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We understand the importance of education. We offer tailored private tuition designed to maximise success at GCSE, A Level and beyond. Our tutors are experienced professionals, teachers and top-tier graduates with extensive knowledge in their subjects.
On Tes we offer high quality board-specific resources. Please check back regularly as we are continually updating our stock.
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Specification Point 2.86 - Describe how nervous and hormonal communication control responses and understand the differences between the two systems.
Specification Point 2.87 - Understand that the central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord and is linked to sense organs by nerves.
Specification Point 2.88 - Understand that stimulation of receptors in the sense organs sends electrical impulses along nerves into and out of the central nervous system, resulting in rapid responses.
Specification Point 2.89 - Understand the role of neurotransmitters at synapses.
Complete set of Chapter 4 Lectures are available.
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Specification Point 4.3B - Understand the term biodiversity.
Specification Point 4.4B - Practical: investigate the distribution of organisms in their habitats and measure biodiversity using quadrats.
Complete set of Chapter 6 Lectures are available.
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Specification Point 4.3.2.1 - Producing monoclonal antibodies.
Specification Point 4.3.2.2 - Uses of monoclonal antibodies.
Complete set of Chapter 3 Lectures are available.
Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 25 - The Heart. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions.
Specification Point 2.65 - Describe the structure of the heart and how it functions.
Specification Point 2.66 - Explain how the heart rate changes during exercise and under the influence of adrenaline.
Specification Point 2.67 - Understand how factors may increase the risk of developing coronary heart disease.
Complete set of Chapter 3 Worksheets are available.
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Specification Point 2.59 - Describe the composition of the blood: red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma.
Specification Point 2.60 - Understand the role of plasma in the transport of carbon dioxide, digested food, urea, hormones and heat energy.
Specification Point 2.61 - Understand how adaptations of red blood cells make them suitable for the transport of oxygen, including shape, the absence of a nucleus and the presence of haemoglobin.
Specification Point 2.62 - Understand how the immune system responds to disease using white blood cells, illustrated by phagocytes ingesting pathogens and lymphocytes releasing antibodies specific to the pathogen.
Complete set of Chapter 3 Lessons are available.
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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 2.53 - 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 Lectures are available.
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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 Lectures are available.
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Specification Point 3.5.3 - Energy and ecosystems.
Complete set of Chapter 5 Lectures are available.
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Specification Point 3.7.4 - Populations in ecosystems.
Complete set of Chapter 7 Lectures are available.
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Specification Point 3.8.4.2 - Differences in DNA between individuals of the same species can be exploited for identification and diagnosis of heritable conditions.
Specification Point 3.8.4.3 - Genetic fingerprinting.
Complete set of Chapter 8 Lectures are available.
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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 Lessons are available.
Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 7 - Enzymes. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions.
Specification Point 2.10 - Understand the role of enzymes as biological catalysts in metabolic reactions.
Specification Point 2.11 - Understand how temperature changes can affect enzyme function, including changes to the shape of the active site.
Specification Point 2.12 - Practical: Investigate how enzyme activity can be affected by changes in temperature.
Specification Point 2.13 - Understand how enzyme function can be affected by changes in pH altering the active site.
Complete set of Chapter 1 Worksheets are available.
Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 28 - The Kidneys. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions.
Specification Point 2.72B - Understand how the kidney carries out its roles of excretion and osmoregulation.
Specification Point 2.73B - Describe the structure of the urinary system, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra.
Specification Point 2.74B - Describe the structure of a nephron, including the Bowman’s capsule and glomerulus, convoluted tubules, loop of Henle and collecting duct.
Specification Point 2.75B - Describe ultrafiltration in the Bowman’s capsule and the composition of the glomerular filtrate.
Specification Point 2.77B - Understand why selective reabsorption of glucose occurs at the proximal convoluted tubule.
Specification Point 2.76B - Understand how water is reabsorbed into the blood from the collecting duct.
Specification Point 2.78B - Describe the role of ADH in regulating the water content of the blood.
Specification Point 2.79B - Understand that urine contains water, urea and ions.
Complete set of Chapter 4 Worksheets are available.
Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 32 - Reflexes and the Eye. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions.
Specification Point 2.90 - Describe the structure and functioning of a simple reflex arc illustrated by the withdrawal of a finger from a hot object.
Specification Point 2.91 - Describe the structure and function of the eye as a receptor.
Specification Point 2.92 - Understand the function of the eye in focusing on near and distant objects, and in responding to changes in light intensity.
Complete set of Chapter 4 Worksheets are available.
Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format:
Specification Point 2.90 - Describe the structure and functioning of a simple reflex arc illustrated by the withdrawal of a finger from a hot object.
Specification Point 2.91 - Describe the structure and function of the eye as a receptor.
Specification Point 2.92 - Understand the function of the eye in focusing on near and distant objects, and in responding to changes in light intensity.
Complete set of Chapter 4 Lessons are available.
Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 58 - Microorganisms for Food. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions.
Specification Point 5.5 - Understand the role of yeast in the production of food including bread.
Specification Point 5.6 - Practical: investigate the role of anaerobic respiration by yeast in different conditions.
Specification Point 5.7 - Understand the role of bacteria (Lactobacillus) in the production of yoghurt.
Specification Point 5.8 - Understand the use of an industrial fermenter and explain the need to provide suitable conditions in the fermenter, including aseptic precautions, nutrients, optimum temperature and pH, oxygenation and agitation, for the growth of microorganisms.
Complete set of Chapter 7 Worksheets are available.
The complete AQA AS Level Biology course from start to finish. Huge bundle of resources with every topic covered.
Please note - this is for the first year of A Level. The Complete 2 Year Course is also available to purchase.
Complete set of concise, modern presentations for AQA AS Level Biology (7401) Chapters 1 - 4. Contains colour coded specification points with handmade vector graphics. Thirty five presentations included:
1 - Monomers and Polymers
2 - Carbohydrates
3 - Lipids
4 - Proteins
5 - Enzymes
6 - Factors Affecting Enzymes
7 - DNA and RNA
8 - ATP, Water and Inorganic Ions
9 - Eukaryotic Cells
10 - Prokaryotic Cells and Viruses
11 - Analysing Cell Components
12 - Cell Division
13 - Cell Membranes
14 - Transport Across Membranes
15 - The Immune System
16 - Immunity, Vaccines and Monoclonal Antibodies
17 - HIV and Viruses
18 - Size and Surface Area
19 - Gas Exchange
20 - Gas Exchange in Humans
21 - Lung Disease
22 - Digestion and Absorption
23 - Haemoglobin
24 - The Circulatory System
25 - Cardiovascular Disease
26 - Xylem and Phloem
27 - DNA, Genes and Chromosomes
28 - Transcription and Translation
29 - Meiosis and Genetic Variation
30 - Mutations
31 - Genetic Diversity
32 - Natural Selection
33 - Classifying Organisms
34 - Biodiversity
35 - Investigating Variation
A useful resource for students to practice their knowledge and examination technique for future external assessments.
The questions found in these papers are completely original and have been designed from scratch. There has been no reuse of previous exam questions.
This is for the following papers: 4SD0 - 1B, 1C and 1P
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 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 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)
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.
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Specification Point 5.17B - Describe the process of micropropagation (tissue culture) in which explants are grown in vitro.
Specification Point 5.18B - Understand how micropropagation can be used to produce commercial quantities of genetically identical plants with desirable characteristics.
Specification Point 5.19B - Describe the stages in the production of cloned mammals involving the introduction of a diploid nucleus from a mature cell into an enucleated egg cell, illustrated by Dolly the sheep.
Complete set of Chapter 7 Lectures are available.