Biology

Assessment

Paper 1 What’s assessed Any content from topics 1-4 Relevant practical skills How it’s assessed Written exam: 2 hours 91 marks in total 35% of A-level Questions 76 marks: short and long answer questions 15 marks: extended response questions Paper 2 What’s assessed Relevant content from topics 5-8 Relevant practical skills How it’s assessed Written exam: 2 hours 91 marks in total 35% of A-level Questions 76 marks: short and long answer questions 15 marks: comprehension question Paper 3 What’s assessed Any content from topics 1-8 Any practical skills How it’s assessed Written exam: 2 hours 78 marks in total 30% of A-level Questions 38 marks: structured questions, including practical technique 15 marks: critical analysis of given experimental data 25 marks: one essay from a choice of two titles