Biology

    OCR
    GCSE

    Specification: J247

    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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    Key Features

    • Conduct required practicals
    • Analyse biological data
    • Understand inheritance and evolution
    • Apply knowledge to health and disease

    Assessment Objectives

    AO1
    40%

    Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: • scientific ideas • scientific techniques and procedures

    AO2
    40%

    Apply knowledge and understanding of: • scientific ideas • scientific enquiry, techniques and procedures

    AO3
    20%

    Analyse information and ideas to: • interpret and evaluate • make judgements and draw conclusions • develop and improve experimental procedures

    What Gets Top Grades

    A*/Grade 9

    Scientific Knowledge

    Precise use of scientific terminology and accurate recall

    • Uses correct scientific terms consistently
    • Accurately describes biological processes step-by-step
    • Links structure to function effectively
    • Shows understanding of scale (molecular to organism level)

    Data Analysis

    Sophisticated interpretation and evaluation of data

    • Identifies patterns and anomalies in data
    • Calculates rates and percentages correctly
    • Evaluates reliability and validity of methods
    • Suggests improvements to investigations

    Key Command Words

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    State
    1 mark

    Give a single fact or term

    Identify
    1 mark

    Name or select

    Describe
    2-4 marks

    Account of process or features

    Explain
    3-6 marks

    Give reasons with BUSINESS-FACING outcomes

    Analyse
    6-9 marks

    Examine methodically showing cause→effect→outcome

    Evaluate
    9-12 marks

    Judge, weigh up evidence, reach SYNOPTIC conclusion

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