Edexcel IGCSE Science (Double Award) Biology 4SD0 — Revision Notes & Past Papers
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What is Edexcel IGCSE Science (Double Award) Biology (4SD0)?
What is Edexcel IGCSE Science (Double Award) Biology (4SD0)?
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Science (Double Award) (4SD0) is a linear combined-science qualification that covers biology, chemistry and physics in a single course and awards two GCSE grades. Its biology strand spans five core areas: the nature and variety of living organisms; structures and functions in living organisms; reproduction and inheritance; ecology and the environment; and the use of biological resources. The biology content is assessed externally through one written paper — Biology Paper 1.
Assessment
| Paper | Total marks | Duration | Style of questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology Paper 1 (4SD0/1B) | 110 marks | 2h | Multiple-choice, short-answer, calculation and extended open-response questions; calculator allowed |
Part of the Edexcel International GCSE Science (Double Award) 4SD0 — awards two GCSE grades on a 17-grade scale from 9-9 to 1-1 using the total subject mark. The full qualification has three papers (Biology, Chemistry and Physics Paper 1), each 110 marks and weighted 33.3%, for a total of 330 marks; this Biology paper contributes 33.3%.
Source: Edexcel IGCSE Science (Double Award) 4SD0 specification
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