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That’s why we’re offering two sets of AS and A level Biology qualifications from September 2015. Both Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) and Biology B cover the core subject criteria and are an excellent basis for progression to further study, but they differ in topic matter and teaching styles.  \nThis way, you can choose the course that will work best for you and your students.  \nBiology A (Salters-Nuffield)  \n| Did you know  |\n| --- |\n| The thematic presentation of topics means you can also teach the courses using a concept-based route , if you wish. |\n\nThe established and most widely-used context-led courses , updated for September 2015. They have been created in partnership with the University of York Science Education Group.  \nThe course uses storylines and real-life contexts to introduce biological principles.  \nAS exams: two equally-weighted papers covering specification topics and investigative skills.  \nA level assessment: all three papers assess investigative skills and theoretical knowledge and understanding of specification topics. Paper 3 also includes questions based on a pre-release article, enabling students to apply their knowledge to anew context.  \nTopics covered alongside the core subject criteria  \ninclude developmental biology, the musculoskeletal system, and learning and habituation.  \nA range of specific core practicals link directly to AS and A level Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) specification topics, giving students opportunities to develop their investigative skills and consolidate their learning. (See Appendix 5 of the specifications for more details.)  \nTurn to page 10 for more information on AS and A level Biology A (Salters-Nuffield).  \nBiology B  \nBrand-new courses designed for first teaching from September 2015.  \nCourses are built around a combination of traditional and modern topics.  \nAS exams: two equally-weighted papers covering specification topics and investigative skills.  \nA level exams: all three papers assess theoretical knowledge and understanding of specification topics; Paper 3 also focuses on investigative skills.  \nTopics covered alongside the core subject criteria include microbiology; there’s also a focus on physiology, such as osmoregulation and the kidney.  \nA range of specific core practicals link directly to AS and A level Biology B specification topics, giving students opportunities to develop their investigative  \nskills and consolidate their learning. (See Appendix 5 of the specifications  \nfor more details.)  \nTurn to page 18 for more information on AS andA level Biology B.  \nAS and A level assessment at a glance  \nBiology A (Salters-Nuffield)  \nAS (first assessment: summer 2016)  \n• Exam questions will test students’ knowledge and understanding of the relevant specification topics.  \n• Each paper will also assess students’ knowledge and understanding of experimental methods, based on the core practicals in the specification.  \n• Question types: multiple choice, short and long answer questions (up to 9 marks), and calculations.  \n• Questions assessing students’ use of mathematical skills will make up 10% of the exam papers.  \n|  80 marks |  50% weighting  1 hour 30 minutes |\n| --- | --- |\n\n• Topic 1: Lifestyle, Health and Risk  \n• Topic 2: Genes and Health  \nPaper 1 – Lifestyle, Transport, Genes and Health  \nPaper 2 – Development, Plants and the Environment  \n\n|  80 marks |  50% weighting  1 hour 30 minutes |\n| --- | --- |\n\n• Topic 3: Voice of the Genome  \n• Topic 4: Biodiversity and Natural Resources  \nNote: All AS exams must be taken in the same examination series. Results from AS examinations will count towards the AS grade but will not form part of the A level grade.  \nA level (first assessment: summer 2017)  \n• Exam questions will test students’ knowledge and understanding of the relevant specification topics and experimental methods based on the core prac","cbCaissHsAY20zDb","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaissHsAY20zDb","pdf",1059937,"English","# Offering choice\n## Biology A (Salters-Nuffield)\n## Biology B\n# AS and A level assessment at a glance\n## Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) - AS\n## Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) - A level\n## Assessing practical work at AS and A level","[{\"question\":\"What courses are offered for Edexcel AS and A level Biology from September 2015?\",\"answer\":\"Two sets of qualifications are offered: Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) and Biology B. 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