Exam board: SQA Level: Higher Subject: Human Biology First teaching: September 2018 First exams: Summer 2019 What do you really need to know for the SQA Higher Human Biology exam? This revision guide covers the essentials in less than 100 pages, so it's perfect for early exam preparation or last-minute revision. - Find key content at your fingertips with quick summaries of the concepts, processes and terminology that you need to understand - Get a better grade in your exam with tips on exam technique, mistakes to avoid and important things to remember - Revise and practise using end-of-topic questions and in-depth questions at the end of each section - with answers provided online - Benefit from the knowledge of experienced teachers, examiners and authors Graham Moffat and Billy Dickson

Exam Board: SQA Level: Higher Subject: Human Biology First Teaching: August 2018 First Exam: May 2019 Get your best grade with comprehensive course notes and advice from Scotland's top experts, fully updated for the latest changes to SQA Higher assessment. How to Pass Higher Biology Second Edition contains all the advice and support you need to revise successfully for your Higher exam. It combines an overview of the course syllabus with advice from top experts on how to improve exam performance, so you have the best chance of success. - Revise confidently with up-to-date guidance tailored to t.

Exam Board: SQA Level: Higher Subject: Human Biology First Teaching: August 2018 First Exam: June 2019 Ensure that students are prepared for every aspect of Higher Human Biology with the new edition of this popular textbook from James Torrance and his renowned author team, completely updated for the 2018 changes to the SQA Higher Human Biology syllabus. - Suggested learning activities throughout help to develop students' knowledge and skills including all new case studies, research topics and investigations - 'Testing your knowledge' questions at the end of each chapter provide opportunities to continually assess Knowledge and Understanding, and are particularly useful for homework tasks - 'What you should know' summaries of key facts and concepts provide an excellent source of material for consolidation and revision prior to the SQA examination. - 'Applying Your Knowledge and Skills' sections at the end of each section have been substantially extended to give students extra practice in exam questions and foster the development of Skills of Scientific Experimentation, Investigation and Enquiry

Exam Board: SQALevel: National 5Subject: BiologyFirst Teaching: 2018, First Exam: 2019Two books in one! Combining a revision guide and a full set of practice test papers, this fantastic resource is all you need to revise for the new 2021 exam.The revision guide- Covers all of the topics in the new CfE National 5 Biology curriculum, broken down into manageable chunks for easy revision- Clearly explains key concepts, research evidence and real-life applications- Contains Quick Tests to let students check their knowledge and understanding as they go alongThe practice test papers- Are in the format and the style of the SQA exam, giving students an opportunity to practice taking the new 2021 National 5 Biology exam- Marking instructions and sample answers are provided online, so students can check their progress

Intended for non-majors, this textbook describes the structure and functions of each human body system, explores the body processes that regulate chemical levels in the blood and body temperature, and overviews genetics, human reproduction, and evolution. The fifth edition trims the overall length by 20% while adding short essays on past scientific

Exam board: SQA Level: Higher Subject: Human Biology First teaching: September 2018 First exam: Summer 2019 Practice makes permanent. Feel confident and prepared for the SQA Higher Human Biology exam with this two-in-one book, containing practice questions for every question type and topic, plus two full practice papers - all written by experienced examiners. - Choose to revise by question type or topic: A simple grid enables you to pick particular question styles or course areas that you want to focus on, with answers provided at the back of the book - Understand what the examiner is looking for: Clear guidance on how to answer each question type is followed by plenty of questions so you can put the advice into practice, building essential exam skills - Remember more in your exam: Repeated and extended practice will give you a secure knowledge of the key areas of the course (human cells; physiology and health; neurobiology and immunology) - Familiarise yourself with the exam papers: Both practice papers mirror the language and layout of the real SQA papers; complete them in timed, exam-style conditions to increase your confidence before the exams - Find out how to achieve a better grade: Answers to the practice papers have commentaries for each question, with tips on writing successful answers and avoiding common mistakes Fully up to date with SQA's requirements The questions, mark schemes and guidance in this practice book match the requirements of the revised SQA Higher Human Biology specification for examination from 2019 onwards.

Building on the success of the second edition, this truly accessible textbook comprehensively covers the 2008 AS and A2 level Human Biology specifications for all the main UK exam boards.The book also has a companion website which is free to book users providing extra resources. Written by authors with many years' experience of teaching, examining and writing, this is an ideal resource for class or independent study. The book includes the following features: How Science Works feature boxes focus on this key element of the new specifications. Stretch and Challenge boxes challenge more able students, enabling them to achieve the highest grades. Science in Context boxes encourage students to relate their learning to the world around them. Summaries at the end of every chapter help students with revision. Test Yourself questions throughout the text enable students to monitor their own progress in preparation for their exams. Remember This boxes highlight the key facts. The website provides the following additional resources: Practice questions (and answers) allow students to test their understanding of the material just covered. How Science Works assignments allow students to prepare for the How Science Works element of the new AS and A2 Human Biology exams.

This book provides an introduction to the world of human biology. It is particularly aimed at Access to Higher Education Diploma students in Colleges of Further Education, but is suitable for all human biology students as a simplified approach has been adopted. It may also be of interest to the non-academic reader who wishes to learn more about the functioning of the human body. The author is an experienced College lecturer.