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BBC Bitesize GCSE Science Resources

Jun 17, 2025

Overview

This guide explains BBC Bitesize's revision resources for GCSE combined science (AQA, Edexcel, and other boards) including quizzes, videos, podcasts, and study guides.

Exam Practice Resources

  • Practise with exam-style combined science questions based on past GCSE papers.
  • Take topic-specific combined science quizzes to target areas you want to improve.
  • Access over 1000 quick-fire questions in free online quizzes.

Quiz Topics

  • Biology quizzes cover photosynthesis and respiration.
  • Chemistry quizzes address calculations, reaction types, rates, atmosphere, and substance analysis.
  • Physics quizzes involve infrared absorption, electromagnets, transformers, and magnetic fields.
  • An option exists to select any topic for a custom quiz.

Video Revision Resources

  • BBC Bitesize offers free explainer videos for biology, chemistry, and physics.
  • Video playlists are organized by subject to help with key topic recall.

Audio Revision Resources

  • Listen to BBC Bitesize revision podcasts in biology, chemistry, and physics.
  • Podcasts recap fundamental points and provide science exam tips.
  • Suitable for revising at home or on the go.

Study Guides and Exam Boards

  • Study guides cover a broad range of combined science topics and practical skills.
  • Guides are available for all major UK exam boards: AQA Synergy, AQA Trilogy, Edexcel, CCEA, OCR 21st Century, and OCR Gateway.
  • Materials align with the national curriculum and exam specifications.

Additional BBC Bitesize Resources

  • Revision resources also exist for maths, English, history, geography, and computer science.
  • Resources include texts, diagrams, videos, and practice quizzes for each subject.

Further Revision Support

  • BBC Bitesize offers collections with flashcards, revision podcasts, and wellbeing support.
  • Information is available on 2025 GCSE exam dates and further practice quizzes for various subjects.

Key Terms & Definitions

  • Revision Resource β€” Material designed to help students review and practice subject content for exams.
  • Exam Board β€” An organization that sets and assesses GCSE exams, e.g., AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CCEA.
  • Quiz β€” A set of practice questions for self-assessment and revision.
  • Study Guide β€” A summary resource covering key topics and skills for exam preparation.

Action Items / Next Steps

  • Choose your exam board’s specific study guide and begin revising.
  • Try exam-style questions, topic quizzes, and quick-fire quizzes online.
  • Watch relevant explainer videos and listen to subject podcasts.
  • Explore additional resources (flashcards, podcasts, practice quizzes) for broader revision.
  • Check the 2025 GCSE exam dates and plan your revision schedule accordingly.