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SAMU · GCSE Triple Science

Practice exam-style questions across Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Toggle ALFI for strategic, mark-scheme-driven coaching and EDIE for warm, confidence-building support. Choose your target grade — 7 (A), 8 (A*) or 9 (A**) — and compare your answer against the model.

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Biology · Plant Diseases

Pathogens, plant defences, detection methods and impact on crop yields (AQA B5 / Edexcel CB6).

Spec: AQA 4.3.1.7 · Edexcel CB6

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Target grade

Excellent (A*): developed explanations with 'because…' links.

Honest marking

Written answers are not auto-scored — examiner-style judgement requires you to compare your answer against the model and mark scheme. ALFI estimates marks against the mark scheme; EDIE focuses on confidence and next steps. The MCQ-style multi-mark scoring used elsewhere does not apply here.

Study tips · GCSE Triple Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)

State the keyword in the first sentence — examiners scan for it.
For every '6-mark' question, plan three developed points before writing.
Learn required practicals as a story: aim → method → variables → result.
Practise unit conversions (nm↔mm, kJ↔J) until they feel automatic.

Official specification

DfE — GCSE Combined & Single Science subject content

Mark schemes reference AQA and Edexcel specifications aligned to the DfE content.

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Name2 marksTargeting Grade 8 Biology · Plant Diseases

Name two examples of plant diseases and the pathogens that cause them. (2 marks)

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ALFI — Strategist· Getting started

Target locked: a strong Grade 8 (A*) in Biology. Plan first: identify the command word (Name / Explain / Compare / Evaluate), list the keywords the mark scheme will look for, then write one short sentence per mark. For a strong Grade 8 (A*), every point needs a 'because…' linking cause to effect.

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SAMU · GCSE Triple Science

Name two examples of plant diseases and the pathogens that cause them. (2 marks)

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ALFI — Strategist· Getting started

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Grade 8 (A*) — Excellent — model answer