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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 93115 8  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2024  \nSummary of Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Biology (4BI1) specification  \nIssue 3 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 | 7, 8 |\n| Administration and general information\u003Cbr>Modular International GCSEs added to forbidden combinations | 31 |\n| Appendix 5: Command word taxonomy\u003Cbr>“Which” added to the command word taxonomy | 46 |\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 3  \nWhy choose Edexcel qualifications? 4  \nWhy choose Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Biology? 5  \nSupporting you in planning and implementing this qualification 6  \nQualification at a glance 7  \nPaper overview 7  \n2 Biology content 9  \n3 Assessment information 27  \nAssessment requirements 27  \nSample assessment materials 28  \nExperimental skills 28  \nCalculators 28  \nAssessment objectives and weightings 29  \nRelationship of assessment objectives to units 29  \n4 Administration and general information 31  \nEntries 31  \nForbidden combinations 31  \nAccess arrangements, reasonable adjustments, special consideration and malpractice 31  \nLanguage of assessment 31  \nAccess arrangements 32  \nReasonable adjustments 32  \nSpecial consideration 32  \nFurther information 32  \nCandidate malpractice 33  \nStaff/centre malpractice 33  \nAwarding and reporting 33  \nStudent recruitment and progression 34  \nPrior learning and other requirements 34  \nProgression 34  \nAppendices 35  \nAppendix 1: Codes 37  \nAppendix 2: Pearson World Class Qualification design principles 39  \nAppendix 3: Transferable skills 41  \nAppendix 4: Mathematical skills 43  \nAppendix 5: Command word taxonomy 45  \nAppendix 6: Suggested practical investigations 47  \nAppendix 7: Glossary 49  \nThe Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in 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 Biology is a linear qualification . 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