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Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Science (Double Award) Past Papers & Mark Schemes

Free Edexcel iGCSE Science Double Award (4SD0) past papers & mark schemes. Biology, Chemistry, and Physics papers. 243 resources.

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January 2018

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Edexcel Certificate Science – Mark scheme – Paper 1P – January 2018

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January 2016

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Edexcel Certificate Science – Examiner report – Paper 1C – January 2016

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Edexcel Certificate Science – Question paper – Paper 1B – January 2016

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June 2015

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Edexcel Certificate Science – Question paper – Paper 1CR – June 2015

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International GCSE Science Double Award: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics in a Single Qualification

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Science Double Award (specification 4SD0) provides a broad scientific education across all three disciplines — biology, chemistry, and physics — within a single qualification that awards two grades. It is designed for students who want a comprehensive science foundation without committing to three separate iGCSE subjects. The qualification is assessed through six papers, two per discipline: Paper 1B and 2B (Biology), Paper 1C and 2C (Chemistry), and Paper 1P and 2P (Physics). Each Paper 1 is 2 hours long and carries more weight; each Paper 2 is shorter. The content mirrors the separate iGCSE Biology, Chemistry, and Physics syllabuses but is slightly reduced in scope, covering the core material from each discipline. Students receive a double grade — such as 9-9, 7-6, or 4-3 — reflecting performance across all six papers. This double-grade structure means the qualification counts as two GCSEs for school league tables and university entrance requirements. With 243 resources in the archive, there is substantial material for each discipline. Students should organise their practice by subject rather than attempting full cross-discipline revision sessions.

Exam Paper Structure

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Biology Paper 1

⏱ 2 hours🎯 110 marks📊 17% of grade

Cell biologyHuman nutrition and digestionRespiration and gas exchangeReproduction and inheritance

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Chemistry Paper 1

⏱ 2 hours🎯 110 marks📊 17% of grade

Atomic structureBonding and calculationsElectrolysisRates and equilibria

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Physics Paper 1

⏱ 2 hours🎯 110 marks📊 17% of grade

Forces and motionElectricityWavesEnergy

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Physics Paper 2

⏱ 1 hour 15 minutes🎯 70 marks📊 11% of grade

AstrophysicsNuclear physicsPractical investigation skills

Key Information

Exam Board	Pearson Edexcel
Specification Code	4SD0
Qualification	International GCSE
Grading Scale	9-9 to 1-1 (double grade)
Assessment Type	6 written exams across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics (no coursework)
Tiers	No tiers
Number Of Papers	6 (2 per discipline)
Exam Duration	Varies by paper (2 hours for Paper 1s; shorter for Paper 2s)
Total Marks	Aggregate across all six papers
Calculator Status	Calculator allowed
Available Sessions	January and June, multiple years
Total Resources	243

Key Topics in Science

Topics you need to know

Cell biology and organismsHuman physiology and healthChemical reactions and equationsQuantitative chemistryForces, motion, and energyElectricity and magnetismEcology and environmental sciencePractical investigation skills

Exam Command Words

Command word	What the examiner expects
State	Give a concise answer without elaboration
Describe	Give an account of the main features or steps
Explain	Give scientific reasons linking cause to effect
Calculate	Use appropriate data and formulae to find a numerical answer
Suggest	Propose a scientifically reasonable answer in an unfamiliar context
Evaluate	Assess the strengths and weaknesses, reaching a justified conclusion

Typical Grade Boundaries

Grade	Approximate mark needed
9-9	78–88%
8-8	68–77%
7-7	58–67%
6-6	48–57%
5-5	38–47%
4-4	28–37%

⚠️ Typical boundaries for the double grade (aggregate across all six papers). Boundaries vary by session — check Pearson's website.

Six Papers, Three Sciences: Structuring Your Double Award Revision Effectively

The biggest challenge of Double Award Science is breadth — you need to cover biology, chemistry, and physics at a solid level, and weaknesses in any one discipline drag down both grades. Allocate revision time proportionally to your weakest subject, not your strongest. If you consistently score 60% in biology but 40% in physics, your physics revision will have the greatest impact on your final grades. For each discipline, identify the high-frequency question types from past papers. In biology, expect questions on cell biology, enzymes, and the circulatory system. In chemistry, quantitative calculations (moles, percentage yield) and electrolysis appear in most sessions. In physics, electricity calculations and forces problems are near-certain. Drilling these topics first gives you a reliable baseline score. Practical-skills questions appear on Paper 2 of each discipline. These ask about variables (independent, dependent, control), measurement accuracy, data presentation (graphs, tables), and evaluation of experimental methods. Because the question format is similar across all three sciences, practise these skills in one discipline and they transfer directly. When reading a practical question, always identify the independent variable, the dependent variable, and at least two control variables before writing your answer.

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Six Papers, Three Sciences: Structuring Your Double Award Revision Effectively

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