Biology

Assessment

Unit 1 (Examination) - A written examination (two hours) - Worth 91 marks / 35% of A level grade - Carries 76 marks that are a mixture of short and long answer questions and 15 marks that require extended response question Unit 2 (Examination) - A written examination (two hours) - A maximum of 91 marks - All worth 35% of A Level grade - These questions will carry 76 marks that will be a mixture of short and long answer questions - 15 marks of comprehension questions Unit 3 (Examination) - A written examination (two hours) - 78 marks - Worth 30% of A Level grade Unit 4 (Non-Examination) Practical endorsement in Biology A minimum of twelve practical assignments are compulsory for the A Level course, and some of the skills gained from them are assessed in the examinations. The practical assessment is reported as ‘Pass/Fail’ but does not contribute to the final A Level grade.