Help Sheets
Before you practice any past paper questions, make sure that you know the meanings of all of the key words to do with how science works, these can be found by clicking the flashing H on the left below. Make sure you have looked through the helpsheet on the right below which explains what the keywords that are used in the exams mean. You should then watch the video which explains how you can use past papers to help you revise.
List of key words with definitions.
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Key exam words, definitions and examples of their use.
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Listed below are the past papers for this unit. Click on the E for the exam paper, A for the markscheme and R for the examiners report (which explains the mistakes that were commonly made on the exam paper). Each paper/markscheme/report will open in a new window so you will need to enable 'pop ups' to see the papers.
June 2011
Grade Boundaries
June 2011 |
A* |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
U |
Foundation |
- |
- |
- |
28-45 |
22-27 |
17-21 |
12-16 |
7-11 |
0-6 |
Higher |
32-45 |
27-31 |
21-26 |
15-20 |
12-14 |
- |
- |
- |
0-11 |
January 2011
Grade Boundaries
Jan 2011 |
A* |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
U |
Foundation |
- |
- |
- |
33-45 |
29-32 |
25-28 |
21-24 |
17-20 |
0-16 |
Higher |
38-45 |
34-37 |
27-33 |
21-26 |
16-20 |
- |
- |
- |
0-15 |
June 2010
Grade Boundaries
June 2010 |
A* |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
U |
Foundation |
- |
- |
- |
29-45 |
24-28 |
19-23 |
15-18 |
11-14 |
0-10 |
Higher |
33-45 |
29-32 |
23-28 |
18-22 |
14-17 |
- |
- |
- |
0-13 |
January 2010
Grade Boundaries
Jan 2010 |
A* |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
U |
Foundation |
- |
- |
- |
32-45 |
27-31 |
22-26 |
18-21 |
14-17 |
0-13 |
Higher |
38-45 |
35-37 |
29-34 |
23-28 |
17-22 |
- |
- |
- |
0-16 |
June 2009
Grade Boundaries
June 2009 |
A* |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
U |
Foundation |
- |
- |
- |
26-45 |
21-25 |
17-20 |
13-16 |
9-12 |
0-8 |
Higher |
34-45 |
28-33 |
21-27 |
15-20 |
11-14 |
- |
- |
- |
0-10 |
January 2009
Grade Boundaries
Jan 2009 |
A* |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
U |
Foundation |
- |
- |
- |
26-45 |
22-25 |
18-21 |
14-17 |
10-13 |
0-9 |
Higher |
33-45 |
29-32 |
23-28 |
17-22 |
12-16 |
9-11 |
- |
|
0-8 |
June 2008
Grade Boundaries
June 2008 |
A* |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
U |
Foundation |
- |
- |
- |
24-45 |
19-23 |
14-18 |
10-13 |
6-9 |
0-5 |
Higher |
31-45 |
26-30 |
20-25 |
14-19 |
11-13 |
- |
- |
- |
0-10 |
January 2008
Grade Boundaries
Jan 2008 |
A* |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
U |
Foundation |
- |
- |
- |
24-45 |
19-23 |
15-18 |
11-14 |
7-10 |
0-6 |
Higher |
35-45 |
29-34 |
22-28 |
16-21 |
11-15 |
8-10 |
- |
- |
0-7 |
Sample
There are also a set of specimen exam questions and markschemes available by clicking here.
Past Papers 
