New GCEs for 2008

GCE Biology (2410)

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AS and A Level

Introducing AQA's new course specification for Biology for AS and A Level. This new redrafted specification has been designed to:

continue the best features of the two current AQA specifications, Biology A and Biology B
build on concepts and skills that will have been developed in the new GCSE Science specifications, presenting biology as exciting, relevant and challenging
present essential principles in contexts that students find interesting, stimulating the enthusiasm of students and teachers from the start.

The following information and specification outline will enable both practising Teachers and Subject Heads to be better informed and supported in the teaching of this subject, particularly if attending one of AQA's Teacher Support meetings.

Assessment Objectives

AO1 - Knowledge and understanding
Candidates should be able to recall and show understanding of scientific knowledge, organise and communicate information in a variety of ways

AO2 - Application and analysis
Candidates should be able to analyse and evaluate scientific knowledge and apply it to unfamiliar situations

AO3 - How Science Works
Candidates should be able to demonstrate and describe practical techniques and processes. They should be able to record observations and measurements with appropriate precision and analyse, interpret, explain and evaluate the methodology, results and impact of their own and others' experimental and investigative activities.