Aligned with the Biology Matters Text, this consumable workbook contains seventeen multi-page worksheets and a model practice examination. Each worksheet offers various sections that focus on different study skills, beginning with “Connect It” which has students complete a concept map to show their understanding of the chapter key words. A range of other exercises include multiple choice questions, structured questions (fill-in-the-blank and short answer questions), and free response questions. Each worksheet concludes with the “Work On It” guided review of any incorrect answers from the worksheets. The book concludes with a comprehensive practice to ensure mastery and prepare students for the GCE “O” level examination. Not reproducible.
Biology Matters Workbook
SKU
012484
ISBN
9789810117269
Grade 9-12
Traditional
Secular
Medium Teacher Involvement
Visual
Other Materials Required
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Traditional
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Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
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Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
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Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
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High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
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Consumable
Consumable
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Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.
Our Price
$15.85 Product Overview
- Considered a core component of the Biology Matter’s program
- Guided worksheets include a concept map using chapter key words, comprehensive review questions, data-based questions, and essay or structured questions practice questions
- Worksheets conclude with a self- guided review of missed questions
Description
Category Description for Biology Matters
Written to meet the GCE Ordinary Biology syllabus from the Ministry of Education Singapore, Biology Matters provides high schoolers a secular, college preparatory biology option. Topically, students learn the characteristics of life, principles of biology, hum and plant life processes including nutrition and water/food transport systems, plant reproduction, human organ systems including reproduction, heredity, molecular genetics and ecology. The anatomy and basic physiology of reproduction is explained with detailed drawn illustrations and includes an introduction to sexually transmitted diseases and birth control. Numerous components are necessary including the Textbook, Teacher’s Planning Guide, and Workbook. Other optional learning supports include the Perfect Guide, Structured Questions, Practical Guide, and related Teacher Editions. Please note, some of the labs may be difficult to complete in a home setting. Families may wish to add a home lab friendly guide like Experiences in Biology or Illustrated Guide to Home Biology Lab Experiments.
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 9-12 |
| Brand: | Marshall Cavendish |
| ISBN: | 9789810117269 |
| Length in Inches: | 10.75 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.375 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1 |
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