Maths for A Level Biology - updated edition

37 26 13 100 blk - matches illuminate logo b A Course Companion Maths for A Level Biology About the author: Dr Marianne Izen has over thirty years’ experience as an A Level Biology teacher and examiner, and has provided science teacher training for schools across the UK. Before teaching, in universities in both the UK and the USA, Marianne conducted research on plant cells and published papers on their behaviour in tissue culture. She is a principal examiner for a major awarding body. www.illuminatepublishing.com 9 781908 682895 ISBN 9781908682895 www.illuminatepublishing.com Also in this series: Maths for A Level Physics ISBN 978-1-908682-91-8 Maths for A Level Chemistry ISBN 978-1-908682-90-1 Written by a senior examiner and experienced author this revised and updated edition will help you develop a thorough understanding of the essential mathematical skills required in the new A Level Biology speci cations. Supports the core mathematical skills that have an increased relevance and importance in the new A Level Biology speci cations Now includes new content on logarithms, per cent error, Simpson index and population growth curves Clearly explains how numerical, geometrical and statistical concepts are used in A Level Biology and post-16 Biology courses and how you should approach these concepts when taking these courses and sitting your exams Explains each mathematical concept using plenty of relevant worked examples, with advice on how to avoid common misunderstandings when making calculations Helps you decode examination questions to nd the biological question being asked and put the problem into a mathematical form to nd an answer You are helped throughout the book with Pointers, Quick re tests, worked examples and practice questions from examinations. The answers and the glossary at the back of the book help you check your progress The content of the book supports and is mapped to A Level Biology courses from AQA, Pearson, OCR, WJEC, CCEA, the International Baccalaureate and the Cambridge Pre-U. 55 44 44 95 blk - matches cover jpeg black