| Title | Biology : A Course for 'O' Level |
| Imprint | Federal by Marshall Cavendish |
| Specifications | 215 mm X 280 mm, 408 pp, limp |
| Authors | Lam Peng Kwan, Eric Y K Lam |
This book is an extensively revised
version of the highly popular Comprehensive Biology: A Course for 'O' Level.
This edition meets the requirements of the new syllabus for the
Singapore-Cambridge GCE 'O' Level Examination. It also implements the Ministry
of Education's initiatives, namely Thinking Skills, Information Technology and
National Education. Most Significant Features of this Edition :
(a) A
full-colour design enhances textual concepts and makes the book easy to
use.
(b) Hundreds of photographs and diagrams convey information
clearly and accurately.
(c) Learning Objectives at the start of each
chapter highlight the key points covered in the chapter.
(d) A lively
introduction stimulates interest and makes the student think about the work to
be covered in the chapter.
(e) Investigation centres on experiments
related to the topics in the text because of their importance in explaining the
concepts.
(f) Assignment focuses on application of relevant concepts
and is structured to develop thinking, investigative and research skills as well
as encourage the use of internet resources and computer software to obtain
information, gather and present data, and manipulate graphic
images.
(g) The Thinking Room makes use of a graphic organizer to help
students visualize and manage thinking processes.
(h) Test Yourself
helps students to assess their progress while Analysis and Comprehension focus
on testing analytical and comprehension skills.
(i) Key Ideas summarize
main ideas in the text while Summary and Concept Map at the end of the chapter
are ideal tools for revision.
(j) Exercise provides a selection of
examination-type questions at the end of each chapter.
