Support
A wide range of support will be available to assist teachers delivering this revised GCE Biology specification. Teachers can make use of the following documents:
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A2 Question Papers – Teacher and Student Guidance
(PDF), Last Updated: 13 May 2010
AS Question Papers - Teacher and Student Guidance
(PDF), Last Updated: 13 May 2010
Biology AS and A2 Teacher and Student Guidance
(PDF), Last Updated: 06 October 2010
Command Terms used in Written Examinations - an extension
(PDF), Last Updated: 10 September 2009
Ethical issues
(DOC), Last Updated: 07 January 2010
GCE Biology Statistic Sheet
(PDF), Last Updated: 13 May 2011
GCSE/A/AS Instructions to Teachers: Product Type Subjects Summer 2011
(PDF), Last Updated: 09 March 2011
Gene Technology
(DOC), Last Updated: 07 January 2010
Glossary of Terms used in Specification Content
(PDF), Last Updated: 10 September 2009
Graphical Techniques
(PDF), Last Updated: 06 September 2011
Green Issues
(DOC), Last Updated: 07 January 2010
Human Impact on Biodiversity: Barn Owl and Corncrake Case Study
(DOC), Last Updated: 07 January 2010
Measuring Biodiversity: Student and Teachers guide
(DOC), Last Updated: 14 January 2010
REVISED GCE AS & A Level Scheme of Work
(DOC), Last Updated: 02 June 2011
Specimen Papers and Mark Schemes
(PDF), Last Updated: 11 June 2010
Statistics Sheet
(PDF), Last Updated: 28 November 2011
Student Guide
(PDF), Last Updated: 30 October 2007
Support Event November 2009
(PPT), Last Updated: 27 November 2009
Support Events March 09
(PPT), Last Updated: 28 May 2009
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Before you listen to the above podcasts, download a copy of the specimen assessment materials. You will need to refer to these throughout the podcast.
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