AQA GCSE required practical revision notes/sheets covering all of the required practicals for Triple Science (higher tier) Despite being worth 15% of the marks, so many students don’t allocate specific revision time to the required practicals. I designed these sheets for my own students to encourage specific revision of the practicals and have seen a great improvement in practical knowledge and the ability to answer practical-based questions. Each sheet includes an example method and (where relevant) exam-style questions and model answers. The model answers for the exam-style questions have been written based on previous mark schemes, but I cannot guarantee that future mark schemes will be exactly the same. The model answers are for guidance only. Students should be encouraged to use these sheets as a starting point and update/annotate them with any further information as needed.

Photosynthesis is a key A-level Biology, which many students find tricky to get to grips with. Help your students consolidate their knowledge with these three resources. What is included? Photosynthesis consolidation / understanding check questions. Designed for the AQA specification, but relevant to other exam boards. 3 pages / 28 questions (plus 3 synoptic questions). Full answers included. Useful for homework / cover work / revision prior to end of topic assessment. Photosynthesis Consolidation Task Stations: 6 task stations designed as a consolidation/revision lesson for A-level Biology Photosynthesis (with an optional 7th task for AQA) Task 1: Sort (fill in the gaps and then order the steps of the light-dependent reaction). Task 2: Describe (6 mark question on the light-independent reaction) Task 3: State (10 x 1 mark ‘state’ the answer questions) Task 4: Investigate (4 part question on the DCPIP practical) Task 5: Calculate (percentage change & ratios) Task 6: Synoptic (4 part task linking photosynthesis, protein structure & enzymes) Optional Task 7: Essay (choose 1 essay from a choice of 3 and write a suitable paragraph on photosynthesis that could be included in the chosen essay). What does this resource include? PDF containing all 7 tasks full mark scheme for tasks 1-6 (please note there is no mark scheme included for the essay task) student answer sheets Photosynthesis Summary Worksheets My students love completing these visually appealing worksheets, which break topics down into manageable chunks. Useful as a revision exercise or as a quick assessment. All worksheets are black and white to allow students to add colour to the diagrams, a process which is thought to aid the formation of visual memories. Includes 4 worksheets covering: structure/function of chloroplasts light dependent reaction light independent reaction * limiting factors of photosynthesis 2 different light independent reaction worksheets are included - one with ‘TP’ for AQA/OCR, and the other with ‘GALP’, for those teaching the Edexcel specification. For each worksheet, differentiated versions are included: a version containing just the diagram, for more confident students to annotate themselves. a scaffolded version, with ‘fill in the gap’ structure. Completed versions of all worksheets are included.

Revision notes/sheets covering all the AQA GCSE Biology required practicals (for triple science). So many students don’t allocate specific revision time to the required practicals. I designed these sheets for my own students to encourage specific revision of the practicals and have seen a great improvement in practical knowledge and the ability to answer practical-based questions. Each sheet includes an example method and most importantly, exam-style questions and model answers. The model answers for the exam-style questions have been written based on previous mark schemes, but I cannot guarantee that future mark schemes will be exactly the same. The model answers are for guidance only. Students should be encouraged to use these sheets as a starting point and update/annotate them with any further information as needed. If you find this resource helpful, I would really appreciate a positive review. Equally, if you spot an error or have a suggestion as to how the resource could be improved, that feedback would be gratefully received as well!

*Now updated with improved fonts and new-style answer sheet! My students love completing these visually appealing worksheets, which break topics down into manageable chunks. Useful as a revision exercise or as a quick assessment. All worksheets are black and white to allow students to add colour to the diagrams, a process which is thought to aid the formation of visual memories. Download includes fully completed version of each worksheet that can be used as a handout if you’re short of time. Scaffolded versions of each worksheet are included plus blank versions (where appropriate) for more confident students. If you find these worksheets useful I would really appreciate a positive review. Equally, any constructive feedback would be gratefully received and changes can be made accordingly!