Biology

Assessment

Paper 1: Biological Processes examines content from modules 1, 2, 3 and 5 Assessment: 2¼ hour written exam. Worth 100 marks, 37% of the total A-level grade. Paper 2: Biological Diversity examines content from modules 1, 2, 4 and 6 Assessment: 2¼ hour written exam. Worth 100 marks, 37% of the total A-level grade. Paper 3: Unified Biology Synoptic paper examining content from all modules 1 to 6 Assessment: 1½ hour written exam. Worth 70 marks, 26% of the total A-level grade. Non-Exam Assessment A portfolio of 12 practicals is assessed by the teacher as pass or fail and is separate from the overall grade. The topics for the practicals are: - Chromatography or electrophoresis - Colorimeter or photometer - Dissection - Investigation using a data logger or computer modeling - Investigation into the measurement of plant or animal responses - Microbiological techniques - Microscopy - Qualitative testing - Rates of enzyme-controlled reactions - Research skills - Sampling techniques - Transport in and out of cells