edexcel INTERNATIONAL GCSE Biology (9-1) SPECIFICATION Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Biology (4BI1) For first teaching September 2017 First examination June 2019 Issue 2 OB oroEdexcel, BTEC and LCCI qualifications Edexcel, BTEC and LCCI qualifications are awarded by Pearson, the UK’s largest awarding body offering academic and vocational qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked. For further information, please visit our qualification websites at qualifications.pearson.com. Alternatively, you can get in touch with us using the details on our contact us page at qualifications.pearson.com/contactus About Pearson Pearson is the world's leading learning company, with 35,000 employees in more than 70 countries working to help people of all ages to make measurable progress in their lives through learning. We put the learner at the centre of everything we do, because wherever learning flourishes, so do people. Find out more about how we can help you and your learners at qualifications,pearson.com This specification is Issue 2. We will inform centres of any changes to this issue. The latest issue can be found on our website qualifications.pearson.com Acknowledgements This specification has been produced by Pearson on the basis of consultation with teachers, examiners, consultants and other interested parties. Pearson would like to thank all those ‘who contributed their time and expertise to the specification's development. References to third party material made in this specification are made in good faith. Pearson does not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which may be subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein. (Material may include textbooks, Journals, magazines and other publications and websites.) All information in this specification is correct at time of going to publication. ISBN 978 1 446 931158 All the material in this publication is copyright, © Pearson Education Limited 2018Summary of Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Biology (4BI1) specification Issue 2 changes ‘Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue Page number The final statement in the section “Assessment requirements® has been | 27 reworded for clarity. Information on sample assessment materials has been added. 28 The qualification * Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Science (Single | 31 Award) (4SS0)" has been removed from the section: Forbidden combinations. The formatting of Appendices 2 and 3 has been updated. Also, the 39-42 names and titles in Appendix 2 have been updated. The title of Appendix 5 has been amended. 45 The subheading in the table of Appendix 5 has been corrected to “Verb | 46 preceding a command word’. If you need further information on these changes or what they mean, contact us via our website at: qualifications. pearson.com/en/support/contact-us. htmlContents 1 About this specification Specification updates Using this specification Course introduction Qualification aims and objectives Why choose Edexcel qualifications? Why choose Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Biology? Supporting you in planning and implementing this qualification Qualification at a glance Paper overview Biology content Assessment information Assessment requirements Sample assessment materials Experimental skills Calculators Assessment objectives and weightings Relationship of assessment objectives to units Administration and general informa‘ Entries Forbidden combinations Access arrangements, reasonable adjustments, special consideration and malpractice Language of assessment ‘Access arrangements Reasonable adjustments Special consideration Further information Candidate malpractice Staff/centre malpractice ‘Awarding and reporting Student recruitment and progression Prior learning and other requirements Progression OVVanueunnee 27 28 28 28 29 29 31 31 31 31 31 32 32 32 32 33 33 33 34 34 34Appendices 35 Appendix 1: Codes 37 Appendix 2: Pearson World Class Qualification design principles 39 Appendix 3: Transferable skills 41 Appendix 4: Mathematical skills 43 Appendix 5: Command word taxonomy 45 Appendix 6: Suggested practical investigations 47 Appendix 7: Glossary 491 About this specification ‘The Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Biology is part of a suite of International GCSE qualifications offered by Pearson. This qualification is not accredited or regulated by any UK regulatory body. This specification includes the following key features. Structure: the Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Biology is a linear qualification. ‘Two written examinations must be taken in the same series at the end of the course of study. Content: relevant, engaging, up to date and of equivalent standard to Pearson's regulated GCSE in Biology. Assessment: untiered, written examinations with questions designed to be accessible to students of all abilities, Approach: a solid basis for students wishing to progress to the Pearson Edexcel AS and Advanced GCE level or equivalent qualifications, focusing on key biology theory. Specification updates This specification is Issue 2 and is valid for the Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Biology examined from 2019. If there are any significant changes to the specification, Pearson will inform centres. Changes will also be posted on our website. For more information, please visit qualifications. pearson.com Using this specification This specification has been designed to give guidance to teachers and encourage effective delivery of the qualification. The following information will help you get the most out of the content and guidance. Content: this is arranged as five topics in 2; Biology content. A summary of sub-topics is included at the start of each topic, As a minimum, all the bullet points in the content must be taught. The word ‘including’ in the content helps specify the detail of what must be covered. Examples: throughout the content we have included examples of what could be covered or what might support teaching and learning. It is important to note that examples are for illustrative purposes only and that centres can use other examples. We have included examples that are easily understood and recognised by international centres. Practical investigations: these are included in 2: Biology content as specification points in italics. Students will develop knowledge and understanding of experimental skills through the context of the biology they are learning. Experimental skills are assessed through written examinations. Referencing: specification statements that are in bold with aB’ reference relate to content that is only in the International GCSE in Biology and is not found in the International GCSE in Science (Double Award). Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Biology ~ 1 Specification = Issue 2 ~ April 2018 © Pearson Education Limited 2018Course introduction ‘The Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Biology is designed for use in schools and colleges. It is part of a suite of International GCSE qualifications offered by Pearson ‘The course gives students the opportunity to experience biology within the context of their general education. How assessment relates to the qualifications available is shown below. Biology Paper1 | , | Biology Paper 2 International |____4, Untiered Untiered| GCSE in Biology + Chemistry Paper 1 Chemistry Paper 2 International Untiered + Untiered GCSE in Chemistry + Physics Paper1 | , | Physics Paper 2 International Untiered Untiered GCSE in Physics International GCSE in Science (Double Award) ‘A Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Science (Single Award) qualification is also available. This will cover approximately 50% of the Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Science (Double Award) specification, while still having a comparable level of rigour and demand, 2 Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Biology ~ Specification - Issue 2 - Apri! 2018 © Pearson Education Limited 2018Qualification aims and objectives The aims and objectives of this qualification are to enable students to: + learn about unifying patterns and themes in biology and use them in new and changing situations + acquire knowledge and understanding of biological facts, terminology, concepts, principles and practical techniques + apply the principles and concepts of biology, including those related to the applications of biology, to different contexts + evaluate biological information, making judgements on the basis of this information + appreciate the practical nature of biology, developing experimental and investigative skills based on correct and safe laboratory techniques + analyse, interpret and evaluate data and experimental methods, drawing conclusions that are consistent with evidence from experimental activities and suggesting possible improvements and further investigations + recognise the importance of accurate experimental work and reporting scientific methods in biology + select, organise and present relevant information clearly and logically using appropriate vocabulary, definitions and conventions + develop a logical approach to problem solving in a wider context + select and apply appropriate areas of mathematics relevant to biology as set out under each topic + prepare for more advanced courses in biology and for other courses that require knowledge of biology. Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Biology ~ 3 Specification = Issue 2 ~ April 2018 © Pearson Education Limited 2018