Key Stage 3 (KS3) Science revision guide – About Oxford Revise
With our guide, you’ll revise the full specification for the Key Stage 3 (KS3) Science exam.
For this in-depth study, you’ll cover a wide range of science topics from elements, atoms and compounds through to the periodic table. As well as this, you’ll also delve into metals and other materials, and explore the Earth.
This revision guide puts you in charge of your Science learning. It’s designed to go hand-in-hand with what you’re covering in school, so you can easily stay on track and make the most of your revision time.
As you go through it, you’ll start building independent learning habits, which will come in really handy when it’s time to prepare for your GCSEs.
You’ll work through each Key Stage 3 (KS3) Science topic one step at a time, with loads of practice questions along the way to help you check what you’ve learned and spot any gaps.
Plus, there are plenty of helpful hints and tips from a revision expert, giving you that extra boost whenever you need it.
Oxford Revise takes you through what to revise and how to do it. With our approach you’ll expand your understanding and learn the key concepts for your Key Stage 3 exam. Also, our retrieval questions help you check your learning. As well as this, the exam practice questions and model answers give you plenty of exam practice.
Revise effectively for your Key Stage 3 (KS3) Science exam
This guide covers every topic in the Key Stage 3 Science course in depth, using clear, easy-to-understand language. For instance:
- Key terms boxes highlight the important words and language that you need to understand and help you to use them confidently.
- Revision tips give you quick ways to understand the core concepts and practice remembering them.
Key Stage 3 Science exam practice
Each chapter has lots of exam-style questions for you to practice. These revision guides are designed to build confidence, consolidate knowledge and stretch understanding across all topics for the exam. As well as this, there are helpful tips throughout:
- Exam tips show you how to interpret questions, what you need to do in your answers, and give you advice on how to get as many marks as possible.
Want to boost revision success for your Key Stage 3 Science exams?
Start revising for your Key Stage 3 Science exams – because by building your understanding step by step, consolidating key knowledge, and strengthening retrieval through regular practice, you’ll feel more prepared and confident every day. Here are some additional resources that can support you:
- Discover how to revise effectively for your Science exams
- Explore revision tips and techniques on the Oxford Revise YouTube Channel.
Contents list
Biology
B1: Cells
B2: Structure and function of body systems
B3: Reproduction
B4: Health and Lifestyle
B5: Biological processes
B6: Ecosystems and adaptation
B7: Inheritance
Chemistry
C1: Particles
C2: Elements, atoms, and compounds
C3: Chemical reactions
C4: Acids and alkalis
C5: The Periodic Table
C6: Separation techniques
C7: Metals and other materials
C8: The Earth
Physics
P1: Forces
P2: Sound
P3: Light
P4: Space
P5: Electricity and magnetism
P6: Energy
P7: Motion and pressure
Glossary of key terms
Index
Period table
Answers
The Oxford Revise approach
Oxford Revise uses a clear three-step method to get you ready for your exams.
1. Knowledge – Learn the facts through an easy-to-follow ‘Knowledge Organiser’ in each chapter.
2. Retrieval – Check you’ve retained the exam knowledge, through quick-fire recall questions and answers.
3. Practice – Put your knowledge into practice by completing plenty of exam-style questions.
In addition, there are lots of hints and tips from revision and subject experts on how to plan your revision and helpful advice on techniques to build exam confidence.
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