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Primary Science: Knowledge and Understanding (Achieving QTS) [Paperback]

Graham Peacock , Debbie Wright , Rob Johnsey , John Sharp
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  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Learning Matters; 4 edition (27 May 2009)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1844452786
  • ISBN-13: 978-1844452781
  • Product Dimensions: 24.2 x 17 x 1.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 13,031 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Very comprehensive, well thoughtout, it's easy for students to access information they want and to gain ideas about finding out more. --Lecturer, University of Manchester

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"Concise, comprehensive and makes scientific knowledge readily accessible to non science specialists." - Lecturer, Southampton University --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book was a fantastic find, as I thought i was lacking a little in general Science subject knowledge. This is by far the most thorough and descriptive book that includes everything you need to know about each individual topic and what each Key Stage needs to know. It gives questions to answer whilst reading down the margin, along with a self-assessment at the end of each chapter to check understanding. This book was very useful to me as a student, so I believe this will be the same to any student worrying about having a sufficient knowledge of the Science Curriculum. This is the 3rd edition, fully revised for the new 2007 Standards. WOW!
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37 of 39 people found the following review helpful
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This book has to be one of the most useful books, which already supported me during my QTS course.

I would recommend it to any trainee teachers, since the book provides you with scientific information at an understandable level and presents common misconceptions, which pupils and adults/teachers may likely to show.

The book provides numerous ideas of teaching ideas, which the teacher can use in the classroom.

My vote: 5/5

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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If you are worried about your subject knowledge for teaching primary science this book is an excellent foundation upon which to build it. The book is clearly written, well organised around themes and well linked to primary practice, describing what is to be taught at each key stage. In terms of trainee teachers the book is explicitly linked to current standards for achieveing Qualified Teacher Status. Each chapter is built around these links, lays out the subject knowledge needed to meet the standards and also discusses research into children's ideas in that particular field of science. As a reader I appreciated the self evaluation questions that were contained in each chapter which made me reflect on the text and apply it the 'real world'. The best book of this type I have seen to date, I would only quibble with minor points which will probably be eradicated in a second edition. Great value and well thumbed on my desk.
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very well cared for indeed!
fantastic condition of book! very good price at that too! very happy with purchase- will be very useful when teaching children and reviewing my basic knowledge and understanding... Read more
Published 3 months ago by missL
The bible to Science for KS1 & 2!
If you are training to be a teacher but dont want to buy endless amounts of books from your booklists (like me) save yourself the trouble of worrying about subject knowledge and... Read more
Published 17 months ago by D. Greenaway
a really useful book
this is the best book i have found for teacher training, subject knowledge, really useful on the bits you can never remember

delivery time was brilliant too!!
Published 19 months ago by kitagull
Brilliant for brushing up on your science knowledge
I bought this book to help me prepare for my PGCE, and I really was expecting it to be a boring read, but its actually reignited my love for science! Read more
Published 22 months ago by S. Scott
useful
I read this book durng my teacher training. It definately serves it's purpose. Educational and to the point, well-set-out chapters, easy to locate information you need.
Published on 1 Dec 2009 by E. Baker
Excellent book
Excellent book.Useful and clear information for those in their third year of BA course leading to QTS
Published on 22 Nov 2009 by Di
Primary science review
I've use this book alonside planning and to help with some input with new ideas, easy to understand and well laid out.
Published on 7 Oct 2009 by Mrs. Melanie Jane Stephen
Complete guide to teaching science at primary level.
Wynne Harlen has done a great job with this book.

It is a comprehensive guide to teaching science in terms of;
teaching and learning styles,
assessment methods,... Read more

Published on 21 April 2004 by "huggycat"
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