NEW Cambridge IGCSE & O Level Essential Biology: Student Book (Third Edition)

Book Preface

This book is designed specifically for Cambridge IGCSE’ Biology 0610. Experienced teachers have been involved in all aspects of the book, including detailed planning to ensure that the content gives the best match possible to the syllabus.
Using this book will ensure that you are well prepared for studies beyond the IGCSE level in pure sciences, in applied sciences or in science­dependent vocational courses. The features of the book outlined below are designed to make learning as interesting and effective as possible:

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• These are at the start of each spread and will tell you what you should be able to do at the end of the spread.

• Some outcomes will be needed only if you are taking  a supplement paper and these are clearly labelled, as is any content in the spread that goes beyond the syllabus.

EXAM TIP

Experienced teachers give you suggestions on how to avoid common errors or give useful advice on how to tackle questions.

PRACTICAL

These show the opportunities for practical work. The results are included to help you if you do not actually tackle the experiment or are studying at home.

SUMMARY QUESTIONS
These questions are at the end of each spread and allow you to test your understanding of the work covered in the spread.

At the end of each unit there is a double page of examination-style questions written by the author.
At the end of the book you will also find:
‘Alternative to practical’ section – this provides guidance if you are doing this examination paper instead of coursework or the practical examination.
Assessment structure

Paper 1: Multiple Choice (Core) Paper 2: Multiple Choice (Supplement) Paper 3: Theory (Core)
Paper 4: Theory (Supplement)
Paper 5: Practical Test
Paper 6: Alternative to Practical