SUBJECT: Biology
YEAR 13 A2 REVISION
EXAM BOARD: WJEC
EXAM DATES:
TYPE OF EXAMINATION/S:
BY4 – 8th June pm
BY4
BY6 – Controlled Assessment - Internal
BY5
BY6
BY5 – 17th June am
RECOMMENDED NUMBER OF HOURS REVISION REQUIRED PER WEEK: At least 8 hours per week
CHECKLIST OF KEY TOPICS & AREAS OF THE SUBJECT TO REVISE AND LEARN:
BY2 - Basic Biochemistry &
Organisation
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ATP
Respiration
Photosynthesis
Microbiology
Populations
Kidneys
Nervous System
BY2 - Biodiversity &
Physiology of Body Systems
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USEFUL
REVISION
WEBSITES:
RESOURCES
DNA
structure
&
Replication
Protein Synthesis
Reproduction in Humans
Reproduction in Plants
Inheritance
Variation & Evolution
Applications
of
Reproduction & Genetics
Energy & Ecosystems
Effects
of
Human
Activities & Sustainability.
&
BY3 – Controlled Assessment
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Planning
a
Investigation
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Obtaining Results
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Drawing a Line Graph
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Analysing Results
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Planning
Investigations
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Producing
Accurate
Drawings
using
a
Microscope to Observe
Slides.
Valid
Further
SUBJECT SPECIFIC RESOURCES REQUIRED FOR
THE EXAM:
WJEC Biology Textbook & Revision Guides
Syllabus content
http://shop.wjec.co.uk/index.php?nav=shop&search=1
&langID=1&keyword=wjec&subjectID=12&levelID=21&s
easonID=&lang=EN&groupID=Any&offset=0
http://www.wjec.co.uk/qualifications/qualificationresources.html?subject=Biology&level=GCEASA
REVISION TIPS:
LINKS TO PAST PAPER RESOURCES,
MODEL ANSWERS, QUESTION BANKS,
MARK SCHEMES INCLUDE:
http://www.wjec.co.uk/qualifications/qualific
ationresources.html?subject=Biology&level=GC
EASA&pastpaper=true
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Make a Revision Timetable & stick to it.
Revise in 30 min bursts.
Take 10min breaks.
Test yourself
Use markshemes to check wording examiners
are looking for.
THE BEST REVISION
SUBJECT INCLUDE:
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METHODS
FOR
THIS
Mind mapping.
Self-assessment – what don’t you know well?
Do an audit of your work
Past paper question/mark schemes
Teach other people