Pearson Edexcel GCSE Astronomy Past Papers & Mark Schemes
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June 2023
6 filesGCSE Astronomy – Examiner report – Paper 1 – June 2023
GCSE Astronomy – Examiner report – Paper 2 – June 2023
GCSE Astronomy – Mark scheme – Paper 1 – June 2023
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GCSE Astronomy – Question paper – Paper 1 – June 2023
June 2022
6 filesGCSE Astronomy – Examiner report – Paper 1 – June 2022
GCSE Astronomy – Examiner report – Paper 2 – June 2022
GCSE Astronomy – Question paper – Paper 1 – June 2022
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GCSE Astronomy – Mark scheme – Paper 2 – June 2022
GCSE Astronomy – Mark scheme – Paper 1 – June 2022
November 2021
6 filesGCSE Astronomy – Examiner report – Paper 1 – November 2021
GCSE Astronomy – Examiner report – Paper 2 – November 2021
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GCSE Astronomy – Mark scheme – Paper 1 – November 2021
GCSE Astronomy – Question paper – Paper 1 – November 2021
GCSE Astronomy – Question paper – Paper 2 – November 2021
November 2020
6 filesGCSE Astronomy – Examiner report – Paper 2 – November 2020
GCSE Astronomy – Examiner report – Paper 1 – November 2020
GCSE Astronomy – Mark Scheme – Paper 2 – November 2020
GCSE Astronomy – Mark Scheme – Paper 1 – November 2020
GCSE Astronomy – Question paper – Paper 1 – November 2020
GCSE Astronomy – Question paper – Paper 2 – November 2020
June 2019
6 filesGCSE Astronomy – Examiner report – Paper 02 – June 2019
GCSE Astronomy – Examiner report – Paper 01 – June 2019
GCSE Astronomy – Question paper – Paper 2 – June 2019
GCSE Astronomy – Question paper – Paper 1 – June 2019
GCSE Astronomy – Mark scheme – Paper 01 – June 2019
GCSE Astronomy – Mark scheme – Paper 02 – June 2019
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4 filesEdexcel GCSE Astronomy: From the Solar System to the Edge of the Observable Universe
Exam Paper Structure
Naked-eye Astronomy
Telescopic Astronomy
Key Information
| Exam Board | Pearson Edexcel |
| Specification Code | 1AS0 |
| Qualification | GCSE |
| Grading Scale | 9-1 |
| Assessment Type | 2 written papers |
| Tiers | Single tier |
| Paper 1 | 1 hr 45 min — Naked-Eye Astronomy & The Solar System (100 marks) |
| Paper 2 | 1 hr 45 min — Stellar Evolution, Galaxies & Cosmology (100 marks) |
| Available Sessions | Multiple years |
| Total Resources | 61 |
Key Topics in Astronomy
Topics you need to know
Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| State | Give a fact or value without further explanation |
| Describe | Give the main features or sequence of events in a process |
| Explain | Give reasons, using scientific knowledge and terminology |
| Calculate | Work out a numerical answer, showing all working and units |
| Compare | Identify similarities and differences between two phenomena or objects |
| Evaluate | Judge the evidence or a scientific claim, reaching a reasoned conclusion |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 72–82% |
| Grade 8 | 62–71% |
| Grade 7 | 52–61% |
| Grade 6 | 43–51% |
| Grade 5 | 35–42% |
| Grade 4 | 27–34% |
| Grade 3 | 19–26% |
| Grade 2 | 11–18% |
| Grade 1 | ~5–10% |
⚠️ Typical boundaries across two papers (200 total marks). Actual boundaries vary by series — check Pearson's website.
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