Edexcel International GCSE Human Biology Student Book provides complete coverage of the 2009 Edexcel International GCSE specification, so you can be sure you and your students have all the material you need. For first teaching from September 2009 and first examination in 2011.

Full answers to the Student Book questions are available to teachers and parents by emailing customersolutions@pearson.com (for UK teachers and parents) or icsorders@pearson.com (for all other teachers and parents).


Written specifically for Edexcel's International GCSE Biology qualification, in a clear and engaging style that students find easy to understand, this book includes a wide range of activities and exercises for self-study as well as examination style questions and summaries that aid revision. Full answers to the Student Book questions are available to teachers and parents by emailing customersolutions@pearson.com (for UK teachers and parents) or icsorders@pearson.com (for all other teachers and parents).


  • Includes a guide to using the Edexcel International GCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics Student Books to teach or study Science Double Award, enabling you to find the material covered by the Double Award specification quickly and easily.
  • Contains a revision section with advice and exercises specific to Double Award students.
  • Contains a preparation section with advice on the language used, how to improve learning, and how practical skills will be assessed.
  • Includes three full mock papers - one for Biology, one for Chemistry and one for Physics - to match the Paper 1 exams that Double Award students sit.

Author Biographies

Dr Phil Bradfield has over 30 years' experience teaching Science and Biology in secondary schools. He is presently teaching part-time in higher education with the Open University and Birkbeck College, London.

Cliff Curtis taught in secondary schools for 37 years, and was Head of Chemistry for the last 18 of those years.

Steve Woolley is the Head of Technology at Bancroft's School, having previously been Head of Physics and Head of Sixth Form in previous appointments. He was also Director of the local Science and Technology Regional Association for three years.


Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry Student Book with ActiveBook CD



Student Book contains practice throughout, with revision sections, practice questions and extended investigations.
Free ActiveBook CD-ROM, containing a digital version of the Student Book for use in the classroom, plus interactive activities, revision exercises and more.
Linked to additional online material for students and teachers, ensuring that you have as much support as possible.
Full answers to the Student Book questions are available to teachers and parents by emailing customersolutions@pearson.com (for UK teachers and parents) or icsorders@pearson.com (for all other teachers and parents).
A corresponding Revision Guide will be available by February 2011. Click here for more information.

Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry Revision Guide with Student CD



Contains content summaries and key points for all the topics in the specification.
Offers advice on how to answer questions assessing practical skills.
Includes full explanations of the terms used in papers and what will be expected.
Includes common mistakes and pitfalls to avoid.
Also includes questions taken from past Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry papers, relevant to the 2009 specification.
Free Student CD in the back of the Revision Guide with full answers and explanations. This CD can be removed by teachers or parents before giving the Revision Guide to the student if appropriate.

Student Book and Revision Guide pack for the best possible exam preparation.



The Biology Student Book contains full-colour graphs and photographs with fully annotated artwork and helpful margin boxes explaining key terms to develop and consolidate understanding. The accompanying ActiveBook CD contains a digital version of the Student Book for use in the classroom, plus interactive activities, revision exercises and additional digital resources.



The Biology Revision Guide ensures that students achieve the best they can in exams by providing a wealth of support, advice and revision practice. It contains chapter summaries, key points, revision questions, tips and techniques, advice on exam preparation and a glossary. The accompanying revision CD offers full answers and explanations.


These new resources have been developed for the latest Edexcel International GCSE specification (from 2017) with progression, international relevance and support at their core, so students are fully prepared for the exam.

The new 9-1 grading scale ensures a consistent international standard of qualification. The increase in levels of grading allows learners to achieve their full potential and make more informed decisions about their options for progression. Pearson Progression tools allows quick and easy formative assessment of student progress, linked to guidance on how to personalise learning solutions, helping students make the best progress they can. The embedded transferrable skills that are needed for progression into higher education and employment, are explicitly signposted allowing students to understand, and engage with, the skills they're gaining. The new ActiveLearn Digital Service brings together your planning, teaching and assessment across one service, saving you valuable time. It embeds progression within its interactive activities offering the teacher extra diagnostic power and creates a personalised teaching and independent learning experience both in and outside the classroom. Each Student Book will provide access to an ActiveBook, a digital version of the Student's Book, which can be accessed online, anytime, anywhere supporting learning beyond the classroom. Specifically developed for international learners, with appropriate international content, making it engaging and relevant for all learners and allowing for learning in a local context, to a global standard. EAL-focused content, checked by an EAL specialist, addresses the needs of EAL students with carefully graded writing to B2/C1 level (CEFR) and a glossary provided of specialist Maths vocabulary.

This book provides comprehensive coverage of the new Edexcel International GCSE (9-1) specification with progression, international relevance and support at its core. It is designed to supply students with the best preparation possible for the examination:

* Integrated exam practice throughout, with differentiated revision exercises, exam practice and learning summary sections.

* Provides free access to an ActiveBook, a digital version of the Student Book, which can be accessed online, anytime, anywhere supporting learning beyond the classroom.

* Transferable skills, needed for progression into higher education and employment, are signposted allowing students to understand, and engage with, the skills they're gaining.

* Pearson progression tools allows quick and easy formative assessment of student progress, linked to guidance on how to personalise learning solutions.

* Reviewed by a language specialist to ensure the book is written in a clear and accessible style for students whose first language may not be English.

* Glossary of key terminology, along with full answers included on the ActiveBook.

* Further teacher support materials, including lesson plans, are provided online.


This book provides comprehensive coverage of the new Edexcel International GCSE (9-1) specification with progression, international relevance and support at its core. It is designed to supply students with the best preparation possible for the examination:

* Integrated exam practice throughout, with differentiated revision exercises, exam practice and learning summary sections.

* Provides free access to an ActiveBook, a digital version of the Student Book, which can be accessed online, anytime, anywhere supporting learning beyond the classroom.

* Transferable skills, needed for progression into higher education and employment, are signposted allowing students to understand, and engage with, the skills they're gaining.

* Pearson progression tools allows quick and easy formative assessment of student progress, linked to guidance on how to personalise learning solutions.

* Reviewed by a language specialist to ensure the book is written in a clear and accessible style for students whose first language may not be English.

* Glossary of key terminology, along with full answers included on the ActiveBook.

* Further teacher support materials, including lesson plans, are provided online.


Written specifically for Pearson Edexcel International GCSE 9-1 in Science Single Award

Student Book with 3-year access to digital ActiveBook (eBook)

Developed for international students

Fully matched to the latest Pearson Edexcel specification

Designed to supply students with the best preparation possible for the examination

Online Teacher Resource Pack also available, providing further planning, teaching and assessment support

Written by a highly experienced author team, Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9-1) Science Single Award Student Book provides comprehensive coverage of the latest Pearson Edexcel specification. The Student Book has been developed with progression, international relevance and support at its core. With differentiated exercises, exam practice, a glossary of key terminology and signposted transferable skills throughout, this resource will ensure the best possible learner outcomes. Also reviewed by a language specialist to ensure the book is written in a clear and accessible style. Three-year access to the eBook is included.

Contains content summaries and key points for all the topics in the specification.
Offers numerous revision questions to thoroughly prepare students for their examinations.
Includes revision tips and techniques, advice on exam preparation and a detailed glossary.
Free Student CD in the back of the Revision Guide with full answers and explanations. This CD can be removed by teachers or parents before giving the Revision Guide to the student if appropriate.



Author Biography

Ann Fullick is a Cambridge graduate. She has written many international Biology textbooks and resource books which are widely used around the world.

Contains content summaries and key points for all the topics in the specification.
Offers advice on how to answer questions assessing practical skills.
Includes full explanations of the terms used in papers and what will be expected.
Includes common mistakes and pitfalls to avoid.
Also includes questions taken from past Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry papers, relevant to the 2009 specification.
Free Student CD in the back of the Revision Guide with full answers and explanations. This CD can be removed by teachers or parents before giving the Revision Guide to the student if appropriate.



Author Biography

Cliff Curtis taught in secondary schools for 37 years and was Head of Chemistry for the last 18 of those.