Preparing for the Essay Question (AQA A-Level Biology): Quizzes
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Practise the questions
10 questions from this quiz
How many marks is the essay question worth on Paper 3?
How many marks is the essay question worth on Paper 3?
25 marks
What is the maximum time you should spend on the essay question?
What is the maximum time you should spend on the essay question?
40 minutes
How should the 40 minutes be divided between planning and writing?
How should the 40 minutes be divided between planning and writing?
5 min planning, 35 min writing
What planning tool is specifically recommended for organising essay ideas?
What planning tool is specifically recommended for organising essay ideas?
Spider diagram
Should you include an introductory paragraph in your essay?
Should you include an introductory paragraph in your essay?
No, start with first point immediately
What format must you use when writing your essay?
What format must you use when writing your essay?
Continuous prose
Which of these formatting elements are forbidden in the essay?
Which of these formatting elements are forbidden in the essay?
Bullet points
Which term is correct: 'signals' or 'nerve impulses'?
Which term is correct: 'signals' or 'nerve impulses'?
Nerve impulses is required
Should your essay include material beyond the A-Level specification?
Should your essay include material beyond the A-Level specification?
Yes, to demonstrate wider reading
How many levels do examiners use when marking essays?
How many levels do examiners use when marking essays?
5 levels