Specification

The assessment objectives of this specification are listed below:

AO1: Knowledge and Understanding of Biology Works

Students must be able to:

  • recognise, recall and show understanding of biology knowledge; and
  • select, organise and communicate relevant information in a variety of forms.

AO2: Application of Knowledge and Understanding of Biology and of How Biology Works

Students must be able to:

  • analyse and evaluate biology knowledge and processes;
  • apply biology knowledge and processes to unfamiliar situations, including those related to issues; and
  • assess the validity, reliability and credibility of biology information.

A03: How Biology Works

Students must be able to:

  • demonstrate and describe safe and skilful practical techniques and processes, selecting appropriate qualitative and quantitative methods;
  • make, record and communicate reliable and valid observations and measurements with appropriate precision and accuracy; and
  • analyse, interpret, explain and evaluate the methodology, results and the impact of their own and others’ experimental and investigative activities in a variety of ways.