This concise pocket guide features brief notes on the key information that pupils need to know when preparing for Science Common Entrance and other entrance examinations at 13+. Important formulae are covered along with an introduction to scientific inquiry which highlights common areas of confusion. Perfect for quick revision in the run up to examinations, this small book fits easily into the pocket for revision any time, any place.
- Endorsed by ISEB
- Perfect for any pupil preparing for science entrance examinations and Common Entrance at 13+
- Contains material for Biology, Chemistry and Physics in one book for ease of use
- The pocket-sized format is ideal for quick revision outside the classroom or at home
- Ideal for use in conjunction with the Science ISEB Revision Guide which provides a more thorough coverage of the material required for science entrance examinations and Common Entrance at 13+
Also available from Galore Park www.galorepark.co.uk:
- Science ISEB Revision Guide
- Science Practice Exercises 13+
- So You Really Want To Learn Science Books 1 and 2

This book is part of a book series called Pocket Notes .

This book has been graded for interest at 11-14 years.

There are 104 pages in this book. This book was published 2009 by Hodder Education .

David Hanson has over 40 years' experience of teaching. He has been a member of the ISEB 11+ and 13+ Mathematics setting teams, and was, for a time, leader of the 11+ team. Fpr many years he edited the SATIPS Maths Broadsheet and contributed to and/or organised, conferences for SATIPS and IAPS. David has retired from teaching, but is still associated with the ISEB and is a member of the ISEB Editorial Endorsement Committee. David Hanson has over 40 years' teaching experience and has been Leader of the ISEB 11+ Maths setting team, a member of the 13+ Maths setting team and a member of the ISEB Editorial Board. He has also edited the SATIPS Maths Broadsheet. Davis recently retired from teaching to run a small shop trading in collectors' items.

This book has the following chapters: Contents 1. SCIENTIFIC ENQUIRY 1. 1 Useful ideas and equipment 1. 2 Decision making 1. 3 Tests and techniques 1. 4 Real-life science 1. 5 Common areas of confusion 2. BIOLOGY 2. 1 Life processes 2. 2 Cells and cell functions 2. 3 Humans and other animals 2. 4 Green plants 2. 5 Fungi and bacteria 2. 6 Variation and classification 2. 7 Living things in their environment 3. CHEMISTRY 3. 1 Grouping and classifying materials 3. 2 Changing materials 3. 3 Separating mixtures 3. 4 Patterns of behaviour 4. PHYSICS 4. 1 Electricity and magnetism 4. 2 Forces and motion 4. 3 Light and sound 4. 4 The earth and beyond 4. 5 Energy sources and energy transfer