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AS and A2 Teaching Schemes

Introduction

We follow the OCR specification for A level biology. It follows on well from the Edexcel GCSE course currently being followed at LSS but also ensures that any AS students new to the school are able to follow the material and its format effectively. It is demanding enough for students wishing to continue on to study biologically based subjects at University but is still an excellent choice of subject for those who wish to just study to AS or A level.

Timetabling

Students will have six periods of Biology. We aim to include as much practical work as possible to reinforce student understanding and learning. To cover the ecology content of the biology A level course we run a compulsory residential field trip.

Teaching and Learning

All students in year 12 are issued with an induction booklet which informs them about what the teaching staff will expect from them and what they can expect from us. This is of particular benefit to students who are new to the school. Various sources of information are included in order to encourage private study and a copy of the complete specification is provided. Most work will be completed on file paper or worksheets which will be placed into the students’ files. The students are responsible for the maintenance of their Biology files but teaching staff will periodically inspect them to ensure that private study and the rewriting of notes etc is being done.Students are provided with past exam papers and these can also be downloaded from the OCR website. Practical Skills Assessments are carried out in both the AS and A2 course and count towards the final grade awarded. 

Careers

An Advanced Level qualification in Biology provides entry to careers which include medicine and related disciplines, ecology, environmental science, forensic science. Biotechnology and many more. Moreover, Biology is a very useful subject to study for other careers not directly linked to science such as law.

We look forward to welcoming you into the Biology Department.