Cracking Key Concepts in Secondary Science (Corwin Ltd)

A very useful book outlining effective ways to explain some of the concepts in KS3 and 4 science.Clear explanations with just the right amount of theory shared. Sometimes books don't give enough theory and you're left thinking "why should I do this??", other times they're theory-heavy and you end up thinking "what, what was I meant to be doing?" This one isn't like that. It hits the spot just right (or at least, I think it does, you're free to disagree with me). Throughout the book there are boxes with tips to help you almost apply the explanation most effectively, as well as suggestions on how to check for understanding.Useful for ECTs who are just starting to get their feet under them, but also a valuable resource for those of us who've been in the profession a little longer and want some new ideas.NB: buy a hard copy - it's easier to flick between the figures and the text on paper than it is on e.g. the Kindle app.

A cracking book. A useful guide to teaching Biology, Chemistry and Physics at KS3 and KS4 - suitable for new and experienced teachers. As a team we will be getting copies for our recently qualified teachers. The explanations and advice are accessible, clear and thoroughly linked to the current curriculum. This book will be in constant use during the school year as I refresh my lessons and further develop my explanations. This will be a go to, well recommended book for years to come!

This is an excellent book, beautifully laid out, easy to navigate and pack full of ideas to better plan and most importantly explain the more challenging aspects of the science curriculum. Whether you are an experience science teacher like me or just starting out you need to read this book

This book has extremely clear explanations and is laid out so that everything is really easy to find. The language is straightforward, neither waffly, nor patronising. It's written in such a way that it should be possible to quickly check something in a very short time if needed. It should have an extra star for that alone.

Subject knowledge, tips, pedagogy and diagnostic questions for thirty key concepts in science. This book is as useful to a head of science as it is to an ECT.

Got my copy today. Amazing! I’ve taught science esp Chem for 26 yrs. The authors are spot on with their advice ( eg the sequence for electrolysis). Misconceptions etc are so correct. A must buy for all ECTs and even experienced teachers. This book will save you so many hours and your students will be better off too!

This book provides a detailed look at improving explanations and using evidence based strategies to improve students' understanding in general. Loved the key takeaways spread throughout the chapters and the photos of real work/resources used. I've been teaching for 14 years and found the book massively useful and look forward to implementing these ideas next academic year!

I've been teaching for a long time, but is it good to think about the how and why of what we do occasionally - and this book is brilliant for that. Would recommend it to all teachers - but especially to NQTs teaching outside their subject specialism.