Biology

Assessment

Paper 1: The Natural Environment and Species Survival – a 2-hour paper examining Topics 1-6. The paper may include multiple-choice, short open, open response, calculations and extended writing questions. Paper 2: Energy, Exercise and Co-ordination – a 2-hour paper examining Topics 1-4 and 7- 8. The question format is the same as in Paper 1. Paper 3: General and Practical Applications in Biology – a 2-hour paper examining Topics 1-8. The paper will include synoptic questions which may be based on two or more topics. A pre-release article will underpin one exam question. All three papers will be taken at the end of the course for first assessment in summer 2026. They each have the same weighting. Science Practical Endorsement –CPAC specific competency in a range of practical skills across 18 practicals will be assessed internally by the teacher and a pass or fail awarded. The Endorsement will not contribute to the overall grade for this qualification.