AS Level (AQA A-Level Biology): Quizzes
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Practise the questions
10 questions from this quiz
How long is Paper 1 and how many marks is it worth?
How long is Paper 1 and how many marks is it worth?
1h 30min, 75 marks
What type of question is worth 10 marks in Paper 2?
What type of question is worth 10 marks in Paper 2?
Structured continuous prose question
What does AO2 require you to do?
What does AO2 require you to do?
Apply knowledge in various contexts
Which assessment objective represents the largest overall component?
Which assessment objective represents the largest overall component?
AO2 at 40-45%
What does AO3 demand from students?
What does AO3 demand from students?
Highest level of scientific thinking
What does the command word 'Describe' require?
What does the command word 'Describe' require?
Account without underlying reasons
What should you do when answering an 'Explain' question?
What should you do when answering an 'Explain' question?
Provide reasons using 'because'
What does 'Evaluate' command word require?
What does 'Evaluate' command word require?
Balanced arguments, multiple viewpoints
What percentage of overall marks does AO3 account for?
What percentage of overall marks does AO3 account for?
20-25%
Why is rote learning alone insufficient for exam success?
Why is rote learning alone insufficient for exam success?
AO2 forms 40-45% requiring application