OCR A2 Biology
OCR A2 Units consist of
Communication, Homeostasis and Energy
Control, Genomes and Environment
Practical Skills in Biology 2
Tuition Plan: Unit F214
Unit F214: Communication, Homeostasis and Energy
Paper code: F214 QP
Thursday 21st May 2015 – 1 hour and 15 min
15% of Advanced GCE Biology
Modules:
Module 1: Communication and Homeostasis
Module 2: Excretion
Module 3: Photosynthesis
Module 4: Respiration
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Overview of assessment
The unit is assessed through a 1 hour and 15 min written examination paper set and marked by OCR.
The total number of marks is 60.
Grades A*–E are available.
How BioChem Tuition prepares students to achieve an A or A* for F214
Intensive Tutoring
1. Cover F214 Specification<br /> 2. Practice examination style questions
Past papers practice
1. Solve F214 past papers<br /> 2. Revisit the mistakes/revise topics
Mock Examination Practice
1. Sit mock examination papers<br /> 2. Revisit the mistakes/revise topics
Tuition Plan: Unit F215
Unit F215: Control, Genomes and Environment
Paper code: F215 QP
Wednesday 17th June 2015 – 2 hours
25% of Advanced GCE Biology
Modules:
Module 1: Cellular Control and Variation
Module 2: Biotechnology and Gene Technologies
Module 3: Ecosystems and Sustainability
Module 4: Responding to the environment
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Overview of assessment
The unit is assessed through a 2 hour written examination paper set and marked by OCR.
The total number of marks is 100.
Grades A*–E are available.
How BioChem Tuition prepares students to achieve an A or A* for F215
Intensive Tutoring
1. Cover F215 Specification<br /> 2. Practice examination style questions
Past papers practice
1. Solve F215 past papers<br /> 2. Revisit the mistakes/revise topics
Mock Examination Practice
1. Sit mock examination papers<br /> 2. Revisit the mistakes/revise topics
Tuition Plan: Unit F216
Unit F216: Practical Skills in Biology 2
Paper code: F216 QP
Internal assessment
10% of Advanced GCE Biology
Modules:
Module 1: Qualitative [10 marks]
Module 2: Quantitative [15 marks]
Module 3: Evaluative [15 marks]
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Overview of assessment
The unit is assessed through 3 tasks set by the OCR. Tasks are marked internally using a mark scheme set by OCR.
The total number of marks is 40.
Grades A*–E are available.
How BioChem Tuition prepares students to achieve an A or A* for F216
Qualitative
1. Learn to carry out experiment<br /> 2. Record valid observations and organise results
Quantitative
1. Learn to demonstrate safety in practicals<br /> 2. Analyse experimental data and derive valid conclusions
Evaluative
1. Learn to analyse data critically<br /> 2. Suggest improvement in the experiments