Biology

Assessment

There will be three examinations at the end of the A Level course: Paper 1: Two hours. Short structured questions plus 15 mark extended response question. Assessment of practical skills. 35% of the total A Level. Paper 2: Two hours. Short answer questions and some longer questions and a 15 mark comprehension. 35% of the total A Level. Paper 3: Two hours. 38 marks: structured questions, including practical techniques, 15 marks: critical analysis of given experimental data, 25 marks: synoptic essay. 30% of the total A Level. Throughout the course, students must perform 12 essential practical investigations which can be assessed in the written papers.