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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.
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!
Circulatory/ cardiovascular system system  6 mark questions & presentations for OCR gateway/ IGCSE
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Circulatory/ cardiovascular system system 6 mark questions & presentations for OCR gateway/ IGCSE

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Two powerpoint presentations that help students work through 6 mark questions on the cardiac cycle and double and single circulatory systems. There are differentiated 6 mark questions, on a 6 mark question framework, enabling students to plan out their answers. The framework. The framework includes a key word box, command words section, plan section and assessment criteria boxes. The higher ability students would need to come up with their own assessment critiera, however the lower ability students can use the assessment criteria provided. This is suitable for for the new OCR gateway 9-1 specification, IGCSE and many other specifications! The powerpoint presentation shows how you can use these assessments as a peer-assessment or self assessment tool! For example, for the cardiac cycle question, there are exam answers for students to assess themselves using the assessment critieria.
Kidneys resource bundle for OCR Gateway (9-1) and IGCSE!
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Kidneys resource bundle for OCR Gateway (9-1) and IGCSE!

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This bundle is completely suitable for OCR Gateway triple biology and mostly suitable for IGCSE. This bundle contains powerpoint presentations, exam questions on dialysis and how the nephron works and 6 mark questions on the kidneys. The 6 mark question is embedded in a student-friendly framework, which helps students plan out their answer and obtain maximum marks. One 6 mark question is differentiated for higher and lower ability students. Additionally, the 6 mark question comes with its own powerpoint presentation to help guide students through it. 6 mark questions are on: negative feedback mechanism and ADH, processes in the kidney tublues, how alcohol and water can affect the concentration of urine - taken from the old gateway specification. good luck!
new OCR A-level biology PAG glucose colorimetry and food test ppt and checklist
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new OCR A-level biology PAG glucose colorimetry and food test ppt and checklist

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powerpoint presentations on how to carry out food tests, and how glucose colorimetry works - including absorbance and transmission. Personalised check list for the different food tests and glucose colorimetry tests are included. Exam questions on glucose colorimetry and food are included. new Food test summary table included- students can summarise the food tests on this.
Animal responses ( 5.5/5.1.5) lessons for the  new A-level biology OCR specification
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Animal responses ( 5.5/5.1.5) lessons for the new A-level biology OCR specification

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This resource bundles is completely compatible with the OCR A-level biology A specification. This power point presentation includes ALL the lessons on animal responses, every slide is colourful with eye-catching imagery to ensure students do not get bored! These lessons are informative, engaging with questions, starters and plenaries! Every lesson has relevant learning outcomes, key words and activities! There are new spec exam questions and old, and a 5.5 end of unit test!
OCR A-level biology PAG check lists, Student-friendly and personalised!   plus additional PAGs!
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OCR A-level biology PAG check lists, Student-friendly and personalised! plus additional PAGs!

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Highly recommended by OCR monitoring visitor!! Here we have personalised, student-friendly check lists for students to use to self-assess themselves against the criteria for each PAG. Teachers can also assess students skills, write the comment and date, and sign at the bottom. If students improve their work, it can be clearly written on the check-list on the ‘date achieved’ section. Additionally, i have added extra PAGs I have devised in order to allow students to meet skills they may have not met at the end of the two years. These are on skill areas: Graphs, biological drawings, collecting data and research skills. If you like this bundle- then please check out my HUGE Practical endorsement bundle, which has excellent resources and everything needed for a head of biology to implement practical endorsement. Please leave a review! :)
RESPIRATION ( 5.7) OCR A A-level biology BUNDLE
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RESPIRATION ( 5.7) OCR A A-level biology BUNDLE

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This respiraiton bundle is completely compatible with OCR A-level biology A, equipped with detailed powerpoint presentations for every lesson on the unit and exam questions. This is suitable for most exam specifications if adapted slightly. There are 3 extended syntoptic/application exam questions taken from the new specification papers, including markschemes.
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!
2.4 Enzymes Unit bundle for the new OCR Biology A specification- All lessons included!
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2.4 Enzymes Unit bundle for the new OCR Biology A specification- All lessons included!

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This resource bundle contains all the lessons for the 2.4 Enzymes unit. It is completely compatible for the new OCR A-level biology A specification and other specifications with slight modifications. This unit bundle contains all the powerpoint presentations for 9 lessons, including exam questions and activities for every lesson. Additionally there is a personal learning content summary sheet ( student-friendly checklist) and also an end of unit test. Additionally, this bundle contains those tricky, new-spec practical skills questions! Lessons includes topics such as: cofactors and coenzymes, enzyme action, activation energy, effects of Ph, temperature, substrate and enzyme concentration, inhibitors and metabolic inhibitors and poisons.
New OCR A-level biology A Nucleic acids (2.3) resource bundle- all you need!
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New OCR A-level biology A Nucleic acids (2.3) resource bundle- all you need!

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This resource is useful for most post-16 courses and completely compatible with the new OCR A-level biology A specification. This resource pack contains: - detailed powerpoint presentation with questions and activities - experimental section on the evidence on semi-conservative replication - including challenging exam questions - exam question packs - end of unit test - learning content summary sheet - contains learning outcomes, how science work and maths skills students need to know and demonstrate all in a colourful and student-friendly, self assessment sheet lesson content: Structure of DNA DNA replication and experimental evidence protein synthesis ( transcription and translation) Please leave a review!
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.
5.1 Homeostasis and communication resource bundle for the new OCR A-Level biology A  spec
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5.1 Homeostasis and communication resource bundle for the new OCR A-Level biology A spec

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*UPDATED WITH MORE RESOURCES This resource bundle contains ALL you need to effectively teach the 5.1 Homeostasis and communication unit, which is completely compatible with the new OCR A-level biology A specification and other specifications ( slight adaptations may be needed). This contains powerpoint presentations for ALL the lessons, including lots of exam questions, and excellent synoptic questions with markschemes within the actual powerpoint presentation. Additionally, this package contains a seperate document that contains all the exam questions from the old spec and the new spec past/practice papers. Lastly an end of unit test is included also There are 4 lessons on topics such as: how communication systems work, including cell signalling 2 ) homeostasis - negative and positive feedback Ectotherms and their adaptations endotherms and their adaptations Please leave a review, any feedback is welcome! hope your students benefit from this resource!
OCR A-level biology A Year 1 December mock papers
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OCR A-level biology A Year 1 December mock papers

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Completely compatible with OCR A-level biology A specification. Made using mainly new specification sample papers on interchange, OCR B specification and other specifications. This is a two part mock exam including topics: 2.1 cells 2.2 biological molecules 2.3 nucleic acids 2.4 enzymes 2.5 Membrane transport 2.6 cell division, cell cycle and specialisation Markscheme included!