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I am a passionate science teacher with a specialism in biology. I have over 16 years of teaching experience and have experience working and as Co-director of key stage 4 and head of biology.

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I am a passionate science teacher with a specialism in biology. I have over 16 years of teaching experience and have experience working and as Co-director of key stage 4 and head of biology.
Enzymes resource bundle for OCR/AQA and IGCSE
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Enzymes resource bundle for OCR/AQA and IGCSE

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includes powerpoint presentation. differentiated 6 mark questions on enzymes and higher and foundation exam questions included. Also includes lots of investigations to improve planning and investigative skills.
OCR A-level biology December mock papers for Y12 & 13
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OCR A-level biology December mock papers for Y12 & 13

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These tests are suitable for OCR A biology specification and many others! Every year I make new mock papers for Year 12 and 13 This helps me identify the students that need to be placed into intervention. As we have two teachers per class, it is usually paper 1 and paper 2. For year 12: Paper 1 assesses them on: biological molecules, nucleic acids, cell division,diversitiy and cell differentiation (up to meiosis only) = 36 marks Paper 2: assesses them on: cells, enzymes and biological memranes up to osmosis only. = 38 marks Grade boundaries for individual papers and total papers %: A*= 75 A=64 B=57 C=48 D=43 E=39 For Y13: Paper 1:Modules 1-5 Paper 2: Modules 1-6 Grade boundaries: A*= 71 A=61 B=56 C=47 D=40 E=35
new OCR Biology (9-1)  B6.1 / B6  Monitoring and maintaining  the environment ) resource bundle
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new OCR Biology (9-1) B6.1 / B6 Monitoring and maintaining the environment ) resource bundle

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This resource bundle is 100% compatible with the new OCR Gateway science/ biology triple science A specification and other specifications with modifications. All the lessons from B6.1 sub unit are on a powerpoint presentation, including exam questions. Three 6 mark questions conservation and sustainability and one on indicator species are included, and lots of other exam/data questions are included! B6.2 lessons are currently being planned- watch this space! Please leave a review!
A-level biology Synoptic (unified paper) & fundamental exam skills presentation
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A-level biology Synoptic (unified paper) & fundamental exam skills presentation

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THREE annotated step-by-step guides on how to tackle synoptic and 6 mark questions on the unified paper. Majority of the questions include annotations, suggestions for synoptic links, help slides, and student exemplar answers from the examiners. You can print out questions without the annotations and help slides, and display these to the students if and when they are struggling. This will help students practice essential exam skills, which will improve their exam practice and marks! This resource also includes essential last minute unified revision questions powerpoint. Lastly, there is an essential exam skills powerpoint including definitions and examples of command words, key terms such as validity, repeatablity, accuracy, and reproducibility - with exam questions at the end of it.
OCR A-level biology A  (6.4/6.2.1) Cloning and biotechnology Practical exam, and synoptic exam Qs
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OCR A-level biology A (6.4/6.2.1) Cloning and biotechnology Practical exam, and synoptic exam Qs

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Fantastic practical exam questions on 6.4 cloning and biotechnology - completely compatible with OCR A-level biology A specification! This bundle contains exam questions on planning an experiment on renin, a synoptic question on asexual and sexual reproduction This also contains a resource on the effect of calcium ions on milk coagulation. This includes a practical pack, including investigative skills/experimental questions, technicians sheet, and also challenging evaluative questions such as limitations and improvements. Furthermore, it contains a really good evaluative pack on the experiment ‘estimating the number of microbes on the surface of peas’. Both of these experiments were used as controlled assessments in the old specifications - however, really relevant to module 1 skills- skills our students really struggle on! If you like this bundle, then buy my full bundle, with ALL the lessons!
OCR A-level biology A  3.1 Gas exchange system resource bundle
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OCR A-level biology A 3.1 Gas exchange system resource bundle

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Suitable for OCR A-level biology A specification and any other specifications if adapted. Includes: All lesson powerpoint presentations exam questions for every lesson - taken from the new specification End of unit test with mark scheme Personal learning content sheet - includes learning outcomes and and other requirements from the specification. all 3.1 exam questions from the previous specification NEW* powerpoint slides with step-by-step calculations on oxygen consumption rates
OCR A-LEVEL BIOLOGY A 3.3 Animal Transport Resource Bundle -contains EVERYTHING you need!
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OCR A-LEVEL BIOLOGY A 3.3 Animal Transport Resource Bundle -contains EVERYTHING you need!

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This resource bundle contains everything you need, and it is completely compatible with OCR biology A specfication. It is mostly compatible with other specifications with minor adjustments The bundle comprises of: All lesson powerpoints. L1= Transport in animals - The need for transport system ( 6 mark question inclded) L2= Blood vessels L3= Exchange at the capillaries- involving the formation of tissue fluid and the lymphatic system L4= Structure and function of the heart L5 = Cardiac cycle - including pressure graphs, ( 6 mark question included) L6= Coordination of the cardiac cycle ( role of SAN,AVN, including ECG graphs and calculations L7= Transport of oxygen= Dissociation curves for heamoglobin ( including fetal) L8= Transport of Carbon dioxide and Bohr shift 3.2 old exam question pack Legacy exam question pack New specification questions for every lesson information collecting packs End of unit test with markscheme
AQA GCSE Biology paper 2 predictions 2024
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AQA GCSE Biology paper 2 predictions 2024

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I have thoroughly tracked all the current past papers from 2023 to 2018 to come up with accurate prediction questions and answers for AQA combined trilogy higher students. My predictions were 64% accurate for the chemistry paper 1 2024 and 84% accurate for the predicted topics. This pack comes with a predicted topic list, predicted question and answer pack.
Statistical tests in biology test & STATS exam q pack ( OCR A-level biology)
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Statistical tests in biology test & STATS exam q pack ( OCR A-level biology)

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This test is a great way to assess your students on the following statistical tests: student T- test Chi-squared test Simpson’s index of diversity Standard deviation Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient All these statistical tests are fundamental in the new A-level biology specification, These test will allow you to see how confident your students are with applying the statistical tests and interpreting the calculated values. UPDATE: A Statistical tests pack which includes all the statistical tests questions from OCR A-level biology has now been made, This also includes a mark-scheme. I have also included a front sheet which summarises the purpose of each test, examples, describing null hypothesis using examples, and when how to reject or accept null hypothesis. Print this off if you do not want to print the tests off separately!
4.3 Classification and evolution OCR A-level biology A resources
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4.3 Classification and evolution OCR A-level biology A resources

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An excellent and detailed powerpoint presentation on classification. End of chapter questions included. Lessons include: biological classification Features used in classification evidence used in classification the three Domain system Classification and phylogeny A powerpoint is also included on Evolution and natural selection. There is a 4.3 exam pack, including numerous challenging questions on classification and evolution - there is a mark scheme also! A separate exam question pack is included with new specification questions on phylogeny and evidence using in classification. Lastly, smaller booklet questions is included with new specification questions on natural selection and evidence, natural selection 12 mark question, Evidence used in classification 6 mark question.
OCR Gateway GCSE B3.1 Nervous system Combined and separate science resources
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OCR Gateway GCSE B3.1 Nervous system Combined and separate science resources

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Literally everything you need to teach this unit effectively! This resource pack includes all the lessons for B3.1 nervous system and includes the content for both separate science ( triple) and combined science. Packed full of exam questions and activities on the ppt presentation and seperate word documents. This also includes the mark schemes. The lessons covered are: The nervous system ( Includes the structure and function of the CNS) Reflexes - including reflex actions and reflex arc. This also includes a brief section on testing your reflexes with a ruler experiment The eye ( separate science) - structure and function of the eye, defects of the eye e.g. short and long sightedness, colour-blindness, eye accomadation The brain ( seperate science) - structure and function of the brain, techniques used to study the brain e.g. MRI, CAT and EEG scans, evaluating the different techniques to study the brain. Nervous system damage There are exam questions on every lesson, including various 6 mark questions e.g. two 6 mark questions on the eye, one 6 mark question on reflex arc.
OCR A-level Biology 6.1 cellular control lessons and exam questions!
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OCR A-level Biology 6.1 cellular control lessons and exam questions!

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Here is a powerpoint presentatation and exam questions ( on 6.1 cellular control) suitable for OCR A-level biology A specification and most post-16 specifications. Topics include: mutations and their effects lac operon Homeobox genes and apoptosis Please leave a review, and check out all my other A-level biology resources!