WRITTEN FOR THE NEW 9–1 GRADING SCALE - A GUIDE TO EDEXCEL INTERNATIONAL GCSE (9–1) PUBLISHED RESOURCES FOR SCHOOLS

Oct 20, 2026

Guide introducing Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) published resources for schools, aligned with the 2017 first-teaching 9–1 grading scale that replaces A*–G. Explains benefits such as progression, international relevance, and support, including subject coverage and learning features like clear learning objectives, assumed knowledge, transferable skills signposting, and online ActiveBook access. Describes additional teacher support via ActiveLearn and Pearson progression tools, plus full specification coverage endorsed by Pearson Edexcel.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages12

Reading Time30 min

AccessFree to download

Subjects at a glance

What makes the new Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) special?

A new 9–1 grading scale

Internationally appropriate content

Signposted transferable skills

Supporting learning beyond the classroom

Better support for you

Pearson progression tools

Fully matched to the latest specifications

What to look out for in our Student Books

Learning Objectives

Setting the scene

Relevant for international learners

Transferable skills

Sample pages and activities

Investigating the conditions needed for germination

Wind-pollinated flowers and pollination transfer

WRITTEN FOR THE NEW 9–1 GRADING SCALE A GUIDE TO EDEXCEL INTERNATIONAL GCSE (9–1) PUBLISHED RESOURCES FOR SCHOOLS [www.pearsonglobalschools.com/internationalgcse](www.pearsonglobalschools.com/internationalgcse) Resources for the new Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) Developed in line with the new Edexcel International 9–1 qualification (first teaching from 2017), our newly published resources have progression, international relevance and support at their core, to ensure your students are well prepared for the exam. Subjects at a glance l Accounting l Biology l Business l Chemistry l Economics l English Language (A & B) l English Literature l English as a Second Language (ESL) l Further Pure Mathematics l Geography l History l Human Biology l Information Communication Technology (ICT) l Mathematics A l Physics l Science Double Award What makes the new Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) special? A new 9–1 grading scale These resources are for the new 9–1 grading scale, which replaces the old A*–G grading scale, allowing greater differentiation of student achievement. These qualifications are comparable to the UK GCSEs, ensuring that international students have the same opportunities for progression to A level, International A level, university and beyond. Internationally appropriate content Content is specifically developed to ensure it is appropriate for international learners with a range of relevant contexts, photos, examples and currencies. Language is graded for speakers of English as an additional language (EAL) and checked by an EAL specialist. Signposted transferable skills Transferable skills, needed for progression into higher education and employment, are embedded throughout the Student Books, and explicitly signposted, allowing learners to understand, and engage with, the skills they’re gaining. Supporting learning beyond the classroom Each Student Book provides access to an ActiveBook, a digital version of the Student Book, which can be accessed online, anytime, anywhere. Better support for you The ActiveLearn Digital Service (for Mathematics) or the online teacher resources (for other subjects) provide a range of planning, teaching and assessment resources, saving you valuable time. Pearson progression tools Developed by teachers and tested by experts, the Pearson progression tools help you identify what areas students are weak, secure or confident in, and how to apply interventions to help them make progress through their learning. Fully matched to the latest specifications All titles provide full coverage of the specification and have been endorsed by Pearson Edexcel. What to look out for in our Student Books All the Student Books are available as a printed book with free online access to the digital version. Learning Objectives Set out clearly to provide a focus for each lesson. Setting the scene Assumed knowledge and key concepts are outlined. Relevant for international learners Points of interest put learning in a real-world, international context, making it engaging and relevant for all learners, to a global standard. Transferable skills Embedded throughout and explicitly signposted, the skills gained from each activity allow for a strong focus on particular academic qualities. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY REPRODUCTION IN PLANTS 179 | ACTIVITY 16 | | | --- | --- | | ▼ PRACTICAL: INVESTIGATING THE CONDITIONS NEEDED FOR GERMINATION | | | Small seeds such as peas or mustard will grow on wet cotton wool in a test tube. Figure 13.A shows four tubes set up to investigate the conditions needed for the seeds to germinate.
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FAQs

What grading change do these resources support for the new Edexcel International GCSE?

They support the new 9–1 grading scale, which replaces the previous A*–G scale and allows greater differentiation of student achievement.

How do the resources make content suitable for international learners?

They develop content with relevant contexts, photos, examples, and currencies, and they grade language for English as an additional language (EAL) speakers and check it with an EAL specialist.

What learning and teaching support is provided alongside the printed Student Books?

Each Student Book includes online access to an ActiveBook (digital Student Book), and teacher support is provided through ActiveLearn Digital Service for Mathematics or online teacher resources for other subjects.

Oct 20, 2026

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