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Technical information 38  \n4.1 Making entries 38  \n4.2 Grading, awarding and reporting 38  \nAppendices  \nA: Working scientifically 39  \nB: Practical requirements and exemplification 41  \nC: Mathematical skills 43  \nD: Practical science statement 44  \nGCSE BIOLOGY  \nSUMMARY OF ASSESSMENT  \n\n| Component 1: Concepts in Biology\u003Cbr>Written examination: 2 hours 15 minutes\u003Cbr>75% of qualification |\n| --- |\n| A mix of short answer questions, structured questions, extended writing and data response questions , with some set in a practical context |\n| Component 2: Applications in Biology\u003Cbr>Written examination: 1 hour 15 minutes\u003Cbr>25% of qualification |\n| Section A (FT) / Section B (HT):\u003Cbr>A mix of short answer questions, structured questions, extended writing and data response questions , all set in a practical context\u003Cbr>Section B (FT) / Section A (HT):\u003Cbr>A resource booklet containing an unseen article will provide the basis for a mix of short answer questions, structured questions and data response questions |\n\nThis linear qualification will be available in May/June each year. 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