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9 GCSE and IGCSE (Subject availability)

1 Key dates 2

1.1 Entry deadlines 2

1.2 Making late entries and amendments 3 1.3 Applied GCSE subjects assessment availability 3

1.4 Submission of centre marks 4 1.5 Applied GCSE (Double Award) units with associated pre-release information for external

assessment 4

1.6 GCSE, including Applied GCSE (Double Award) and IGCSE, results dates 5

1.7 Retention of certificates 5 2 Entry procedures 5 3 GCSE (English, Mathematics including final re-sits and 360Science): November2008 6

3.1 Alphabetical list of specification, cash-in, option and unit codes 6 4 IGCSE: November 2008 15

4.1 Alphabetical list of specification and option codes 15 5 Applied GCSE (Double Award): January 2009 23

5.1 Alphabetical list of specification cash-in and unit codes 23 6 GCSE (Mathematics and 360Science): March 2009 25

6.1 Alphabetical list of unit codes 25 7 GCSE (Linear and Short Courses): June 2009 31

7.1 Alphabetical list of specification and option codes 31 8 GCSE (modular Mathematics, Religious Studies and 360Science) and Applied GCSE (Double Award):

June 2009 44 8.1 Alphabetical list of specification cash-in, unit and option codes 44

9 IGCSE: June 2009 55 9.1 Alphabetical list of specification and option codes 55

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1 Key dates GCSE examinations are normally held in the June examination series. GCSE English examinations are also available in the November examination series. GCSE 360Science units are available in the November, March and June examination series. GCSE Mathematics (New) Two Tier 2381 units are available in the November, March and

June examination series. GCSE Mathematics 2540 and 2544 Two Tier with coursework (final re-sit opportunity)

examinations are available in the November examination series only. Applied GCSE (Double Award) examinations are normally held in January and June. Portfolio

moderation will take place in May only (see part 1.3). IGCSE examinations are normally held in the June examination series with limited subject

availability in the November examination series.

1.1 Entry deadlines

Examination series Information required Return to Edexcel by

November 2008 GCSE unit, cash-in and linear and IGCSE entries via EDI and Edexcel Online 4 October 2008

January 2009 Applied GCSE (Double Award) unit and cash-in entries via EDI and Edexcel Online 21 October 2008

March 2009 GCSE unit entries via EDI and Edexcel Online 28 January 2009

June 2009 GCSE unit, cash-in and linear and IGCSE entries via EDI and Edexcel Online

21 February 2009

June 2009 Applied GCSE (Double Award) unit and cash-in entries via EDI and Edexcel Online only

21 March 2009

Important: In response to feedback from centres, the deadline for the March entries (following the release of the November results) is now 28 January 2009. Similarly, in response to feedback from centres, there will be a window for June 2009 re-sit entries following the release of the March 2009 360Science and Two Tier Mathematics unit results on 16 April 2009. Late fees will be withheld on re-sit entries made during the ‘window’ period of 16—30 April 2009. Please note that this window will apply to 360Science and Two Tier Mathematics unit re-sit entries only. Following the closure of the window, late fee invoices will be issued. The entry deadline for new entries for these subjects remains 21 February 2009.


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1.2 Making late entries and amendments

Examination series Late fees may be charged from

Amendment fees may be charged from

Higher late fees may be charged from

November 2008 5 October 2008 20 October 2008 1 November 2008

January 2009 22 October 2008 4 November 2008 22 November 2008

March 2009 29 January 2009 4 February 2009 22 February 2009

June 2009 22 February 2009 7 March 2009 22 April 2009

June 2009 22 March 2009* 4 April 2009* 22 April 2009

Note: *Applied GCSE (Double Award) unit and cash-in entries only. For information about fees charged for late entries, change of options and the addition of subjects, please refer to the Making Entries section of this manual. Please also refer to the Edexcel GCE and GCSE price list.

1.3 Applied GCSE assessment availability

External assessment Moderation of internally assessed units GCSE (Double Award) title

January 2009

June 2009

15 May 2009 submission date for sample

Applied Art and Design (2301) *

Applied Business (2306)

Engineering (2316) *

Health and Social Care (2321)

Applied ICT (2331) * *

Leisure and Tourism (2346)

Manufacturing (2351) * Note: *Subjects with external assessment supported by pre-release information require an early notification of entry to generate required pre-release materials. If you have not yet sent notification of entry for these subjects, please notify Edexcel without delay. Entries for coursework (portfolio) units should be submitted in the relevant examination series. Fees will be charged per unit entry. If a candidate requires the issue of a GCSE grade on 19 March 2009 or 27 August 2009, the relevant specification cash-in code must be entered. The specification code is used as the cash-in code and these have been listed in parts 5 and 8 of this section. The 4-digit specification cash-in codes for Applied GCSE (Double Award) start with a 2.



1.4 Submission of centre marks

Examination series Information required Submission to Edexcel by

November 2008 Centre marks via EDI, Edexcel Online or OPTEMS 6 November 2008

June 2009 Centre marks via EDI, Edexcel Online or OPTEMS 4 May 2009

June 2009* Centre marks via EDI, Edexcel Online or OPTEMS 15 May 2008*

Note: *Applied GCSE (Double Award) unit and cash-in entries only.

1.5 Applied GCSE (Double Award) units with associated pre-release information for external assessment

Unit Date of pre-release Related exam series

Applied Art and Design (5303) September 2008 June 2009

Engineering (5318) September 2008 June 2009

Applied ICT (5331) Pre-release material for Applied ICT (5331) is released in accordance with the ICE document found on the Edexcel website

By 1 October 2008 January 2009 and June 2009

Manufacturing (5318) September 2008 June 2009

Note: Centres will not receive pre-release materials unless they have submitted an early

notification of entry to Edexcel. Centres that have not yet submitted an early notification of entry should contact Edexcel without delay. Centres will also be able to access the pre-release material for the above subjects via the Edexcel website.



1.6 GCSE including Applied GCSE (Double Award) and IGCSE results dates

This table gives the dates when paper-based results will be in centres. Please note that results are available via Edexcel Online and EDI on a date prior to those shown below. The exception is the January 2009 examination series where the JCQ EDI and Edexcel Online release date is 12 March 2009, with the hard copy paper results being released one week later as indicated below.

Examination series Results issued Results in centres by Certificates in centres by

November 2008 GCSE unit, cash-in and linear and IGCSE 15 January 2009 28 February 2009

January 2009 Applied GCSE (Double Award) unit and cash-in

19 March 2009 31 May 2009

March 2009 GCSE unit entries 16 April 2009 N/A

June 2009

GCSE (including Applied GCSE (Double Award)) unit, cash-in and linear and IGCSE

27 August 2009 31 October 2009

Note: Grades for GCSE and IGCSE subjects cannot be declined.

1.7 Retention of certificates It is no longer necessary to return uncollected certificates to Edexcel. They may be destroyed (in a confidential manner) after retention for a period of no less than 12 months from the date of issue.

2 Entry procedures Please see the Making Entries section of this manual for details of how to register and enter candidates (using Edexcel Online) and for information on fees, results and certification. Centres should refer to the EDI section of this manual if examination entries are submitted by EDI to Edexcel.



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3 GCSE (English, Mathematics including final re-sits and 360Science): November 2008

3.1 Alphabetical list of specification, cash-in, option and unit codes Notes

Option codes must be used when entering optional, extension or alternative papers within a specification.

Entry deadlines may be found in part 1.1 of this section. Centres are reminded to submit the relevant cash-in should the issue of a GCSE grade be

required on the designated results day.

English A 1203 Tier Option code Paper combinations Notes Foundation F 1A, 1B, 2F, 3F Targeted at grades G–C Higher H 1A, 1B, 4H, 5H Targeted at grades D–A* Foundation CT 1AT, 1B, 2F, 3F Transfer of speaking and listening coursework 1AT Foundation DT 1A, 1BT, 2F, 3F Transfer of reading and writing coursework 1BT Foundation ET 1AT, 1BT, 2F, 3F Transfer of both speaking and listening and reading and writing coursework 1AT/1BT Higher FT 1AT, 1B, 4H, 5H Transfer of speaking and listening coursework 1AT Higher GT 1A, 1BT, 4H, 5H Transfer of reading and writing coursework 1BT Higher HT 1AT, 1BT, 4H, 5H Transfer of both speaking and listening and reading and writing coursework 1AT/1BT Notes: 1203 (specification A): Media assessed by written examination. Different Cultures and Traditions assessed by written coursework. Pre-release material The Edexcel Anthology for GCSE English/English Literature. Please note for both GCSE English 1203 (specification A) and 1204 (specification B), candidates for papers 2F and 4H are required to study one of the three collections of poems. Candidates may also use the same collection of poems for GCSE English Literature 1213 if they are preparing to answer the poetry section in this examination. Please note that for GCSE English 1203 (specification A), candidates must study the Non-fiction prose section of the anthology. Transferring coursework marks Coursework marks can be transferred from a previous examination for this specification.



English B 1204 Tier Option code Paper combinations Notes Foundation F 1A, 1B, 2F, 3F Targeted at grades G–C Higher H 1A, 1B, 4H, 5H Targeted at grades D–A* Foundation CT 1AT, 1B, 2F, 3F Transfer of speaking and listening coursework 1AT Foundation DT 1A, 1BT, 2F, 3F Transfer of reading and writing coursework 1BT Foundation ET 1AT, 1BT, 2F, 3F Transfer of both speaking and listening and reading and writing coursework 1AT/1BT Higher FT 1AT, 1B, 4H, 5H Transfer of speaking and listening coursework 1AT Higher GT 1A, 1BT, 4H, 5H Transfer of reading and writing coursework 1BT Higher HT 1AT, 1BT, 4H, 5H Transfer of both speaking and listening and reading and writing coursework 1AT/1BT Notes: 1204 (specification B): Media assessed by written coursework. Different Cultures and Traditions assessed by written examination. Pre-release material The Edexcel Anthology for GCSE English / English Literature. Please note for both GCSE English 1203 (specification A) and 1204 (specification B), candidates for papers 2F and 4H are required to study one of the three collections of poems. Candidates may also use the same collection of poems for GCSE English Literature 1213 if they are preparing to answer the poetry section in this examination. Please note that for GCSE English 1204 (specification B), candidates must study the Different Cultures and Traditions section of the anthology. Transferring coursework marks Coursework marks can be transferred from a previous examination for this specification.

Mathematics Two Tier (Modular) without coursework 2381 First certification June 2009. GCSE Mathematics Two Tier (Modular) units (5381F, 5381H, 5382F, 5382H, 5383F and 5383H) are available in the November 2008, March 2009 and June 2009 examination series. Units 5384F and 5384H are available in the June 2009 examination series. Mathematics Two Tier (Modular) 2381 Unit code Unit title 5381F Unit 1 — Foundation 5381H Unit 1 — Higher 5382F (stage 1) Unit 2 — Foundation 5382H (stage 1) Unit 2 — Higher 5383F (stage 2) Unit 2 — Foundation 5383H (stage 2) Unit 2 — Higher Note: A candidate cannot be entered for both the Foundation and a Higher Tier of the same unit in the same examination series. However, a candidate may re-sit a unit at a different tier in another examination series. Units 1, 2 and 3 may be taken at different tiers and still count towards the final GCSE Mathematics award.



Mathematics (Linear) Two Tier – final re-sit opportunity 2540 Although this specification follows a linear teaching pattern, the relevant unit and cash-in codes must be submitted at entry.

Tier Unit codes Available grades Notes Foundation 5507A and 5540F G-C Centre-assessed coursework* Higher 5507A and 5540H D-A* Centre-assessed coursework* Foundation 5507B and 5540F G-C Edexcel-marked coursework** Higher 5507B and 5540H D-A* Edexcel-marked coursework** Foundation 5540F G-C Transferred coursework*** Higher 5540H D-A* Transferred coursework*** Specification cash-in code Subject title Unit codes 2540 GCSE Mathematics 5507A or 5507B and 5540F or 5540H Notes: *Candidates re-sitting at Foundation level with centre-assessed coursework should be entered for 5507A, 5540F and 2540. Candidates re-sitting at Higher level with centre-assessed coursework should be entered for 5507A, 5540H and 2540. **Candidates re-sitting at Foundation level with Edexcel-marked coursework should be entered for 5507B, 5540F and 2540. Candidates re-sitting at Higher level with Edexcel-marked coursework should be entered for 5507B, 5540H and 2540. ***Transferring coursework marks - Candidates re-sitting at Foundation level with transferred coursework should be entered for 5540F and 2540. Candidates re-sitting at Higher level with transferred coursework should be entered for 5540H and 2540. Coursework marks can be transferred (banked under a UCI as unit 5507, 5507A, 5507B or 5507T) from a previous examination for this specification or 2544, GCSE Mathematics A and B, or the equivalent GCSE Mathematics specification of another awarding body. This specification will be withdrawn after the November 2008 examination series, to be replaced by the New Two Tier specification without coursework. Please see the specification 1380 Mathematics Two Tier (Linear) without coursework for further details.

Mathematics Two Tier (Modular) – final re-sit opportunity 2544

Unit codes Unit titles Available grades 5507A Unit 1 — Centre-assessed coursework 5507B Unit 1 — Edexcel-marked coursework 5542F Unit 2 — Foundation 5542H Unit 2 — Higher 5543F Unit 3 — Foundation 5543H Unit 3 — Higher 5544F Unit 4 — Foundation G-C 5544H Unit 4 — Higher D-A* Specification cash-in code Subject title Unit codes 2544 GCSE Mathematics 5507A or 5507B, 5542F or 5542H, 5543F or 5543H and 5544F or 5544H Notes: A candidate cannot be entered for both the Foundation and a Higher Tier of the same unit in the same examination series. To be eligible for GCSE 2544 Mathematics Two Tier (Modular) in November 2008, a candidate must be entered for, or have banked under their UCI: units 5542F or 5542H, 5543F or 5543H, 5544F or 5544H, 5507A or 5507B (unless the candidate is transferring coursework from a previous exam series or another board, see below) and cash-in 2544. Coursework marks can be transferred (or banked under a UCI as unit 5507, 5507A, 5507B or 5507T) from a previous examination for this specification or 2540, GCSE Mathematics A and B, or the equivalent GCSE Mathematics specification of another awarding body. This specification will be withdrawn after the November 2008 examination series, to be replaced by the New Two Tier specification without coursework. Please see the specification 2381 Mathematics Two Tier (Modular) without coursework for further details.



GCSE 360Science 2101 Entries must be made for each unit the candidate intends to offer in the November 2008 examination series by entering the appropriate unit code (eg 5001). If the candidate requires the issue of a grade for GCSE Science on the designated results day the cash-in code 2101 must also be submitted at the time of entry. Examination centres should note that the submission of this cash-in code will not generate entries for any individual units.

Unit code Unit title Notes 5001 Practical Skills (Science) Internally assessed (Non-moderated) 5002 B1: Edexcel-devised Assessment Activity Internally assessed 5003 C1: Edexcel-devised Assessment Activity Internally assessed 5004 P1: Edexcel-devised Assessment Activity Internally assessed 5005 B1a: Topic 1 Environment; Externally assessed Topic 2 Genes (Multiple Choice) * 5006 B1b: Topic 3 Electrical and Chemical Signals; Externally assessed Topic 4 Use, Misuse and Abuse (Multiple Choice) * 5007 C1a: Topic 5 Patterns in Properties; Externally assessed Topic 6 Making Changes (Multiple Choice) * 5008 C1b: Topic 7 There’s One Earth; Externally assessed Topic 8 Designer Products (Multiple Choice) * 5009 P1a: Topic 9 Producing and Measuring Electricity; Externally assessed Topic 10 You’re in Charge (Multiple Choice) * 5010 P1b: Topic 11 Now You See It, Now You Don’t; Externally assessed Topic 12 Space and Its Mysteries (Multiple Choice) * * Multiple Choice Papers: There will be two tiers of examination for each of the multiple choice papers (Foundation

tier and Higher tier). Centres are not required to indicate the tier of entry as each multiple choice paper will contain questions on both tiers of entry and centres may decide nearer the time, or even on the day of the examination, which tier is appropriate for each candidate. The answer sheet will permit responses from either tier of the test. Each multiple choice paper will contain 40 questions. The Foundation tier candidates must be instructed to answer questions 1-24 and the Higher tier candidates must be instructed to answer questions 17-40 on the answer sheet provided (covering all 40 questions).

Please note that:

a candidate does not have to sit the same tier for each of the tiered units. For example, a candidate could sit Higher tier for unit 5005 and Foundation tier for unit 5008

where the externally assessed units need to be repeated in order to claim a further qualification award, the candidates must enter using the appropriate codes (eg, the entry code for the B1a unit test contributing to GCSE Science will be 5005 whereas the entry code for the B1a unit test contributing to GCSE Biology will be 5025)

candidates do not have to re-enter for internally assessed units if they wish to claim a further qualification award even if it does have a different title, after having claimed one award that used the unit scores

candidates may cash-in for qualification awards in GCSE Science, GCSE Additional Science, GCSE Biology, GCSE Chemistry and/or GCSE Physics in the same examination series provided they have completed the appropriate units

cash-in opportunities are only available in the November and June examination series. Specification cash-in code Subject title Unit codes 2101 GCSE Science 5001, 5002, 5003, 5004, 5005, 5006, 5007, 5008, 5009, 5010



GCSE 360 Additional Science 2103

Entries must be made for each unit the candidate intends to offer in the November 2008 examination series by entering the appropriate unit code (eg 5011). If the candidate requires the issue of a grade for GCSE Additional Science on the designated results day, the cash-in code 2103 must also be submitted at the time of entry. Examination centres should note that the submission of this cash-in code will not generate entries for any individual units.

Unit code Unit title Notes 5011 Practical Skills (Additional Science) Internally assessed Non-moderated 5012 B2: Edexcel-devised Assessment Activity Internally assessed 5013 C2: Edexcel-devised Assessment Activity Internally assessed 5014 P2: Edexcel-devised Assessment Activity Internally assessed 5015 B2: Topic 1 Inside Living Cells; Topic 2 Divide and Develop; Externally assessed Topic 3 Energy Flow; Topic 4 Interdependence (Multiple Choice) * 5016F B2: Topic 1 Inside Living Cells; Topic 2 Divide and Develop; Externally assessed Topic 3 Energy Flow; Topic 4 Interdependence (Structured Paper – Foundation Tier) 5016H B2: Topic 1 Inside Living Cells; Topic 2 Divide and Develop; Externally assessed Topic 3 Energy Flow; Topic 4 Interdependence (Structured Paper – Higher Tier)

5017 C2: Topic 5 Synthesis; Topic 6 In Your Element; Externally assessed Topic 7 Chemical Structures; (Multiple Choice) * Topic 8 How Fast? How Furious? 5018F C2: Topic 5 Synthesis; Topic 6 In Your Element; Externally assessed Topic 7 Chemical Structures; (Structured Paper – Topic 8 How Fast? How Furious? Foundation Tier) 5018H C2: Topic 5 Synthesis; Topic 6 In Your Element; Externally assessed Topic 7 Chemical Structures; (Structured Paper – Topic 8 How Fast? How Furious? Higher Tier) 5019 P2: Topic 9 As Fast as You Can!; Topic 10 Roller Coasters and Relativity; Externally assessed Topic 11 Putting Radiation to Use; Topic 12 Power of the Atom (Multiple Choice) * 5020F P2: Topic 9 As Fast as You Can!; Topic 10 Roller Coasters and Relativity; Externally assessed Topic 11 Putting Radiation to Use; Topic 12 Power of the Atom (Structured Paper – Foundation Tier) 5020H P2: Topic 9 As Fast as You Can!; Topic 10 Roller Coasters and Relativity; Externally assessed Topic 11 Putting Radiation to Use; Topic 12 Power of the Atom (Structured Paper – Higher Tier) * Multiple Choice Papers: There will be two tiers of examination for each of the multiple choice papers (Foundation




Additional Science – continued Please note that:

a candidate does not have to sit the same tier for each of these papers. For example, a candidate could sit Higher tier for 5015, 5017, 5018 and Foundation tier for the rest

where the externally assessed units need to be repeated in order to claim a further qualification award, the candidates must enter using the appropriate codes (eg, the entry code for the B2 multiple choice unit test contributing to GCSE Additional Science will be 5015 whereas the entry code for the B2 multiple choice unit test contributing to GCSE Biology will be 5027)


candidates may cash-in for qualification awards in GCSE Science, GCSE Additional Science, GCSE Biology, GCSE Chemistry and/or GCSE Physics in the same examination series provided they have completed the appropriate components

cash-in opportunities are only available in the November and June examination series. Specification cash-in code Subject title Unit codes 2103 GCSE Additional Science Ten units: 5011, 5012, 5013, 5014 plus two of: 5015, 5016 F or 5016H, 5021 plus two of: 5017, 5018 F or 5018H, 5022 plus two of: 5019, 5020 F or 5020H, 5023



GCSE 360 Biology 2105

Entries must be made for each unit the candidate intends to offer in the November 2008 examination series by entering the appropriate unit code (eg 5002). If the candidate requires the issue of a grade for GCSE Biology on the designated results day, the cash-in code 2105 must also be submitted at the time of entry. Examination centres should note that the submission of this cash-in code will not generate entries for any individual units.

Unit code Unit title Notes 5002 B1: Edexcel-devised Assessment Activity Internally assessed 5012 B2: Edexcel-devised Assessment Activity Internally assessed 5024 Practical Skills (Biology) Internally assessed Non-moderated 5025 B1a: Topic 1 Environment; Externally assessed Topic 2 Genes (Multiple Choice) * 5026 B1b: Topic 3 Electrical and Chemical Signals; Externally assessed Topic 4 Use, Misuse and Abuse (Multiple Choice) * 5027 B2: Topic 1 Inside Living Cells; Topic 2 Divide and Develop; Externally assessed Topic 3 Energy Flow; Topic 4 Interdependence (Multiple Choice) * 5028F B2: Topic 1 Inside Living Cells; Topic 2 Divide and Develop; Externally assessed Topic 3 Energy Flow; Topic 4 Interdependence (Structured Paper – Foundation Tier) 5028H B2: Topic 1 Inside Living Cells; Topic 2 Divide and Develop; Externally assessed Topic 3 Energy Flow; Topic 4 Interdependence (Structured Paper – Higher Tier) * Multiple Choice papers: There will be two tiers of examination for each of the multiple choice papers (Foundation


Please note that:





cash-in opportunities are only available in the November and June examination series. Specification cash-in code Subject title Unit codes 2105 GCSE Biology 5002, 5012, 5024, 5025, 5026 plus two from 5027, 5028 F or 5028H, 5021 plus either 5029 or 5030



GCSE 360 Chemistry 2107 Entries must be made for each unit the candidate intends to offer in the November 2008 examination series by entering the appropriate unit code (eg 5003). If the candidate requires the issue of a grade for GCSE Chemistry on the designated results day, the cash-in code 2107 must also be submitted at the time of entry. Examination centres should note that the submission of this cash-in code will not generate entries for any individual units. Unit code Unit title Notes 5003 C1: Edexcel-devised Assessment Activity Internally assessed 5013 C2: Edexcel-devised Assessment Activity Internally assessed 5034 Practical Skills (Chemistry) Internally assessed Non-moderated 5035 C1a: Topic 5 Patterns in Properties; Externally assessed Topic 6 Making Changes (Multiple Choice) * 5036 C1b: Topic 7 There’s One Earth; Externally assessed Topic 8 Designer Products (Multiple Choice) * 5037 C2: Topic 5 Synthesis; Topic 6 In Your Element; Externally assessed Topic 7 Chemical Structures; (Multiple Choice) * Topic 8 How Fast? How Furious? 5038F C2: Topic 5 Synthesis; Topic 6 In Your Element; Externally assessed Topic 7 Chemical Structures; (Structured Paper – Topic 8 How Fast? How Furious? Foundation Tier) 5038H C2: Topic 5 Synthesis; Topic 6 In Your Element; Externally assessed Topic 7 Chemical Structures; (Structured Paper – Topic 8 How Fast? How Furious? Higher Tier) * Multiple Choice papers: There will be two tiers of examination for each of the multiple choice papers (Foundation


Please note that:


where the externally assessed units need to be repeated in order to claim a further qualification award, the candidates must enter using the appropriate codes (eg, the entry code for the C1a unit test contributing to GCSE Science will be 5007 whereas the entry code for the C1a unit test contributing to GCSE Chemistry will be 5035)



cash-in opportunities are only available in the November and June examination series. Specification cash-in code Subject title Unit codes 2107 GCSE Chemistry 5003, 5013, 5034, 5035, 5036 plus two from 5037, 5038F or 5038H, 5022 plus either 5039 or 5040



GCSE 360 Physics 2109 Entries must be made for each unit the candidate intends to offer in the November 2008 examination series by entering the appropriate unit code (eg 5004). If the candidate requires the issue of a grade for GCSE Physics on the designated results day, the cash-in code 2109 must also be submitted at the time of entry. Examination centres should note that the submission of this cash-in code will not generate entries for any individual units. Unit code Unit title Notes 5004 P1: Edexcel-devised Assessment Activity Internally assessed 5014 P2: Edexcel-devised Assessment Activity Internally assessed 5044 Practical Skills (Physics) Internally assessed Non-moderated 5045 P1a: Topic 9 Producing and Measuring Electricity; Externally assessed Topic 10 You’re in Charge (Multiple Choice) * 5046 P1b: Topic 11 Now You See It, Now You Don’t; Externally assessed Topic 12 Space and Its Mysteries (Multiple Choice) * 5047 P2: Topic 9 As Fast as You Can!; Topic 10 Roller Coasters and Relativity; Externally assessed Topic 11 Putting Radiation to Use; Topic 12 Power of the Atom (Multiple Choice) * 5048F P2: Topic 9 As Fast as You Can!; Topic 10 Roller Coasters and Relativity; Externally assessed Topic 11 Putting Radiation to Use; Topic 12 Power of the Atom (Structured Paper – Foundation Tier) 5048H P2: Topic 9 As Fast as You Can!; Topic 10 Roller Coasters and Relativity; Externally assessed Topic 11 Putting Radiation to Use; Topic 12 Power of the Atom (Structured Paper – Higher Tier) * Multiple Choice papers: There will be two tiers of examination for each of the multiple choice papers (Foundation


Please note that:


where the externally assessed units need to be repeated in order to claim a further qualification award, the candidates must enter using the appropriate codes (eg, the entry code for the P1a unit test contributing to GCSE Science will be 5009 whereas the entry code for the P1a unit test contributing to GCSE Physics will be 5045)



cash-in opportunities are only available in the November and June examination series. Specification cash-in code Subject title Unit codes 2109 GCSE Physics 5004, 5014, 5044, 5045, 5046 plus two from 5047, 5048 F or 5048H, 5023 plus either 5049 or 5050



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4 IGCSE: November 2008

4.1 Alphabetical list of specification and option codes Notes

Examination centres should select from the specifications listed below, ensuring that the correct option code is selected. Codes prefixed with F represent Foundation tier; those prefixed with H represent Higher tier.

Entry deadlines may be found in part 1.1 of this section. Coursework and transferred coursework options are not available to international private

centre candidates, or to private candidates within the UK. International private candidate centres and private candidates within the UK must select the Written Alternative option available.

UK centres who submit IGCSE entries should be aware that, as an international qualification, some examinations may be timetabled on UK public holidays.

Candidates should be entered for IGCSEs using the same candidate number as any GCSE including Applied GCSE entries.

Examination results and the despatch of examination certificates will be in line with those for GCSE examinations.

Accounting 4305

Unit code Option code Papers

4305 01 Written Paper

4305 AT 01 Written Paper 02T Transferred Computer Accounting

Note: Candidates may only be entered for Computerised Accounting (4305/02) if also entered for Paper 1 (4305/01). Centres should quote Option AT when submitting examination entries if candidates wish to transfer Paper 02.

Arabic (First Language) 4308


4308 01 Reading and Writing

02 Continuous Writing



Art and Design: Fine Art 4310 Unit code Option code

Papers

4310 X 01 Timed Examination Y 02 Practical Coursework 1A Timed Examination Z 03 Critical Contextual Studies 1A Timed Examination Note: For all IGCSE Art and Design specifications Option X is available to private candidates

Art and Design: Textiles 4311 Unit code Option code

Papers


Art and Design: Photography 4312 Unit code Option code

Papers


Art and Design: Graphic Design 4313

Unit code Option code

Papers




Biology 4325


4325 FA 03 Written Alternative 1F Written Paper

FB 04 Coursework 1F Written Paper

HA 03 Written Alternative 2H Written Paper

HB 04 Coursework 2H Written Paper

FT 04T Transferred Coursework 1F Written Paper

HT 04T Transferred Coursework 2H Written Paper

Business Studies 4330








Chemistry 4335










Commerce 4340






Note: The confidential Sources Booklet that candidates need to prepare for Paper 03 (Written Alternative) should be issued to candidates six weeks before the examination date for Paper 03. For further information please see the specification.

Economics 4350







English Language 4355



FB 04 Written Coursework 05 Speaking & Listening Coursework 1F Written Paper


HB 04 Written Coursework 05 Speaking and Listening Coursework 2H Written Paper

FT 04T Transferred Written Coursework 05T Transferred Speaking and Listening Coursework 1F Written Paper

HT 04T Transferred Written Coursework 05T Transferred Speaking and Listening Coursework 2H Written Paper



English as a Second Language 4357


4357 01 Reading and Writing 02 Listening

A 01 Reading and Writing 02 Listening 03 Speaking

Note: Paper 03 Speaking will be awarded a separate grade from the subject grade; both will be reported on the certificate. An additional fee is payable for each candidate entered for 03 Speaking. For further information please see the specification.

English Literature 4360


4360 A 01 Written (Drama and Prose) 02 Written Alternative (Poetry)

B 01 Written (Drama and Prose) 03 Coursework(Poetry)

BT 01 Written (Drama and Prose) 03T Transferred Coursework (Poetry)

French 4365


4365 01 Listening 02 Reading and Writing

A 01 Listening 02 Reading and Writing 03 Speaking


Geography 4370










German 4375





History 4380








ICT 4385


4385 F 03 Coursework 1F Written Paper

H 03 Coursework 2H Written Paper



Mathematics 4400 Unit code Option code Papers

4400 F 1F 2F

H 3H 4H



Physics 4420 Unit code Option code Papers







Religious Studies 4425 Unit code Option code Papers

4425 A 01 Written (Beliefs and Values) 02 Written (Rel. Community)

B 01 Written (Beliefs and Values) 03 Coursework (Rel. Community)

BT 03T Transferred Coursework 01 Written (Beliefs and Values)

Science (Double Award) 4437


4437 FA 07 Written Alternative (Biology) 08 Written Alternative (Chemistry) 1F Written Paper (Biology) 2F Written Paper (Chemistry) 3F Written Paper (Physics)

FB 07 Written Alternative (Biology) 09 Written Alternative (Physics) 1F Written Paper (Biology) 2F Written Paper (Chemistry) 3F Written Paper (Physics)

FC 08 Written Alternative (Chemistry) 09 Written Alternative (Physics) 1F Written Paper (Biology) 2F Written Paper (Chemistry) 3F Written Paper (Physics)

FD 10 Coursework 1F Written Paper (Biology) 2F Written Paper (Chemistry) 3F Written Paper (Physics)

FT 10T Transferred Coursework 1F Written Paper (Biology) 2F Written Paper (Chemistry) 3F Written Paper (Physics)

HA 07 Written Alternative (Biology) 08 Written Alternative (Chemistry) 4H Written Paper (Biology) 5H Written Paper (Chemistry) 6H Written Paper (Physics)

HB 07 Written Alternative (Biology) 09 Written Alternative (Physics) 4H Written Paper (Biology) 5H Written Paper (Chemistry) 6H Written Paper (Physics)



HC 08 Written Alternative (Chemistry) 09 Written Alternative (Physics) 4H Written Paper (Biology) 5H Written Paper (Chemistry) 6H Written Paper (Physics)

HD 10 Coursework 4H Written Paper (Biology) 5H Written Paper (Chemistry) 6H Written Paper (Physics)

HT 10T Transferred Coursework 4H Written Paper (Biology) 5H Written Paper (Chemistry) 6H Written Paper (Physics)



5 Applied GCSE (Double Award): January 2009

5.1 Alphabetical list of specification cash-in and unit codes Notes

Entries must be made for each unit the candidate intends to sit in the January 2009 examination series by entering the 4-digit unit code. Unit codes for Applied GCSE (Double Award) start with a 5.

Examination centres should note that solely quoting the specification cash-in code and not individual unit entries will lead to the non-receipt of documentation, such as question papers and attendance registers.

Units taken on previous occasions should not be entered unless they are being retaken. Entry deadlines may be found in part 1.1 of this section. Please check unit availability carefully before making an entry. Unit codes listed to the

right-hand side of the specification cash-in codes are for information only and do not indicate that these units are available in the January series.

Subjects for which units are not available in January are indicated by an asterisk (*).

Applied Art and Design* 2301 Specification cash-in code Subject title Unit codes 2301 Art and Design 5301, 5302, 5303

Applied Business 2306

Unit code Unit title Assessment arrangements and further notes 5308 Business Finance Externally assessed

Specification cash-in code Subject title Unit codes 2306 Applied Business 5306, 5307, 5308

Engineering* 2316 Specification cash-in code Subject title Unit codes 2316 Engineering 5316, 5317, 5318

Health and Social Care 2321

Unit code Unit title Assessment arrangements and further notes 5323 Understanding Personal

Development and Relationships

Externally assessed

Specification cash-in code Subject title Unit codes 2321 Health and Social Care 5321, 5322, 5323



Applied ICT 2331

Unit code Unit title Assessment arrangements and further notes

5331 ICT Tools and Applications This unit will be externally assessed by a computer-based examination which will take 2½ hours.

Notes: The activities in the examination series relate to a scenario. For examinations in 2009, the scenario is Smart’s Leisure Park. There is an associated Activity Booklet and website available based on the scenario. Candidates should familiarise themselves with the scenario by working through the Activity Booklet in advance of the examination. It is designed to act as a focus for teaching, learning and discussion. Please note: The activities are not assessed and do not carry marks. Candidates must not take copies of the Activity Booklet, or any printouts resulting from their work on the booklet, into the examination. Centres must download the Activity Booklet and Teacher Guidance Notes from the Edexcel website at www.edexcel.com . The Smart’s Leisure Park website can be accessed via a link from the Edexcel site or directly at www.smartsleisure.co.uk . Specification cash-in code Subject title Unit codes 2331 Applied ICT 5331, 5332, 5333

Leisure and Tourism 2346


5346 Investigating Leisure and Tourism Externally assessed

Specification cash-in code Subject title Unit codes 2346 Leisure and Tourism 5346, 5347, 5348

Manufacturing* 2351 Specification cash-in code Subject title Unit codes 2351 Manufacturing 5351, 5352, 5318

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6 GCSE (Mathematics and 360Science): March 2009

6.1 Alphabetical list of unit codes Notes

Entry deadlines may be found in part 1.1 of this section.

Mathematics Two Tier (Modular) without coursework 2381 First certification June 2009. GCSE Mathematics Two Tier (Modular) units (5381F, 5381H, 5382F, 5382H, 5383F and 5383H) are available in the March 2009 and June 2009 examination series. 5384F and 5384H are available in June 2009 examination series. Mathematics Two Tier (Modular) 2381 Unit code Unit title 5381F Unit 1 — Foundation 5381H Unit 1 — Higher 5382F (stage 1) Unit 2 — Foundation 5382H (stage 1) Unit 2 — Higher 5383F (stage 2) Unit 3 — Foundation 5383H (stage 2) Unit 3 — Higher Note: A candidate cannot be entered for both the Foundation and a Higher Tier of the same unit in the same examination series. However, a candidate may re-sit a unit at a different tier in another examination series. Units 1, 2 and 3 may be taken at different tiers and still count towards the final GCSE Mathematics award.



GCSE 360Science 2101 Entries must be made for each unit the candidate intends to sit in the March 2009 examination series by entering the appropriate unit code (eg 5005). Unit code Unit title Notes 5005 B1a: Topic 1 Environment; Externally assessed Topic 2 Genes (Multiple Choice) * 5006 B1b: Topic 3 Electrical and Chemical Signals; Externally assessed Topic 4 Use, Misuse and Abuse (Multiple Choice) * 5007 C1a: Topic 5 Patterns in Properties; Externally assessed Topic 6 Making Changes (Multiple Choice) * 5008 C1b: Topic 7 There’s One Earth; Externally assessed Topic 8 Designer Products (Multiple Choice) * 5009 P1a: Topic 9 Producing and Measuring Electricity; Externally assessed Topic 10 You’re in Charge (Multiple Choice) * 5010 P1b: Topic 11 Now You See It, Now You Don’t; Externally assessed Topic 12 Space and Its Mysteries (Multiple Choice) * * Multiple Choice papers: There will be two tiers of examination for each of the multiple choice papers (Foundation

tier and Higher tier). Centres are not required to indicate the tier of entry as each multiple choice paper will contain questions on both tiers of entry and centres may decide nearer the time, or even on the day of the examination, which tier is appropriate for each candidate. The answer sheet will permit responses from either tier of the test. Each multiple choice paper will contain 40 questions. The Foundation tier candidates must be instructed to answer questions 1–24 and the Higher tier candidates must be instructed to answer questions 17-40 on the answer sheet provided (covering all 40 questions).

Please note that:





cash-in opportunities are only available in the November and June examination series.



GCSE 360 Additional Science 2103 Entries must be made for each unit the candidate intends to sit in the March 2009 examination series by entering the appropriate unit code (eg 5015). Unit code Unit title Notes 5015 B2: Topic 1 Inside Living Cells; Topic 2 Divide and Develop; Externally assessed Topic 3 Energy Flow; Topic 4 Interdependence (Multiple Choice) * 5016F B2: Topic 1 Inside Living Cells; Topic 2 Divide and Develop; Externally assessed Topic 3 Energy Flow; Topic 4 Interdependence (Structured Paper – Foundation Tier) 5016H B2: Topic 1 Inside Living Cells; Topic 2 Divide and Develop; Externally assessed Topic 3 Energy Flow; Topic 4 Interdependence (Structured Paper – Higher Tier)

5017 C2: Topic 5 Synthesis; Topic 6 In Your Element; Externally assessed Topic 7 Chemical Structures; (Multiple Choice) * Topic 8 How Fast? How Furious? 5018F C2: Topic 5 Synthesis; Topic 6 In Your Element; Externally assessed Topic 7 Chemical Structures; (Structured Paper – Topic 8 How Fast? How Furious? Foundation Tier) 5018H C2: Topic 5 Synthesis; Topic 6 In Your Element; Externally assessed Topic 7 Chemical Structures; (Structured Paper – Topic 8 How Fast? How Furious? Higher Tier) 5019 P2: Topic 9 As Fast as You Can!; Topic 10 Roller Coasters and Relativity; Externally assessed Topic 11 Putting Radiation to Use; Topic 12 Power of the Atom (Multiple Choice) * 5020F P2: Topic 9 As Fast as You Can!; Topic 10 Roller Coasters and Relativity; Externally assessed Topic 11 Putting Radiation to Use; Topic 12 Power of the Atom (Structured Paper – Foundation Tier) 5020H P2: Topic 9 As Fast as You Can!; Topic 10 Roller Coasters and Relativity; Externally assessed Topic 11 Putting Radiation to Use; Topic 12 Power of the Atom (Structured Paper – Higher Tier) * Multiple Choice papers: There will be two tiers of examination for each of the multiple choice papers (Foundation


Please note that:









Entries must be made for each unit the candidate intends to sit in the March 2009 examination series by entering the appropriate unit code (eg 5025).

Unit code Unit title Notes 5025 B1a: Topic 1 Environment; Externally assessed Topic 2 Genes (Multiple Choice) * 5026 B1b: Topic 3 Electrical and Chemical Signals; Externally assessed Topic 4 Use, Misuse and Abuse (Multiple Choice) * 5027 B2: Topic 1 Inside Living Cells; Topic 2 Divide and Develop; Externally assessed Topic 3 Energy Flow; Topic 4 Interdependence (Multiple Choice) * 5028F B2: Topic 1 Inside Living Cells; Topic 2 Divide and Develop; Externally assessed Topic 3 Energy Flow; Topic 4 Interdependence (Structured Paper – Foundation Tier) 5028H B2: Topic 1 Inside Living Cells; Topic 2 Divide and Develop; Externally assessed Topic 3 Energy Flow; Topic 4 Interdependence (Structured Paper – Higher Tier) * Multiple choice papers: There will be two tiers of examination for each of the multiple choice papers (Foundation


Please note that:








GCSE 360 Chemistry 2107 Entries must be made for each unit the candidate intends to sit in the March 2009 examination series by entering the appropriate unit code (eg 5035). Unit code Unit title Notes 5035 C1a: Topic 5 Patterns in Properties; Externally assessed Topic 6 Making Changes (Multiple Choice) * 5036 C1b: Topic 7 There’s One Earth; Externally assessed Topic 8 Designer Products (Multiple Choice) * 5037 C2: Topic 5 Synthesis; Topic 6 In Your Element; Externally assessed Topic 7 Chemical Structures; (Multiple Choice) * Topic 8 How Fast? How Furious? 5038F C2: Topic 5 Synthesis; Topic 6 In Your Element; Externally assessed Topic 7 Chemical Structures; (Structured Paper – Topic 8 How Fast? How Furious? Foundation Tier) 5038H C2: Topic 5 Synthesis; Topic 6 In Your Element; Externally assessed Topic 7 Chemical Structures; (Structured Paper – Topic 8 How Fast? How Furious? Higher Tier) * Multiple Choice papers: There will be two tiers of examination for each of the multiple choice papers (Foundation


Please note that:








GCSE 360 Physics 2109 Entries must be made for each unit the candidate intends to sit in the March 2009 examination series by entering the appropriate unit code (eg 5045). Unit code Unit title Notes 5045 P1a: Topic 9 Producing and Measuring Electricity; Externally assessed Topic 10 You’re in Charge (Multiple Choice) * 5046 P1b: Topic 11 Now You See It, Now You Don’t; Externally assessed Topic 12 Space and Its Mysteries (Multiple Choice) * 5047 P2: Topic 9 As Fast as You Can!; Topic 10 Roller Coasters and Relativity; Externally assessed Topic 11 Putting Radiation to Use; Topic 12 Power of the Atom (Multiple Choice) * 5048F P2: Topic 9 As Fast as You Can!; Topic 10 Roller Coasters and Relativity; Externally assessed Topic 11 Putting Radiation to Use; Topic 12 Power of the Atom (Structured Paper – Foundation Tier) 5048H P2: Topic 9 As Fast as You Can!; Topic 10 Roller Coasters and Relativity; Externally assessed Topic 11 Putting Radiation to Use; Topic 12 Power of the Atom (Structured Paper – Higher Tier) * Multiple Choice papers: There will be two tiers of examination for each of the multiple choice papers (Foundation


Please note that:








7 GCSE (Linear and Short Courses): June 2009


Please see section 8.1 for GCSE modular subject availability. Option codes must be used when entering optional, extension or alternative papers within a

specification. The target grades for Foundation tier are G—C and for Higher tier D—A*, unless otherwise

stated. Entry deadlines may be found in part 1.1 of this section. Awarding bodies are currently reviewing the purpose and format of feedback given to centres

regarding internally assessed units. Edexcel has adopted a standard online feedback form E9, which offers centres improved feedback with results via Edexcel Online. We are no longer able to provide centres with subject-specific feedback on the papers which are not classed as ‘internally assessed’.

Arabic 1606 and 1607 Specification Paper combinations 1606 01 Listening and responding 02 Speaking 03 Reading and responding 04 Writing Note: Paper 02, Speaking, will be conducted by a teacher-examiner but marked externally by Edexcel. Centres are responsible for providing the teacher-examiner to conduct the speaking test. Edexcel does not provide visiting examiners for any GCSE Language. 1607 01 Listening and responding 03 Reading and responding 04 Writing Note: This specification does not require candidates to take the Paper 02 Speaking component. The endorsed ‘3 skills’ GCSE certificate will clearly indicate that there has been no assessment of speaking skills.

Art and Design (Full Course) 1027—1032 Specification Subject title 1027 Art and Design 1028 Art and Design: Fine Art 1029 Art and Design: Three-Dimensional Design 1030 Art and Design: Textiles 1031 Art and Design: Photography 1032 Art and Design: Graphic Design Notes: There are no forbidden combinations for these specifications, but candidates must not sit a full and short course with the same title at the same sitting. GCSE Art and Design is not available to private candidates.



Art and Design (Short Course) 3027—3032 Specification Subject title

3027 Art and Design 3028 Art and Design: Fine Art 3029 Art and Design: Three-Dimensional Design 3030 Art and Design: Textiles 3031 Art and Design: Photography 3032 Art and Design: Graphic Design Notes: There are no forbidden combinations for these specifications, but candidates must not sit a full and short course with the same title at the same sitting. GCSE Art and Design is not available to private candidates. Astronomy 1627 Option code Paper combinations 01, 02 (coursework) T 01, 02T (transferred coursework)

Business Studies 1503 Tier Option code Paper combinations Foundation F 01, 03 (coursework) Higher H 02, 03 (coursework) Foundation FT 01, 03T (transferred coursework) Higher HT 02, 03T (transferred coursework) Business Studies (Short Course) 3503 Tier Option code Paper combinations Foundation F 01, 03 (coursework) Higher H 02, 03 (coursework) Foundation FT 01, 03T (transferred coursework) Higher HT 02, 03T (transferred coursework)

Business and Communication Systems 1504 Tier Option code Paper combinations Foundation F 01, 03, 05 (coursework) Higher H 02, 04, 05 (coursework) Foundation FT 01, 03, 05T (transferred coursework) Higher HT 02, 04, 05T (transferred coursework)

Business Studies and Economics (Nuffield-BP) 1171 Tier Option code Paper combinations Foundation F 1F, 2F, 05 (coursework) Higher H 3H, 4H, 05 (coursework) Foundation FT 1F, 2F, 05T (transferred coursework) Higher HT 3H, 4H, 05T (transferred coursework)



Chinese 1666 and 1667 Specification Option code Paper combinations 1666 A 01 Listening and responding 02 Speaking: paper 21 – Cantonese 03 Reading and responding 04 Writing 1666 B 01 Listening and responding 02 Speaking: paper 22 – Mandarin 03 Reading and responding 04 Writing Note: Please select: option code A if the speaking test is to be conducted in Cantonese, or option code B if the speaking test is to be conducted in Mandarin. Paper 02, Speaking, will be conducted by a teacher-examiner but marked externally by Edexcel. Centres are responsible for providing the teacher-examiner to conduct the speaking test. Edexcel does not provide visiting examiners for any GCSE Language. 1667 01 Listening and responding 03 Reading and responding 04 Writing Note: This specification does not require candidates to take the Paper 02 Speaking component. The endorsed ‘3 skills’ GCSE certificate will clearly indicate that there has been no assessment of speaking skills.

Citizenship Studies (Short Course) 3280 Option code Paper combinations 01, 02 (coursework) T 01, 02T (transferred coursework)

Design and Technology: Food Technology (Full Course) 1970 Tier Option code Paper combinations Foundation F 01 (coursework), 2F Higher H 01 (coursework), 2H Foundation FT 01T (transferred coursework), 2F Higher HT 01T (transferred coursework), 2H

Design and Technology: Food Technology (Short Course) 3970 Tier Option code Paper combinations Foundation F 01 (coursework), 2F Higher H 01 (coursework), 2H Foundation FT 01T (transferred coursework), 2F Higher HT 01T (transferred coursework), 2H

Design and Technology: Graphic Products (Full Course) 1972 Tier Option code Paper combinations Foundation F 01 (coursework), 2F Higher H 01 (coursework), 2H Foundation FT 01T (transferred coursework), 2F Higher HT 01T (transferred coursework), 2H



Design and Technology: Graphic Products (Short Course) 3972 Tier Option code Paper combinations Foundation F 01 (coursework), 2F Higher H 01 (coursework), 2H Foundation FT 01T (transferred coursework), 2F Higher HT 01T (transferred coursework), 2H

Design and Technology: Resistant Materials Technology (Full Course) 1973 Tier Option code Paper combinations Foundation F 01 (coursework), 2F Higher H 01 (coursework), 2H Foundation FT 01T (transferred coursework), 2F Higher HT 01T (transferred coursework), 2H

Design and Technology: Resistant Materials Technology (Short Course) 3973 Tier Option code Paper combinations Foundation F 01 (coursework), 2F Higher H 01 (coursework), 2H Foundation FT 01T (transferred coursework), 2F Higher HT 01T (transferred coursework), 2H

Design and Technology: Systems and Control Technology (Full Course) 1974 Tier Option code Paper combinations Foundation (Electronics) EF 01 (coursework), 2F Higher (Electronics) EH 01 (coursework), 2H Foundation (Mechanisms) MF 01 (coursework), 3F Higher (Mechanisms) MH 01 (coursework), 3H Foundation (Electronics) AT 01T (transferred coursework), 2F Higher (Electronics) BT 01T (transferred coursework), 2H Foundation (Mechanisms) CT 01T (transferred coursework), 3F Higher (Mechanisms) DT 01T (transferred coursework), 3H

Design and Technology: Systems and Control Technology (Short Course) 3974 Tier Option code Paper combinations Foundation (Electronics) EF 01 (coursework), 2F Higher (Electronics) EH 01 (coursework), 2H Foundation (Mechanisms) MF 01 (coursework), 3F Higher (Mechanisms) MH 01 (coursework), 3H Foundation (Electronics) AT 01T (transferred coursework), 2F Higher (Electronics) BT 01T (transferred coursework), 2H Foundation (Mechanisms) CT 01T (transferred coursework), 3F Higher (Mechanisms) DT 01T (transferred coursework), 3H



Design and Technology: Textiles Technology (Full Course) 1971 Tier Option code Paper combinations Foundation F 01 (coursework), 2F Higher H 01 (coursework), 2H Foundation FT 01T (transferred coursework), 2F Higher HT 01T (transferred coursework), 2H

Design and Technology: Textiles Technology (Short Course) 3971 Tier Option code Paper combinations Foundation F 01 (coursework), 2F Higher H 01 (coursework), 2H Foundation FT 01T (transferred coursework), 2F Higher HT 01T (transferred coursework), 2H

Drama 1699 Option code Paper combinations 01 (coursework), 02 T 01T (transferred coursework), 02

English A 1203 Tier Option code Paper combinations Notes Foundation F 1A, 1B, 2F, 3F Targeted at grades G–C Higher H 1A, 1B, 4H, 5H Targeted at grades D–A* Foundation CT 1AT, 1B, 2F, 3F Transfer of speaking and listening coursework 1AT Foundation DT 1A, 1BT, 2F, 3F Transfer of reading and writing coursework 1BT Foundation ET 1AT, 1BT, 2F, 3F Transfer of both speaking and listening and reading and writing coursework 1AT/1BT Higher FT 1AT, 1B, 4H, 5H Transfer of speaking and listening coursework 1AT Higher GT 1A, 1BT, 4H, 5H Transfer of reading and writing coursework 1BT Higher HT 1AT, 1BT, 4H, 5H Transfer of both speaking and listening and reading and writing coursework 1AT/1BT Notes: 1203 (specification A): Media assessed by written examination. Different Cultures and Traditions assessed by written coursework. Pre-release material The Edexcel Anthology for GCSE English/English Literature. Please note for both GCSE English 1203 (specification A) and 1204 (specification B), candidates for papers 2F and 4H are required to study one of the three collections of poems.

Candidates may also use the same collection of poems for GCSE English Literature 1213 if they are preparing to answer the poetry section in this examination. Please note that, for GCSE English 1203 (specification A), candidates must study the Non-fiction prose section of the anthology. Transferring coursework marks Coursework marks can be transferred from a previous examination for this specification.



English B 1204 Tier Option code Paper combinations Notes Foundation F 1A, 1B, 2F, 3F Targeted at grades G–C Higher H 1A, 1B, 4H, 5H Targeted at grades D–A* Foundation CT 1AT, 1B, 2F, 3F Transfer of speaking and listening coursework 1AT Foundation DT 1A, 1BT, 2F, 3F Transfer of reading and writing coursework 1BT Foundation ET 1AT, 1BT, 2F, 3F Transfer of both speaking and listening and reading and writing coursework 1AT/1BT Higher FT 1AT, 1B, 4H, 5H Transfer of speaking and listening coursework 1AT Higher GT 1A, 1BT, 4H, 5H Transfer of reading and writing coursework 1BT Higher HT 1AT, 1BT, 4H, 5H Transfer of both speaking and listening and reading and writing coursework 1AT/1BT Notes: 1204 (specification B): Media assessed by written coursework. Different Cultures and Traditions assessed by written examination. Pre-release material The Edexcel Anthology for GCSE English/English Literature. Please note for both GCSE English 1203 (specification A) and 1204 (specification B), candidates for papers 2F and 4H are required to study one of the three collections of poems. Candidates may also use the same collection of poems for GCSE English Literature 1213 if they are preparing to answer the poetry section in this examination. Please note that for GCSE English 1204 (specification B), candidates must study the Different Cultures and Traditions section of the anthology. Transferring coursework marks Coursework marks can be transferred from a previous examination for this specification.

English Literature 1213 Tier Option code Paper combinations Foundation F 1, 2F Higher H 1, 3H Foundation FT 1T (transferred coursework), 2F Higher HT 1T (transferred coursework), 3H Notes: Candidates preparing to answer the poetry section in this examination are required to study one of the three collections of poems in The Edexcel Anthology for GCSE English/English Literature. Transferring coursework marks Coursework marks can be transferred from a previous examination for this specification.



French (Full Course) 1226 Option code Paper combinations A 1F/1H, 2FA/2HA, 3F/3H, 4F/4H B 1F/1H, 2FB/2HB, 3F/3H, 4F/4H C 1F/1H, 2FB/2HB, 3F/3H, 4C Notes: There will be two tiers of examination for each of the papers (Foundation tier and Higher tier). Centres are not required to indicate the tier of entry as papers for both tiers will be sent to them and centres may decide on the day of the examination which tier is appropriate for each candidate. Tier of entry should be indicated on the day of the examination. An attendance register for each tier will be sent to centres. Candidates must be marked present on the attendance register for the paper that they sit, and absent on the attendance register for the paper that they do not sit. Centres are therefore required to complete both attendance registers for all candidates. Candidates who are absent on the day of the examination must be marked as absent on both attendance registers. Centres are responsible for providing the teacher-examiner to conduct the speaking test. Edexcel does not provide visiting examiners for any GCSE Language. Paper 2FA/2HA (Speaking) will be conducted and marked internally by a teacher-examiner. Candidates taking this

paper may not undertake Paper 4C written coursework. Paper 2FB/2HB (Speaking) will be conducted by a teacher-examiner and marked externally by Edexcel. Paper 4C will be written coursework. Candidates taking this paper may not be entered for internal marking of Paper

2FA/2HA (Speaking). Centres are advised to enter for Options B or C (external marking of the Speaking test by Edexcel) unless they are confident that their teacher-examiner wishes to undertake the marking of the speaking him/herself. Subsequent changes to entries may result in a late fee being charged.

French (Short Course) 3226 Paper combinations 1F/1H, 2FB/2HB, 3F/3H, 4C Notes: There will be two tiers of examination for each of the papers. Centres are not required to indicate the tier of entry as papers for both tiers will be sent to them. Papers 2FB and 2HB (Oral) will be conducted by a teacher-examiner and marked by Edexcel. Paper 4C will be written coursework.

Centres are responsible for providing the teacher-examiner to conduct the speaking test. Edexcel does not provide visiting examiners for any GCSE Language.

Geography A 1312 Tier Option code Paper combinations Foundation F 1F, 2F, 05 (coursework) Higher H 3H, 4H, 05 (coursework) Foundation FT 1F, 2F, 05T (transferred coursework) Higher HT 3H, 4H, 05T (transferred coursework)

Geography B 1313 Tier Option code Paper combinations Foundation F 1F, 2F, 05 (coursework) Higher H 3H, 4H, 05 (coursework) Foundation FT 1F, 2F, 05T (transferred coursework) Higher HT 3H, 4H, 05T (transferred coursework)



Geography (Short Course) 3320 Tier Option code Paper combinations Foundation F 1F, 03 (coursework) Higher H 2H, 03 (coursework) Foundation FT 1F, 03T (transferred coursework) Higher HT 2H, 03T (transferred coursework)

German 1231 Option code Paper combinations A 1F/1H, 2FA/2HA, 3F/3H, 4F/4H B 1F/1H, 2FB/2HB, 3F/3H, 4F/4H C 1F/1H, 2FB/2HB, 3F/3H, 4C Notes: There will be two tiers of examination for each of the papers (Foundation tier and Higher tier). Centres are not required to indicate the tier of entry as papers for both tiers will be sent to them and centres may decide on the day of the examination which tier is appropriate for each candidate. Tier of entry should be indicated on the day of the examination. An attendance register for each tier will be sent to centres. Candidates must be marked present on the attendance register for the paper that they sit, and absent on the attendance register for the paper that they do not sit. Centres are therefore required to complete both attendance registers for all candidates. Candidates who are absent on the day of the examination must be marked as absent on both attendance registers. Centres are responsible for providing the teacher-examiner to conduct the speaking test. Edexcel does not provide visiting examiners for any GCSE Language. Paper 2FA/2HA (Speaking) will be conducted and marked internally by a teacher-examiner. Candidates taking this





History (Full Course) 1334, 1335 and 1336 Specification Option code Paper combinations History A 1334 01, 02, 03 (coursework) T 01, 02, 03T (transferred coursework) History B 1335 01, 02, 03 (coursework) T 01, 02, 03T (transferred coursework) History C 1336 A 01 (A1, P1), 21, 03 (coursework) Britain, c.1815-c.1850 and Medicine B 01 (B1, P1), 21, 03 (coursework) American West, c.1840-c.1895 and Medicine C 01 (C1, P1), 21, 03 (coursework) Germany, c.1919-c.1945 and Medicine D 01 (A1, Q1), 22, 03 (coursework) Britain, c.1815-c.1850 and Crime and Punishment E 01 (B1, Q1), 22, 03 (coursework) American West, c.1840-c.1895 and Crime and Punishment F 01 (C1, Q1), 22, 03 (coursework) Germany, c.1919-c.1945 and Crime and Punishment

AT 01 (A1, P1), 21, 03T (transferred coursework) Britain, c.1815-c.1850 and Medicine BT 01 (B1, P1), 21, 03T (transferred coursework) American West, c.1840-c.1895 and Medicine CT 01 (C1, P1), 21, 03T (transferred coursework) Germany, c.1919-c.1945 and Medicine DT 01 (A1, Q1), 22, 03T (transferred coursework) Britain, c.1815-c.1850 and Crime and Punishment ET 01 (B1, Q1), 22, 03T (transferred coursework) American West, c.1840-c.1895 and Crime and Punishment FT 01 (C1, Q1), 22, 03T (transferred coursework) Germany, c.1919-c.1945 and Crime and Punishment Notes: Paper 01 for History C (Schools History Project) is made up of two components, sat in one examination session. A1, B1 and C1 are Enquiry in Depth papers and P1 and Q1 are Study in Development papers. For 1336 paper 01 candidates will receive 2 question and answer booklets according to the papers they are entered for, 1 question and answer booklet will be for A1, B1 or C1 and the second question and answer booklet will be for either P1 or Q1. These papers are marked by different examiners and should therefore be delivered in separate answer books. Note that the entry statement will show two one-hour papers, eg, C1 and P1, for Paper 01.

History (Short Course) 3334, 3335, and 3336

Specification Option code Paper combinations History A 3334 01, 02 (coursework) T 01, 02T (transferred coursework) History B 3335 01, 02 (coursework) T 01, 02T (transferred coursework) History C 3336 A 11, 02 (coursework) Britain, c. 1815-c.1850 B 12, 02 (coursework) The American West c.1840-c.1895 C 13, 02 (coursework) Germany c.1919-c.1945 AT 11, 02T (transferred coursework) Britain, c. 1815-c.1850 BT 12, 02T (transferred coursework) The American West c.1840-c.1895 CT 13, 02T (transferred coursework) Germany c.1919-c.1945



Information and Communication Technology (Full Course) 1185 Tier Option code Paper combinations Foundation F 01 (coursework), 2F Higher H 01 (coursework), 2H Foundation FT 01T (transferred coursework), 2F Higher HT 01T (transferred coursework), 2H

Information and Communication Technology (Short Course) 3185 Tier Option code Paper combinations Foundation F 01 (coursework), 2F Higher H 01 (coursework), 2H Foundation FT 01T (transferred coursework), 2F Higher HT 01T (transferred coursework), 2H

Italian 1237 Option code Paper combinations A 1F/1H, 2FA/2HA, 3F/3H, 4F/4H B 1F/1H, 2FB/2HB, 3F/3H, 4F/4H C 1F/1H, 2FB/2HB, 3F/3H, 4C Notes: There will be two tiers of examination for each of the papers (Foundation tier and Higher tier). Centres are not required to indicate the tier of entry as papers for both tiers will be sent to them and centres may decide on the day of the examination which tier is appropriate for each candidate. Tier of entry should be indicated on the day of the examination. An attendance register for both tiers will be sent to centres. Candidates must be marked present on the attendance register for the paper that they sit, and absent on the attendance register for the paper that they do not sit. Centres are therefore required to complete both attendance registers for all candidates. Candidates who are absent on the day of the examination must be marked as absent on both attendance registers. Centres are responsible for providing the teacher-examiner to conduct the speaking test. Edexcel does not provide visiting examiners for any GCSE Language. Paper 2FA/2HA (Speaking) will be conducted and marked internally by a teacher-examiner. Candidates taking this





Japanese 1752 and 1753 Specification Paper combinations 1752 01 Listening and responding

02 Speaking 03 Reading and responding 04 Writing

Note: Paper 02 (Speaking) will be conducted by a teacher-examiner but marked externally by Edexcel. Centres are responsible for providing the teacher-examiner to conduct the speaking test. Edexcel does not provide visiting examiners for any GCSE Language. 1753 01 Listening and responding 03 Reading and writing 04 Writing Note: This specification does not require candidates to take the Paper 02 (Speaking) component. The endorsed ‘3 skills’ GCSE certificate will clearly indicate that there has been no assessment of speaking skills.

Mathematics Two Tier (Linear) without coursework 1380 First certification June 2009. Tier Option code Paper combinations Available grades Foundation F 1F, 2F G - C Higher H 3H, 4H D – A*

Statistics 1389

Tier Option code Paper combinations Foundation F 1F, 02 (coursework) Higher H 1H, 02 (coursework) Foundation FT 1F, 02 (transfer coursework) Higher HT 1H, 02 (transfer coursework)

Modern Greek 1776 Paper combinations 01 Listening and responding 02 Speaking 03 Reading and responding 04 Writing Notes: Paper 02 (Speaking) will be conducted by a teacher-examiner but marked externally by Edexcel. Centres are responsible for providing the teacher-examiner to conduct the Speaking test. Edexcel does not provide visiting examiners for any GCSE Language.



Music 1426 Option code Paper combinations Notes A 1A, 02, 03 Performance B 1B, 02, 03 Performing using music technology Performance: CT 1AT, 02, 03 transferred coursework 1AT DT 1A, 02T, 03 transferred coursework 02T ET 1AT, 02T, 03 transferred coursework 1AT and 02T Performing using music technology: FT 1BT, 02, 03 transferred coursework 1BT GT 1B, 02T, 03 transferred coursework 02T HT 1BT, 02T, 03 transferred coursework 1BT and 02T Note: Candidates may transfer any of their moderated coursework marks (papers 1A, 1B or 02) from a previous examination.

Physical Education 1827 Option code Paper combinations 01, 02 (coursework) T 01, 02T (transferred coursework) Note: Coursework is teacher-assessed. Final practical will be externally moderated. Please note that for those candidates who are absent or disadvantaged due to extenuating circumstances during the final practical assessment (2C) for both the full and short course specifications, it is strongly recommended that an application for special consideration is made immediately after the moderation date. Applications must be submitted along with any relevant medical/doctor’s notes to Special Requirements, One90 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7BH. For further guidance on how to make an application for special consideration, please consult the Joint Council for Qualifications publication Access Arrangements and Special Consideration: Regulations and Guidance Relating to Candidates Who Are Eligible for Adjustments in Examinations, 2008-2009.

Physical Education (Short Course) 3827 Option code Paper combinations 01, 02 (coursework) T 01, 02T (transferred coursework) Note: Coursework is teacher-assessed. Final practical will be externally moderated. Please note that for those candidates who are absent or disadvantaged due to extenuating circumstances during the final practical assessment (2C) for both the full and short course specifications, it is strongly recommended that an application for special consideration is made immediately after the moderation date. Applications must be submitted along with any relevant medical/doctor’s notes to Special Requirements, One90 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7BH. For further guidance on how to make an application for special consideration, please consult the Joint Council for Qualifications publication Access Arrangements and Special Consideration: Regulations and Guidance Relating to Candidates Who Are Eligible for Adjustments in Examinations, 2008-2009.

Russian 1241 Paper combinations 01 Listening and responding

02 Speaking 03 Reading and responding 04 Writing

Notes: This is a single-tier specification. All papers are compulsory. Paper 02 (Speaking) will be conducted by a teacher-examiner but marked externally by Edexcel. Centres are responsible for providing the teacher-examiner to conduct the speaking test. Edexcel does not provide visiting examiners for any GCSE Language.



Spanish 1246 Option code Paper combinations A 1F/1H, 2FA/2HA, 3F/3H, 4F/4H B 1F/1H, 2FB/2HB, 3F/3H, 4F/4H C 1F/1H, 2FB/2HB, 3F/3H, 4C Notes: There will be two tiers of examination for each of the papers (Foundation tier and Higher tier). Centres are not required to indicate the tier of entry as papers for both tiers will be sent to them and centres may decide on the day of the examination which tier is appropriate for each candidate. Tier of entry should be indicated on the day of the examination. An attendance register for both tiers will be sent to centres. Candidates must be marked present on the attendance register for the paper that they sit, and absent on the attendance register for the paper that they do not sit. Centres are therefore required to complete both attendance registers for all candidates. Candidates who are absent on the day of the examination must be marked as absent on both attendance registers. Centres are responsible for providing the teacher-examiner to conduct the speaking test. Edexcel does not provide visiting examiners for any GCSE Language. Paper 2FA/2HA (Speaking) will be conducted and marked internally by a teacher-examiner. Candidates taking this


2FA/2HA (Speaking).

Centres are advised to enter for Options B or C (external marking of the Speaking test by Edexcel) unless they are confident that their teacher-examiner wishes to undertake the marking of the speaking him/herself. Subsequent changes to entries may result in a late fee being charged.

Statistics 1389 Information on this specification follows the entry for Mathematics Two Tier (Linear) without coursework 1380.

Urdu 1901 Option code Paper combinations A 1F/1H, 2FA/2HA, 3F/3H, 4F/4H B 1F/1H, 2FB/2HB, 3F/3H, 4F/4H C 1F/1H, 2FB/2HB, 3F/3H, 4C Notes: There will be two tiers of examination for each of the papers (Foundation tier and Higher tier). Centres are not required to indicate the tier of entry as papers for both tiers will be sent to them and centres may decide on the day of the examination which tier is appropriate for each candidate. Tier of entry should be indicated on the day of the examination. An attendance register for both tiers will be sent to centres. Candidates must be marked present on the attendance register for the paper that they sit, and absent on the attendance register for the paper that they do not sit. Centres are therefore required to complete both attendance registers for all candidates. Candidates who are absent on the day of the examination must be marked as absent on both attendance registers. Centres are responsible for providing the teacher-examiner to conduct the speaking test. Edexcel does not provide visiting examiners for any GCSE Language.

Paper 2FA/2HA (Speaking) will be conducted and marked internally by a teacher-examiner. Candidates taking this paper may not undertake Paper 4C written coursework.

Paper 2FB/2HB (Speaking) will be conducted by a teacher-examiner and marked externally by Edexcel. Paper 4C will be written coursework. Candidates taking this paper may not be entered for internal marking of

Paper 2FA/2HA (Speaking). Centres are advised to enter for Options B or C (external marking of the Speaking test by Edexcel) unless they are confident that their teacher-examiner wishes to undertake the marking of the speaking him/herself. Subsequent changes to entries may result in a late fee being charged.



8 GCSE (modular Mathematics, Religious Studies and 360Science) and Applied GCSE (Double Award): June 2009

8.1 Alphabetical list of specification cash-in, unit and option codes Notes

Entry deadlines may be found in part 1.1 of this section. Centres are reminded to submit the relevant cash-in should the issue of a GCSE or Applied

GCSE (Double Award) grade be required on the designated results day. Entries must be made for each unit the candidate intends to sit in the June 2009 examination series by entering the 4-digit unit code. Unit codes for Applied GCSE (Double Award) start with a 5.

Cash-in codes for Applied GCSE (Double Award) start with a 2. Examination centres should note that entries must be made for each unit the candidate intends to sit in June 2009, as the submission of a cash-in code only will lead to the non-receipt of documentation such as question papers and attendance registers.

Units taken on previous occasions should not be entered unless they are being retaken.

Applied Art and Design 2301


5301 2D and 3D Visual Language Internally assessed

5302 Materials, Techniques and Technology

Internally assessed

5303

Working to Project Briefs Assessment will be an untimed, externally set, internally marked project brief. The official project brief will be available on the website only from September 2008. The work must be completed and marks submitted by the deadline of 15 May 2009.

Specification cash-in code Subject title Unit codes

2301 Art and Design 5301, 5302, 5303

Applied Business 2306


5306 Investigating Business Internally assessed

5307 People and Business Internally assessed

5308 Business Finance Externally assessed


2306 Applied Business 5306, 5307, 5308



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Engineering 2316 Unit code Option code Unit title Assessment arrangements and further notes

5316 Design and Graphical Communication

Internally assessed

5317 Engineered Products Internally assessed

5318 A

5318 B

5318 C

5318 D

5318 E

5318 F

Application of Technology: Printing and Publishing, Paper and Board

Food and Drink, Biological and Chemical

Textiles and Clothing

Engineering Fabrication

Electrical and Electronics, Process Control, Computers, Telecommunications

Mechanical, Automotive

This unit will be assessed through an external assessment. The student must be entered for an assessment in one of the six sectors.


2316 Engineering 5316, 5317, 5318

Health and Social Care 2321


5321 Health, Social Care and Early Years Provision

Internally assessed

5322 Promoting Health and Well-Being

Internally assessed

5323 Understanding Personal Development and Relationships

Externally assessed


2321 Health and Social Care 5321, 5322, 5323

Applied ICT 2331


5331 ICT Tools and Applications This unit will be externally assessed by a computer-based examination which will take 2½ hours.

Notes: The activities in the examination series relate to a scenario. For examinations in 2009, the scenario is Smarts Leisure Park. There is an associated Activity Booklet and website available based on the scenario. Candidates should familiarise themselves with the scenario by working through the Activity Booklet in advance of the examination. It is designed to act as a focus for teaching, learning and discussion.

Please note: The activities are not assessed and do not carry marks. Candidates must not take copies of the Activity Booklet or any printouts resulting from their work on the booklet into the examination.

Centres must download the Activity Booklet and Teacher Guidance Notes from the Edexcel website at www.edexcel.com . The Smarts Leisure Park website can be accessed via a link from the Edexcel site or directly at www.smartsleisure.co.uk . 5332 ICT in Organisations Internally assessed

5333 ICT and Society Internally assessed

Specification cash-in code Subject title Unit codes 2331 Applied ICT 5331, 5332, 5333



Leisure and Tourism 2346


5346 Investigating Leisure and Tourism

Externally assessed

5347 Marketing in Leisure and Tourism

Internally assessed

5348 Customer Services in Leisure and Tourism

Internally assessed


2346 Leisure and Tourism 5346, 5347, 5348

Manufacturing 2351 Unit code Option code Unit title Assessment arrangements and further notes

5351 Designing Products for Manufacture

Internally assessed

5352 Manufactured Products Internally assessed

5318 A

5318 B

5318 C

5318 D

5318 E

5318 F

Application of Technology: Printing and Publishing, Paper and Board

Food and Drink, Biological and Chemical

Textiles and Clothing

Engineering Fabrication

Electrical and Electronics, Process Control, Computers, Telecommunications

Mechanical, Automotive

This unit will be assessed through an external assessment. The student must be entered for an assessment in one of the six sectors.


2351 Manufacturing 5351, 5352, 5318

Mathematics Two Tier (Modular) without coursework 2381 First certification June 2009. GCSE Mathematics Two Tier (Modular) units 5381F, 5381H, 5382F, 5382H, 5383F and 5383H are available in the November 2008, March 2009 and June 2009 examination series. 5384F and 5384H are available in June 2009 examination series. Mathematics Two Tier (Modular) 2381.

Tier Unit codes Papers Available grades 5381F Unit 1 — Foundation 5F 5381H Unit 1 — Higher 6H 5382F (stage 1) Unit 2 — Foundation 7F 5382H (stage 1) Unit 2 — Higher 8H 5383F (stage 2) Unit 2 — Foundation 9F 5383H (stage 2) Unit 2 — Foundation 10H 5384F Unit 4 — Foundation 11F, 12F G - C 5384H Unit 4 — Higher 13H, 14H D – A* Note: A candidate cannot be entered for both the Foundation and a Higher Tier of the same unit in the same examination series. However, a candidate may re-sit a unit at a different tier in another examination series. Units 1, 2 and 3 may be taken at different tiers and still count towards the final GCSE Mathematics award. To be eligible for GCSE 2381 Mathematics Two Tier (Modular) in June 2009, a candidate must be entered for, or have banked under their UCI: units 5381F or 5381H, 5382F or 5382H, 5383F or 5383H and 5384F or 5384H as well as cash-in code 2381.



Religious Studies 2481, 2483 and 3481

These examinations are only available in the June examination series. Units taken on previous occasions should not be entered unless they are being retaken. A candidate may take a unit twice before cashing-in for a qualification award. If centres wish to transfer their coursework marks from a previous examination series for any of the Religious Studies units, please contact Edexcel Operations (see the Contact Information section of this manual). Religious Studies 2481, 2483 and 3481 Unit code Option code Subject 5561 Unit A Religion and life based on a study of Christianity and one other religion 5562 A Unit A Religion and life based on a study of Christianity and one other religion (Paper 01 written paper, Paper 02 coursework) 5563 Unit B Religion and life based on a study of Christianity 5564 A Unit B Religion and life based on a study of Christianity (Paper 01 written paper, Paper 02 coursework) 5565 Unit C Religion and life based on a study of Catholic Christianity 5566 A Unit C Religion and life based on a study of Catholic Christianity (Paper 01 written paper, Paper 02 coursework) 5567 Unit D Religion and life based on a study of Islam 5568 A Unit D Religion and life based on a study of Islam (Paper 01 written paper, Paper 02 coursework) 5569 Unit E Religion and life based on a study of Judaism 5570 A Unit E Religion and life based on a study of Judaism (Paper 01 written paper, Paper 02 coursework) 5571 Unit F Religion and life based on a study of Hinduism 5572 A Unit F Religion and life based on a study of Hinduism (Paper 01 written paper, Paper 02 coursework) 5573 Unit G Religion and life based on a study of Sikhism 5574 A Unit G Religion and life based on a study of Sikhism (Paper 01 written paper, Paper 02 coursework) 5575 Unit H Religion and society based on a study of Christianity and one other religion 5576 A Unit H Religion and society based on a study of Christianity and one other religion (Paper 01 written paper, Paper 02 coursework) 5577 Unit I Christianity 5578 A Unit I Christianity (Paper 01 written paper, Paper 02 coursework) 5579 Unit J Catholic Christianity 5580 A Unit J Catholic Christianity (Paper 01 written paper, Paper 02 coursework) 5581 Unit K Islam 5582 A Unit K Islam (Paper 01 written paper, Paper 02 coursework) 5583 Unit L Judaism 5584 A Unit L Judaism (Paper 01 written paper, Paper 02 coursework) 5585 Unit M Hinduism 5586 A Unit M Hinduism (Paper 01 written paper, Paper 02 coursework) 5587 Unit N Sikhism 5588 A Unit N Sikhism (Paper 01 written paper, Paper 02 coursework) 5589 Unit O Buddhism 5590 A Unit O Buddhism (Paper 01 written paper, Paper 02 coursework) 5591 Unit P Mark’s Gospel 5592 A Unit P Mark’s Gospel (Paper 01 written paper, Paper 02 coursework)



Religious Studies – continued Specification cash-in code Specification title Unit codes

2481 Religious Studies A TWO units: Full course one of: 5561, 5562, 5563, 5564, 5565, 5566, 5567, 5568, 5569, 5570, 5571, 5572, 5573, 5574

plus one of: 5575, 5576, 5577, 5578, 5579, 5580, 5581, 5582, 5583, 5584, 5585, 5586, 5587, 5588, 5589, 5590, 5591, 5592

2483 Religious Studies B TWO units: Full course one of: 5577, 5578, 5579, 5580 plus one of: 5581, 5582, 5583, 5584, 5585, 5586, 5587, 5588, 5589, 5590, 5591, 5592 3481 Religious Studies ONE unit from: Short course 5561, 5562, 5563, 5564, 5565, 5566, 5567, 5568, 5569, 5570, 5571, 5572, 5573, 5574, 5575, 5576, 5577, 5578, 5579, 5580, 5581, 5582, 5583, 5584, 5585, 5586, 5587, 5588, 5589, 5590, 5591, 5592



GCSE 360Science 2101 Entries must be made for each unit the candidate intends to offer in the June 2009 examination series by entering the appropriate unit code (eg 5001). If the candidate requires the issue of a grade for GCSE Science on the designated results day the cash-in code 2101 must also be submitted at the time of entry. Examination centres should note that the submission of this cash-in code will not generate entries for any individual units.

Unit code Unit title Notes 5001 Practical Skills (Science) Internally assessed (Non-moderated) 5002 B1: Edexcel-devised Assessment Activity Internally assessed 5003 C1: Edexcel-devised Assessment Activity Internally assessed 5004 P1: Edexcel-devised Assessment Activity Internally assessed 5005 B1a: Topic 1 Environment; Externally assessed Topic 2 Genes (Multiple Choice) * 5006 B1b: Topic 3 Electrical and Chemical Signals; Externally assessed Topic 4 Use, Misuse and Abuse (Multiple Choice) * 5007 C1a: Topic 5 Patterns in Properties; Externally assessed Topic 6 Making Changes (Multiple Choice) * 5008 C1b: Topic 7 There’s One Earth; Externally assessed Topic 8 Designer Products (Multiple Choice) * 5009 P1a: Topic 9 Producing and Measuring Electricity; Externally assessed Topic 10 You’re in Charge (Multiple Choice) * 5010 P1b: Topic 11 Now You See It, Now You Don’t; Externally assessed Topic 12 Space and Its Mysteries (Multiple Choice) * * Multiple Choice Papers: There will be two tiers of examination for each of the multiple choice papers (Foundation


Please note that:





cash-in opportunities are only available in the November and June examination series. Specification cash-in code Subject title Unit codes 2101 GCSE Science 5001, 5002, 5003, 5004, 5005, 5006, 5007, 5008, 5009, 5010



GCSE 360 Additional Science 2103

Entries must be made for each unit the candidate intends to offer in the June 2009 examination series by entering the appropriate unit code (eg 5011). If the candidate requires the issue of a grade for GCSE Additional Science on the designated results day, the cash-in code 2103 must also be submitted at the time of entry. Examination centres should note that the submission of this cash-in code will not generate entries for any individual units.

Unit code Unit title Notes 5011 Practical Skills (Additional Science) Internally assessed Non-moderated 5012 B2: Edexcel-devised Assessment Activity Internally assessed 5013 C2: Edexcel-devised Assessment Activity Internally assessed 5014 P2: Edexcel-devised Assessment Activity Internally assessed 5015 B2: Topic 1 Inside Living Cells; Topic 2 Divide and Develop; Externally assessed Topic 3 Energy Flow; Topic 4 Interdependence (Multiple Choice) * 5016F B2: Topic 1 Inside Living Cells; Topic 2 Divide and Develop; Externally assessed Topic 3 Energy Flow; Topic 4 Interdependence (Structured Paper – Foundation Tier) 5016H B2: Topic 1 Inside Living Cells; Topic 2 Divide and Develop; Externally assessed Topic 3 Energy Flow; Topic 4 Interdependence (Structured Paper – Higher Tier)

5017 C2: Topic 5 Synthesis; Topic 6 In Your Element; Externally assessed Topic 7 Chemical Structures; (Multiple Choice) * Topic 8 How Fast? How Furious? 5018F C2: Topic 5 Synthesis; Topic 6 In Your Element; Externally assessed Topic 7 Chemical Structures; (Structured Paper – Topic 8 How Fast? How Furious? Foundation Tier) 5018H C2: Topic 5 Synthesis; Topic 6 In Your Element; Externally assessed Topic 7 Chemical Structures; (Structured Paper – Topic 8 How Fast? How Furious? Higher Tier) 5019 P2: Topic 9 As Fast as You Can!; Topic 10 Roller Coasters and Relativity; Externally assessed Topic 11 Putting Radiation to Use; Topic 12 Power of the Atom (Multiple Choice) * 5020F P2: Topic 9 As Fast as You Can!; Topic 10 Roller Coasters and Relativity; Externally assessed Topic 11 Putting Radiation to Use; Topic 12 Power of the Atom (Structured Paper – Foundation Tier) 5020H P2: Topic 9 As Fast as You Can!; Topic 10 Roller Coasters and Relativity; Externally assessed Topic 11 Putting Radiation to Use; Topic 12 Power of the Atom (Structured Paper – Higher Tier) 5021 B2: Centre-devised Activity Internally assessed 5022 C2: Centre-devised Activity Internally assessed 5023 P2: Centre-devised Activity Internally assessed * Multiple Choice Papers: There will be two tiers of examination for each of the multiple choice papers

(Foundation tier and Higher tier). Centres are not required to indicate the tier of entry as each multiple choice paper will contain questions on both tiers of entry and centres may decide nearer the time, or even on the day of the examination, which tier is appropriate for each candidate. The answer sheet will permit responses from either tier of the test. Each multiple choice paper will contain 40 questions. The Foundation tier candidates must be instructed to answer questions 1-24 and the Higher tier candidates must be instructed to answer questions 17-40 on the answer sheet provided (covering all 40 questions).



Additional Science – continued Please note that:





cash-in opportunities are only available in the November and June examination series. Specification cash-in code Subject title Unit codes 2103 GCSE Additional Science Ten units: 5011, 5012, 5013, 5014 plus two of: 5015, 5016 F or 5016 H, 5021 plus two of: 5017, 5018 F or 5018H, 5022 plus two of: 5019, 5020 F or 5020H, 5023




Entries must be made for each unit the candidate intends to offer in the June 2009 examination series by entering the appropriate unit code (eg 5024). If the candidate requires the issue of a grade for GCSE Biology on the designated results day, the cash-in code 2105 must also be submitted at the time of entry. Examination centres should note that the submission of this cash-in code will not generate entries for any individual units. Unit code Unit title Notes 5002 B1: Edexcel-devised Assessment Activity Internally assessed 5012 B2: Edexcel-devised Assessment Activity Internally assessed 5021 B2: Centre-devised Activity Internally assessed 5024 Practical Skills (Biology) Internally assessed Non-moderated 5025 B1a: Topic 1 Environment; Externally assessed Topic 2 Genes (Multiple Choice) * 5026 B1b: Topic 3 Electrical and Chemical Signals; Externally assessed Topic 4 Use, Misuse and Abuse (Multiple Choice) * 5027 B2: Topic 1 Inside Living Cells; Topic 2 Divide and Develop; Externally assessed Topic 3 Energy Flow; Topic 4 Interdependence (Multiple Choice) * 5028F B2: Topic 1 Inside Living Cells; Topic 2 Divide and Develop; Externally assessed Topic 3 Energy Flow; Topic 4 Interdependence (Structured Paper – Foundation Tier) 5028H B2: Topic 1 Inside Living Cells; Topic 2 Divide and Develop; Externally assessed Topic 3 Energy Flow; Topic 4 Interdependence (Structured Paper – Higher Tier) 5029 B3: Topic 1 Biotechnology; Externally assessed Topic 2 Behaviour in Humans and Other Animals (Structured Paper – Single-tiered) 5030 B3: Centre-devised portfolio Internally assessed * Multiple Choice papers: There will be two tiers of examination for each of the multiple choice papers


Please note that:





cash-in opportunities are only available in the November and June examination series. Specification cash-in code Subject title Unit codes 2105 GCSE Biology 5002, 5012, 5024, 5025, 5026 plus two from 5027, 5028 F or 5028H, 5021 plus either 5029 or 5030



GCSE 360 Chemistry 2107 Entries must be made for each unit the candidate intends to offer in the June 2009 examination series by entering the appropriate unit code (eg 5034). If the candidate requires the issue of a grade for GCSE Chemistry on the designated results day, the cash-in code 2107 must also be submitted at the time of entry. Examination centres should note that the submission of this cash-in code will not generate entries for any individual units. Unit code Unit title Notes 5003 C1: Edexcel-devised Assessment Activity Internally assessed 5013 C2: Edexcel-devised Assessment Activity Internally assessed 5022 C2: Centre-devised Activity Internally assessed 5034 Practical Skills (Chemistry) Internally assessed Non-moderated 5035 C1a: Topic 5 Patterns in Properties; Externally assessed Topic 6 Making Changes (Multiple Choice) * 5036 C1b: Topic 7 There’s One Earth; Externally assessed Topic 8 Designer Products (Multiple Choice) * 5037 C2: Topic 5 Synthesis; Topic 6 In Your Element; Externally assessed Topic 7 Chemical Structures; (Multiple Choice) * Topic 8 How Fast? How Furious? 5038F C2: Topic 5 Synthesis; Topic 6 In Your Element; Externally assessed Topic 7 Chemical Structures; (Structured Paper – Topic 8 How Fast? How Furious? Foundation Tier) 5038H C2: Topic 5 Synthesis; Topic 6 In Your Element; Externally assessed Topic 7 Chemical Structures; (Structured Paper – Topic 8 How Fast? How Furious? Higher Tier) 5039 C3: Topic 3 Chemical Detection; Externally assessed Topic 4 Chemistry Working for Us (Structured Paper – Single-tiered) 5040 C3: Centre-devised Portfolio Internally assessed * Multiple Choice papers: There will be two tiers of examination for each of the multiple choice papers


Please note that:





cash-in opportunities are only available in the November and June examination series. Specification cash-in code Subject title Unit codes 2107 GCSE Chemistry 5003, 5013, 5034, 5035, 5036 plus two from 5037, 5038F or 5038H, 5022 plus either 5039 or 5040



GCSE 360 Physics 2109 Entries must be made for each unit the candidate intends to offer in the June 2009 examination series by entering the appropriate unit code (eg 5044). If the candidate requires the issue of a grade for GCSE Physics on the designated results day, the cash-in code 2109 must also be submitted at the time of entry. Examination centres should note that the submission of this cash-in code will not generate entries for any individual units. Unit code Unit title Notes 5004 P1: Edexcel-devised Assessment Activity Internally assessed 5014 P2: Edexcel-devised Assessment Activity Internally assessed 5023 P2: Centre-devised Activity Internally assessed 5044 Practical Skills (Physics) Internally assessed Non-moderated 5045 P1a: Topic 9 Producing and Measuring Electricity; Externally assessed Topic 10 You’re in Charge (Multiple Choice) * 5046 P1b: Topic 11 Now You See It, Now You Don’t; Externally assessed Topic 12 Space and Its Mysteries (Multiple Choice) * 5047 P2: Topic 9 As Fast as You Can!; Topic 10 Roller Coasters and Relativity; Externally assessed Topic 11 Putting Radiation to Use; Topic 12 Power of the Atom (Multiple Choice) * 5048F P2: Topic 9 As Fast as You Can!; Topic 10 Roller Coasters and Relativity; Externally assessed Topic 11 Putting Radiation to Use; Topic 12 Power of the Atom (Structured Paper – Foundation Tier) 5048H P2: Topic 9 As Fast as You Can!; Topic 10 Roller Coasters and Relativity; Externally assessed Topic 11 Putting Radiation to Use; Topic 12 Power of the Atom (Structured Paper – Higher Tier) 5049 P3: Topic 5 Particles in Action; Externally assessed Topic 6 Medical Physics (Structured Paper – Single-tiered) 5050 P3: Centre-devised Portfolio Internally assessed * Multiple Choice papers: There will be two tiers of examination for each of the multiple choice papers


Please note that:





cash-in opportunities are only available in the November and June examination series. Specification cash-in code Subject title Unit codes 2109 GCSE Physics 5004, 5014, 5044, 5045, 5046 plus two from 5047, 5048 F or 5048H, 5023 plus either 5049 or 5050



9 IGCSE: June 2009


Examination centres should select from the specifications listed below, ensuring that the correct option code is selected. Codes prefixed with F represent Foundation tier; those prefixed with H represent Higher tier.

Entry deadlines may be found in part 1.1 of this section. Coursework and transferred coursework options are not available to international

private centre candidates, or to private candidates within the UK. International private candidate centres and private candidates within the UK must select the Written Alternative option available.

UK centres who submit IGCSE entries should be aware that, as an international qualification, some examinations may be timetabled on UK public holidays.

Candidates should be entered for IGCSEs using the same candidate number as any GCSE including Applied GCSE entries.

Examination results and the despatch of examination certificates will be in line with those for GCSE examinations.

Accounting 4305


4305 01 Written Paper

A 01 Written Paper

02 Computerised Accounting

Note: Candidates may only be entered for Computerised Accounting (4305/02) if also entered for Paper 1 (4305/01).

Arabic (First Language) 4308


4308 01 Reading and Writing

02 Continuous Writing

Art and Design: Fine Art 4310


4310 X 01 Timed Examination

Y 02 Practical Coursework

1A Timed Examination

Z 03 Critical Contextual Studies


Note: For all IGCSE Art and Design specifications, Option X is available to private candidates.



Art and Design: Textiles 4311








Art and Design: Photography 4312








Art and Design: Graphic Design 4313










Biology 4325








Business Studies 4330







HT 04T Transferred Coursework 2H Written paper

Chemistry 4335










Commerce 4340






Note: The confidential Sources Booklet that candidates need to prepare for Paper 03 (Written Alternative) should be issued to candidates six weeks before the examination date for Paper 03. For further information please see the Specification.

Drama 4348


4348 01 Practical Examination 02 Written Paper

Economics 4350







English Language 4355



FB 04 Written Coursework 05 Speaking & Listening Coursework 1F Written Paper


HB 04 Written Coursework 05 Speaking and Listening Coursework 2H Written Paper

FT 04T Transferred Written Coursework 05T Transferred Speaking and Listening Coursework 1F Written Paper

HT 04T Transferred Written Coursework 05T Transferred Speaking and Listening Coursework 2H Written Paper



English as a Second Language 4357


4357 01 Reading and Writing 02 Listening

A 01 Reading and Writing 02 Listening 03 Speaking


English Literature 4360


4360 A 01 Written (Drama and Prose) 02 Written Alternative (Poetry)

B 01 Written (Drama and Prose) 03 Coursework (Poetry)

BT 01 Written (Drama and Prose) 03T Transferred Coursework (Poetry)

French 4365





Geography 4370


4370 FA 03 Written Alternative1F Written Paper








German 4375





History 4380








ICT 4385


4385 F 03 Coursework 1F Written Paper

H 03 Coursework 2H Written Paper



Mathematics 4400


4400 F 1F 2F

H 3H 4H



Physics 4420








Religious Studies 4425


4425 A 01 Written (Beliefs and Values) 02 Written (Rel. Community)

B 01 Written (Beliefs and Values) 03 Coursework (Rel. Community)

BT 01 Written (Beliefs and Values 03T Coursework (Rel. Community)

Science (Double Award) 4437


4437 FA 07 Written Alternative (Biology) 08 Written Alternative (Chemistry)

1F Written Paper (Biology) 2F Written Paper (Chemistry) 3F Written Paper (Physics)

FB 07 Written Alternative (Biology) 09 Written Alternative (Physics)


FC 08 Written Alternative (Chemistry) 09 Written Alternative (Physics)


FD 10 Coursework


FT 10T Transferred Coursework


HA 07 Written Alternative (Biology) 08 Written Alternative (Chemistry)

4H Written Paper (Biology) 5H Written Paper (Chemistry) 6H Written Paper (Physics)

HB 07 Written Alternative (Biology) 09 Written Alternative (Physics)


HC 08 Written Alternative (Chemistry) 09 Written Alternative (Physics)


HD 10 Coursework


HT 10T Transferred Coursework




Spanish 4440





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