Biology

Assessment

Assessment of practical skills will be by written exams only, but there will be a separate endorsement of practical skills which will be taken alongside the A-level. Teachers will assess their students’ competence at carrying out practical work, awarding a pass for students who achieve mastery level, which is required for students who go on to become undergraduates in science subjects at university. There are 12 required practical activities and students can expect questions in the exams to be written with these as context.