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National 5 biology

course changes For all three of the Sciences, the internal SQA assessment has been removed at National 5 level. All National 5 sciences have an assignment to complete write up under open book exam conditions with a set time limit - new marked externally at SQA Final exam

assessment structure The National 5 Biology course is now assessed through the following components: Component Marks Scaled marks question paper 100 n/a assignment: 20 25

National 5 assignment Pupils must use a practical experiment to generate data to use in their assignment report. Candidate guide Exemplars

National 5 exam Exam length has increased to 2 ½ hours Prelim will have the same format Question paper has two sections: Section 1 – 25 multiple choice Section 2 – 75 extended response questions

How to support your child Ensure all homework is attempted and submitted on time Encourage attendance at Supported Study – WEDNESDAY 2.55 – 3.55 pm with Mrs Wilson in Science 3 Past Paper practice Textbooks Useful websites Edmodo BBC Bitesize SQA Oronsay National 5 Biology eTextbook