Biology

Assessment

Unit 1 is a written examination set and marked by the exam board (1 hour 30 minutes). 80 marks Unit 2 is assessed through a range of assignments which are set and completed throughout the course. Unit 3 is assessed through a task which is set and marked by the exam board. The supervised assessment period is 3 hours and must be completed in one sitting on a day timetabled by Pearson. 60 marks Optional Unit is assessed through a range of assignments which are set and completed throughout the course.