Biology

Assessment

PAPER 1 What's assessed Any content from topics 1–4, including relevant practical skills written exam: 2 hours 91 marks 35% of A-level 76 marks: a mixture of short and long answer questions 15 marks: extended response questions PAPER 2 Any content from topics 5–8, including relevant practical skills written exam: 2 hours 91 marks 35% of A-level Questions 76 marks: a mixture of short and long answer questions 15 marks: comprehension question PAPER 3 Any content from topics 1–8, including relevant practical skills written exam: 2 hours 78 marks 30% of A-level Questions 38 marks: structured questions, including practical techniques 15 marks: critical analysis of given experimental data 25 marks: one essay from a choice of two titles