Glenda Chidrawi (B.Sc. Hons, H Dip Ed (PG)) has been involved in Biology education for 30 years. With an honours degree in Molecular Biology, she has taught and lectured biology in both South Africa and Australia (Brigidine College 2000-2014 and Knox Grammar School 2015-2016). Glenda has co-authored Senior Biology textbooks, including the Biology Options – Communication which is part of an award-winning series. Glenda has also co-authored the Biology in Focus Preliminary and Biology in Focus HSC text books and the Student Resource CDs and Teachers’ Resource CDs that support these publications. Glenda’s writing experience includes articles published in educational journals and she has written for the AIS and current NSW QTP Science Program “Teaching the Stage 6 Syllabus”. More recently, Glenda co-authored the Nelson iScience10 text book for the NSW Australian syllabus. Glenda is a familiar figure at Educational conferences in Australia and she has also been a member of the ISTAA Review and assessment panel for accreditation of teachers through the NSW Institute of Teachers.
Sarah Bradstock grew up in Sydney and graduated from the University of Sydney with. Bachelor of Veterinary Science in 1990, practicing as a small animal vet in Sydney for 8 years. She completed a Graduate Diploma of Education in 1997 and has worked as a science teacher in Sydney full time for 19 years. Currently she is undertaking a Master of Education in Digital Literacy and Knowledge Networks at Charles Sturt University as she have a special interest in the use of digital technology to enhance student engagement and learning in the biology classroom. Sarah has a special interest in animal and human physiology and disease processes. Currently Assistant HOD Science at Mount St Benedict College Pennant Hills.
Elizabeth Thrum has been teaching biology for 26 years. Elizabeth has been a senior HSC marker and assistant supervisor of marking. Elizabeth convenes the Catholic School Trial Exam. She is the Head of Science at Knox Grammar School. Elizabeth has a passion for teaching biology and helping students reach their potential. She also likes to work with biology teachers to ensure that they can teach engaging lessons.
Margaret Robson has been a Science teacher with the NSW Department of Education for the last 37 years, teaching both Biology and Chemistry. She is currently Head Teacher of Science at Brisbane Water Secondary College. Margaret was one of the co-authors of the very successful Biology in Focus, HSC text. Her work for this text included writing for the Student Resource CD and the Teacher Resource CD. Margaret has been a HSC marker for Biology since 1996, including 9 years as a Senior Marker. She has also served as a member of the committee responsible for preparing the Catholic Trial paper in Biology for the last 7 years. She’s currently employed 1 day a week to help students with answering exam-style questions.
Scaffolded exam practice is included in every chapter, with questions ranging from Band 3-6, to ensure every student is prepared for their HSC exams.
Exam question analysis videos unpack HSC exam-style questions to empower students with a deeper understanding of how to approach and answer complex exam questions.
Working scientifically skills embedded in investigations and depth study suggestions are provided at the end of each module.
A wide range of?activities and investigations?throughout, as well as a dedicated chapters in each student book, will help students develop and practise the Working Scientifically Skills.
Review quizzes at the end of each chapter to test students’ understanding
Contains a dedicated chapter on how to approach and carry out the Depth Study