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Mock Exam Series (Set #1) - Edexcel IGCSE Separate Award Papers
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Mock Exam Series (Set #1) - Edexcel IGCSE Separate Award Papers

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A useful resource for students to practice their knowledge and examination technique for future external assessments - the complete series! This is for the following papers: 4BI1 – 1B, 2B; 4CH1 – 1C, 2C; 4PH1 – 1P, 2P. These questions are completely original and have been designed from scratch. There has been no reuse of previous exam questions. For 1B: Our mock paper follows the format of the true Edexcel IGCSE Biology 1B paper closely, with the CORMS and graph question included. It is also the exact duration and mark-count, with questions of increasing difficulty. A mark scheme is also attached. The paper covers the following specification points: • Topic 2d - Movement of substances into and out of cells (including practical 2.17 (2.15 – 2.17) • Topic 2g - Gas exchange (including practical 2.50) (2.46 – 2.50) • Topic 2h - Transport (2.51 – 2.54, 2.59 – 2.62, 2.65 – 2.69) • Topic 2j - Co-ordination and response (2.80 – 2.94) • Topic 3a - Reproduction (3.1 – 3.9, 3.11 – 3.13) • Topic 3b - Inheritance (3.14 – 3.15, 3.19 – 3.20, 3.22 – 3.34, 3.38 – 3.39) • Topic 5b - Selective breeding (5.10 – 5.11) For 2B: Our mock paper follows the format of the true Edexcel IGCSE Biology 2B paper closely. The obligatory comprehension question is also included. A mark scheme is also attached. The paper covers the following specification points: • Topic 2c Biological molecules (including practical 2.9 and practical 2.14B) (2.7 – 2.14B) • Topic 2g Gas exchange (including practical 2.45B) (2.40B – 2.50) • Topic 2i Excretion (2.70 – 2.79B) • Topic 3b Inheritance (3.14 – 3.39) • Topic 4c Cycles within ecosystems (4.10 – 4.11B) • Topic 4d Human influences on the environment (4.12 – 4.18B) For 1C: Our mock paper follows the format of the true Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry 1C paper closely. It is also the exact duration and mark-count, with questions of increasing difficulty. A mark scheme is also attached. The paper covers the following specification points: • Topic 1a - States of matter (1.1 – 1.4) • Topic 1c - Atomic structure (1.14 – 1.17) • Topic 1e - Chemical formulae, equations and calculations (including practical 1.36) (1.25 – 1.33, 1.36) • Topic 1g - Covalent bonding (1.44 – 1.51) • Topic 2c - Gases in the atmosphere (2.9 – 2.14) • Topic 2h - Chemical tests (2.44 – 2.50) • Topic 3b - Rates of reaction (3.9 – 3.13) • Topic 4b - Crude oil (4.7 – 4.18) • Topic 4c - Alkanes (4.19 – 4.22) For 2C: Our mock paper follows the format of the true Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry 2C paper closely. It is also the exact duration and mark-count, with questions of increasing difficulty. A mark scheme is also attached. The paper covers the following specification points: • Topic 1e - Chemical formulae, equations and calculations (1.25 – 1.36) • Topic 1i - Electrolysis (1.55C – 1.60C) • Topic 2b - Group 7 (2.5 – 2.8C) • Topic 2c - Gases in the atmosphere (2.9 – 2.14) • Topic 2e - Extraction and uses of metals (2.22C – 2.27C) • Topic 2f - Acids, alkalis and titrations (2.28 – 2.33C) • Topic 2h - Chemical tests (2.44 – 2.50) • Topic 3a - Energetics (including practical 3.8) (3.1 – 3.8) • Topic 4f - Carboxylic acids (4.34C – 4.37C) • Topic 4h - Synthetic polymers (4.44 – 4.50C) For 1P: Our mock paper follows the format of the true Edexcel IGCSE Physics 1P paper closely. It is also the exact duration and mark-count, with questions of increasing difficulty. A mark scheme is also attached. The paper covers the following specification points: • Topic 1b - Movement and position (including practical 1.5) (1.3 – 1.10) • Topic 2c - Energy and voltage in circuits (2.7 – 2.21) • Topic 3b - Properties of waves (3.2 – 3.9) • Topic 4b - Energy transfers (4.2 – 4.10) • Topic 5b - Density and pressure (5.3 – 5.7) • Topic 7b - Radioactivity (7.2 – 7.15) • Topic 8b - Motion in the universe (8.2 – 8.6) For 2P: Our mock paper follows the format of the true Edexcel IGCSE Physics 2P paper closely. It is also the exact duration and mark-count, with questions of increasing difficulty. A mark scheme is also attached. The paper covers the following specification points: • Topic 1c - Forces, movement, shape and momentum (1.11 – 1.33P) • Topic 3d - Light and sound (including core practical 3.27P) (3.14 – 3.29P) • Topic 5c - Changes of state (including practicals 5.11P and 5.14P) (5.8P – 5.14P) • Topic 6d - Electromagnetic induction (6.15 – 6.20P) • Topic 7c - Fission and fusion (7.17 – 7.26) • Topic 8d - Cosmology (8.13P – 8.18P) Disclaimer: This document was created by department heads with many years of experience teaching the Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Science course. We cannot however guarantee that it is an accurate representation of upcoming examinations and students should not treat it as such. Please use this as an aid, alongside other methods of revision.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 4 - Cell Differentiation
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 4 - Cell Differentiation

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 4 - Cell Differentiation. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Covers the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 2.5B - Explain the importance of cell differentiation in the development of specialised cells. Specification Point 2.6B - Understand the advantages and disadvantages of using stem cells in medicine. Complete set of Chapter 1 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 9 - Movement Across Membranes
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 9 - Movement Across Membranes

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 2.15 - Understand the processes of diffusion, osmosis and active transport by which substances move into and out of cells. Specification Point 2.16 - Understand how factors affect the rate of movement of substances into and out of cells, including the effects of surface area to volume ratio, distance, temperature and concentration gradient. Specification Point 2.17 - Practical: Investigate diffusion and osmosis using living and non-living systems. Complete set of Chapter 1 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 26 - The Circulatory System
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 26 - The Circulatory System

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 26 - The Circulatory System. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 2.68 - Understand how the structure of arteries, veins and capillaries relate to their function. Specification Point 2.69 - Understand the general structure of the circulation system, including the blood vessels to and from the heart and lungs, liver and kidneys. Complete set of Chapter 3 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 26 - The Circulatory System
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 26 - The Circulatory System

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 2.68 - Understand how the structure of arteries, veins and capillaries relate to their function. Specification Point 2.69 - Understand the general structure of the circulation system, including the blood vessels to and from the heart and lungs, liver and kidneys. Complete set of Chapter 3 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 21 - Transport Mechanisms
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 21 - Transport Mechanisms

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 2.51 - Understand why simple, unicellular organisms can rely on diffusion for movement of substances in and out of the cell. Specification Point 2.52 - Understand the need for a transport system in multicellular organisms. Specification Point 2.54 - Describe the role of xylem in transporting water and mineral ions from the roots to other parts of the plant. Specification Point 2.53 - Describe the role of phloem in transporting sucrose and amino acids between the leaves and other parts of the plant. Complete set of Chapter 3 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 24 - Vaccination
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 24 - Vaccination

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 2.63B - Understand how vaccination results in the manufacture of memory cells, which enable future antibody production to the pathogen to occur sooner, faster and in greater quantity. Complete set of Chapter 3 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 30 - Coordination in Plants
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 30 - Coordination in Plants

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 30 - Coordination in Plants. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 2.83 - Understand that plants respond to stimuli. Specification Point 2.84 - Describe the geotropic and phototropic responses of roots and stems. Specification Point 2.85 - Understand the role of auxin in the phototropic response of stems. Complete set of Chapter 4 Worksheets are available.
AQA GCSE Biology Lecture 3 - Cell Division
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AQA GCSE Biology Lecture 3 - Cell Division

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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 4.1.2.1 - Chromosomes. Specification Point 4.1.2.2 - Mitosis and the cell cycle. Practical 2 - Investigate the effect of different antiseptics on bacterial growth. Complete set of Chapter 1 Lectures are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 34 - Hormones
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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 2.94 - Understand the sources, roles and effects of the following hormones: adrenaline, insulin, testosterone, progesterone and oestrogen. Complete set of Chapter 4 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 33 - Controlling Body Temperature
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 33 - Controlling Body Temperature

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 33 - Controlling Body Temperature. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 2.93 - Describe the role of the skin in temperature regulation, with reference to sweating, vasoconstriction and vasodilation. Complete set of Chapter 4 Worksheets are available.
AQA GCSE Biology Lecture 4 - Transport in Cells
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AQA GCSE Biology Lecture 4 - Transport in Cells

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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 4.1.3.1 - Diffusion. Specification Point 4.1.3.2 - Osmosis. Practical 3 - Investigate the effect of a range of concentrations of sugar solution on the mass of plant tissue. Specification Point 4.1.3.3 - Active transport. Complete set of Chapter 1 Lectures are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheets Chapter 5 - Reproduction and Inheritance
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheets Chapter 5 - Reproduction and Inheritance

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Complete set of PDF worksheets for Edexcel IGCSE Biology (4BI0) Chapter 5 - Reproduction and Inheritance. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. All questions are original. Thirteen worksheets included: 36 - Reproduction 37 - Reproduction in Plants 38 - Human Reproductive Systems and the Menstrual Cycle 39 - FSH and LH 40 - Pregnancy and Puberty 41 - DNA, Genes and Chromosomes 42 - Nucleic Acids 43 - Inheritance and Codominance 44 - Genetic Diagrams 45 - Cell Division 46 - Variation in a Species 47 - Mutations 48 - Evolution
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 45 - Cell Division
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 45 - Cell Division

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 45 - Cell Division. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 3.28 - Understand how division of a diploid cell by mitosis produces two cells that contain identical sets of chromosomes. Specification Point 3.29 - Understand that mitosis occurs during growth, repair, cloning and asexual reproduction. Specification Point 3.30 - Understand how division of a cell by meiosis produces four cells, each with half the number of chromosomes, and that this results in the formation of genetically different haploid gametes. Complete set of Chapter 5 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 47 - Mutations
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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 47 - Mutations. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 3.35B - Understand how a change in DNA can affect the phenotype by altering the sequence of amino acids in a protein. Specification Point 3.36B - Understand how most genetic mutations have no effect on the phenotype, some have a small effect and rarely do they have a significant effect. Specification Point 3.37B - Understand that the incidence of mutations can be increased by exposure to ionising radiation (for example, gamma rays, x-rays and ultraviolet rays) and some chemical mutagens (for example, chemicals in tobacco). Complete set of Chapter 5 Worksheets are available.