| Component | Weighting | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public examination | Paper 1 Compulsory Part | 60% | 2 1⁄2 hours |
| Paper 2 Elective Part | 20% | 1 hour | |
| School-based assessment (SBA) | 20% | ||
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| S.5 Compulsory Part |
Scientific Investigations / SBA |
| S.6 Elective Part |
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The broad aims of the Biology Curriculum are to enable students to:
- develop and maintain an interest in biology, a sense of wonder and curiosity about the living world, and a respect for all living things and the environment;
- construct and apply knowledge of biology, understand the nature of science in biology-related contexts, and appreciate the relationships between biological science and other disciplines;
- develop the ability to make scientific inquiries; think scientifically, critically and creatively; and solve biology-related problems individually and collaboratively;
- understand the language of science and communicate ideas and views on biology-related issues;
- be aware of the social, ethical, economic, environmental and technological implications of biology, and be able to make informed decisions and judgments on biology-related issues; and
- develop an attitude of responsible citizenship, and a commitment to promote personal and community health.
The overarching aim of the Biology Curriculum is to provide biology-related learning experiences that enable students to develop scientific literacy, so that they can participate actively in our rapidly changing knowledge-based society, prepare for further studies or careers in the fields related to life science, and become lifelong learners in science and technology.
