Biology is the study of life. Many people think that biology is about the human body and human diseases. This is certainly true in part: several areas of the specification look at physiology (the workings of the body), often concentrating on humans. However, there are many other important aspects. An understanding of the chemicals of life is an essential basis of biology. Ecology is the part of biology that considers animals, plants and other living organisms together as part of an ecosystem. Genetics is the most rapidlydeveloping area of biology, with the potential to change all of our lives. The causes and consequences of disease will also be studied.
They will enjoy carrying out practical work and be able to think logically and analytically. They may currently be studying either GCSE Double Science or the three separate sciences, but are likely to achieve at least grade 6 in their science GCSEs.
A-level assessment will consist of three two-hour papers: Paper one in which material from sections one to four tested by a mixture of short and longer answer questions and a fifteen-mark extended response question. Paper two in which material from sections five to eight will be tested by a mixture of short and longer answer questions and a fifteen-mark comprehension question. Paper three in which material from sections one to eight will be tested by structured questions, data analysis questions and an essay. There is no coursework or controlled assessment in A-level sciences. Examinations will contain questions relating to practical work and these will contribute to the A-level grade. In addition to this grade, certificates will indicate whether candidates have passed or failed a teacher assessment practical work: this certificate of practical competency will be given separately from the AS or A-level grade.
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| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Warwickshire |
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| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
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| Address | Beauchamp Avenue, Leamington Spa, CV32 5RD |
Biology is the study of life. Many people think that biology is about the human body and human diseases. This is certainly true in part: several areas of the specification look at physiology (the workings of the body), often concentrating on humans. However, there are many other important aspects. An understanding of the chemicals of life is an essential basis of biology. Ecology is the part of biology that considers animals, plants and other living organisms together as part of an ecosystem. Genetics is the most rapidlydeveloping area of biology, with the potential to change all of our lives. The causes and consequences of disease will also be studied.
They will enjoy carrying out practical work and be able to think logically and analytically. They may currently be studying either GCSE Double Science or the three separate sciences, but are likely to achieve at least grade 6 in their science GCSEs.
A-level assessment will consist of three two-hour papers: Paper one in which material from sections one to four tested by a mixture of short and longer answer questions and a fifteen-mark extended response question. Paper two in which material from sections five to eight will be tested by a mixture of short and longer answer questions and a fifteen-mark comprehension question. Paper three in which material from sections one to eight will be tested by structured questions, data analysis questions and an essay. There is no coursework or controlled assessment in A-level sciences. Examinations will contain questions relating to practical work and these will contribute to the A-level grade. In addition to this grade, certificates will indicate whether candidates have passed or failed a teacher assessment practical work: this certificate of practical competency will be given separately from the AS or A-level grade.