Edexcel AS/A level Chemistry Student Book 1 + ActiveBook
Edexcel AS/A level Chemistry Student Book 1 + ActiveBook is a Pearson course book for a standalone AS course or the first year of a two-year A level course. It combines a printed student book with claimed online ActiveBook access, plus cumulative learning, maths-skill signposting and exam-style practice.
At a glance
- Designed to support a standalone AS course or the first year of a two-year A level course. Student Books 1 and 2 are stated to cover the full A level course together.
- An ActiveBook is claimed to accompany every Student Book, with online access to book content and tools for notes, highlights and links to further reading.
- Chapter openings identify prior learning and link it to future topics, while highlighting relevant maths skills.
- Includes real-life reading contexts, questions on scientific writing and critical thinking, and regular exam-style practice questions.
- Exam-preparation sections distinguish AS preparation from full A level preparation.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Its stated AS and first-year A level scope makes the intended course coverage clear.
- The listed study structure combines maths-skill reminders, contextual material and exam-style questions in one course book.
- Online annotation and reading-link tools are claimed as part of the ActiveBook.
Technical specifications
14 specifications| Exam board | Exam Board: Edexcel |
|---|---|
| Level | Level: A level |
| Subject | Subject: Chemistry |
| First teaching | First teaching: September 2015 |
| First exams | First exams: June 2017 |
| Publisher | Pearson |
| Edition | 1st |
| Publication date | 18 Jun. 2015 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 300 pages |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 1447991168 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1447991168 |
| Weight listed | 860 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 21.8 x 1.5 x 27.4 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Students following Edexcel AS Chemistry who want a course book with regular practice questions.
- Students starting the first year of Edexcel A level Chemistry who expect to continue with Student Book 2 for the full course.
- Learners who may use online notes and highlights alongside a printed textbook.
Less suited to
- Students seeking a single book explicitly stated to cover both years of the full A level course.
- Students following a chemistry course other than Edexcel.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Aggregate customer ratings are strongly weighted towards five-star feedback, though a smaller spread of lower ratings means experiences are not uniform. The ratings do not explain why customers responded as they did, so they cannot establish how well the book suits a particular course. The stated AS and first-year A level scope is the key practical fit to confirm.
Frequently asked questions
Does Student Book 1 cover the complete Edexcel A level course?
No. The listing says it supports a standalone AS course or the first year of a two-year A level course. Student Books 1 and 2 together support the full A level course.
Is online content included?
The listing says an ActiveBook is included with every Student Book and provides online access to the book content, with tools for notes, highlights and links. Check the selected listing for access details.
What kinds of study activities are described?
The book is described as including maths-skill prompts, real-life contexts, questions on scientific writing and critical thinking, and exam-style practice.
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