Biology

Assessment

Paper 1 (91 marks, 35%, 2 hours) Topics 1-4 including practicals, 76 marks: a mixture of short and long answer questions 15 marks: extended response. Paper 2 (91 marks, 35%) Topics 5-8 including practicals, 76 marks: a mixture of short and long answer questions 15 marks: comprehension. Paper 3 (78 marks, 30%, 2 hours) Topics 1-8 including practical. 38 marks: for structured questions including practical techniques, 15 marks for critical analysis of experimental data, 25 marks for one essay from choice of two. Practical Endorsement: Awarded at the end of two years for meeting the required competency across a range of practical skills. Maths skills: At least l 0% of the marks in the A level exam will require maths skills at a level of at least higher tier GCSE Maths.