Biology

Assessment

The course is assessed as follows: Paper 1 (35%) 2 Hours Any content from topics 1-4. Includes short and long answer questions and extended response questions. Paper 2 (35%) 2 Hours Any content from topics 5-8 Includes short and long answer questions and a comprehension question. Paper 3 (30%) 2 Hours Any content from topics 1-8. Includes structured questions, critical analysis of experimental data and one essay from a choice of two. There is no coursework, however relevant required practical knowledge will be assessed in all papers. There is a residential field trip in the summer term in which students will put their understanding of ecosystems and human impacts into practice, further developing fieldwork techniques alongside experts in their field.