The Biology in Focus series has been written to address the New South Wales Stage 6 Biology syllabus. Each book addresses the syllabus dot points in a concise, sequential manner and integrates the first-hand and secondary source investigations in context. The texts emphasise the Prescribed Focus Areas (PFAs) and Biology Skills, and are supported by eTexts and comprehensive teacher resource CD-ROMs.

Key Features

• Written for the NSW Stage 6 Biology Syllabus
• Complete syllabus integration with unique dot point approach
• Emphasis on coverage of the Prescribed Focus Areas and Biology Skills
• Integrates first-hand and secondary source investigations
• Accompanying eText provides students with resources such as mind maps, answers to all revision questions and links to relevant research online

The Biology in Focus series is strengthened by comprehensive Teacher Resource CD-ROMs that offer Biology teachers an unparalleled level of support.

Key Features

• Explanations and templates for Prescribed Focus Areas
• Answers to all textbook questions
• Verb scaffolds to assist students in answering higher order verb questions
• Marking criteria, and sample questions with worked examples
• Module overview mind maps
• Question banks with editable questions

What Teachers are Saying

It has been fantastic to find a textbook that decreases my workload, while at the same time inspiring me to teach better. Using the textbook and discs has been like going to a good in-service. The integration of the PFAs and the ideas for enabling differentiated teaching have assisted me in becoming a better teacher in all my classes.

Deborah Thompson

St Paul's High School, Booragul