Biology

Assessment

A-level grades will be based only on marks from three written exams. A separate endorsement of practical skills will be taken alongside the A-level. Students will complete 12 required practicals and will be assessed on their competency in a range of practical skills. Paper 1: 2-hour written exam Year 1 content includes practical skills, maths skills and 15 marks of extended response questions. 91 marks 35% Paper 2: 2-hour written exam Year 2 content includes practical skills, maths skills and 15 marks for comprehension questions. 91 marks 35% Paper 3: 2-hour written exam All year 1 and year 2 content including practical skills, maths skills, 15 marks of analysis questions and a 25 mark synoptic essay. 78 marks 30%