Biology

Assessment

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.