About Oxford Revise: AQA GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy Higher revision guideÂ
Master the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in AQA GCSE Higher Combined Science with one revision guide.
You will revise and retain everything you need to know for Combined Higher Biology, Chemistry and Physics
Use the exam-style-question practice to build your confidence for the Higher paper. Similarly, hints and tips from revision experts offer extra support. The worked examples help you build both the science skills and the Required Practical skills.
Contents list
Biology
- Chapter B1: Cell structure
- Chapter B2: Cell transport
- Chapter B3: Cell division
- Chapter B4: Organisation in animals
- Chapter B5: Enzymes
- Chapter B6: Organisation in plants
- Chapter B7: The spread of disease
- Chapter B8: Preventing and treating disease
- Chapter B9: Non-communicable diseases
- Chapter B10: Photosynthesis
- Chapter B11: Respiration
- Chapter B12: The nervous system and homeostasis
- Chapter B13: Hormonal coordination
- Chapter B14: Variation
- Chapter B15: Reproduction
- Chapter B16: Evolution
- Chapter B17: Adaptation
- Chapter B18: Humans and the ecosystem
Chemistry
- Chapter C1: The Atom
- Chapter C2: Covalent bonding
- Chapter C3: Ionic bonding, metallic bonding, and structure
- Chapter C4: The Periodic Table
- Chapter C5: Quantitative chemistry
- Chapter C6: Reactions of metals
- Chapter C7: Reactions of acids
- Chapter C8: Electrolysis
- Chapter C9: Energy changes
- Chapter C10: Rate of reaction
- Chapter C11: Equilibrium
- Chapter C12: Crude oil and fuels
- Chapter C13: Chemical analysis
- Chapter C14: The Earth’s atmosphere
- Chapter C15: Using the Earth’s resources
Physics
- Chapter P1: Energy stores and transfers
- Chapter P2: National and global energy resources
- Chapter P3: Supplying electricity
- Chapter P4: Electric circuits
- Chapter P5: Energy of matter
- Chapter P6: Atoms
- Chapter P7: Nuclear radiation
- Chapter P8: Forces
- Chapter P9: Speed
- Chapter P10: Newton’s laws of motion
- Chapter P11: Mechanical waves
- Chapter P12: Electromagnetic waves
- Chapter P13: Magnets and electromagnets
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Revise effectively with Oxford Revise
This guide covers every topic in the AQA GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy Higher 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.
Above all, 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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