Specification: 8461
Biology examines how living organisms function, interact and evolve. From the molecular basis of life to complex ecosystems, you'll develop scientific enquiry skills while exploring topics like genetics, evolution, ecology and human biology.
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Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: • scientific ideas • scientific techniques and procedures
Apply knowledge and understanding of: • scientific ideas • scientific enquiry, techniques and procedures
Analyse information and ideas to: • interpret and evaluate • make judgements and draw conclusions • develop and improve experimental procedures
Precise use of scientific terminology and accurate recall
Sophisticated interpretation and evaluation of data
Give a single fact or term
Name, select, or recognise
Set out main features briefly
Give an account of what something is like or what happens
Give reasons with developed cause→effect chains
State similarities AND differences (both required)
Examine in detail showing cause→effect→consequence chains
Weigh up BOTH sides, reach JUSTIFIED conclusion
Make judgments about importance with justification
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1h 45m
Duration
100
Marks
50%
Weighting
1h 45m
Duration
100
Marks
50%
Weighting
Extended response questions worth 6 marks testing linked concepts
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