About Oxford Revise: AQA GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy Foundation revision guideÂ
Get all of the revision and exam practice you need to do well in AQA GCSE Foundation Combined Science.
Similarly, this easy-to-use revision guide will help you learn core concepts in Biology, Chemistry and Physics throughout the year and in the lead up to exams.
You will get plenty of exam-style-question practice for the Foundation paper, as well as hints and tips from revision experts. Worked examples will support you with both the science skills and the Required Practical skills.
Contents list
Biology
- B1: Cell structure
- B2: Cell transport
- B3: Cell division
- B4: Organisation in animals
- B5: Enzymes
- B6: Organising plants
- B7: The spread of diseases
- B8: Preventing and treating disease
- B9: Non-communicable diseases
- B10: Photosynthesis and respiration
- B11: The nervous system and homeostasis
- B12: Hormonal coordination
- B13: Variation
- B14: Reproduction
- B15: Evolution
- B16: Adaptation
- B17: Organising an ecosystem
- B18: Human and biodiversity
Chemistry
- C1: The atom
- C2: Covalent bonding
- C3: Ionic and metallic bonding and structure
- C4: The Periodic Table
- C5: Quantitative chemistry
- C6: Chemical reactions
- C7: Electrolysis
- C8: Energy changes
- C9: Rates of reaction
- C10: Equilibrium
- C11: Crude oil and fuels
- C12: Chemical analysis
- C13: The Earth’s atmosphere
- C14: Using the Earth’s resources
Physics
- P1: Energy stores and transfers
- P2: National and global energy resources
- P3: Supplying electricity
- P4: Electric circuits
- P5: Energy of matter
- P6: Atoms
- P7: Nuclear radiation
- P8: Forces
- P9: Speed
- P10: Newton’s Law of Motion
- P11: Waves
- P12: Magnets and electromagnets
Physics equations
Periodic Table
Revise effectively with Oxford Revise
This guide covers every topic in the AQA GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy Foundation course in depth, using clear, easy-to-understand language. For instance:
- Key terms boxes highlight the important words and language that you need to understand and help you to use them confidently.
- Revision tips give you quick ways to understand the core concepts and practice remembering them.
Exam Practice
Each chapter has lots of exam-style questions for you to practice. These are designed to build your confidence, consolidate your knowledge and stretch your understanding. As well as this, there are helpful tips throughout:
- Exam tips show you how to interpret questions, what you need to do in your answers, and give you advice on how to get as many marks as possible.
The Oxford Revise approach
Oxford Revise uses a clear three-step method to get you ready for your exams.
- Knowledge – learn the facts
Everything you need to know in each chapter is summarised in an easy-to-follow Knowledge Organiser. - Retrieval – check you’ve retained the knowledge
Quick-fire recall questions and answers make sure you have learned the knowledge you will need for your exams. - Practice – complete questions in the style of the final exams
Practise applying your knowledge and skills with plenty of exam-style questions. In addition, there are lots of hints and tips from revision and subject experts.
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Customer Reviews
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