Biology

Assessment

A-level Biology, two-year linear course. Examining board: AQA. Paper 1 Any content from topics 1 – 4, including relevant practical skills (35%). Written exam: 2 hours. Questions: 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 (35%). Written exam: 2 hours. Questions: A mixture of short and long answer questions. 15 marks: comprehension question. Paper 3 Any content from topics 1– 8, including relevant practical skills (30%). Written exam: 2 hours. Structured questions, including practical techniques: 15 marks: a critical analysis of given experimental data. 25 marks: one essay from a choice of two titles.