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On Tes we offer high quality board-specific resources. Please check back regularly as we are continually updating our stock.
Back by popular demand for a third year! Our heads of department have once again been hard at work to create a series of predicted exams for Summer 2024!
This is for the following paper: 4PH1 - 1P
These questions are completely original and have been designed from scratch. There has been no reuse of previous exam questions.
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 (1.6 - 1.9)
• Topic 1c - Forces, movement, shape and momentum (1.13 - 1.24)
• Topic 2c - Energy and voltage in circuits (3.2 - 3.9)
• Topic 3b - Properties of waves (3.10 - 3.13)
• Topic 3d - Light and sound (3.14 - 3.23)
• Topic 4b - Energy resources and energy transfers (4.2 - 4.4)
• Topic 4c - Work and power (4.14 - 4.17)
• Topic 5b - Density and pressure (5.3 - 5.7)
• Topic 6c - Electromagnetism (6.8, 6.13 - 6.14)
• Topic 7b - Radioactivity (7.2 - 7.16)
• Topic 7c - Fission and fusion (7.17 - 7.19)
• Topic 8b - Motion in the universe (8.3 - 8.6)
Disclaimer: This document was created by department heads with many years of experience teaching the Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Physics course. We cannot however guarantee that it is an accurate representation of the 2024 examinations and students should not treat it as such. Please use this as an aid, alongside other methods of revision.
Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format:
Specification Point 1.2 - Describe the common features shown by eukaryotic organisms: plants, animals, fungi and protoctista.
Specification Point 1.3 - Describe the common features shown by prokaryotic organisms such as bacteria.
Specification Point 1.4 - Understand the term pathogen and know that pathogens may include the following: fungi, bacteria, protoctista and viruses.
Complete set of Chapter 1 Lectures are available.
Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format:
Specification Point 2.40B - Understand the role of diffusion in gas exchange.
Specification Point 2.41B - Understand gas exchange in relation to respiration and photosynthesis.
Specification Point 2.42B - Understand how the structure of the leaf is adapted for gas exchange.
Specification Point 2.43B - Describe the role of stomata in gas exchange.
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 2.54 - 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.
Complete set of concise, modern presentations for Edexcel IGCSE Physics (4PH1) Chapter 6 - Magnetism and Electromagnetism. Contains colour coded specification points. Three presentations included:
25 - Magnetism
26 - Electromagnets Part 1
27 - Electromagnets Part 2
The complete Edexcel IGCSE Double Award Science (Biology) course from start to finish. Huge bundle of resources with every topic covered.
Complete set of concise, modern presentations for Edexcel IGCSE Double Award Science (Biology) (4SD0). Contains colour coded specification points with handmade vector graphics. 46 presentations included:
1 - Characteristics of Living Organisms
2 - Variety of Living Organisms
3 - Organisation and Cell Structure
5 - Biological Molecules
6 - Food Tests
7 - Enzymes
9 - Movement Across Membranes
10 - Nutrition in Plants
11 - The Leaf
12 - Investigating Photosynthesis
13 - Human Nutrition
14 - The Digestive System
15 - Digestion and Absorption
17 - Respiration
19 - Ventilation
20 - The Alveoli and Lung Disease
21 - Transport Mechanisms
23 - The Blood
25 - The Heart
26 - The Circulatory System
27 - Excretion
29 - Coordination
30 - Coordination in Plants
31 - Coordnation in Humans
32 - Reflexes and the Eye
33 - Controlling Body Temperature
34 - Hormones
36 - Reproduction
37 - Reproduction in Plants
38 - Human Reproductive Systems and the Menstrual Cycle
40 - Pregnancy and Puberty
41 - DNA, Genes and Chromosomes
43 - Inheritance and Codominance
44 - Genetic Diagrams
45 - Cell Division
46 - Variation in a Species
48 - Evolution
49 - Ecosystems
50 - Biodiversity
51 - Biotic and Abiotic Factors
52 - Feeding Relationships
53 - The Carbon Cycle
55 - Pollution and Global Warming
57 - Crop Production
58 - Microorganisms for Food
60 - Selective Breeding
61 - Genetic Modification
The separate award Biology course is also available for purchase.
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
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
Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format:
Specification Point 7.1 - Use the following units: becquerel (Bq), centimetre (cm), hour (h), minute (min) and second (s).
Specification Point 7.2 - Describe the structure of an atom in terms of protons, neutrons and electrons.
Specification Point 7.3 - Know the terms atomic number, mass number and isotope.
Specification Point 7.4 - Know that alpha particles, beta particles and gamma rays are ionising radiations emitted from unstable nuclei in a random process.
Specification Point 7.5 - Describe the nature of alpha particles, beta particles, and gamma rays, and recall that they may be distinguished in terms of penetrating power and ability to ionise.
Specification Point 7.6 - Practical: investigate the penetration powers of different types of radiation using either radioactive sources or simulations.
Specification Point 7.7 - Describe the effects on the atomic and mass numbers of a nucleus of the emission of each of the four main types of radiation (alpha, beta, gamma and neutron radiation).
Specification Point 7.8 - Understand how to balance nuclear equations in terms of mass and charge.
Complete set of Chapter 7 Lectures are available.
Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lecture 7 - Momentum. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions.
Specification Point 1.25 - Know and use the relationship between momentum, mass and velocity.
Specification Point 1.26 - Use the idea of momentum to explain safety features.
Specification Point 1.27 - Use the conservation of momentum to calculate the mass, velocity or momentum of objects.
Specification Point 1.28 - Use the relationship between force, change in momentum and time taken.
Specification Point 1.29 - Demonstrate an understanding of Newton’s third law.
Complete set of Chapter 1 Worksheets are available.
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.
Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format:
Specification Point 2.40C - Describe an experiment to prepare a pure, dry sample of a soluble salt, starting from an acid and alkali.
Specification Point 2.41C - Describe an experiment to prepare a pure, dry sample of an insoluble salt, starting from 2 soluble reactants.
Specification Point 2.43C - Practical: prepare a sample of pure, dry lead (II) sulphate.
Complete set of Chapter 5 Lectures are available.
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.
Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 56 - Deforestation. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions.
Specification Point 4.18B - Understand the effects of deforestation, including leaching, soil erosion, disturbance of evapotranspiration and the carbon cycle, and the balance of atmospheric gases.
Complete set of Chapter 6 Worksheets are available.
Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format:
Specification Point 1.6 - Know and use the relationship between acceleration, change in velocity and time taken.
Specification Point 1.7 - Plot and explain velocity-time graphs.
Specification Point 1.8 - Determine acceleration from the gradient of a velocity−time graph.
Specification Point 1.9 - Determine the distance travelled from the area between a velocity-time graph and the time axis.
Specification Point 1.10 - Use the relationship between final speed, initial speed, acceleration and distance moved.
Complete set of Chapter 1 Lessons are available.
Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 44 - Genetic Diagrams. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions.
Specification Point 3.22 - Understand that most phenotypic features are the result of polygenic inheritance rather than single genes.
Specification Point 3.23 - Describe patterns of monohybrid inheritance using a genetic diagram.
Specification Point 3.24 - Understand how to interpret family pedigrees.
Specification Point 3.25 - Predict probabilities of outcomes from monohybrid crosses.
Specification Point 3.26 - Understand how the sex of a person is controlled by one pair of chromosomes, XX in a female and XY in a male.
Specification Point 3.27 - Describe the determination of the sex of offspring at fertilisation, using a genetic diagram.
Complete set of Chapter 5 Worksheets are available.
Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format:
Specification Point 7.17 - Know that nuclear reactions, including fission, fusion and radioactive decay, can be a source of energy.
Specification Point 7.18 - Understand how a nucleus of U-235 can be split by collision with a neutron, and that this process releases energy as kinetic energy of the fission products.
Specification Point 7.19 -Know that the fission of U-235 produces two radioactive daughter nuclei and a small number of neutrons.
Specification Point 7.20 - Describe how a chain reaction can be set up if the neutrons produced by one fission strike other U-235 nuclei.
Specification Point 7.21 - Describe the role played by the control rods and moderator in the fission process.
Specification Point 7.22 - Understand the role of shielding around a nuclear reactor.
Specification Point 7.23 - Explain the difference between nuclear fusion and nuclear fission.
Specification Point 7.24 - Describe nuclear fusion as the creation of larger nuclei resulting in a loss of mass from smaller nuclei, accompanied by a release of energy.
Specification Point 7.25 - Know that fusion is the energy source for stars.
Specification Point 7.26 - Explain why nuclear fusion does not happen at low temperatures and pressures, due to electrostatic repulsion of protons.
Complete set of Chapter 7 Lectures are available.
Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format:
Specification Point 3.8.2.2 - Regulation of transcription and translation.
Complete set of Chapter 8 Lectures are available.