Biology

Contents
1. Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 2
1.1 Why choose Cambridge?
1.2 Why choose Cambridge IGCSE?
1.3 Why choose Cambridge IGCSE Biology?
1.4 Cambridge International Certificate of Education (ICE)
1.5 How can I find out more?
2. Teacher support .............................................................................................................. 5
2.1 Support materials
2.2 Resource lists
2.3 Training
3. Assessment at a glance .................................................................................................. 6
4. Syllabus aims and assessment objectives ...................................................................... 8
4.1 Aims
4.2 Assessment objectives
4.3 Scheme of assessment
4.4 Weightings
4.5 Conventions (e.g. signs, symbols, terminology and nomenclature)
5. Syllabus content ............................................................................................................13
6. Practical assessment .................................................................................................... 37
6.1 Paper 4: Coursework
6.2 Paper 5: Practical Test
6.3 Paper 6: Alternative to Practical
6.4 Laboratory equipment
7. Appendix A ................................................................................................................... 47
7.1 Grade descriptions
7.2 Terminology, units, symbols and presentation of data for biology
7.3 Glossary of terms used in science papers
7.4 Mathematical requirements
8. Appendix B: Forms .......................................................................................................55
9. Other information ..........................................................................................................63
10. Additional information for England, Wales and Northern Ireland ...................................64