edexcel igcse mae patel, may 2011. igcse l 25/05/112 introduction mae patel commissioning editor at...

Edexcel IGCSEMae Patel, May 2011

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Introduction

• Mae Patel• Commissioning Editor at Pearson Education• Based in Oxford, UK• Responsible for the Edexcel IGCSE and Cambridge IGCSE series• mae.patel@pearson.com

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Edexcel IGCSE resources

• Edexcel’s own resources for the IGCSE qualifications• Complete fit with the latest specifications• ActiveBook CDs• Answers available• 26 titles• Covering 19 IGCSE specifications

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Mathematics

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Science

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English

Languages

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Business

Humanities

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ActiveBook CDs

Digital, interactive version of the Student Book, with page turn

and zoom functionality

A wealth of additional resources that can be downloaded, printed and photocopied for use in class

Interactive animations, worked examples, tutorials and

simulations

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Biology

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Student Book

• Experienced authors• Covers the latest specification• Aimed to stimulate interest in Biology• Addresses the most common problems students have in

understanding the concepts involved• Prepares students who wish to continue their study of Biology

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The teaching order

• Covers all of the material in the Edexcel IGCSE Biology specification• Not in the same order as the specification• Follows a logical approach that will be more easily understood by

students

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Covering the specification

• Learning Objectives on the ActiveBook CD• Edexcel IGCSE specification• End of Chapter Checklists

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Working through the course

• Sections A to F• Start with Section A and proceed through Sections B to F in any

order• Allows coverage of plant physiology or ecology to take place at

the best time of the year• Reduces competition for resources

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Practical work

• Contains all the practicals defined in the Edexcel IGCSE Biology specification

• Students should carry out the practicals wherever possible• Help reinforce the students’ understanding of the topics• Devise other, similar practicals• Base for the student to plan investigations

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Assessment and revision materials

• Each chapter and section concludes with a range of questions• Aimed at testing the students’ understanding of the materials• Include multiple choice, short answer and longer prose or essay

questions• Similar to questions in the examinations• Target the full range of grades, up to A*

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ActiveBook

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Answers

• Pdfs with full answers on our website:

www.pearsonglobalschools.com/EdexcelIGCSEanswers

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Revision Guide

• Edexcel’s own Revision Guide• Fully covers the latest specification• Content summaries• Key points• Revision questions• Exam preparation

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Revision Guide cont.

• Revision tips and techniques• Advice on exam preparation• Detailed glossary• Free Student CD with answers and explanations• The CD can be removed

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Additional resources

• Schemes of Work – ready by the end of June 2011• Broken down by week• Learning outcomes• Exemplar activities• Exemplar resources

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Biology

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Human Biology

• Student Book• Answers available• Similar features to the Biology Student Book

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Science Double Award

• Student Guide• How to find the relevant material• Revision section• Exam preparation section• Three full mock papers with answers and mark schemes

Websites

www.pearsonglobalschools.com/EdexcelIGCSE

www.pearsonglobalschools.com/EdexcelIGCSEanswers

Thank you