Eduqas Biology for A Level Year 2: Student Bk

Assessment The content of the Eduqas A Level Biology course is shown in the table below: Assessment objectives Examinations test not only your subject knowledge, but also skills associated with how you use that knowledge. These skills are described in Assessment Objectives, and examination questions are written to reflect them, with marks in the proportions shown: Component % of total marks Unit weightings AO1 AO2 AO3 1 33 1 / 3 10 15 8.3 2 33 1 / 3 10 15 8.3 3 33 1 / 3 10 15 8.3 A Level total 100 30 45 25 You must meet these Assessment Objectives in the context of the subject content, which is given in detail in the specification. Assessment objective AO1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas, processes, techniques and procedures. Assessment objective AO2 Apply knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas, processes, techniques and procedures: ▪ in a theoretical context ▪ in a practical context ▪ when handling qualitative data ▪ when handling quantitative data. Assessment objective AO3 Analyse, interpret and evaluate scientific information, ideas and evidence to: ▪ make judgements and reach conclusions ▪ develop and refine practical design and procedures. Mathematical skills assessed will contribute 10% of the marks, at a minimum. Practical skills assessed will contribute 15% of the marks, at a minimum. Examination questions will present information in novel situations. You are not expected to be familiar with these new scenarios, but you will be tested on how well you apply your own knowledge to them. It is essential to select and communicate information and ideas concisely and accurately, using appropriate scientific terminology. This skill will be tested within all three assessment objectives. Topic Described in textbook for Year 1 Year 2 Core concepts Chemical elements are joined together to form biological compounds / Cell structure and organisation / Cell membranes and transport / Biological reactions are regulated by enzymes / Nucleic acids and their functions / Component 1 – Energy for Life Importance of ATP / Photosynthesis uses light energy to synthesise organic molecules / Respiration releases chemical energy in biological processes / Microbiology / Population size and ecosystems / Human impact on the environment / Component 2 – Continuity of Life All organisms are related through their evolutionary history / Genetic information is copied and passed on to daughter cells / Sexual reproduction in humans / Sexual reproduction in plants / Inheritance / Variation and evolution / Application of reproduction and genetics / Component 3 – Requirements for Life Adaptations for gas exchange / Adaptations for transport / Adaptations for nutrition / Homeostasis and the kidney / The nervous system / Option A: Immunology and disease / Option B: Human musculoskeletal system / Option C: Neurobiology and behaviour / Eduqas Biology for A Level Year 2 6