Biology

Assessment

A level assessment A level students must complete all components 01, 02, 03 and 04 01, 02 and 03 are written papers 04 is a non-exam internal assessment of practical competency 01 Biological processes: 37% of total A level marks: 2 hour 15 minutes written paper 100 marks 02 Biological diversity: 37% of total A level marks 2 hour 15 minutes written paper 100 marks 03 Unified biology: 26% of total A level marks 1 hour 30 minutes written paper 70 marks 04 Practical endorsement in biology Practical activities are embedded within the course. These are teacher-assessed and this contributes to achieving the Practical Endorsement on a pass or fail basis All components are synoptic. AS level assessment A level students must complete components 01 and 02 01 and 02 are written papers Both components assess content from modules 1-4 01 Breadth in biology: 50% of total AS level marks 1 hour 30 minutes written paper 70 marks 02 Depth in biology: 50% of total AS level marks 1 hour 30 minutes written paper 70 marks