Biology

Assessment

Paper 1: A written paper lasting 2 hours - worth 33.3% of the A Level grade (100 marks). - The content examined in Paper 1 contains questions on topics 1-4, 5 and 6 as well as some AS topics Paper 2: A written paper lasting 2 hours - worth 33.3% of the A level grade (100 marks). - The content examined in Paper 2 contains questions on topics 1-4, 7 and 8 as well as some AS topics. Paper 3: A written paper lasting 2 hours - worth 33.3% of the A level grade (100 marks) - This is a general paper assessing topics across the AS and A Level qualifications - The questions are based on a pre-release article. - There are questions on experimental methods (including questions on core practicals). - Students must carry out 9 core practicals each year to pass the practical element of the course.