Edexcel Entry Level Certificate Science Past Papers

Pearson Edexcel Entry Level Certificate in Science provides an accessible introduction to scientific knowledge for learners who are working below GCSE standard. The qualification covers the three core sciences — biology, chemistry, and physics — at Entry Level 1, 2, and 3, giving learners a recognised credential that evidences their scientific literacy. The Science component introduces learners to foundational concepts across all three disciplines. In biology, topics include the characteristics of living things, basic cell structure, food chains and feeding relationships, the importance of adaptation in living organisms, and basic human biology (the skeleton, muscles, and simple organ systems). In chemistry, topics include the properties and classification of materials, the difference between elements, compounds, and mixtures, simple chemical changes (burning, rusting, neutralisation), and the states of matter and changes of state. In physics, topics include forces, movement, speed, simple circuits and electrical components, energy sources and transfers, and the properties of light and sound. The Further Science component extends the coverage for learners who achieve Entry Level 3 in the Science component and wish to demonstrate deeper understanding. It includes topics such as photosynthesis and respiration at entry level, the periodic table and atomic structure (simplified), and more detailed treatment of energy forms and transfers. Assessment combines teacher-assessed portfolio tasks with moderated written assessments, making the qualification accessible for learners who need flexible assessment formats.