Biology

Assessment

The A level course is comprised of three, two hour final examinations at the end of Year 13. In this course 10% of the marks will test mathematical skills. Paper 3 will contain a synoptic essay worth 10% of the final mark. Every paper will ask practical related questions based on experiments you have covered in the course. All 3 papers will also assess practical skills. Practical skills are teacher assessed throughout the 2 years through completion of 12 required practicals.