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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 95252 8  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2024  \nSummary of Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Science (Single Award) (4SS0) specification  \nIssue 3 changes  \n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page number |\n| --- | --- |\n| Appendix 5: Command word taxonomy\u003Cbr>“Which” added to the command word taxonomy | 68 |\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 Science (Single Award)? 5  \nSupporting you in planning and implementing this qualification 6  \nQualification at a glance 7  \nPaper overview 7  \n2 Science content 11  \nBiology content 13  \nChemistry content 23  \nPhysics content 33  \n3 Assessment information 49  \nAssessment requirements 49  \nSample assessment materials 50  \nExperimental skills 50  \nCalculators 50  \nAssessment objectives and weightings 51  \nRelationship of assessment objectives to units 51  \n4 Administration and general information 53  \nEntries 53  \nForbidden combinations 53  \nAccess arrangements, reasonable adjustments, special consideration and malpractice 53  \nLanguage of assessment 53  \nAccess arrangements 54  \nReasonable adjustments 54  \nSpecial consideration 54  \nFurther information 54  \nCandidate malpractice 55  \nStaff/centre malpractice 55  \nAwarding and reporting 55  \nStudent recruitment and progression 56  \nPrior learning and other requirements 56  \nProgression 56  \nAppendices 57  \nAppendix 1: Codes 59  \nAppendix 2: Pearson World Class Qualification design principles 61  \nAppendix 3: Transferable skills 63  \nAppendix 4: Mathematical skills 65  \nAppendix 5: Command word taxonomy 67  \nAppendix 6: Suggested practical investigations 69  \nAppendix 7: The Periodic Table 73  \nAppendix 8: Physics formulae for relationships 75  \nAppendix 9: Electrical circuit symbols 77  \nAppendix 10: Glossary 79  \nThe Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Science (Single 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: the Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Science (Single Award) is a linear qualification. 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