Oxford University Press A Level Biology for OCR A (OCR A Level Sciences)

Developed in partnership with OCR, this comprehensive Student Book is designed to support students studying OCR A Level Biology A. It provides the knowledge, understanding, practical skills, and mathematical expertise required for success in A Level exams and progression to higher education.

This textbook facilitates a deeper understanding of biological concepts through clear explanations, engaging activities, and opportunities for independent learning. It encourages students to make connections across topics, enhancing both subject knowledge and exam performance.

Key Features:

• Developed by OCR’s Resource Partner, offering trusted and comprehensive support for OCR Biology A.
• Extensive synoptic coverage with links and questions throughout, plus a dedicated chapter on unifying biological concepts.
• Differentiated support and challenge with progressive questions and clearly signposted extension material.
• Encourages independent study with module summaries, revision checklists, and a wide range of differentiated practice questions.
• Preparation for practical assessment with exam-relevant practical skills embedded throughout.
• Strong focus on mathematical skills, supported by worked examples, guidance, and targeted practice questions.
• Practice exam-style questions covering multiple-choice, mathematical, practical, and synoptic assessment formats.
• Supported by next-generation Kerboodle digital resources for independent learning, assessment, differentiation, and practical endorsement preparation.
• Clear learning objectives to guide study and monitor progress.
• Accessible explanations to help students develop secure subject knowledge.

Specifications:

• Publisher: OUP Oxford
• Author: Ann Fullick, Paul Bircher, Jo Locke
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Print Length: 720 pages
• Release Date: 10 September 2015
• Edition: UK ed.
• ISBN 10: 0198351925
• ISBN 13: 978-0198351924
• Dimensions: 19.7 x 3.1 x 26.6 cm
• Weight: 1.54 kg
• Part of Series: OCR A Level Sciences

This book is suitable for students studying OCR A Level Biology, with first teaching in September 2015 and first exams in June 2017.