Why Choose Edco’s NEW Biology Plus
NEW Biology Plus is the complete package for the Leaving Certificate Biology New Senior Cycle Specification, written by two highly experienced Biology teachers, it provides everything you need to deliver the new course.
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The complete Leaving Cert Biology solution - the package that does more, so you prep less -
✓ Covers all four strands of the new specification
✓ Designed by expert teachers
✓ Suitable for both Higher and Ordinary Level
✓ Digital, practical, exam-ready: combines Student Textbook, My Investigative Log, an exclusive annotated Exam Guide, Digital supports, Experiment videos, and a New Printed Teacher’s Resource Book
• Schemes of work for Year 1 and Year 2 with pacing suggestions
• Editable planning documents
• Guidance on integrating the Biology in Practice project
• Yearly plans, topic checklists, and investigation schedules
• Chapter-by-chapter solutions to Revision Questions
A New Printed Teacher’s Resource Book – No scrambling to prep. No extra resources needed
Get your students ready for the new exam with NEW Biology Plus - fully in line with the new SEC Sample Papers, we created a unique SEC Sample Question Analysis Guide to help you find the exact pages in the Biology Plus textbook where you can source the sample answers to each of the SEC Sample Paper questions. Check out our guides at: https://edcopublications.ie/biologyplus/#biologyplus-sec-sample-guides
• Official SEC sample papers
• Fully annotated papers (Ordinary + Higher)
• Direct page references to the textbook for revision support
• Tips on questions and how to approach them
• Samples that show how to structure a response
• Encourages exam technique and confidence
• Exam Paper questions also appear at the end of chapters in the textbook
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• Videos of real-life experiments and fieldwork by Éanna Ní Lamhna
• Full coverage of practical activities
• Step-by-step guides, risk assessments, materials lists, and analysis prompts
• Linked directly to the unifying strand and exam components
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NEW Biology Plus provides the largest selection of digital resources available in the market. Includes:
• Animations. 3D models. Mind maps. Videos. Flashcards.
• Chapter Quizzes with solutions. Chapter Summaries. Knowledge checklist for every unit.
• Supports blended and independent learning
• Every chapter comes with an engaging, visually rich, editable PowerPoints
• Online chapter summaries
• Ideal for whole-class instruction or flipped learning
One book designed for every learner - NEW Biology Plus is student-friendly using a concise, accessible and easy-to-understand approach to all content
• Clear layout
• Language that supports EAL and mixed ability
• Higher level content is highlighted
• Complex scientific terms are explained with student-friendly definitions
• Key vocabulary is highlighted and reinforced through chapter summaries, glossary features, and quizzes
• Visual aids, scaffolds, and modelling help all students access complex content
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The largest selection of questions available in the market because practice builds progress
• Chapter-end revision questions
• Comprehension questions in the Investigative Log to develop understanding of experiments
• Keyword checks to build understanding of key terminology
• Challenge Questions for Higher-Level learners
• Exam questions at the end of chapters and annotated SEC Sample Papers
• Over 70 questions per chapter
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40% of the grade = the Biology in Practice Project (ACC). Seamless support. No gaps, zero guesswork. Supported through two core resources in NEW Biology Plus:
• Textbook guidance throughout each chapter that prepares students for investigative thinking
• Step-by-step Investigative Log helps students plan, experiment, and report with confidence
• Fully teacher supported with authentication check-ins and templates
• When SEC releases 2026 AAC brief, NEW Biology Plus will be ready with bonus support and content
The Biology Plus Investigative Log allows students to record and develop their experimental and research skills
• Contains clear, step-by-step instructions for all investigations prescribed in the new Leaving Certificate Biology Specification
• Safety precautions are clearly highlighted, with prompts to help students identify and apply safety measures
• Structured student report templates guide learners to log their activities under specific headings
• Revision questions based on each investigation help reinforce understanding and prepare for assessment
• Includes a glossary of key terms used in investigations for quick reference and clarity
