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Question Paper (80% of overall grade): An external exam assessing knowledge and understanding of biological concepts across the course. Pupils answer questions on key areas such as cell biology, multicellular organisms, life on Earth and biological systems. The paper includes multiple-choice and extended-response questions.

Assignment (20% of overall grade): An externally assessed scientific investigation. Pupils research a biology topic, collect and process data, and draw a valid conclusion. Marks are awarded for scientific inquiry skills, data handling and evaluation.

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Question Paper (80% of overall grade): An external exam assessing deeper understanding and application of biological knowledge. Pupils respond to questions covering DNA and the genome, metabolism and survival, sustainability and interdependence, and key experimental techniques. Questions require analysis, problem-solving and extended responses.

Assignment (20% of overall grade): An externally assessed investigation where pupils plan or research a biology topic, process experimental or secondary data, and evaluate findings. Greater emphasis is placed on analysis, scientific reasoning and conclusion validity.

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Question Paper (50% of overall grade): An external exam assessing advanced biological knowledge and understanding. Pupils answer questions on specialist content such as molecular interactions, environmental biology and organismal biology. Responses require detailed explanation, application and critical thinking.

Project–Investigation (50% of overall grade): An externally assessed independent research project. Pupils carry out an in-depth biological investigation, demonstrating skills in experimental design, data analysis, evaluation and scientific communication. The project is presented as a detailed written report.

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Question Paper (60% of overall grade): An external exam assessing knowledge and understanding across all course units. Pupils answer structured and extended-response questions covering human cells, physiology, immunology, neurobiology, metabolism, reproduction and health. The paper tests application of knowledge, data handling, analysis and evaluation of biological information.

Assignment (20% of overall grade): An externally assessed scientific investigation. Pupils research a human biology topic, process and analyse data, and draw valid conclusions. The assignment assesses skills in planning, data presentation, analysis, evaluation and scientific communication.

Coursework (20% of overall grade): Internally assessed coursework demonstrating practical skills and understanding developed throughout the course. This includes experimental work, data handling, and application of human biology concepts in practical and investigative contexts.

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Question Paper (80% of overall grade): An external exam assessing knowledge and understanding across all course units. Pupils answer multiple-choice and structured questions covering chemical reactions, bonding, acids and bases, rates, and carbon chemistry. The paper assesses recall, application, problem-solving and data handling.

Assignment (20% of overall grade): An externally assessed scientific investigation. Pupils research a chemistry topic, collect or process data, analyse results and draw conclusions. The assignment assesses planning, data processing, analysis and evaluation skills.

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Question Paper (80% of overall grade): An external exam assessing depth of understanding across the course. Pupils answer multiple-choice and extended-response questions covering atomic structure, bonding, energetics, kinetics, equilibria, redox, organic chemistry and chemical analysis. Emphasis is placed on application, calculation and evaluation.

Assignment (20% of overall grade): An externally assessed investigation based on a chemistry topic. Pupils analyse data, present results and evaluate conclusions, demonstrating scientific reasoning and communication skills.

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Question Paper (50% of overall grade): An external exam assessing advanced theoretical understanding and problem-solving skills. Questions cover physical chemistry, organic chemistry and inorganic chemistry, requiring detailed explanation, analysis and synthesis of ideas.

Project (50% of overall grade): An externally assessed extended investigation. Pupils independently plan, carry out and evaluate a substantial chemistry project, demonstrating advanced experimental skills, data analysis and scientific reporting.

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Question Paper (80% of overall grade): An external exam assessing understanding across all physics units. Pupils answer multiple-choice and structured questions on dynamics, electricity, waves, radiation, space and forces. The paper assesses knowledge, calculations, data handling and application of physics principles.

Assignment (20% of overall grade): An externally assessed scientific investigation. Pupils research a physics topic, process data, analyse findings and evaluate conclusions, demonstrating practical and analytical skills.

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Question Paper (80% of overall grade): An external exam assessing depth and breadth of understanding. Pupils answer multiple-choice and extended-response questions covering mechanics, electricity, waves, radiation, space and special relativity. Emphasis is placed on mathematical problem-solving and analytical thinking.

Assignment (20% of overall grade): An externally assessed investigation where pupils analyse experimental data, evaluate results and communicate conclusions clearly using scientific language.

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Question Paper (50% of overall grade): An external exam assessing advanced theoretical understanding and mathematical application. Topics include mechanics, fields, electromagnetism, quantum physics and waves. Pupils demonstrate high-level problem-solving and analytical skills.

Project (50% of overall grade): An externally assessed extended investigation. Pupils independently plan, carry out and evaluate a physics research project, demonstrating advanced experimental technique, data analysis and scientific reasoning.