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Biology Universal Skills

Maths in science

Working Scientifically training before the targeted original question drill.

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Make it concrete

Analogy

Maths in science is like a living system solving a small survival problem: each part has a job, and the answer depends on how those jobs connect.

Why now: An analogy helps when the definition feels abstract.

Do this: Match each part of the analogy to the science idea.

Learn it

Equations need correct substitution, rearranging and units.

Ratios, percentage change and conversions often carry marks.

Check whether the answer size makes sense.