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"Active Science" is a complete skills-based course for 11-13 year-olds. It works on the principle that pupils learn best doing things rather than just reading about them, and by getting continuous expert feedback. Each pack includes pupils' books, copymasters and a teacher's guide. The pupils' books included single or double-page spreads, most of which include a specific assessment opportunity focusing on one of the skill areas, whilst the "Extras" at the end of each spread provide activitie to extend the topic. Each pupils' book is accompanied by a set of copymasters, containing both a bank of worksheets and a range of assessment material. The worksheets provide a variety of activities to support and extend activities in the pupils' book. Assessment material includes, end-of-unit tests, self-assessment sheets, a test of basic practical and data-handling skills, record of achievement sheets, and end-of-course tests for each skill area. The teacher's guide explains fully the ideas behind "Active Science" and gives detailed guidance for each spread which includes a list of apparatus needed, appropriate video resources, specific criteria for each assessment opportunity and suggestions for further activities and investigations.
This teacher's guide investigates how to effectively implement a skills-based science curriculum for students aged 11-13 by prioritizing active participation over passive reading. The authors, Mike Coles, Richard Gott, and Tony Thornley, provide a pedagogical framework that emphasizes continuous expert feedback and hands-on experimentation. The guide serves as a comprehensive manual for educators to manage the accompanying pupil books and copymasters, ensuring that assessment and practical skill development remain central to the classroom experience.
What You Will Find
The material suggests a highly structured, practical approach to science education designed for classroom teachers seeking to standardize assessment and hands-on learning. Its focus on specific skill-based outcomes and comprehensive record-keeping indicates a resource intended for systematic curriculum delivery in a middle-school setting.
Page Count:
224
Publication Date:
1989-04-03
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN-10:
000327456X
ISBN-13:
9780003274561
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