Biology

Assessment

The qualification is linear. Students will sit their exams at the end of their A level course. Paper 1: Topics 1-4, including relevant practical skills. Examination paper: A mixture of short and long answer questions and extended response questions. Total marks —91. Duration: 2 hours. 35% of the total A level marks. Paper 2: Topics 5 — 8, including relevant practical skills. Examination paper: A mixture of long and short answer questions and some comprehension questions. Total marks — 91. Duration - 2 hours. 35% of the total A level marks. Paper 3: Topics 1-8, including relevant practical skills. Examination paper: Structured questions including practical techniques; critical analysis of given experimental data; one essay from a choice of two titles. Total marks-78 Duration -2 hours. 30°A of the total A level marks.