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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: 4BI1 - 1B and 4BI1 - 2B.
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)
Disclaimer: This document was created by department heads with many years of experience teaching the Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Biology 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.
A useful resource for students to practice their knowledge and examination technique for future external assessments.
This is for the following paper: 4BI1 - 1B
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 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)
Disclaimer: This document was created by department heads with many years of experience teaching the Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Biology 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.
Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format:
Specification Point 2.27 - Describe the structure and function of the human alimentary canal, including: the mouth esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine and pancreas.
Specification Point 2.28 - Understand how food is moved through the gut by
peristalsis.
Complete set of Chapter 2 Lectures are available.
Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format:
Specification Point 3.1.11.1 - Electrode potentials and cells.
Practical 8: Measuring the E cell of an electrochemical cell.
Specification Point 3.1.11.2 - Commercial applications of electrochemical cells.
Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format:
Specification Point 8.2 - Understand the impacts of globalisation on different groups of people, including the benefits and costs to countries hosting TNCs.
Specification Point 8.2 - Understand the impacts of migration (voluntary, forced, national, international and rural-urban) on different groups of people.
Complete set of Chapter 9 Lectures 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 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.
Powerpoint lecture 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 Lectures 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.
Complete set of concise, modern presentations for Edexcel IGCSE Physics (4PH1) Chapter 8 - Astrophysics. Contains colour coded specification points. Three presentations included:
31 - The Universe
32 - The Evolution of Stars
33 - Cosmology
Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format:
Specification Point 3.3.2 - Gas exchange.
Complete set of Chapter 3 Lectures are available.
Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format:
Specification Point 5.1 - Describe how glasshouses and polythene tunnels can be used to increase the yield of certain crops.
Specification Point 5.2 - Understand the effects on crop yield of increased carbon dioxide and increased temperature in glasshouses.
Specification Point 5.3 - Understand how the use of fertiliser can increase crop yield.
Specification Point 5.4 - Understand the reasons for pest control and the advantages and disadvantages of using pesticides and biological control with crop plants.
Complete set of Chapter 7 Lectures are available.
Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 5 - Biological Molecules. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions.
Covers the following in a modern, concise format:
Specification Point 2.7 - Identify the chemical elements present in carbohydrates, proteins and lipids.
Specification Point 2.8 - Describe the structure of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids as large molecules made up from smaller basic units.
Complete set of Chapter 1 Worksheets are available.
Complete set of concise, modern presentations and associated PDF worksheets for Edexcel IGCSE Biology (4BI0) Chapter 6 - Ecology and the Environment. Contains colour coded specification points with handmade vector graphics. Eight presentations and companion worksheets included:
49 - Ecosystems
50 - Biodiversity
51 - Biotic and Abiotic Factors
52 - Feeding Relationships
53 - The Carbon Cycle
54 - The Nitrogen Cycle
55 - Pollution and Global Warming
56 - Deforestation
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 covering the following in a modern, concise format:
Specification Point 4.6 - Describe how thermal energy transfer may take place by conduction, convection and radiation.
Specification Point 4.7 - Explain the role of convection in everyday phenomena.
Specification Point 4.8 - Explain how emission and absorption of radiation are related to surface and temperature.
Specification Point 4.9 - Practical: investigate thermal energy transfer by conduction, convection and radiation.
Specification Point 4.10 - Explain ways of reducing unwanted energy transfer, such as insulation.
Complete set of Chapter 4 Lectures are available.
Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format:
Specification Point 4.7.2.3 - Decomposition.
Practical 10 - Investigate the effect of temperature on the rate of decay of fresh milk by measuring the change in pH.
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.
Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 8 - The Periodic Table. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions.
Specification Point 1.18 - Understand how elements are arranged in the periodic table.
Specification Point 1.19 - Understand how to deduce the electronic configurations of the first 20 elements from their positions in the periodic table.
Specification Point 1.20 - Understand how to use electrical conductivity and the acid-base character of oxides to classify elements as metals or non-metals.
Specification Point 1.21 - Identify an element as a metal or a non-metal according to its position in the periodic table.
Specification Point 1.22 - Understand how the electronic configuration of a main group element is related to its position in the periodic table.
Specification Point 1.23 - Understand why elements in the same group of the periodic table have similar chemical properties.
Specification Point 1.24 - Understand why the noble gases (Group 0) do not readily react.
Complete set of Chapter 2 Worksheets are available.