Biology

Assessment

Pupils will complete two exam papers at the end of the course: Paper 1 – Multiple-choice questions and data-based questions. This contributes 36% of the final grade. Paper 2 - Data-based and short-answer questions and extended-response questions. This contributes 44% of the final grade. For higher level, paper 1 is 2 hours and paper 2 is 2.5 hours. The remaining 20% of the grade is awarded for the scientific investigation. The scientific investigation is an open-ended task in which the pupil gathers and analyses data in order to answer their own formulated research question. The outcome of the scientific investigation will be assessed through the form of a written report.