We appreciate that one size doesn’t fit all so we offer two suites of qualifications in each science: Biology A – Provides a flexible approach to teaching. The specification is divided into topics, each covering different key concepts of biology. Teaching of practical skills is integrated with the theoretical topics and they are assessed through the written papers. For A level only, the Practical Endorsement will also support the development of practical skills. Biology B (Advancing Biology) (a new course for OCR) – Learners study biology using a context-based approach. Ideas are introduced within relevant and interesting settings which help learners to anchor their conceptual knowledge of the range of biological topics required at GCSE level. Practical skills are embedded within the specification and learners are expected to carry out practical work in preparation for a written examination that will specifically test these skills. All of our specifications have been developed with subject and teaching experts. We have worked in close consultation with teachers and representatives from Higher Education (HE) with the aim of including up-to-date relevant content within a framework that is interesting to teach and administer within all centres (large and small). Our new A Level in Biology A qualification builds on our existing popular course. We’ve based the redevelopment of our A level sciences on an understanding of what works well in centres large and small and have updated areas of content and assessment where stakeholders have identified that improvements could be made. We’ve undertaken a significant amount of consultation through our science forums (which include representatives from learned societies, HE, teaching and industry) and through focus groups with teachers. Our papers and specifications have been trialled in centres during development to make sure they work well for all centres and learners. The content changes are an evolution of our legacy offering and will be familiar to centres already following our courses, but are also clear and logically laid out for centres new to OCR, with assessment models that are straightforward to administer. We have worked closely with teachers and HE representatives to provide high quality support materials to guide you through the new qualifications.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
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| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
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| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | 1 High Street, Chesterton, Cambridge, CB4 1NQ |
We appreciate that one size doesn’t fit all so we offer two suites of qualifications in each science: Biology A – Provides a flexible approach to teaching. The specification is divided into topics, each covering different key concepts of biology. Teaching of practical skills is integrated with the theoretical topics and they are assessed through the written papers. For A level only, the Practical Endorsement will also support the development of practical skills. Biology B (Advancing Biology) (a new course for OCR) – Learners study biology using a context-based approach. Ideas are introduced within relevant and interesting settings which help learners to anchor their conceptual knowledge of the range of biological topics required at GCSE level. Practical skills are embedded within the specification and learners are expected to carry out practical work in preparation for a written examination that will specifically test these skills. All of our specifications have been developed with subject and teaching experts. We have worked in close consultation with teachers and representatives from Higher Education (HE) with the aim of including up-to-date relevant content within a framework that is interesting to teach and administer within all centres (large and small). Our new A Level in Biology A qualification builds on our existing popular course. We’ve based the redevelopment of our A level sciences on an understanding of what works well in centres large and small and have updated areas of content and assessment where stakeholders have identified that improvements could be made. We’ve undertaken a significant amount of consultation through our science forums (which include representatives from learned societies, HE, teaching and industry) and through focus groups with teachers. Our papers and specifications have been trialled in centres during development to make sure they work well for all centres and learners. The content changes are an evolution of our legacy offering and will be familiar to centres already following our courses, but are also clear and logically laid out for centres new to OCR, with assessment models that are straightforward to administer. We have worked closely with teachers and HE representatives to provide high quality support materials to guide you through the new qualifications.