Students study the Pearson Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) (9BNO) course delivered by two subject teachers over five lessons per week. The course consists of three externally examined papers and the Science Practical Endorsement. Students are expected to carry out the 18 core practical experiments that are identified in the content. Overview of Content Topic 1: Lifestyle, Health and Risk Topic 2: Genes and Health Topic 3: Voice of the Genome Topic 4: Biodiversity and Natural Resources Topic 5: On the Wild Side Topic 6: Immunity, Infection and Forensics. Topic 7: Run for your Life Topic 8: Grey Matter
- Grade 6 in Biology or 6-6 in Trilogy Combined Science The minimum academic requirements for entry to the Sixth Form are: • 5 higher grade passes (grades 4-9) including English Language and Maths. • To study a subject at A level we require a grade 6 in that subject or a similar subject for A level subjects which are not currently studied at GCSE.
There are 3 assessment papers, each 2 hours consisting of multiple-choice, short open, open-response, calculations and extended writing questions. - All papers will include questions that target mathematics at Level 2 or above . Overall, a minimum of 10% of the marks across the three papers will be awarded for mathematics at Level 2 or above. - All papers will include questions that target the conceptual and theoretical understanding of experimental methods. - One section of the final paper will be underpinned by the pre-released scientific article. - The final paper will include synoptic questions that may draw on two or more different topics
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Nottingham |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Beechdale Road, Aspley, Nottingham, NG8 3EZ |
Students study the Pearson Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) (9BNO) course delivered by two subject teachers over five lessons per week. The course consists of three externally examined papers and the Science Practical Endorsement. Students are expected to carry out the 18 core practical experiments that are identified in the content. Overview of Content Topic 1: Lifestyle, Health and Risk Topic 2: Genes and Health Topic 3: Voice of the Genome Topic 4: Biodiversity and Natural Resources Topic 5: On the Wild Side Topic 6: Immunity, Infection and Forensics. Topic 7: Run for your Life Topic 8: Grey Matter
- Grade 6 in Biology or 6-6 in Trilogy Combined Science The minimum academic requirements for entry to the Sixth Form are: • 5 higher grade passes (grades 4-9) including English Language and Maths. • To study a subject at A level we require a grade 6 in that subject or a similar subject for A level subjects which are not currently studied at GCSE.
There are 3 assessment papers, each 2 hours consisting of multiple-choice, short open, open-response, calculations and extended writing questions. - All papers will include questions that target mathematics at Level 2 or above . Overall, a minimum of 10% of the marks across the three papers will be awarded for mathematics at Level 2 or above. - All papers will include questions that target the conceptual and theoretical understanding of experimental methods. - One section of the final paper will be underpinned by the pre-released scientific article. - The final paper will include synoptic questions that may draw on two or more different topics
