Biology

Assessment

A2 year 1 Paper 1: Any content from topics 1-4, including relevant practical skills Internally assessed written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes 75 marks 50% of AS Questions: - 65 marks: short answer questions - 10 marks: comprehension question Paper 2: Any content from topics 1-4, including relevant practical skills Internally assessed written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes 75 marks 50% of AS Questions: - 65 marks: short answer questions - 10 marks: extended response questions A2 Year 2 Paper 1: Any content from topics 1–4, including relevant practical skills Assessed written exam: 2 hours 91 marks 35% of A-level 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 Assessed written exam: 2 hours 91 marks 35% of A-level Questions: - 76 marks: a mixture of short and long answer questions - 15 marks: comprehension question Paper 3: Any content from topics 1-8, including practical skills Assessed written exam: 2 hours 78 marks 30% of A level Questions: - 53 marks: a mixture of short and long answer questions - 25 marks on a final synoptic essay