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OCR AS Biology Student Book and Exam Cafe CD-ROM [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Frank Sochacki (Author), Peter Kennedy (Author), Sue Hocking (Author)
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Book Description

Publication Date: 21 Feb 2008 | ISBN-10: 0435691805 | ISBN-13: 978-0435691806 | Edition: 1

Produced in partnership with OCR for the 2008 OCR A Level Biology specification, this Student Book offers accessible and engaging material, and focus on the integration of How Science Works to help students understand the underlying principles of science.

  • OCR Biology terminology is used throughout to ensure students are acquainted with the type of vocabulary used in the exams.
  • Structured in line with the OCR specification with exciting content presented as double page spreads to help students easily assimilate and locate information.
  • Contains learning objectives within the spreads, taken from the specification, as well as questions to test understanding and knowledge.
  • Plenty of worked examples and exam-style questions demonstrate how to approach complex questions.
  • FREE Exam Café CD-ROM containing an array of student-friendly study, revision and exam preparation tools to support students and enable them to prepare thoroughly for their exams.

     

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  • Paperback: 280 pages
  • Publisher: Heinemann; 1 edition (21 Feb 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0435691805
  • ISBN-13: 978-0435691806
  • Product Dimensions: 27.8 x 22 x 1.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Good source of infomration 3 Jan 2012
By Skipper
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This book has been written by the chief examiner and keeps very close to the specimen topics, at the start of each page (or spread as the book calls it) there are several specimen points that that particular page is going to cover. I have to say there is some really good information in it however there are some areas that are extremely confusing (owed to the fact that it has been very poorly written and in an illogical manner). On balance however it is a good book to aid you in your knowledge. There are practice question that are useful for revision (although some not relevent to the specimen).

To sum up,

The good points:
- written by the chief examiner
- keeps closely to the specimen with some really goo content

The bad points:
- sometimes very hard to understand
- written in a confusing manner and not consistently explaining points
- layout is sometimes illogical and confusing
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Good GAMSAT preparation 3 Mar 2012
By Ajay Clare
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I bought this book to prepare for the GAMSAT medical school entry test, which tests candidates knowledge of biology (as well as physics and chemistry). As a non-science graduate, I wanted a textbook which presented topics in a clear way that would allow me to study independently. The OCR Biology AS book does just that. I found the diagrams extremely helpful, and each section was written very well. The key definitions are always highlighted for you to learn, and there are questions throughout to test your knowledge. Whilst this book is a good starting point for the GAMSAT, I would suggest that candidates also purchase a more detailed textbook which goes indepth into some of the topics, as this textbook just covers the basics for the OCR test (which is great for A-Level OCR students). A good companion would be Collins Advanced Science - Biology.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great but select 17 July 2011
By Dannystaples
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This book is based for the OCR Biology AS exams, if you are on that board and doing the exams this book is all you will ever need (plus a little lecturer tuition). The book is simple to read well laid out, has great looking pictures (real and simulated) and also has some great tips in the CD for anyone looking to push through the A/A* barrier and struggling.

There are a few mistakes in this book as there often are but since this is the first edition and has only been running for three years it really is tops. The mistakes don't make a massive problem for students rather than making some simpler topics a little more ambiguous than they really are (nothing too much to worry about since any lecturer worth his/her salt should be able to right it again for you).

This book was my bible for Biology when I did my AS-Levels two years ago. The only reason I bought this book this time was because I sold the ones I had to my cousin since he was starting his A-Level Biology course as I finished mine, but after several months of not having this book at my disposal for checking certain facts I missed it enough to fork out for the AS and A2 books a second time despite the overall loss I made. I am very glad that I did since it has rekindled some of the happiest times in my education, cutting up lung in the labs and doing some tricky theory work in classes with my friends.

If you are not on the OCR board or are looking for some reading to do to jump start a lost education, I would say there are better books for the job. This book is very select in that it is for A-Levels and I'm sorry for anyone doing A-Levels now but this book doesn't break any records in terms of cutting edge science.... Read more ›
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars OCR AS Biology 24 Sep 2009
By Jerusha Black
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OCR AS Biology Student Book and Exam Cafe CD-ROM (AS and A2 OCR Biology)
It's a really good book for basic reading and understanding, and follows the syllabus exactly. it's the kind of thing you can read by yourself without too much trouble, as there are loads of pictures and diagrams making it easy to understand. however, if you need a bit more information, it can be a bit basic. I'd advise getting this for getting to know the subjects, and another book with a bit more detail if you can afford it!
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5.0 out of 5 stars So useful 10 Jun 2013
By Olivia Muir
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Absolutely great for revision, if this is not your class textbook, definitely get it. It runs straight by the specification for OCR. Arrived quickly, thanks a lot
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5.0 out of 5 stars An well presented, interesting text that gets the job done! 29 May 2013
By Matthew Grammatico
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This is really an outstanding A-Level text. Points from the specification head every page so you can see what is absolutely vital to learn. Also, the whole book is very colourful and filled with pictures which makes revising more interesting than it can be. I find everything well explained and all key definitions appear in little boxes on the side of the page. If you want a book that explains everything very clearly and that keeps everything interesting this is the book for you!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Standard high quality revision book 21 May 2013
By john le ruez
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Extremely good revision study book as always. Covers all parts of syllabus in an easy print and lay out-hopefully I`ll pass!
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5.0 out of 5 stars OCR AS Biology Book 23 April 2013
By Baz
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Bought it for my daughter and she says it is an Excellent book with CD ROM including so buy it. :)
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it is as described, although there is some scratch in front page...everything else is good as new! so that's why i like this product
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I highly reccomend this book. It contains vital information covered by the course. I have found it extremely useful for both completing homework, as well as to use as revision... Read more
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