Biology

Assessment

Paper 1 - Any content from topics 1–4, including relevant practical skills. Written exam: 2 hours, 91 marks - 35% of A-level Paper 2 - Any content from topics 5–8, including relevant practical skills. Written exam: 2 hours 91 marks - 35% of A-level Paper 3 - Any content from topics 1–8, including relevant practical skills. Written exam: 2 hours 78 marks - 30% of A-Level The accessible assessments allow students of various abilities to shine. Practical skills gained throughout the course via Core Practical completion are assessed within the examinations. There is a choice of two essay questions in the final examination paper, giving students more opportunities to bring together knowledge of the whole specification.