Biology

Assessment

Internal Assessment Investigative skills as well as the knowledge and understanding of core experiments will be tested in the A level exams. Teacher assessment of students’ skills, techniques and competency when completing practical work will count towards the Practical Endorsement Certificate at A level. The Practical Endorsement is separate to the A level grade and, if awarded, is reported as a ‘Pass’ on A level certificates. ​External Assessment Paper 1 – Advanced biochemistry, microbiology and genetics 90 marks, 30% weighting, 1 hour 45 minutes Topics 1 – 7 ​Paper 2 – Advanced physiology, evolution and ecology 90 marks, 30% weighting, 1 hour 45 minutes Topics 1 – 4 and 8 -10 Paper 3 – General and practical principles in biology ​120 marks, 40% weighting, 2 hours 30 minutes Topics 1 -10