Higher tier worksheets aligned with exam board specifications

Cell biology, ecology, genetics, and human physiology

Cell structure, cell division, transport in cells, stem cells

Cell Biology

Digestive system, circulatory system, respiratory system, plant tissues

Organisation

Pathogens, immune system, vaccines, antibiotics, drug development

Infection and Response

Photosynthesis and respiration, factors affecting rates

Bioenergetics

Nervous system, hormones, blood glucose control, thermoregulation

Homeostasis and Response

DNA, genetics, natural selection, evolution, classification

Inheritance and Evolution

Ecosystems, food chains, cycles, biodiversity, human impact

Ecology

Reproduction, health and disease, lifestyle factors

Human Biology

Key experiments including microscopy, osmosis, enzymes, photosynthesis

Required Practicals

Atomic structure, bonding, reactions, and organic chemistry

Atoms, elements, electronic structure, groups, periodic trends

Atomic Structure and Periodic Table

Ionic, covalent, metallic bonding, properties of materials

Bonding and Structure

Moles, calculations, equations, percentage yield, atom economy

Quantitative Chemistry

Acids, bases, pH, reactivity series, electrolysis

Chemical Changes

Exothermic and endothermic reactions, bond energies

Energy Changes

Rate of reaction, factors affecting rate, reversible reactions

Rate and Equilibrium

Hydrocarbons, alcohols, carboxylic acids, polymers

Organic Chemistry

Tests for gases and ions, chromatography, instrumental methods

Chemical Analysis

Greenhouse gases, carbon footprint, climate change, atmospheric pollutants

Chemistry of the Atmosphere

Finite and renewable resources, water treatment, life cycle assessments, Haber process

Using Earth's Resources

Key experiments including titrations, electrolysis, rates of reaction

Advanced topics for high-achieving GCSE students

Factor theorem, remainder theorem, functions, domain and range, composite and inverse functions

Algebra and Functions

Differentiation from first principles, standard derivatives, tangents, stationary points, integration

Calculus

Matrix operations, determinants, inverse matrices, transformations using matrices

Matrices

Equations of circles, tangents to circles, loci, perpendicular bisectors

Coordinate Geometry

Arithmetic and geometric progressions, sum formulas, sigma notation

Sequences and Series

Trigonometric equations, identities, 3D trigonometry in pyramids and prisms

Trigonometry

Algebraic proof, direct proof, proof by contradiction, counter-examples

Proof

Vector notation, addition and subtraction, position vectors, magnitude

Vectors

Iteration, solving equations numerically, trapezium rule for integration

Numerical Methods

Comprehensive coverage of number, algebra, geometry, and statistics

Types of number, fractions, decimals, percentages, powers, roots, standard form, bounds

Number

Algebraic manipulation, solving equations, inequalities, sequences, functions, proof

Algebra

Linear, quadratic, cubic, reciprocal graphs, transformations, real-life graphs

Graphs

Ratio, direct and inverse proportion, rates of change, compound measures, growth and decay

Ratio and Proportion

Angles, polygons, circles, area, volume, transformations, constructions, loci

Geometry and Measures

Pythagoras theorem, trigonometric ratios, exact values, sine and cosine rules, 3D problems

Pythagoras and Trigonometry

Basic probability, tree diagrams, Venn diagrams, conditional probability, set notation

Probability

Data collection, averages, charts, cumulative frequency, histograms, scatter graphs

Statistics

Vector notation, addition, scalar multiplication, magnitude, vector geometry and proofs

Forces, energy, waves, electricity, and particle physics

Energy stores and transfers, work, power, efficiency, resources, specific heat capacity

Energy

Current, voltage, resistance, circuits, components, power, mains electricity, static

Electricity

States of matter, density, changes of state, internal energy, gas laws

Particle Model of Matter

Atomic models, radioactivity, nuclear equations, half-life, fission and fusion

Atomic Structure

Types of forces, resultant forces, work done, Hooke's law, moments, pressure

Forces

Wave properties, types, behaviour, sound, electromagnetic spectrum, light and lenses

Waves

Magnetic fields, electromagnetism, motor effect, electromagnetic induction

Magnetism and Electromagnetism

Solar system, life cycle of stars, red shift and the expanding universe

Astrophysics

Key experiments including specific heat capacity, resistance, I-V characteristics, density, waves, radiation

Related Topics

Bonding and Structure

Quantitative Chemistry

Chemical Changes