Biology

Assessment

Paper 1 – 91 marks, 120 mins (35%) · Written exam, covering contents from topics 1-4 including relevant practical skills. · 76 marks: a mixture of short and long answer questions. · 15 marks: extended response questions. Paper 2 – 91 marks, 120 mins (35%) Written exam, covering contents from topics 5-8 including relevant practical skills. · 76 marks: a mixture of short and long answer questions. · 15 marks: comprehension question. Paper 3 – 78 marks, 120 mins (30%) Written exam, covering contents from topics 1-8, including relevant practical skills. · 38 marks: structured questions, including practical techniques. · 15 marks: a critical analysis of the given. · 25 marks: one essay from a choice of two titles.