Cambridge IGCSE®
Syllabus contents
Introduction
- Why choose Cambridge?
- Why choose Cambridge IGCSE?
- Why choose Cambridge IGCSE Biology?
- Cambridge ICE (International Certificate of Education)
- How can I find out more?
Teacher support
- Support materials
- Resource lists
- Training
Assessment at a glance
Syllabus aims and assessment objectives
- Aims
- Assessment objectives
- Scheme of assessment
- Weightings
- Conventions (e.g. signs, symbols, terminology and nomenclature)
Syllabus content
Practical assessment
- Paper 4: Coursework
- Paper 5: Practical Test
- Paper 6: Alternative to Practical
- Laboratory equipment
Appendix A
- Grade descriptions
- Terminology, units, symbols and presentation of data for biology
- Glossary of terms used in science papers
- Mathematical requirements
Appendix B: Forms
Other information
Additional information for England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Cambridge International AS and A Level
Syllabus contents
Introduction
- Why choose Cambridge?
- Why choose Cambridge International AS and A Level?
- Why choose Cambridge International AS and A Level Biology?
- Cambridge AICE (Advanced International Certificate of Education) Diploma
- How can I find out more?
Teacher support
- Support materials
- Resource lists
- Training
Assessment at a glance
Syllabus aims and assessment objectives
- Syllabus aims
- Assessment objectives
- Weighting of assessment objectives
- Additional information
Syllabus content
- Structure of the syllabus
- Core syllabus
- Applications of Biology
Definitions
Practical assessment
- Introduction
- Paper 3 – Advanced Practical Skills 1/2
- Paper 5
Appendix
- Safety in the laboratory
- Laboratory equipment
- Mathematical requirements
- Notes on the use of statistics in biology (Cambridge International A Level only)
- Glossary of terms
Other information