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CXC CSEC exam guide: Human and Social Biology

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Human and Social Biology

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CXC CSEC Exam

Exam guide: Human and Social Biology

Based on the CXC CSEC Human and Social Biology syllabus (From May/June 2011)

Organization of the CXC CSEC Human and Social Biology exam

Paper

Exam time

 
Question type
Exam marks
Exam percent
paper 1
11/4 hrs

Multiple choice
(60 questions)

drawn from all areas of the syllabus
(each question is worth 1 mark)

 
60 marks
40%
Paper 2
 2 hours

Section A:

4 compulsory structured questions - drawn from all areas of the syllabus

(each question is worth 15 mks = 60 mks total)

 

Section B:

2 compulsory structured essay questions - drawn from all areas of the syllabus

(each question is worth 15 mks = 30 mks total)
90 marks
60%
 
 
Total
150 marks
 
100%

The syllabus for the Human and Social Biology exam is divided into five (5) sections. Each section is comprised of several units.

The five sections are section A, B, C, D and E.

Section A

Living organisms and the environment

Section B

Life processes
Section C

Heredity and Variation
Section D

Disease and its impact on humans

Section E

The impact of health practices on the environment

 

The units in each section are listed below:

on
Units
 
 
Section B: Life Processes

1. Nutrition
 

2. The Respiratory System
 

3. The Circulatory System
 

4. The Skeletal System
 

5. Excretion and Homeostasis
 

6. Coordination and Control
 

7. The Reproductive System
 
 
 
 
 
Section E: The Impact of Health Practices on the Environment  

 
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These subjects are driving me crazy.. I really need to pass them though, Because they are requirements for my career choice.. There are both so hard.. I really need help.. All the others are ok but.. Physic and Chemistry:-(

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