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I was recommended this book from my son's science teacher and have been using it since it arrived at the start of the UK lockdown. Both myself and my son are highly impressed by the content, layout and tone of delivery of the book. It is extremely logical to follow, with plenty of worked examples but poses interesting challenges too! I really like the 'Hints' section at the back, which provides a really useful in-between chunk of support, without actually giving the answer away. As a teacher myself I love this concept and wish other textbooks and exercise books incorporated it too! We have been so impressed that we have just ordered a GCSE practice book, rather premature in view of the ages of my three children but I have been enjoying working with my son so much it is as much for myself as it is for their future studies!

Would highly recommend.
I have used these books both with low ability year 10 and also mixed ability year 7.
I have found they work well with both groups. I especially like the worked example which the students read which encourages more independent learning and engagement.
I think the books are attractively laid out and clear and easy for all abilities to follow without being patronising. The students are very happy to use these books.
I like the questions as they really get the students thinking and demonstrate to the students they can answer questions that at first look impossible if they just stop and think.
I like the detect, recall, solve route through questions and often use this when going through past paper questions.
To improve the books slightly I feel question 2 in each section could be made a little easier to boost confidence, maybe even with a little scaffolding to help answer this and then questions 3 and 4 getting progressively harder

This book is a must for any science teacher. The tasks are differentied so the students can work their way up. The questions are interesting and stimulate deep thinking. This book saves you time and helps to create an engaging and purposeful lesson.

The Mastery Practice Book is an invaluable tool. The step-by-step examples are very clear and accessible to a range of abilities (clear diagrams and writing in plain English). The range of questions cover key areas of the KS3 Science Curriculum and help pupils make sense of what they have covered in lessons. the sections about Electrical Circuits are very good. We look forward to future books in the series so that pupils have plenty of opportunities to practice exam style questions with hints and answers to help them improve their understanding.

I and the department are very impressed with the design and the specific feedback and intervention activities for students.