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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 93121 9  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2024  \nSummary of Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Science (Double Award ) (4SD0) specification  \nIssue 4 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, 9 |\n| Administration and general information\u003Cbr>Modular International GCSEs added to forbidden combinations | 63 |\n| Appendix 5: Command word taxonomy\u003Cbr>“Which” added to the command word taxonomy | 78 |\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).  \nAbout this specification 1  \nWhy choose Pearson Edexcel qualifications? 4  \nWhy choose the Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Science (Double Award)? 5  \nSupporting you in planning and implementing thisqualification 6  \nQualification at a glance 7  \nScience content 11  \nBiology content 13  \nChemistry content 27  \nPhysics content 41  \nAssessment information 59  \nAssessment requirements 59  \nAssessment objectives and weightings 61  \nRelationship of assessment objectives to components/papers 61  \nAdministration and general information 63  \nEntries and forbidden combinations 63  \nAccess arrangements, reasonable adjustments, special consideration and malpractice 63  \nAwarding and reporting 66  \nStudent recruitment and progression 66  \nAppendices 67  \nAppendix 1: Codes 69  \nAppendix 2: Pearson World Class Qualification design principles 71  \nAppendix 3: Transferable skills 73  \nAppendix 4: Mathematical skills 75  \nAppendix 5: Command word taxonomy 77  \nAppendix 6: Suggested practical investigations 79  \nAppendix 7: The Periodic Table 83  \nAppendix 8: Physics formulae for relationships 85  \nAppendix 9: Electrical circuit symbols 87  \nAppendix 10: Glossary 89  \nThe Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Science (Double Award) 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  \nThe Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Science (Double Award) is a linear qualification. Three written examinations must be taken in the same series at the end of the course of study.  \nContent  \nThe content is relevant, engaging, up-to-date and of equivalent standard to Pearson’s regulated GCSE in Combined Science .  \nAssessment  \nUntiered, written examinations with questions designed to be accessible to students of all abilities.  \nApproach  \nIt builds a foundation for students wishing to progress to Pearson Edexcel AS and Advanced Level or equivalent qualifications, focusing on key science theory.  \n","cbCailNNzwoIoJpC","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailNNzwoIoJpC","pdf",1805488,96,"English","# About this specification\n# Qualification at a glance\n# Science content\n## Biology content\n## Chemistry content\n## Physics content\n# Assessment information\n## Assessment requirements\n## Assessment objectives and weightings\n# Administration and general information\n## Entries and forbidden combinations\n## Access arrangements and malpractice\n# Awarding and reporting\n# Student recruitment and progression\n# Appendices\n## Appendix 1: Codes\n## Appendix 5: Command word taxonomy\n## Appendix 6: Suggested practical investigations\n## Appendix 10: Glossary","[{\"question\":\"What is the structure of the International GCSE Science (Double Award) qualification?\",\"answer\":\"It is a linear qualification requiring three written examinations to be taken in the same series at the end of the course of study.\"},{\"question\":\"How is the science content organised in the specification?\",\"answer\":\"Content is arranged as separate biology, chemistry and physics topics, and each topic includes a summary of sub-topics at the start. 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