Cambridge IGCSE Biology helps students learn about the living world around them and become curious about science and its advancements. The course covers important biology principles, real-life applications, and hands-on skills. The main aim of the course is to give students a strong base in the key ideas of biology and spark their enthusiasm for the subject.
This topic explores the traits that define living beings and how they are categorized.
It delves into the structural arrangement and hierarchy of living organisms.
This topic examines how substances enter and exit cells to support life processes.
It studies the essential molecules that form the basis of life, such as proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids.
Enzymes are explored as biological catalysts that facilitate chemical reactions in living organisms.
This topic focuses on how plants obtain and utilize nutrients for growth and development.
It covers the nutritional needs of humans and how the body processes food
This area explains how water, nutrients, and other substances are transported within plants.
It examines the circulatory system's role in transporting substances throughout an animal's body.
This topic delves into various diseases and how the immune system defends against them.
It explores the respiratory system's function in exchanging gases lite oxygen and carbon dioxide.
The process of cellular respiration, where energy is produced from nutrients, is studied in this topic.
It covers how waste roducts are eliminated from the human body.
This area explains how organisms detect and respond to stimuli in their environment.
The effects of drugs on the body and their Uses are discussed within this topic.
It explores the different methods of reproduction employed by living organisms.
This topic covers the passing of genetic information from one generation to the next.
It explores how variations in traits arise and how natural selection drives evolutionary changes.
The relationship organisms and their surroundings, including ecosystems, is studied here.
This topic introduces techniques for modifying and utilizing genetic Information.
It examines how human activities impact the balance of ecosystems and the environment.
Our learning materials are made to be simple to go over after class, while still covering all the important stuff you need to know for your subiects.
Many students have a hard time not just because they don't get something, but also because they need practice with things like solving problems, looking at stuff closely, managing time, and handling the stress of exams. To get better at these things, having someone guide you is super important. Using old test papers is a common way that works really well when you get tips and strategies from experts.
We know that every student is different and needs their own kind of support. Our teachers will guide you through plans that are made iust for you, cheering you on, setting clear goals, and giving you deadlines to help you do your best in each subiect. Doing practice and staying involved will also help you stay on track and responsible.
We want to make sure you're ready for your exams. Doing regular checks and tests helps make stress go down and makes you feel more sure of yourself. You'll feel totally ready to tackle your exams and do great!
| Paper | Type of Questions | Time | External Assessment | Percentage | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 : Multiple Choice (Core) | 40 four-option multiple-choice questions | 45 mins | Yes | 30% | 40 marks |
| Paper 2: Multiple Choice (Extended) | 40 four-option multiple-choice questions | 45 mins | Yes | 30% | 40 marks |
| Paper 3: Theory (Core) | Short-answer and structured questions | 75 mins | Yes | 50% | 80 marks |
| Paper 4: Theory (Extended) | Short-answer and structured questions | 75 mins | Yes | 50% | 80 marks |
| Paper 5: Practical Test | Questions based on the experimental skills in Section 4. | 75 mins | Yes | 20% | 40 marks |
| Paper 6: Alternative to Practical | Questions based on the experimental skills in Section 4. | 1 Hour | Yes | 20% | 40 marks |
