Pearson Edexcel GCSE Combined Science
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What does Appendix 5 cover? SI Units in Combined Science.
What is included in Appendix 6? Apparatus and techniques.
What does Appendix 7 discuss? The Practical Science Statement.
What is the context for the Appendix 8.
development of this qualification
discussed in?
What skills are mentioned in Transferable skills.
Appendix 9?
What do the mapping documents Key differences between the new and 2011
highlight regarding the new qualifications.
qualifications?
What types of support are provided Free teacher, student, and technician worksheets,
for teaching the new qualifications? a practical guide for practical assessment
changes, and a maths guide for embedding
mathematics in science teaching.
,What resources are available to Additional assessment materials for formative
help prepare students for assessments and mock exams, and marked
assessments? exemplars of student work with examiner
commentaries.
What is ResultsPlus? A tool that provides detailed analysis of students'
exam performance to identify topics and skills
needing further learning.
What is the purpose of the subject To provide help and guidance and facilitate
advisor service? sharing of ideas and information among teachers.
What is examWizard? A free exam preparation tool containing a bank
of Edexcel GCSE Science exam questions, mark
schemes, and examiners' reports.
How many externally examined Six externally examined papers.
papers are in the Pearson Edexcel
Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in
Combined Science?
What tiers are available for the Foundation tier and higher tier.
GCSE Combined Science
assessments?
When must students complete all In May/June of any single year.
assessments for the GCSE
Combined Science?
What is the duration and 1 hour and 10 minutes; 16.67% of the qualification.
percentage of the qualification for
Paper 1: Biology 1?
,What topics are covered in Paper 1: Key concepts in biology, cells and control,
Biology 1? genetics, natural selection and genetic
modification, health, disease, and the
development of medicines.
What types of questions are A mixture of multiple-choice questions, short
included in the assessment for answer questions, calculations, and extended
Paper 1: Biology 1? open-response questions.
Can calculators be used in the Yes, calculators may be used.
examination for Paper 1: Biology 1?
What is the duration and 1 hour and 10 minutes; 16.67% of the qualification.
percentage of the qualification for
Paper 2: Biology 2?
What topics are covered in Paper 2: Key concepts in biology, plant structures and
Biology 2? their functions, animal coordination, control and
homeostasis, exchange and transport in animals,
ecosystems and material cycles.
What is the duration and 1 hour and 10 minutes; 16.67% of the qualification.
percentage of the qualification for
Paper 3: Chemistry 1?
What topics are covered in Paper 3: Key concepts in chemistry, states of matter and
Chemistry 1? mixtures, chemical changes, extracting metals
and equilibria.
What types of questions are A mixture of multiple-choice questions, short
included in the assessment for answer questions, calculations, and extended
Paper 3: Chemistry 1? open-response questions.
What is the duration of each written 1 hour and 10 minutes.
examination for Chemistry 1 and
Chemistry 2?
, What percentage of the 16.67%.
qualification does each paper
(Chemistry 1, Chemistry 2, Physics 1,
Physics 2) represent?
How many marks is each paper 60 marks.
worth in the GCSE Combined
Science qualification?
What are the main topics covered in Key concepts in chemistry, states of matter and
Paper 3: Chemistry 1? mixtures, chemical changes, extracting metals
and equilibria.
What topics are included in Paper Key concepts in chemistry, groups in the periodic
4: Chemistry 2? table, rates of reaction and energy changes, fuels
and Earth science.
List the topics covered in Paper 5: Key concepts of physics, motion and forces,
Physics 1. conservation of energy, waves, light and the
electromagnetic spectrum, radioactivity.
What topics are included in Paper Key concepts of physics, energy - forces doing
6: Physics 2? work, forces and their effects, electricity and
circuits, magnetism and the motor effect,
electromagnetic induction, particle model, forces
and matter.
What types of questions can A mixture of multiple-choice questions, short
students expect in the assessments answer questions, calculations, and extended
for these papers? open-response questions.
Can calculators be used during the Yes, calculators may be used.
examinations for this qualification?
Specification Overview MOST RECENT
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED |100% CORRECT!!
Save
Terms in this set (574)
What does Appendix 5 cover? SI Units in Combined Science.
What is included in Appendix 6? Apparatus and techniques.
What does Appendix 7 discuss? The Practical Science Statement.
What is the context for the Appendix 8.
development of this qualification
discussed in?
What skills are mentioned in Transferable skills.
Appendix 9?
What do the mapping documents Key differences between the new and 2011
highlight regarding the new qualifications.
qualifications?
What types of support are provided Free teacher, student, and technician worksheets,
for teaching the new qualifications? a practical guide for practical assessment
changes, and a maths guide for embedding
mathematics in science teaching.
,What resources are available to Additional assessment materials for formative
help prepare students for assessments and mock exams, and marked
assessments? exemplars of student work with examiner
commentaries.
What is ResultsPlus? A tool that provides detailed analysis of students'
exam performance to identify topics and skills
needing further learning.
What is the purpose of the subject To provide help and guidance and facilitate
advisor service? sharing of ideas and information among teachers.
What is examWizard? A free exam preparation tool containing a bank
of Edexcel GCSE Science exam questions, mark
schemes, and examiners' reports.
How many externally examined Six externally examined papers.
papers are in the Pearson Edexcel
Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in
Combined Science?
What tiers are available for the Foundation tier and higher tier.
GCSE Combined Science
assessments?
When must students complete all In May/June of any single year.
assessments for the GCSE
Combined Science?
What is the duration and 1 hour and 10 minutes; 16.67% of the qualification.
percentage of the qualification for
Paper 1: Biology 1?
,What topics are covered in Paper 1: Key concepts in biology, cells and control,
Biology 1? genetics, natural selection and genetic
modification, health, disease, and the
development of medicines.
What types of questions are A mixture of multiple-choice questions, short
included in the assessment for answer questions, calculations, and extended
Paper 1: Biology 1? open-response questions.
Can calculators be used in the Yes, calculators may be used.
examination for Paper 1: Biology 1?
What is the duration and 1 hour and 10 minutes; 16.67% of the qualification.
percentage of the qualification for
Paper 2: Biology 2?
What topics are covered in Paper 2: Key concepts in biology, plant structures and
Biology 2? their functions, animal coordination, control and
homeostasis, exchange and transport in animals,
ecosystems and material cycles.
What is the duration and 1 hour and 10 minutes; 16.67% of the qualification.
percentage of the qualification for
Paper 3: Chemistry 1?
What topics are covered in Paper 3: Key concepts in chemistry, states of matter and
Chemistry 1? mixtures, chemical changes, extracting metals
and equilibria.
What types of questions are A mixture of multiple-choice questions, short
included in the assessment for answer questions, calculations, and extended
Paper 3: Chemistry 1? open-response questions.
What is the duration of each written 1 hour and 10 minutes.
examination for Chemistry 1 and
Chemistry 2?
, What percentage of the 16.67%.
qualification does each paper
(Chemistry 1, Chemistry 2, Physics 1,
Physics 2) represent?
How many marks is each paper 60 marks.
worth in the GCSE Combined
Science qualification?
What are the main topics covered in Key concepts in chemistry, states of matter and
Paper 3: Chemistry 1? mixtures, chemical changes, extracting metals
and equilibria.
What topics are included in Paper Key concepts in chemistry, groups in the periodic
4: Chemistry 2? table, rates of reaction and energy changes, fuels
and Earth science.
List the topics covered in Paper 5: Key concepts of physics, motion and forces,
Physics 1. conservation of energy, waves, light and the
electromagnetic spectrum, radioactivity.
What topics are included in Paper Key concepts of physics, energy - forces doing
6: Physics 2? work, forces and their effects, electricity and
circuits, magnetism and the motor effect,
electromagnetic induction, particle model, forces
and matter.
What types of questions can A mixture of multiple-choice questions, short
students expect in the assessments answer questions, calculations, and extended
for these papers? open-response questions.
Can calculators be used during the Yes, calculators may be used.
examinations for this qualification?
