This book presents innovations in teaching and learning science, novel approaches to science curriculum, cultural and contextual factors in promoting science education and improving the standard and achievement of students in East Asian countries. The authors in this book discuss education reform and science curriculum changes and promotion of science and STEM education, parental roles and involvement in children's education, teacher preparation and professional development and research in science education in the context of international benchmarking tests to measure the knowledge of mathematics and science such as the Trends in Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) and achievement in science, mathematics and reading like Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). Among the high achieving countries, the performance of the students in East Asian countries such as Singapore, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, Hong Kong and China (Shanghai) are notable. This book investigates the reasons why students from East Asian countries consistently claim the top places in each and every cycle of those study. It brings together prominent science educators and researchers from East Asia to share their experience and findings, reflection and vision on emerging trends, pedagogical innovations and research-informed practices in science education in the region. It provides insights into effective educational strategies and development of science education to international readers.

This Lab Book can sit at the heart of any Key Stage 3 science course as it builds students' practical and enquiry skills ready for GCSE, and supports teachers in providing a rich practical foundation for GCSE and beyond. The Skills Appendix is particularly helpful for teachers and students alike. - Stella Paes, Former Head of AQA Science Qualifications Linked to the AQA KS3 Syllabus and GCSE specifications, this Lab Book will help to introduce and embed the skills and terminology that are needed for students to succeed in the required practical components of their GCSE (9-1) Science course. 12 fun, inspiring KS3 practicals, fully reviewed for safety by CLEAPSS. All the instructions students will need to perform these practicals. Writing frames for students to record their results and reflect on their work. Guidance to help students build confidence in key skills such as experimental design, recording and presentation of results, and evaluation of methods and data. A selection of questions to help Key Stage 3 students prepare for GCSE-style assessment. A Practical Skills Checklist so students can track the skills they have developed. Everything students need for the 12 key practicals in one Lab Book, eliminating the need for additional photocopying or printing off other pieces of paper (such as graphs). Comprehensive teacher and technician notes to help with delivery.

As part of our commitment to help you manage the transition between Key Stage 2 and 3, we have extended the course down into Years 5 and 6. Exploring Science 5 and 6 includes all the key features of the Key Stage 3 scheme. Matches the QCA Scheme of Work for upper Key Stage 2. Differentiated at three levels. Provides animations and pupils' activities on the interactive CD-Rom (for use on the school network or with an electronic whiteboard). Includes revision material for the Year 6 SATs, plus FREE SATs-style questions are provided on the companion website, www.exploringscience.co.uk. Includes investigation pages. Provides a post-SATs project Unit to help the transition to Year 7.

Fuel curiosity, spark imagination. Science Bug International is an exciting and comprehensive science programme that has been designed to make sure your children never stop asking questions about their world! This Workbook contains questions from the Topic Book plus additional questions to reinforce and extend learning. With full and comprehensive coverage of the skills and knowledge required for curriculum attainment, Science Bug International will help you to nurture and inspire your young scientist.

Study & Master Life Sciences Grade 12 has been especially developed by an experienced author team for the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS). This easy-to-use course helps learners to master essential content and skills in Life Sciences. The comprehensive Learner's Book includes an expanded contents page indicating the CAPS coverage required for each strand, a mind map at the beginning of each module that gives an overview of the contents of that module, activities that help develop learners' science, knowledge and skills as well as Formal Assessment tasks to test their learning, a review at the end of each unit that provides for consolidation of learning, case studies that link science to real-life situations and present balanced views on sensitive issues, 'Information' boxes providing interesting additional information and 'Note' boxes that bring important information to the learner's attention.

This book addresses the expectations toward the science standards of various stakeholders including students, parents, teachers, administrators, higher education science and science education faculty members, politicians, governmental and professional agencies, and the business community. This book also investigates how the science standards have been translated into practice at the K-12 school district level, addressing issues around professional development, curriculum, assessment/evaluation, and accountability. The fundamental questions to be addressed are: (1) What is the response in terms of trends and patterns, of the educational system to the introduction of the national and state science standards since the late 1980's? and (2) What is the impact of the introduction of the science standards on teachers, classrooms, and students?

Developed by Professionals and Experienced Teachers from top schools across the country, the book has been divided into four sections namely Mathematical Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Achievers section, and Model Papers. Mathematical concepts have been cleared through Solved Examples, Illustrations, and Diagrams. To enhance the problem solving skills of candidates, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with detailed solutions have been provided in each chapter. Two Mock Test Papers have been included for practice purpose. A CD containing Study Chart for systematic preparation, Tips & Tricks to crack Maths Olympiad, Pattern of Exam, and links of Previous Years Papers is accompanied with this book. The book is recommended for various school level and competitive exams. #v&spublishers

Developed by Professionals and Experienced Teachers from top schools across the country, the book has been divided into four sections namely Mathematical Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Achievers section, and Model Papers. Mathematical concepts have been cleared through Solved Examples, Illustrations, and Diagrams. To enhance the problem solving skills of candidates, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with detailed solutions have been provided in each chapter. Two Mock Test Papers have been included for practice purpose. A CD containing Study Chart for systematic preparation, Tips & Tricks to crack Maths Olympiad, Pattern of Exam, and links of Previous Years Papers is accompanied with this book. The book is recommended for various school level and competitive exams. #v&spublishers

Science education at the upper secondary level presents an extremely diverse image. In some education systems, it is possible for students to abandon the discipline altogether; in others, program specialization may involve students' being enrolled in science-intensive tracks. In the latter case, the links between secondary and higher science education tend to be strong, especially for competitive-entry, science-based programs in subjects such as engineering and biomedical sciences. In this capacity, upper secondary science may be said to have created a new academic elitism.
This edited volume adopts a comparative approach to upper secondary science as it occurs in sixteen countries, focusing on such key topics as links with basic science education, issues in assessment, and the secondary/tertiary education interface. With contributions from a wide cross-section of countries, including Australia, Malaysia, Brazil, Nigeria, and Pakistan, Issues in Upper Secondary Science Education provides an unparalleled resource for understanding upper secondary science education systems around the world.

Provide a comprehensive and engaging student-centred approach to Human and Social Biology with an updated textbook aligned to the latest CSEC syllabus for examination from June 2022. - Cover all topics with brand new content on the environment, diseases and pandemics with a full focus on their impact in the Caribbean - Develop subject knowledge with 'Did you know?' features; and consolidate learning using objectives, end of section checkpoint questions and summaries within each chapter - Create meaningful links with 'The Biologist's Toolkit' feature to strengthen maths, science and language skills needed to meet the course objectives - Support application of practical tasks via step-by-step guidance on how to research, present and analyse data, and come to realistic conclusions and recommendations - Avoid common errors with an increased focus on 'What the Examiners say' for problem topics Added for the eBook - Aid visual learning using diagrams, illustrations, video links and demonstrations in the eBook

Many foundational concepts in biology are notoriously difficult to teach. The challenge grows tougher when you add the need to align with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). This book makes your job easier by opening your mind to fresh and effective approaches for today's high school classrooms. Hard-to-Teach Biology Concepts provides an Instructional Planning Framework that helps you understand students' learning needs, incorporate appropriate teaching strategies, and interpret the framework and teaching tools through the lens of NGSS. Contributing authors show how they use the framework to teach four NGSS disciplinary core ideas: growth and development of organisms, ecosystems, heredity, and biological evolution. Although the teaching models are specific and illuminating, the book doesn't dictate what's right for you. Veteran teachers and those new to the classroom can use the framework to develop students' conceptual understanding based on what works best for student and teacher.

This book encourages scientific literacy by showing you how to teach the understanding and thinking skills your students need to explore real-world questions like these: Should schools charge a ""tax" to discourage kids from eating unhealthy foods? Should local governments lower speed limits to reduce traffic fatalities? Should pharmaceutical companies be allowed to advertise prescription drugs directly to consumers? At the core of the exploration is the Socioscientific Issues Framework. The framework gives students practice in the research, analysis, and argumentation necessary to grapple with difficult questions and build scientific literacy. After introducing the concept of the framework and explaining how it aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards, the book shows you how to implement it through seven units targeted to the elementary, middle, and high school levels. You even find out how to develop your own socioscientific issues curriculum. Both practical and content-rich, It's Debatable! doesn't shy away from controversy. Instead, the authors encourage you and your students to confront just how messy the questions raised by science (and pseudoscience) can be. After all, as the authors note, "The only way for our students to be prepared for participation in societal discourse is to have practice in their school years, and what better place than the science classroom?"

The Oxford Smart Activate Student Book 2 motivates and inspires students to think like a scientist and see themselves as future scientists. A component of the Oxford Smart Curriculum Service, this book is part of a learning experience that holds high aspirations for all students, building on what they've learned at KS2 to ease progression to GCSE and beyond. Tried and tested by (UK) Pioneer schools to ensure that every aspect works for all students, all teachers, and in all secondary science classrooms, Oxford Smart Activate is the next evolution of the best-selling Activate series from series editor and curriculum expert, Andrew Chandler-Grevatt. Core science topics and skills are introduced to students using real-world contexts to create connections between their learning and the world beyond, encouraging students to recognise the impact that they have in this fast-changing world. Informed by up-to-date educational research, this evidence-based student book has been developed to support independent learning, embed metacognitive strategies, and inspire student curiosity in the awe and wonder of science.

The book 'National Science Olympiad' has been divided into five sections namely Science, Logical Reasoning, Achievers section, Subjective section, Model Papers. In every chapter, the theory has been explained through solved examples, illustrations and diagrams wherever required. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with detailed solutions are provided in the end of each chapter to enhance the problem solving skills of candidates. The questions in the Achievers section are set to evaluate scientific skills of brilliant students whereas the Subjective section includes questions of descriptive nature. Two Model Papers have been included to do practice on the expected questions. A CD containing Study Chart for systematic preparation, Tips & Tricks to crack Science Olympiad, Pattern of exam, and links of Previous Years Papers is accompanied with this book. The book is also useful for various competitive exams such as NTSE, NSTSE, and SLSTSE as well. #v&spublishers