Master high-yield topics like the heart (27 marks) and cells/microscopy (25 marks), eliminate imprecise terminology, and perfect your level-of-response answers using our evidence-backed study package.
読了時間 3 分更新日: 2026年6月21日
試験の概要
試験数
2
満点
140
制限時間
3時間
出題形式
3
試験
時間
配点
問題数
配点比率
出題形式
Foundations of biology
1時間 30分
70
25
50%
Multiple choice questions, Structured, calculations, and data interpretation questions
Biology in depth
1時間 30分
70
8
50%
Standard structured questions, Extended response (Level of Response), Detailed practical calculations and sequencing application questions
評価段階
ABCDEU
電卓の規定
A scientific or graphical calculator that meets JCQ regulations may be used (some GCSE Mathematics and Science papers are non-calculator). Graphical calculators must be set to exam mode; you must clear any stored programs, notes or data before the exam, and the calculator must not be able to retrieve stored text or formulae.
AO1: AO1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas, processes, techniques and procedures (38%)
AO2: AO2: Apply knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas, processes, techniques and procedures (42%)
AO3: AO3: Analyse, interpret and evaluate scientific information, ideas and evidence (20%)
過去問と採点基準にもとづいて作成（2022–2024）。
電卓プログラム
Graph: zeros, intersections & turning points
Graphical calculator / GDC (exam mode)
目的: Plot a function to read its roots (zeros), points of intersection, and maxima/minima.
使う場面: Checking solutions, sketching, or solving where an analytic method is hard.
手順
Graph the function(s) and use the built-in zero, intersect and maximum/minimum tools.
試験での注意: Allowed under JCQ rules, but you must still show your method — an unsupported calculator answer earns no method marks. Clear all stored programs, notes and data (graphical calculators in exam mode) before the exam.
Numerical equation solver
Graphical calculator / GDC (exam mode)
目的: Solve an equation or find a variable numerically when an algebraic route is long or implicit.
使う場面: Iterative or implicit equations, or to confirm an algebraic solution.
手順
Use the equation/zero solver, entering the equation and a sensible starting estimate.
試験での注意: Allowed under JCQ rules, but you must still show your method — an unsupported calculator answer earns no method marks. Clear all stored programs, notes and data (graphical calculators in exam mode) before the exam.
Numerical integration & differentiation
Graphical calculator / GDC (exam mode)
目的: Evaluate a definite integral \(\int_a^b f(x)\,dx\) or a gradient \(f'(x)\) at a point.
使う場面: Checking calculus answers, or where only a numerical value is needed.
手順
Use the GDC's numeric integral / derivative function with the limits or the point.
試験での注意: Allowed under JCQ rules, but you must still show your method — an unsupported calculator answer earns no method marks. Clear all stored programs, notes and data (graphical calculators in exam mode) before the exam.
Statistics & probability distributions
Graphical calculator / GDC (exam mode)
目的: 1-var/2-var statistics, linear regression, and cumulative binomial / normal / Poisson probabilities without tables.
使う場面: Statistics questions and hypothesis tests.
手順
Enter data in the statistics editor, or use the distribution menu (binomial cdf, normal cdf, …).
試験での注意: Allowed under JCQ rules, but you must still show your method — an unsupported calculator answer earns no method marks. Clear all stored programs, notes and data (graphical calculators in exam mode) before the exam.
よくあるミス
1high影響する配点: 2Cells and microscopy
Describing active transport as the 'production of energy' or saying it 'creates energy'.
回避方法: Use correct terminology: state that active transport 'requires ATP' or 'uses energy from respiration'.
2high影響する配点: 2Cells and microscopy
Failing to convert initial physical measurement units (e.g., mm to micrometers) before dividing by the magnification factor.
回避方法: Always measure your scale bar in mm, multiply by 1,000 to convert to micrometers (\(\mu\text{m}\)), and then divide by the magnification.
3medium影響する配点: 1Gas exchange in mammals and plants
Using imprecise terminology like 'hairs' instead of 'cilia' when describing respiratory mucosal defenses.
回避方法: Use the word 'cilia' explicitly and explain that they 'waft' or 'move' mucus and pathogens up the airways.
4medium影響する配点: 1Cells and microscopy
Writing generic descriptions of 'transport proteins' rather than distinguishing channel and carrier proteins.
回避方法: Be specific about whether you are discussing a 'channel protein' or a 'carrier protein' and explain their exact role in active transport or facilitated diffusion.
5medium影響する配点: 2The developing cell: cell division and cell differentiation
Confusing G1 and G2 checkpoints, specifically thinking DNA replication checks occur at G1.
回避方法: Remember that G1 is pre-replication (checking cell size and DNA damage), while G2 is post-replication (checking that DNA replicated correctly in the S phase).
6high影響する配点: 1The developing individual: meiosis, growth and development
Failing to round calculated answers to the requested number of significant figures (such as 2 significant figures).
回避方法: Check the prompt for rounding instructions before writing down your final answer, e.g., rounding 5.75g to 5.8g.
7high影響する配点: 2Cells and microscopy
Including sketching or shading on low-power plan tissue drawings.
回避方法: Draw single, continuous, clear lines using a sharp HB pencil. Do not draw individual cells or use shading of any kind.
8medium影響する配点: 1The heart and monitoring heart function
Neglecting to mention 'walls' or 'cardiac muscle' explicitly when describing ventricular or atrial contraction.
回避方法: Always state that the 'ventricular wall' or 'cardiac muscle' contracts, rather than just saying 'the ventricle contracts' to ensure full marks.