Subject-specific resources and references
Cambridge IGCSE Combined and Co-ordinated Sciences Coursebook 2nd Edition with Digital Access (2 Years)
| Authors | David Martindill, Joanna Haywood, Sheila Tarpey, Mary Jones, Geoff Jones, Richard Harwood, Ian Lodge, Chris Millington, David Sang, Mike Follows |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Published | 2023 |
| ISBN | 9781009311281 |
| Format | Print and digital coursebook with 2 year online access |
Supports Cambridge IGCSE Combined Science and Co-ordinated Sciences for recent examination syllabuses.
Description
This comprehensive coursebook covers all three science subjects Biology, Chemistry, and Physics in a single resource, aligned closely with the Cambridge syllabuses.
Key features include:
• Developed from extensive educational research and classroom practice
• Written in clear language to support English as a second language learners
• Activities that build essential scientific skills and understanding
• Practice questions, self-assessment, and reflection opportunities
• Projects that support assessment for learning and cross-curricular skills
• Enquiry-based tasks and open-ended questions to develop problem-solving abilities
• Learning intentions at the start of each chapter to guide progress
• Experimental Skills sections to develop scientific investigation skills
• Worked examples to support calculations and analysis
• Key word and command word definitions in context
• End-of-chapter questions to prepare for assessment
• Science in Context features linking science to real-world situations
The structured approach supports active learning while helping students build confidence across all areas of science.
Cambridge IGCSE Combined Science Student’s Book (2nd Edition)
| Authors | Malcolm Bradley, Gurinder Chadha, Susan Gardner, Sam Goodman, Sue Kearsey, Chris Sunley, Jackie Clegg, Sarah Jinks, Mike Smith, Gareth Price |
| Publisher | Collins (HarperCollins Publishers) |
| Published | March 2023 |
| ISBN | 9780008545895 |
| Format | Paperback |
Supports Cambridge IGCSE Combined Science (0653) for examinations from 2025.
Description
This student’s book provides full coverage of all Core and Extended topics in the revised Cambridge IGCSE Combined Science syllabus.
Key features include:
• Comprehensive coverage of the complete syllabus
• Extended material clearly differentiated from Core content
• Numerous questions throughout to check understanding
• Worked examples that support learning step by step
• Key terms and end-of-topic checklists for progress tracking
• Investigative tasks to develop practical science skills
• Practice questions with example answers and examiner-style guidance
• “Science in Context” sections showing real-world applications
• Supportive tips, knowledge checks, glossary, and learning objectives
• Answers included for self-assessment and reflection
The book is designed to help students build strong scientific knowledge, develop practical skills, and approach examinations with confidence.
Approaches to Learning and Teaching Science: A Toolkit for International Teachers
| Authors | Mark Winterbottom, James de Winter |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Published | 2017 |
| ISBN | 9781316645857 |
| Format | Digital edition (also available in print) |
Designed as a professional development resource for science teachers working in international contexts.
Description
This subject-specific guide supports teachers in developing effective approaches to teaching science. It combines educational theory with practical classroom strategies to help educators plan engaging lessons for international curricula.
Key areas explored include:
• Interpreting science curricula and syllabuses
• Planning lessons for diverse learners and contexts
• Active learning and inquiry-based teaching approaches
• Assessment for learning and formative assessment methods
• Developing students’ scientific thinking and practical skills
• Reflective teaching practice and professional growth
• Teaching science in both local and global contexts
The book provides practical examples and downloadable tools for lesson planning, helping teachers translate theory into classroom practice. It is particularly useful for new teachers, those studying professional development qualifications, and educators working with international programmes.