Biology

Assessment

Paper 1 Sections 1- 4 and practical skills Assessed written exam of 2 hours contributing towards 35% of the total A Level. Short and long answer questions – 76 marks Extended response questions - 15 marks Paper 2 Sections 5-8 and practical skills Assessed written exam of 2 hours contributing towards 35% of the total A Level. Short and long answer questions – 76 marks Comprehension questions – 15 marks Paper 3 Sections 1-8 and practical skills Assessed written exam of 2 hours contributing towards 30% of the total A Level. Structured questions including practical techniques – 38 marks Critical analysis of given experimental data – 15 marks Essay from a choice of two questions – 25 marks