6)+Practical+write+ups

__**The assessment is all exam based but you will be tested on A03 Investigative skills**__

A01: Knowledge and understanding 45-55% A02: Application of knowledge and understanding, analysis and evaluation 25-35% A03: Investigative skills 20%

100% TOTAL

**Assessment Objectives**


 * AO1 Knowledge and understanding**

In the examination, students will be tested on their ability to: • recognise, recall and show understanding of specific biological facts, terminology, principles, concepts and practical techniques including aspects of safety • draw on existing knowledge to show understanding of the ethical, social, environmental, economic and technological applications and implications of biology • select, organise and present relevant information clearly and logically, using appropriate vocabulary.

**AO2 Application of knowledge and understanding, analysis and evaluation**

In the examination, students will be tested on their ability to: • describe, explain and interpret phenomena, effects and ideas in terms of biological principles and concepts, presenting arguments and ideas clearly and logically • interpret and translate data presented as continuous prose or in tables, diagrams drawings and graphs, from one form to another • carry out relevant calculations • apply biological principles and concepts in solving problems in unfamiliar situations, including those related to the ethical, social, economic and technological applications and implications of biology ** • assess the validity of biological information, experiments, inferences and statements and make informed judgements from them. **

**AO3 Investigative skills**

In the assessment of these practical skills, students will be tested on their ability to: • devise and plan investigations, drawing on biological knowledge and understanding in selecting appropriate techniques • demonstrate or describe appropriate experimental and investigative methods, including safe and skilful practical techniques • make observations and measurements with appropriate precision, record these methodically, and present them in a suitable form • analyse and interpret data to draw conclusions from experimental activities which are consistent with the evidence, using biological knowledge and understanding, and to communicate these findings using appropriate specialist vocabulary, relevant calculations and graphs • evaluate data and methods.