Exam Board: OCR
Level: A-level
Subject: Biology
First Teaching: September 2015
First Exam: June 2016

This is an OCR endorsed resource
Encourage students to learn independently and build on their knowledge with this textbook that leads students seamlessly from basic biological concepts to more complicated theories.
- Develop experimental, analytical and evaluation skills with activities that introduce the practicals required by OCR and other experimental investigations in Biology
- Provide assessment guidance with synoptic questions and multiple choice questions throughout the book, and revision tips and skills all in one chapter
- Strengthen understanding of key concepts with contemporary and engaging examples, illustrated with accessible diagrams and images
- Give students the opportunity to apply their knowledge and understanding of all aspects of practical work with Test Yourself Questions and Exam Practice Questions
- Offer detailed guidance and examples of method with a dedicated 'Maths in Biology' chapter and mathematical support throughout
- Develop understanding with free online access to answers, an extended glossary, learning outcomes and topic summaries

OCR A Level Biology Student Book 1 includes AS Level

The book explains transcription and translation really well and better than our other source
It is clearly laid out
There are thorough explanations stating the key points which are easy to pick out
Questions are directly related to specification content whereas in our other AS text the questions are vague and not linked directly with content
Diagrams are clear and well labelled and aesthetically pleasing, they are easy to understand and accurate
The key terms and tip boxes contain relevant information to extend our knowledge in a way that is useful to us when we are revising