Powerpoint guide to what the CORMS (or, more accurately, CORMMSS) acronym stands for, and how to apply it in order to gain each mark in a six mark Biology IGCSE CORMS question. Practice with a number of exam questions, model answers and mark schemes.

A resource tailored to the OCR A level Biology specification, with notes, tasks and exam questions. All content is clearly tethered to the specification point it addresses.

Very comprehensive resource tailored to CIE specification, including notes, tasks and exam questions

Four powerpoints covering Edexcel IGCSE Biology Topic 1 NATURE AND VARIETY OF LIVING ORGANISMS in sufficient detail, and with sufficient exam practice, that you or your students will be able to achieve level 9 in the exam by using these resources ONLY. The study of biology is categorically not just about passing exams, and so therefore other activities and labs must be used to get a rich and fulfilling experience of the subject. However, I have designed these presentations to be as thorough as possible, in terms of specification coverage and exam practice, based on my 12 years experience as both a classroom teacher and tutor.

Complete coverage of Edexcel IGCSE Biology topic 1a CHARACTERISTICS OF LIVING ORGANISMS. 39 slides. Thorough exam Q and A coverage

Complete lesson on Eukaryotes - animals, plants, protoctists. comprehensive exam q & a. Does not include fungi. These are covered on separate ppt available for free on TES.

A detailed look at fungi which covers in entirety Edexcel IGCSE spec point 1.b 1.2 variety of living organisms- Eukaryotes-Fungi. The Other Eukaryotes are covered in lesson 2, available on TES. Includes consolidation/revision activities and plenty of exam q & a. Perfect for non specialist teachers - also for students who want to be sure of hitting a ‘9’. 78 slides - can be edited but should not require much.

Complete coverage of Edexcel Igcse Biology topic 1b, Variety of living organisms, sections 1.3 and 1.4; Bacteria and viruses and Pathogens. 62 slides. Exam q and a included.

Student notes for Edexcel Biology 1b. Variety of living organisms following exam board specification