GCSE Science Quality Framework The British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA) and The Publishers Association (PA) have produced guidelines on what they expect to see in high-quality Science teaching resources. This presentation highlights ways in which our new AQA GCSE publishing meets these criteria.

Resources are engaging and relevant to the curriculum and GCSE specifications

Coherent and connected, showing clear progression from one topic to another whilst offering opportunities for exploration and investigation

Include comprehensive and appropriate vocabulary

Resources should address misconceptions

Resources should support mastery of skills and provide opportunities to apply them to a range of problems

Understanding of the nature, processes and methods of science is embedded in resources

Includes varied activities that require pupils to comment on data, to draw conclusions, make generalisations and offer reasoned arguments

Where appropriate, resources provide school/home and out-of-school activities

Illustrations and contexts used are relevant

Both textbooks and digital materials have a coherent and consistent approach and reinforce one another We consider our textbooks and online resources to be part of one complete GCSE Science offer. They are created to fully support and interact with each other. Examples include: Textbook ‘Prior knowledge’ boxes linked to online intervention and remedial worksheets. Interactive quizzes that link to our Student eTextbooks. In-depth practical and maths videos that fully support the AQA Required Practical tasks in the textbooks. Topic overview PPTs that reflect key learning in the textbooks.

Teacher’s guide or other teacher material should support the enhancement of teacher knowledge and pedagogy Our online resources offer a wealth of support for both experienced teachers and those teaching outside their specialism. They include: Guidance on linear assessment and synoptic teaching and learning. Treatment of misconceptions and topic specific pedagogy. Support for integrating differentiation in the classroom. Specific sections on engaging with the literacy and mathematical demand of the new GCSEs. Revision and exam preparation and resources to track student progress. Simple lesson plans for each topic. Guidance for non-specialist teachers.

Support teachers delivering science outside of their own specialism

Resources provide insight into the science activities the pupils are engaging in, key learning that should be developed, guidance on how to address misconceptions and support for maths and literacy skills

Resources also work best when complemented by a broad programme of continuing professional development for teachers Click here to find out more about our extensive range of science events:

Opportunities for both formative and summative assessment, to review learning and understanding and to measure progress

Authored, reviewed and edited by experts Our books are written by hugely experienced teachers and are edited by a dedicated team of science specialists. They are thoroughly reviewed as part of the official AQA approval process.