AS Level (AQA A-Level Biology): Flashcards
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Paper 1 duration and marks
Paper 1 duration and marks
1 hour 30 minutes, 75 marks
Paper 2 duration and marks
Paper 2 duration and marks
1 hour 30 minutes, 75 marks
Paper 1 vs Paper 2 final question type
Paper 1 vs Paper 2 final question type
Paper 1: comprehension passage; Paper 2: continuous prose question
AO1 assessment objective
AO1 assessment objective
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas
AO2 assessment objective
AO2 assessment objective
Apply knowledge and understanding in various contexts
AO3 assessment objective
AO3 assessment objective
Analyse, interpret and evaluate scientific information
Largest assessment objective component (overall %)
Largest assessment objective component (overall %)
AO2 (application) at 40-45%
Command word 'Describe' requires
Command word 'Describe' requires
Straightforward account without providing reasons
Command word 'Explain' requires
Command word 'Explain' requires
Provide reasons for observations or phenomena
Command word 'Evaluate' requires
Command word 'Evaluate' requires
Present balanced arguments (most demanding)