Written Exam (LC 2027) (Leaving Cert Biology): Flashcards
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What % of final Biology grade is the written exam?
What % of final Biology grade is the written exam?
60%
Biology in Practice Investigation % of grade
Biology in Practice Investigation % of grade
40%
Three main contextual strands tested
Three main contextual strands tested
Organisation of Life, Structures and Processes of Life, Interactions of Life
Unifying strand in Biology exam
Unifying strand in Biology exam
Nature of Science
Three question types on exam
Three question types on exam
Short-answer, structured, extended response
What short-answer questions test
What short-answer questions test
Recall of key facts and concepts
What extended response questions require
What extended response questions require
Detailed explanations, analysis, or evaluation
Number of Senior Cycle Key Competencies tested
Number of Senior Cycle Key Competencies tested
Five
Cross-cutting themes in exam
Cross-cutting themes in exam
Sustainability, Health, Technology
What do command words indicate?
What do command words indicate?
Type of response required
What mark allocation indicates
What mark allocation indicates
How much detail and how many points needed
Why use correct biological terminology
Why use correct biological terminology
Demonstrates understanding, earns higher marks
Benefit of including diagrams
Benefit of including diagrams
Earn marks and help clarify explanations
How often to practice past papers
How often to practice past papers
Regularly throughout studies
Why focus on understanding vs memorising?
Why focus on understanding vs memorising?
Helps tackle unfamiliar questions with confidence