Biology

Assessment

The first two papers (multiple choice, structured questions, extended response questions) each cover roughly half of the course content and account for 70% of the final mark. Paper 3 includes synoptic questions which might relate to any part of the specification, and contains only structured questions, critical analysis of given data, and an essay response. It accounts for 30% of the final mark. Practical skills are assessed by your teacher during a minimum of 12 lab and field experiments, the results of which are sent to the exam board for moderation. Your practical skills result is reported alongside (but does not contribute to) your A level grade.