I am always very wary of trying to “second guess” IGCSE examiners and predict what questions might come up as it can be a risky business.  But as all the Y11 students out there start a well-earned half term, I thought I would put up a short post with some suggestions as to areas of the specification that have not yet been tested.

Important Disclaimer:  Remember that the examiners can set questions on the entire specification in paper 2 (including all the bullet points in bold).  It seems more likely to me that the questions will be on areas of the specification not yet tested in paper 1 but you cannot guarantee it.  So please make sure you revise the entire specification and are as prepared as you can for any questions that might come up.

Topics not yet assessed on 2016 paper 1

• Viruses 1.2
• Enzymes and Biological Molecules 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 2.10. 2.11
• Movement across Membranes (Diffusion and Osmosis) 2.12, 2.13, 2.14, 2.15, 2.16
• Photosynthesis 2.17, 2.18, 2.19. 2.20. 2.21, 2.22
• Breathing 2.44, 2.45, 2.46, 2.47, 2.48
• Respiration 2.32, 2.33, 2.34, 2.35, 2.36
• Kidney and Excretion 2.68, 2.69, 2.70, 2.71, 2.72, 2.73, 2.74, 2.75, 2.76
• Plant Responses 2.80, 2.81, 2.82
• Reproduction in Plants 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7
• Water/Carbon/Nitrogen Cycles 4.8, 4.9, 4.10
• Food Production (crops) 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4
• Food Production (microorganisms) 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8
• Fish Farming 5.9
• Genetic Modification 5.12, 5.13, 5.14, 5.15, 5.16

Remember that there are posts on almost all these topics on the blog so use the search function on the Home page and just type in the syllabus code.

Finally, keep working hard. It is easy to get too comfortable about your exams now that many have already been sat.  A little bit of fear is still a good thing, so remember that 33% of your GCSE marks are still up for grabs and this paper 2 will make all the difference in determining your final grade.  No short cuts now, keep being organised, methodical and diligent.  The summer holiday will give you plenty of opportunities to socialise, have fun and relax so try to keep the momentum up in this coming week.  Good luck!

Any questions, please ask by leaving a comment on this blog post.