In Exclusive Partnership

OCR AS and A2 Geology

Debbie Armstrong, Malcolm Fry,Frank Mugglestone and Ruth RichardsSeries editor: Frances Stratton

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Exclusively endorsed by OCR for GCE Geology

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Exclusively endorsed by OCR for GCE Geology

Debbie Armstrong, Malcolm Fry, Frank Mugglestone and Ruth RichardsSeries editor: Frances Stratton

OCR AS & A2 Geology is designed specifi cally for the needs of students following the new OCR Geology syllabus. It is packed full of features to enable students to achieve their best in the examinations.

The book is written by experienced examiners, giving you confi dence that all the material you need is here. It also includes:

content laid out as double page spreads, enabling you to easily fi nd what you are looking for examiners tips, giving you insight into what you need to learn and common pitfalls to avoid key defi nitions of important terms you will recognise from the specifi cation practice questions on every spread, with answers at the back of the book, provide opportunities to test your knowledge on each section of content

exam questions, with answers and examiners tips provided, make sure you can test your knowledge and ensure you know what to expect in your exams

advice on improving your practical skills to help you achieve in your practical assessment How Science Works integrated throughout the book helps you to understand the underlying principles of Science worked examples show you exactly how to break down and approach complex questions.

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Exclusively endorsed by OCR for GCE Geology

Authors: Debbie Armstrong, Malcolm Fry, Frank Mugglestone and Ruth RichardsSeries editor: Frances Stratton

As part of 14-19 curriculum change, OCR is developing a suite of exciting new AS and A2 level specifi cations for fi rst teaching in September 2008. At Heinemann, we are proud that OCR has chosen to work with us as offi cial partners to produce new materials to support you through these changes.

How has the OCR GCE Geology specifi cation changed?

The main changes to the specifi cation include:

¢ A review of coursework to reduce the amount of teacher assessment.

¢ The introduction of Stretch and Challenge in A2 units.

Find out more about the specifi cation change at www.ocr.org.uk

Coming soon!

OCR AS and A2 Geology – the fi rst course-specifi c Geology textbook for A level students

Heinemann is pleased to announce the publication of a brand new textbook to support OCR GCE Geology. Produced in exclusive partnership with OCR, this textbook will be the fi rst ever course-specifi c Geology textbook produced for A level students.

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Experienced examiners and excellent exam preparation¢ The book is written by experienced examiners and includes exam tips to help you develop an understanding of the subject, and avoid common pitfalls.

¢ Practice exam questions enable students to test their knowledge.

Designed with students in mind¢ Practice questions at the end of every spread, with answers at the back of the book, provide opportunities to test your knowledge on each section of content.

¢ For each topic, key defi nitions of important terms from the specifi cation are included.

¢ Summary spreads allow you to check your understanding at the end of each unit.

Support for practical and fi eld skills¢ Two sections offering advice on improving your practical and fi eld skills are included.

Fully integrated How Science Works¢ How Science Works is integrated throughout the book to help you clearly understand the underlying principles of science.

How to fi nd out moreYou can evaluate the OCR AS and A2 Geology Student Book absolutely free for 60 days. To order your inspection copy, or arrange for a Heinemann consultant to contact you to discuss this new resource please contact:

Tel: 01865 888080Fax: 01865 314029Email: orders@harcourt.co.uk

Inspection copies will be sent to you as soon as they are ready, in time for you to plan for September 2008 teaching. Inspection copies can be returned free of charge if you decide you do not want to keep them.

OCR AS and A2 Geology Student Book978 0 435692 11 7 Price £19.99* Summer 2008*Prices are provisional until publication.

Keep up to date on the latest Heinemann-OCR partnership news!To receive regular updates including advance previews of forthcoming material, sign up for our Heinemann-OCR eAlerts at www.harcourt.co.uk/signup

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