Written Exam (LC 2027) (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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12 questions from this quiz
What percentage of your final Biology grade does the written examination account for?
What percentage of your final Biology grade does the written examination account for?
60%
Who sets and marks the Leaving Certificate Biology written examination?
Who sets and marks the Leaving Certificate Biology written examination?
State Examinations Commission (SEC)
What do short-answer questions in the exam primarily test?
What do short-answer questions in the exam primarily test?
Recall of key facts and concepts
Which of these is NOT one of the three main contextual strands tested?
Which of these is NOT one of the three main contextual strands tested?
Nature of Science
What does the unifying strand 'Nature of Science' focus on?
What does the unifying strand 'Nature of Science' focus on?
How scientific knowledge is developed
Which key competency requires clear, structured answers using proper scientific terminology?
Which key competency requires clear, structured answers using proper scientific terminology?
Communicating
Why should you pay attention to command words like 'describe', 'explain', and 'evaluate'?
Why should you pay attention to command words like 'describe', 'explain', and 'evaluate'?
Each requires a different type of response
What does the mark allocation for a question indicate?
What does the mark allocation for a question indicate?
How much detail to include
Why should you show your working in calculation questions?
Why should you show your working in calculation questions?
You can earn marks for correct method
What structure should extended answers follow?
What structure should extended answers follow?
Intro, main points with evidence, conclusion
When should you practice past paper questions according to the exam preparation tips?
When should you practice past paper questions according to the exam preparation tips?
Regularly throughout your studies
What do extended response questions require you to provide?
What do extended response questions require you to provide?
Detailed explanations, analysis or evaluation