students. Sample worksheets from the Edexcel GCSE Science Activity Pack > 20

21 ity levels ActiveTeach includes differentiated summary activities, to help students with revision of the topics. Cloze summary, designed for foundation tier and open-ended summary for higher tier. Sample activities from the Edexcel GCSE Science ActiveTeach 21

22 Straightforward planning and te Our full range of print, digital and online published resources for teachers have been designed to work hand-in-hand with our free specification support materials, helping you plan and deliver the course as easily as possible. Teacher Books, mapped to the Student Books, contain easy-to-use, full-colour and visual lesson plans to guide you through the new specifications and save you valuable planning time. Sample pages from the Edexcel GCSE Science Teacher Book > 22

23 aching Teacher and Technician Packs, matched to each of the three Student Books, offer your whole department the support you need to deliver successful lessons. They contain original and imaginative task ideas, lesson plans and much more all of which are completely customisable via the CD-ROM. Detailed and pedagogical guidance for non-specialists. Graded learning outcomes and seamless links back to our specification and schemes of work. A choice of ten activities per lesson, to ensure all abilities and learning styles are catered for. Lesson plan from the Teacher and Technician Planning Pack Activity Packs complement each Teacher and Technician Pack and contain a wealth of editable worksheets on the accompanying CD-ROM to support practical work, class work and assessment. 23

24 Straightforward planning and te The ultimate front-of-class teaching tool ActiveTeach is a powerful, front-ofclass resource that gives you the flexibility to combine our innovative digital teaching materials with your own resources. Accessible online, through your VLE or on CD-ROM, it provides you with the perfect solution for seamless lesson planning and exciting whole-class teaching. Show the Student Book on-screen for engaged whole-class teaching. Also available to access online or through your VLE for maximum flexibility of use. Go to to find out more. Easy straightforward VLE installation with no long download times or complex instructions. Gives you the ability to create links from your establishment VLE pages to your ActiveTeach product. Captivating BBC Active video clips to help bring your lessons to life. Customise your lessons and incorporate your own tried-and-tested resources. Tools allow you to annotate, zoom in, highlight, add notes and save your work. Sample screenshots from Edexcel GCSE Science ActiveTeach > 24

25 aching Keep a record of your class progress with our one-click traffic-light system. Access a vast range of animations, simulations and activities to supplement your lessons. Ready-made PowerPoint presentations for wholeclass activities. 25

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