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Biology in Practice Investigation (40%)

Common brief issued annually by the SEC.

Completed over the two-year course.

Worth 40% of the final grade.

Takes approximately 20 hours to complete.

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Students:

Research a scientific issue.

Plan and carry out an experiment.

Collect and analyse primary data.

Evaluate findings and draw evidence-based conclusions.

Submit a final report in the SEC-prescribed format.

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Written Examination (60%)

Consists of 7 questions.

Each question carries 50 marks.

Answer Question 1 and any 5 other questions.

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Total: 6 questions = 300 marks.

Time allowed: 2 hours 30 minutes.

Available at Higher Level and Ordinary Level.

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Questions assess knowledge, understanding, application and scientific skills appropriate to each level.