Biology

Assessment

The assessment consists of 3 written examinations each of equal weighting at the end of the course: Paper 1: 2 hour examination. 91 marks (35% of A-Level) Assessed topics 1,2,3,4, relevant mathematical and practical skills. 76 marks are a mixture of long and short answer questions. 15 marks are extended response questions. Paper 2: 2 hour examination. 91 marks (35% of A-Level) Assessed topics 5,6,7,8, relevant mathematical and practical skills. 76 marks are a mixture of long and short answer questions. 15 marks are extended response questions. Paper 3: 2 hour examination Assesses all work undertaken throughout the A level course (topics 1-8) including relevant practical skills. 78 marks (30% of A-Level). 38 marks are structured questions including practical techniques. 15 marks are critical analysis of experimental data and 25 marks are for one essay from a choice of two titles.