The new Queensland Senior Biology syllabus (to be implemented from 2019) will affect all aspects of teaching and learning – new teaching content, new course structure and a new approach to assessment.

As Secondary Publisher of the Year 2017, Oxford University Press is committed to helping teachers and students in Queensland reach their full potential. Biology for Queensland: An Australian Perspective 3E provides depth and complete coverage of the new syllabus in a format that offers extensive support for teachers and their students. This comprehensively updated two-volume edition covers Units 1 & 2 (Book 1, publishing in 2018), and Units 3 & 4 (Book 2, publishing in 2019).

Key features include:

• A Biology Toolkit which is a stand-alone reference section that explains the structure of the syllabus, supports the acquisition of key skills and provides practical tips for success in Biology
• A Practical Manual which outlines suggested methodologies for every mandatory practical in the syllabusLearning pathways which are clearly mapped directly to the syllabus to ensure complete coverage
• Assessment support and resources which include exam preparation and practice
• Coverage of key subject matter which is presented using clear, concise language supported by engaging visual elements and sequenced to scaffold student learning
• Differentiated teaching which is supported by a range of appropriately levelled questions and activities for each sectionInquiry learning and critical thinking approaches which are clearly modelled throughout
• Additional digital learning resources which support teachers and students.