What will students study in Biology? In the first year, students will study: Biological molecules, cells, how organisms exchange substance with their environment and genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms. In the second year students will build on the content taught in the first year. Students will study Energy transfers in and between organisms, organisms response to changes in their internal and external environments, genetics, populations, evolutions and ecosystems and the control of gene expression. There is a large practical component to A-level Biology and students will complete regular practical work throughout the course where their ability to follow complex instructions, risk assess, analyse, evaluate and research will be greatly enhanced. What are the major assessments this year? Students will sit in-school exams at the end of each term, as well less formal ongoing assessments within lessons. External exams (A-level exams) will be sat at the end of the Year 13 in the Summer Term. What do assessments test? The in-school assessments will assess the content that has been taught up till that point in the course. The Final exams consist of three separate exams: Paper 1 assesses content taught in the first year Paper 2 assess content taught in the second year Paper 3 assess content from both years Whom should I contact for further advice or information? Curriculum Leader of Biology, Mr Kart: akart@carshaltongirls.org.uk