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SCIENCE - AQA GCSE Biology

The course consists of 3 modules, during which ideas about “How Science Works” are developed.

Biology modules 1 and 2 above +

Biology 3, which includes:
Water Relations in Plants, Circulation; further Osmosis and Respiration, The Kidney, Micro-organisms, Antibiotics, Bio-fuels and Sterile Techniques

 

Assessment information

Module Tests (25%)

2 matching/multiple choice objective tests each worth 12.5%.

Each testing application of skills, knowledge and understanding of the subject and how science works

To be taken during Year 10.

Written Examination (50%)

2 x 45 minute papers, each worth 25%, taken in the June of Year 11.

The papers assess the application of skills, knowledge and understanding of the subject and how science works within the contexts covered in modules 2 and 3.

Practical Skills centre-assessed unit (25%)

This unit comprises an Investigative Skills Assignment which is normal practical work followed by a 45 minute test and a Practical Skills Teacher Assessment.