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Biology is the science of life and living organisms, derived from the Greek words "bios" meaning "life" and "logos" meaning "study". Biologists study living things, including their physical structures, chemical processes, physiological mechanisms, molecular interactions, life-cycle, adaptions and environment.
At GCSE level, Biology is either studied as separate subject or makes up a third of Combined Science. As a separate subject, Biology can be studied as Single Science and receive a full GCSE grade. In Combined Science, the extension topics in Physics, Chemistry and Biology are not taken and the exams in all three subjects lead to two GCSE grades, so it is sometimes referred to as Dual Award Science. If a student intends to study Biology at A level then it is best, though not essential, that they take Biology as a Single Science. Assessment is through written exam papers, typically 2 x two hour papers or 3 x 90 minute papers. There is no separate practical assessment or coursework, but questions will be set based on the core practical activities the students will have carried out for themselves.
For entry into A-Level Biology, many schools would want to see a grade 7 or higher at GCSE, otherwise a student may struggle to do well at A-Level. At A-Level the concepts and ideas studied for GCSE are built upon and taken further, along with some applications of Biology which may include ... A-Level Biology also involves a large amount of practical work. Assessment is typically three written papers, each around two hours long. A-Level Biology can give access to a wide range of University Courses and consequently related careers, such as Physics, Engineering, Astrophysics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Medicine, Biology, Chemistry, Sports Science and Pharmacy amongst others.
We connect you to the best teachers who work across several of the best primary and secondary schools in Milton Keynes (some detailed below). This means we can reliably provide you with a local and experienced tutor that fits your needs.
Milton Keynes primary school performance: The Milton Keynes area has 50 primary schools (one of the top being Caroline Haslett Primary School with 29% of pupils achieving at a higher standard). From their latest Oftsed report: The Milton Keynes local authority has an average of 66% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at primary school age (vs England's average of 65%). And has an average of 11% achieving higher standard (vs England's average of 11%). |
Milton Keynes secondary school performance: The Milton Keynes area has 20 secondary schools (one of the top being Denbigh School with 61% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths GCSEs). From their latest Oftsed report: The Milton Keynes local authority has an average of 39% of students achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths GCSEs (vs England's average of 43%). And has an average of 95% of students either staying in education or entering employment after GCSEs (vs England's average of 94%). |
Milton Keynes Ofsted ratings:
78% of Milton Keynes schools have received at least a 'Good' Ofsted rating, with 14 schools receiving an 'Outstanding' rating in their last evaluation.
Source: Gov.UK Website