0893 Science Past Papers May 2026

Past paper clue: Questions about filtration or distillation show up frequently in Paper 2.

Past paper clue: Look for diagrams of a flower or a human heart—these appear almost annually.

| Topic Area | Frequency | Ease with Past Papers | |------------|-----------|------------------------| | Biology (cells, systems, reproduction, ecosystems) | High | ★★★★☆ | | Chemistry (particle theory, reactions, acids/alkalis, periodic table) | Medium–High | ★★★★☆ | | Physics (forces, energy, electricity, magnetism, space) | High | ★★★★☆ | | Scientific enquiry (variables, fair tests, conclusions) | Very High | ★★★★★ |

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This strand is unique to Cambridge. It tests how you set up experiments, identify variables (independent, dependent, controlled), and critique methods. 0893 Science Past Papers

Past paper clue: "Evaluate this experiment" or "Suggest one improvement"—these require you to spot errors in reliability or accuracy.

The mark scheme is arguably more important than the question paper. 0893 Science Past Papers often include mark schemes that show you exactly where marks are awarded. For example:

Without the mark scheme, you lose marks despite knowing the general idea. Past paper clue: Questions about filtration or distillation

Question 5: Forces and Motion A car travels along a straight road.

(i) Calculate the speed of the car. Use the formula: $Speed = \fracDistanceTime$. [2]

(ii) The driver applies the brakes. Describe the effect of the friction force on the car. [1] This strand is unique to Cambridge

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Question 6: Energy (a) A battery-powered torch is switched on. Complete the energy transfer diagram below. [2]

(b) State one method of reducing energy waste in a home. [1]

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