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Biology - how to teach(what i have learnt from

Teacher Mimi's Bio class on

24th September 4-6pm, hostel)

IISKD@

Tips 1 :

seed germination :

diagram of seed

structure

Respiration &

Photosynthesis are

among the compulsory

topics in exam

(frequently asked

questions)

Factors of photosynthesis

Importance of

photosynthesis

adaptation of leaf for

photosynthesis

what happens if intercostal

muscles cramp? : unable to

breathe, the thoraxicvolume remain unchange

Xymes is the enzyme

needed by yeast :

anaerobic respiration ->

fermentation reaction

The different between

aerobic & anaerobic

respiration

Tips 2

students to familiar themselves with

diagrams : they should be able to label and

know the function of the structures ~

application / e.g. what happen if intercostal

muscles cramp?

Tips 3

drilling and practice : need to find

past question papers

when answering

questions : answers

must be specific (avoid

being too general)

Application question:

that ask them to link

and relate knowledge

from different topics

Tips 4 = As a subject

teacher : spend t ime to

read the examiners

report, don't just focus

on the answer scheme ~

Biology - how to teach (what i have learnt in Teacher Mimi's Bio class on 24th September 4-6pm, hostel ).mmap - 24/9/2010 - Mindjet