Biology

Assessment

Assessment is via three written papers: Paper 1 will assess any content from topics 1-4 in a 91 mark written exam of 2 hours (35% of A Level). Paper 2 will assess any content from topics 5-8 in a 91 mark written exam of 2 hours (35% of A Level). Paper 3 will assess any content from topics 1-8 in a 78 mark written exam of 2 hours (30% of A Level). Each paper will vary in the style of questions they contain, including short, structured, critical experimental analysis and essay responses. There is no coursework, but rather a practical endorsement which is a compulsory teacher assessed component that is based on the pupil carrying out a minimum of 12 practical activities from the prescribed subject content. There is also currently a residential Field Course at Slapton Ley Field Centre, which takes place towards the end of the Summer Term where pupils learn to work as a team and discover many fascinating aspects of Biology along the way. Attendance is compulsory for progression to A2.