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A Level Biology

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Kingsmead School

02083515000
196 Southbury Road, Enfield, EN1 1YQ

Course summary

Course Outline / Topics: Throughout the course there are opportunities for the development of practical skills. Year 12: The curriculum covers four topics: - Lifestyle, Transport, Genes and Health - Genes and Health - Voice of the Genome - Biodiversity and Natural Resources Year 13: The curriculum covers four topics: - On the Wild Side - Immunity, Infection and Forensics - Run for your Life - Grey Matter

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Assessment Exam questions will test students’ knowledge and understanding of the relevant specification topics and experimental methods based on core practicals in the specification. Paper 3 will also include questions based on a pre-release article. Question types: multiple choice, short and long answer questions (up to 9 marks) and calculations. Questions assessing students’ use of mathematical skills will make up 10% of the exam paper. Paper 1:The Natural Environment and Species Survival - 100 marks / 33.3% / 2 Hours  Topic 1: Lifestyle, Health and Risk  Topic 2: Genes and Health  Topic 3: Voice of the Genome  Topic 4: Biodiversity and Natural Resource  Topic 5: On the Wild Side  Topic 6: Immunity, Infection and Forensics Paper 2: Energy, Exercise and Coordination - 100 Marks / 33.3% / 2Hours  Topic 1: Lifestyle, Health and Risk  Topic 2: Genes and Health  Topic 3: Voice of the Genome  Topic 4: Biodiversity and Natural Resource  Topic 7: run for your Life  Topic 8: Grey Matter Paper 3: General and Practical Applications in Biology - 100 Marks / 33.3% / 2 Hours  All topics across the full A level specification  A section of the paper will include questions based on a pre-release article

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London
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Local Authority
Enfield
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