BIOLOGY

Assessment

Assessment at AS-Level AS-Level is assessed through 2 papers at the end of Year 12 or Year 13. Paper 1 90mins, 75 marks, 50% of AS-level 65 marks from short answer questions. 10 marks from a comprehension question. The questions will cover any content from topics 1-4, including relevant practical skills Paper 2 90 mins, 75 marks, 50% of AS-level 65 marks from short answer questions 10 marks from extended response questions The questions will cover any content from topics 1-4, including relevant practical skills Assessment at A-Level A-Level is assessed through 3 papers at the end of Year 13. Paper 1 120mins, 91 marks, 35% of A-level 76 marks from a mixture of short and long answer questions. 15 marks from extended response questions. The questions will cover any content from topics 1-4, including relevant practical skills Paper 2 120mins, 91 marks, 35% of A-level 76 marks from a mixture of short and long answer questions. 15 marks from a comprehension question. The questions will cover any content from topics 5-8, including relevant practical skills Paper 3 120 mins, 78 marks, 30% of A-level 38 marks from structured questions including practical techniques. 15 marks for critical analysis of given experimental data. 25 marks for one essay from a choice of 2 titles. The questions will cover any content from topics 1-8, including relevant practical skills