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Cambridge International A & AS Level Biology Syllabus code 9700

Cambridge International A & AS Level Biology Syllabus code 9700. SMAK PENABUR Gading Serpong. Cambridge International A & AS Level Biology. Candidates for Advanced Subsidiary (AS) certification take papers 1, 2 and 31/32 in a single exam session.

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Cambridge International A & AS Level Biology Syllabus code 9700

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  1. Cambridge International A & AS Level BiologySyllabus code 9700 SMAK PENABUR Gading Serpong

  2. Cambridge International A & AS Level Biology • Candidates for Advanced Subsidiary (AS) certification take papers 1, 2 and 31/32 in a single exam session. • Candidates who already have AS certification and wish to achiece the full Advanced level qualification may carry their AS marks forward and take just papers 4 and 5 in the exam session in which they require certification.

  3. Candidates taking the complete Advanced level qualification take all five papers in a single exam session. • Candidates may not enter for single papers either on the first occasion or for re-sit purposes.

  4. Candidates may only enter for the papers in the combinations indicated above.

  5. Paper 1 This paper will consist of 40 multiple choice questions an the AS syllabus. All questions will be of the direct choice type with four options. • Paper 2 This paper will consist of a variable number of structured questions of variable mark value. All the questions will be based on the AS syllabus. Candidates will answer all the questions on the question paper.

  6. Paper 31/32 Paper 31 and paper 32 will be equivalent and each candidate will be required to take only one of them. This is to allow large Centres to split candidates in to two groups : one group will take Paper 31, the other group will take paper 32. • Each of these papers will be timetable on a different day. • Each of these practical papers will consist of two approximately equal parts, one of which will require the use of a microscope with low-power and high-power objectives and an eye-piece graticule. • Candidates will be allowed to use the microscope for a maximum of 1 hour.

  7. Eye-piece graticule

  8. Candidates will be expected to show evidence of skill in the handling of familiar and unfamiliar biological material. • Where unfamiliar materials/techniques are required full instructions will be given. • Candidates will answer all the questions on the question paper. Although no dissection of materials of animal origin will be set in paper 31/32, dissection, interactive videos or similar will continue to be a useful aid to teaching, e.g. when the heart is being studied. (full details are given in Practical Assessment section of the syllabus).

  9. Paper 4 This paper will consist of two sections. Section A (85 marks) will consist of variable number of structured questions of variable mark value, based on the A2 core and applications syllabus. Section B (15 marks) will consist of a free response questions, presented in an either/or form, that will carry 15 marks based on the A2 core syllabus. Candidates will answer all questions on the questions paper.

  10. Paper 5 This paper will consist of two or more questions based on the practical skills of planning, analysis and evaluation. The examiners will not be restricted by the subject content. Candidates will answer all the questions on the question paper. Question will require on understanding of the use of statistical tests. The formulae for these tests will be provided. (full details are given in the Practical Assessment section of the syllabus).

  11. Syllabus Content • The subject content of the syllabus is divided into AS and A2. the A2 section includes a “Core” and an “Applications of Biology” section, both of which is listed according to learning outcomes. • These are shown in bold type in the subject content which is listed according to learning outcomes. • The exam is designed to assess the candidate’s knowledge and understanding of these outcomes.

  12. Syllabus Structure • Core syllabus AS Level candidates will study and be assessed on the first eleven sections, A to K. A Level candidates will study and be assessed on all sixteen sections, A to P.

  13. Cell Structure • Biological Molecules • Enzymes • Cell Membranes and Transport • Cell and Nuclear Division • Genetic Control • Transport • Gas Exchange • Infectious Disease • Immunity • Ecology • Energy and Respiration • Photosynthesis • Regulation and Control • Inherited Change (Gene technology now in section R) • Selection and Evolution

  14. 2. Applications of Biology AS Level candidates will not be assessed on these sections. A Level candidates will study and be assessed on all five sections, Q to U. Q.Biodiversity and Conservation R. Gene Technology (include some material originally in O). S. Biotechnology T. Crop Plants U. Aspects of Human Reproduction.

  15. So…please prepare…:D

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