Edexcel GCSE Combined Science
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29 topics
Biology9 topics
Key concepts in biology
Topic 1 – Key concepts in biology15 objectivesCells and control
Topic 2 – Cells and control11 objectivesGenetics
Topic 3 – Genetics14 objectivesNatural selection and genetic modification
Topic 4 – Natural selection and genetic modification9 objectivesHealth, disease and the development of medicines
Topic 5 – Health, disease and the development of medicines15 objectivesPlant structures and their functions
Topic 6 – Plant structures and their functions12 objectivesAnimal coordination, control and homeostasis
Topic 7 – Animal coordination, control and homeostasis14 objectivesExchange and transport in animals
Topic 8 – Exchange and transport in animals10 objectivesEcosystems and material cycles
Topic 9 – Ecosystems and material cycles18 objectives
Chemistry7 topics
Key concepts in chemistry
Topic 1 – Key concepts in chemistry54 objectivesStates of matter and mixtures
Topic 2 – States of matter and mixtures12 objectivesChemical change
Topic 3 – Chemical change31 objectivesExtracting metals and equilibria
Topic 4 – Extracting metals and equilibria17 objectivesGroups in the periodic table
Topic 6 – Groups in the periodic table16 objectivesRates of reaction and energy changes
Topic 7 – Rates of reaction and energy changes16 objectivesFuels and Earth science
Topic 8 – Fuels and Earth science26 objectives
Physics13 topics
Key concepts of physics
Topic 1 – Key concepts of physics4 objectivesMotion and forces
Topic 2 – Motion and forces31 objectivesConservation of energy
Topic 3 – Conservation of energy14 objectivesWaves
Topic 4 – Waves10 objectivesLight and the electromagnetic spectrum
Topic 5 – Light and the electromagnetic spectrum13 objectivesRadioactivity
Topic 6 – Radioactivity30 objectivesEnergy – forces doing work
Topic 8 – Energy – forces doing work15 objectivesForces and their effects
Topic 9 – Forces and their effects6 objectivesElectricity and circuits
Topic 10 – Electricity and circuits42 objectivesMagnetism and the motor effect
Topic 12 – Magnetism and the motor effect13 objectivesElectromagnetic induction
Topic 13 – Electromagnetic induction6 objectivesParticle model
Topic 14 – Particle model15 objectives
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Assessment and exam guidance
What Gets Top Grades
Knowledge & Understanding
Demonstrates comprehensive and accurate knowledge
- Uses correct subject-specific terminology
- Shows detailed understanding of concepts
- Makes accurate connections between topics
- Demonstrates depth beyond surface-level knowledge
Application
Applies knowledge effectively to new contexts
- Selects relevant knowledge for the question
- Adapts understanding to unfamiliar scenarios
- Uses examples appropriately
- Shows awareness of context
Analysis & Evaluation
Develops sophisticated analytical arguments
- Constructs logical chains of reasoning
- Considers multiple perspectives
- Weighs evidence to reach justified conclusions
- Acknowledges limitations and nuances
Key Command Words
Give a single fact or term
Name, select, or recognise
Set out main features briefly
Give an account of what something is like or what happens
Give reasons with developed cause→effect chains
State similarities AND differences (both required)
Examine in detail showing cause→effect→consequence chains
Weigh up BOTH sides, reach JUSTIFIED conclusion
Make judgments about importance with justification
Show formula→substitution→calculation→answer with units
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