- Cell structure — animal vs. plant cell, organelles and functions
- Classification of living things (5 kingdoms, binomial nomenclature)
- Human body systems: digestive, circulatory, respiratory, excretory, reproductive
- Plant biology: photosynthesis, transpiration, reproduction
- Genetics & heredity — basic Mendelian principles
- Food chains, food webs, energy flow in ecosystems
Exam tip: Label diagram questions appear in almost every BECE paper. Practice drawing and labelling the human heart, the eye, a plant cell, and a flower — these repeat year after year.
- Forces — types, Newton's laws, moments and equilibrium
- Energy — types (kinetic, potential, thermal), conversion, conservation
- Simple machines — levers, pulleys, mechanical advantage
- Electricity — series/parallel circuits, resistance, Ohm's law, power
- Light — reflection, refraction, lenses (converging & diverging)
- Sound — properties, speed, echo, frequency vs. amplitude
- Heat transfer — conduction, convection, radiation
Exam tip: Calculation questions in Physics are often straightforward. Learn the key formulas: F = ma, V = IR, speed = distance ÷ time, density = mass ÷ volume. Always include units in your answer.
- States of matter — solids, liquids, gases; changes of state
- Atoms, elements, compounds & mixtures (separating methods)
- Periodic table — periods, groups, properties of metals & non-metals
- Chemical reactions — word equations, types (combustion, oxidation, neutralisation)
- Acids, bases & salts — pH scale, indicators, neutralisation reactions
- Water — properties, purification, hardness, importance to life
- Air — composition, uses of oxygen and nitrogen, air pollution
Exam tip: Know the difference between physical and chemical changes — this is one of the most frequently tested BECE Chemistry concepts. Give examples from everyday life.
- Ecosystems — components (biotic, abiotic), producers/consumers/decomposers
- Pollution — types (air, water, land, noise), causes, effects, control measures
- Natural disasters — causes, prevention, disaster management
- Climate change — greenhouse effect, global warming, effects on Ghana
- Conservation — soil, forest, water, wildlife conservation strategies
- Sustainable development — meaning, importance, examples
Exam tip: Environmental questions usually ask for both causes AND effects. Always give both unless the question specifies only one. Marks are split equally between them.
- Communicable diseases: malaria, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, cholera, COVID-19
- For each disease: causative organism, mode of transmission, symptoms, prevention
- Non-communicable diseases: diabetes, hypertension, cancer — risk factors
- Nutrition — food groups, balanced diet, deficiency diseases (kwashiorkor, rickets)
- Personal hygiene — importance, practices
- First aid — ABC (airway, breathing, circulation), basic procedures
Exam tip: For any disease question, structure your answer: causative organism → mode of transmission → prevention/control. All three parts are usually required for full marks.
- Variables — independent, dependent, controlled
- Hypothesis — formulation, how to write a testable hypothesis
- Experimental design — steps in a scientific investigation
- Data collection — tables, graphs, reading instruments correctly
- Drawing conclusions — inference vs. observation
- Scientific measurements — SI units, significant figures, accuracy
Exam tip: Use this structure for experiment design questions: Aim → Hypothesis → Materials → Procedure → Expected Results → Conclusion. Following this format earns method marks even if your science content is slightly off.
Follow this strategy to maximise your marks.
Verified channels and targeted search links for every Science topic.
Khan Academy Science
@khanacademy
World-class free instruction across biology, chemistry, and physics — all at BECE level and above. Use the search bar to find any specific BECE topic.
Watch on YouTube →
Fast-paced, engaging science series. CrashCourse Biology, Chemistry, and Physics playlists cover every BECE topic in short, memorable episodes perfect for revision.
Watch on YouTube →
BECE Science Past Questions
YouTube Search
Ghanaian tutors solving actual BECE Integrated Science papers with detailed mark-scheme explanations. Essential for understanding exactly how marks are awarded.
Search YouTube →
Biology for BECE
YouTube Search
Human body systems, cell biology, classification, and reproduction explained at JHS level by Ghanaian educators. Particularly strong for diagram-based topics.
Search YouTube →
Physics Calculations for BECE
YouTube Search
Step-by-step walkthroughs of electricity, force, and motion calculations at BECE level. Focus on Ohm's law, speed/distance/time, and density problems.
Search YouTube →
Chemistry for BECE
YouTube Search
Acids, bases, elements, compounds, and chemical reactions explained at BECE level. Great for understanding the periodic table and writing word equations.
Search YouTube →