A Level Biology

Assessment

Year 12 (AS Biology) Paper 1  Any content from topics 1–4, including relevant practical skills written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes (75 marks)  50% of AS  65 marks: short answer questions  10 marks: comprehension question Paper 2  Any content from topics 1–4, including relevant practical skills written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes (75 marks)  50% of AS  65 marks: short answer questions  10 marks: extended response questions Year 13 (A level Biology) Paper 1  Any content from topics 1–4, including relevant practical skills written exam: 2 hours (91 marks)  35% of A-level  76 marks: a mixture of short and long answer questions  15 marks: extended response questions Paper 2  Any content from topics 5–8, including relevant practical skills written exam: 2 hours (91 marks)  35% of A-level  76 marks: a mixture of short and long answer questions  15 marks: comprehension question Paper 3  Any content from topics 1–8, including relevant practical skills written exam: 2 hours (78 marks)  30% of A-level  Questions  38 marks: structured questions, including practical techniques  15 marks: critical analysis of given experimental data  25 marks: one essay from a choice of two titles