Biology

Assessment

3 Examinations (each 2 hours) are taken at the end of Year 13: Paper 1: Any content from topics 1-4 above (Year 1). Paper 1 is out of 91 marks (76 marks for a mixture of short and long answer questions and 15 marks for an extended response question) which will equate to 35% of the A-level qualification. Paper 2: Any content from topics 5-8 above (Year 2). Paper 2 is also out of 91 marks (76 marks for a mixture of short and long answer questions and 15 marks for a comprehension question) this paper will make up 35% of the A-level assessment. Paper 3: Any content from topics 1-8 above (Years 1 & 2). Paper 3 is out of 78 marks (38 marks for structured questions including practical techniques, 15 marks for critical analysis of experimental data and 25 marks for one essay from a choice of two). This paper is 30% of the assessment.