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We provide content, assessment and digital services to learners, educational institutions, employers, governments and other partners globally. We are committed to helping equip learners with the skills they need to enhance their employability prospects and to succeed in the changing world of work. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people .  \nReferences to third party materials 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.(Materials may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.)  \nAll information in this specification is correct at time of publication.  \nISBN 978 1 446 93123 3  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2024  \nSummary of Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Human Biology (4HB1 ) specification  \nIssue 2 changes  \n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page number |\n| --- | --- |\n| Qualification at a glance\u003Cbr>Availability of series amended to November and June | 6, 7 |\n| Appendix 5: Command word taxonomy\u003Cbr>“Which” added to the command word taxonomy | 40 |\n\nIf 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](qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html).  \n1 About this specification 1  \nSpecification updates 1  \nUsing this specification 1  \nCourse introduction 2  \nQualification aims and objectives 2  \nWhy choose Edexcel qualifications? 3  \nWhy choose Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Human Biology? 3  \nSupporting you in planning and implementing this qualification 5  \nQualification at a glance 6  \nPaper overview 6  \n2 Human Biology content 9  \n3 Assessment information 21  \nAssessment requirements 21  \nExperimental skills 22  \nCalculators 22  \nAssessment objectives and weightings 23  \nRelationship of assessment objectives to units 23  \n4 Administration and general information 25  \nEntries 25  \nAccess arrangements, reasonable adjustments, special consideration and malpractice 25  \nLanguage of assessment 25  \nAccess arrangements 26  \nReasonable adjustments 26  \nSpecial consideration 26  \nFurther information 26  \nCandidate malpractice 27  \nStaff/centre malpractice 27  \nAwarding and reporting 27  \nStudent recruitment and progression 28  \nPrior learning and other requirements 28  \nProgression 28  \nAppendices 29  \nAppendix 1: Codes 31  \nAppendix 2: Pearson World Class Qualification design principles 33  \nAppendix 3: Transferable skills 35  \nAppendix 4: Mathematical skills 37  \nAppendix 5: Command words 39  \nAppendix 6: Suggested practical investigations 41  \nAppendix 7: Glossary 43  \nThe Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Human Biology is part of a suite of International GCSE qualifications offered by Pearson .  \nThis qualification is not accredited or regulated by any UK regulatory body.  \nThis specification includes the following key features.  \nStructure: the Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Human Biology is a linear qualification. Two written examinations must be taken in the same series at the end of the course of study.  \nContent: relevant, engaging and up to date.  \nAssessment: untiered, written examinations with questions designed to be accessible to students of all abilities.  \nApproach: a solid basis for students wishing to progress to the Pearson Edexcel AS and Advanced GCE Level or equivalent qualifications, focusing on key human biology theory.  \nSpecification updates  \nThis specification is Issue 2 and is valid for t","cbCaiev0zpQMR6bK","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiev0zpQMR6bK","pdf",1757351,"English","# Summary of Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Human Biology (4HB1) specification\n## Issue 2 changes\n# About this specification\n## Specification updates\n## Using this specification\n## Course introduction\n## Qualification aims and objectives\n## Supporting you in planning and implementing this qualification\n# Human Biology content\n# Assessment information\n## Assessment requirements\n## Experimental skills\n## Calculators\n## Assessment objectives and weightings\n## Relationship of assessment objectives to units\n# Administration and general information\n## Entries\n## Access arrangements, reasonable adjustments, special consideration and malpractice\n## Further information\n## Awarding and reporting\n## Student recruitment and progression\n## Prior learning and other requirements\n# Appendices\n## Appendix 1: Codes\n## Appendix 5: Command words\n## Appendix 6: Suggested practical investigations\n## Appendix 7: Glossary","[{\"question\":\"What is the qualification structure for Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Human Biology (4HB1)?\",\"answer\":\"It is a linear qualification with two written examinations taken in the same series at the end of the course of study.\"},{\"question\":\"What does Issue 2 change in this specification?\",\"answer\":\"Issue 2 includes amendments to availability of series and adds “Which” to the command word taxonomy.\"},{\"question\":\"How are experimental skills assessed?\",\"answer\":\"Experimental skills are assessed through written examinations, developed through the context of human biology content points in italics.\"}]","International GCSE - Human Biology (9–1) - Specification - Issue 2 - Changes summary | PDF",1792473074,126]