Biology

Assessment

The eight sections are examined in three 2 hour written papers at the end of the second year. Paper 1 - 91 marks total • Any content from topics 1, 2, 3 and 4 (including relevant practical skills). • A mixture of short and long answer questions (including 15 marks: extended response question). Paper 2 - 91 marks total • Any content from topics 5,6,7 and 8 (including relevant practical skills). • A mixture of short and long answer questions (including 15 marks: comprehension question). Paper 3 - 78 marks total • Any content from topics 1– 8 (including relevant practical skills). • Structured questions (including 15 marks: critical analysis of given experimental data, 25 marks: one essay from a choice of two titles). Practical endorsement: Practical competency will be assessed and reported separately and does not contribute to the final grade. However, knowledge of the twelve core practicals is essential for success in the written exams. A range of practical work will be carried out to support you studies beyond the core practicals.