Curriculum Summary
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Module |
Skill Area |
Focus Areas |
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1. Characteristics and Classification of Living Organisms |
Classification & Observation |
Describe characteristics of living organisms; classify organisms into kingdoms; construct and use dichotomous keys. |
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2. Organisation of the Organism |
Cell Biology |
Identify cell structures; compare plant and animal cells; explain organisation into tissues, organs and systems. |
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3. Movement into and out of Cells |
Transport Processes |
Explain diffusion, osmosis and active transport; investigate factors affecting rates of movement. |
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4. Biological Molecules |
Biochemistry |
Describe carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and water; carry out and interpret food tests. |
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5. Enzymes |
Metabolism |
Explain enzyme action; investigate the effects of temperature and pH on enzyme activity. |
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6. Plant Nutrition |
Photosynthesis |
Describe photosynthesis; investigate limiting factors; explain mineral nutrition in plants. |
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7. Human Nutrition |
Digestion & Health |
Describe digestion, absorption and assimilation; explain balanced diets and deficiency diseases. |
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8. Transport in Plants |
Plant Physiology |
Describe xylem and phloem; explain transpiration and translocation. |
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9. Transport in Animals |
Circulatory Systems |
Describe the human circulatory system; explain the structure and function of the heart and blood. |
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10. Diseases and Immunity |
Health Biology |
Describe pathogens and transmission; explain immunity, vaccination and antibiotic resistance. |
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11. Gas Exchange in Humans |
Respiration Systems |
Describe the gas exchange system; explain breathing mechanisms and effects of exercise. |
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12. Respiration |
Energy Transfer |
Define aerobic and anaerobic respiration; explain the uses of energy in living organisms. |
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13. Excretion in Humans |
Homeostasis |
Describe excretory organs; explain kidney function and osmoregulation. |
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14. Coordination and Response |
Control Systems |
Describe nervous and hormonal coordination; explain reflex actions and plant responses. |
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15. Drugs |
Human Biology |
Describe the effects of drugs; explain addiction and the impact of drug misuse. |
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16. Reproduction |
Life Processes |
Describe sexual and asexual reproduction; explain human reproductive processes and development. |
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17. Inheritance |
Genetics |
Describe inheritance patterns; interpret genetic diagrams; explain variation and mutation. |
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18. Variation and Selection |
Evolution |
Explain sources of variation; describe natural selection and selective breeding. |
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19. Organisms and Their Environment |
Ecology |
Describe ecosystems, food chains and webs; explain nutrient cycles and population changes. |
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20. Human Influences on Ecosystems |
Environmental Biology |
Explain deforestation, pollution and conservation; evaluate sustainability practices. |
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21. Biotechnology and Genetic Modification |
Applied Biology |
Describe fermentation and genetic engineering; discuss benefits, risks and ethical considerations. |
Core and Extended Pathways:
All learners study the same topic areas. Extended candidates study additional depth and complexity within several modules, allowing access to grades A*–C. Core candidates focus on foundational content, with grades available from C–G.
Assessment Overview
Learners take three compulsory components, with routes depending on whether they are entered for Core or Extended assessment.
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Item |
Paper 1 / 2 |
Paper 3 / 4 |
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Paper type |
Multiple Choice (Core / Extended) |
Theory (Core / Extended) |
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Duration |
45 minutes |
1 hour 15 minutes |
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Marks |
40 |
80 |
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Weighting |
30% |
50% |
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Skills assessed |
Knowledge, understanding, interpretation |
Knowledge, application, analysis, structured responses |
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Item |
Paper 5 / Paper 6 |
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Paper type |
Practical / Alternative to Practical |
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Duration |
1 hour 15 minutes |
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Marks |
40 |
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Weighting |
20% |
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Skills assessed |
Experimental design, data collection, analysis and evaluation |
Learners take one of Paper 5 or Paper 6, depending on school facilities.
Core candidates take Papers 1, 3 and 5 or 6.
Extended candidates take Papers 2, 4 and 5 or 6.
Cambridge official IGCSE Accounting 0452 syllabus link bellow:
https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/Images/697203-2026-2028-syllabus.pdf