Biology

Assessment

At the end of Year 12, there will be a written mock examination. At the end of Year 13, there will be three written examinations: • Paper 1 - 35% of A Level covering any content from topics 1- 4, including relevant practical skills. • Paper 2 - 35% of A Level covering any content from topics 5 - 8, including relevant practical skills. • Paper 3 - 30% of A Level covering any content from topics 5 - 8, including relevant practical skills and an essay question. A separate endorsement of practical skills will be taken alongside the A Level. This will be assessed by teachers and will be based on direct observation of students’ competency in a range of skills that are not assessable in written exams.