Biology

Assessment

3 Externally assessed papers. Students are expected to carry out the 12 core practical experiments that are identified in the content which will be examined in all 3 papers. Paper 1 (7402/1) - Content from topics 1-4 topics (Year 1). It is a written exam (1 hour 30 minutes) which comprises of short and long answer questions (76 marks) and extended response questions (15 marks). Paper 2 (7402/2) - Content from topics 5-8 topics (Year 2). It is a written exam (1 hour 30 minutes) which comprises of short and long answer questions (76 marks) and extended response questions (15 marks). Paper 3 (7402/3) - Content from topics 1-8 (Year 1 & 2). It is a written exam (2 hours) which comprises of structured questions including practical techniques (38 marks), critical analysis of given experimental data (15 marks) and an essay from a choice of two titles (25 marks). The Science Practical Endorsement is internally assessed and externally monitored by AQA.