Biology

Assessment

The AQA is a linear course assessed by 3 written exams. Paper 1 (35% of the A Level) assesses the work and practical skills covered in the topics studied in Year 12. Paper 2 (35%of the A Level) assesses the work and practical skills covered in the topics studied in Year 13. Paper 3 (30% of the A Level) is a synoptic paper covering topics and practical skills across both years of study. Practical skills are built up and assessed throughout the course by your teachers and a separate endorsement of practical skills is awarded when you show competency in these. All your practical work is recorded in a lab book which provides evidence that you have attained these skills.