Edexcel IGCSE

Mae Patel, May 2011

Introduction

Mae Patel
Commissioning Editor at Pearson Education
Based in Oxford, UK
Responsible for the Edexcel IGCSE and Cambridge IGCSE series
mae.patel@pearson.com

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Edexcel IGCSE resources

Edexcels own resources for the IGCSE qualifications

Complete fit with the latest specifications
ActiveBook CDs
Answers available
26 titles
Covering 19 IGCSE specifications

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Mathematics

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Science

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English

Languages

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Business

Humanities

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ActiveBook CDs

Digital, interactive
version of the Student
Book, with page turn
and zoom functionality

A wealth of additional resources

that can be downloaded, printed
and photocopied for use in class

Interactive animations, worked

examples, tutorials and
simulations

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Biology

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Student Book

Experienced authors
Covers the latest specification
Aimed to stimulate interest in Biology
Addresses the most common problems students have in
understanding the concepts involved
Prepares students who wish to continue their study of Biology

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The teaching order

Covers all of the material in the Edexcel IGCSE Biology specification

Not in the same order as the specification
Follows a logical approach that will be more easily understood by
students

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Covering the specification

Learning Objectives on the ActiveBook CD

Edexcel IGCSE specification
End of Chapter Checklists

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Working through the course

Sections A to F
Start with Section A and proceed through Sections B to F in any
order
Allows coverage of plant physiology or ecology to take place at
the best time of the year
Reduces competition for resources

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Practical work

Contains all the practicals defined in the Edexcel IGCSE Biology

specification
Students should carry out the practicals wherever possible
Help reinforce the students understanding of the topics
Devise other, similar practicals
Base for the student to plan investigations

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Assessment and revision materials

Each chapter and section concludes with a range of questions

Aimed at testing the students understanding of the materials
Include multiple choice, short answer and longer prose or essay
questions
Similar to questions in the examinations
Target the full range of grades, up to A*

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ActiveBook

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Answers

Pdfs with full answers on our website:

www.pearsonglobalschools.com/EdexcelIGCSEanswers

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Revision Guide

Edexcels own Revision Guide

Fully covers the latest specification
Content summaries
Key points
Revision questions
Exam preparation

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Revision Guide cont.

Revision tips and techniques

Advice on exam preparation
Detailed glossary
Free Student CD with answers and explanations
The CD can be removed

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Additional resources

Schemes of Work ready by the end of June 2011

Broken down by week
Learning outcomes
Exemplar activities
Exemplar resources

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Biology

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Human Biology

Student Book
Answers available
Similar features to the Biology Student Book

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Science Double Award

Student Guide
How to find the relevant material
Revision section
Exam preparation section
Three full mock papers with answers and mark schemes

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Websites
www.pearsonglobalschools.com/EdexcelIGCSE
www.pearsonglobalschools.com/EdexcelIGCSEanswers

Thank you