Biological Investigation (10 hours): Students are required to complete a biological investigation into a topic of their choice. (24 marks, 20% of final grade)
Paper 1: (45 minutes): 30 marks
30 multiple-choice questions on core material, about 15 of which are common with HL.
The use of calculators is not permitted.
Paper 2: (1 hour 15 minutes): 50 marks
Data-based question.
Short-answer and extended-response questions on core material.
One out of two extended response questions to be attempted by candidates.
The use of calculators is permitted.
Paper 3: (1 hour): 35 marks
This paper will have questions on core and SL option material.
Section A: candidates answer all questions, two to three short-answer questions based on experimental skills and techniques, analysis and evaluation, using unseen data linked to the core material.
Section B: short-answer and extended-response questions from one option.
The use of calculators is permitted.
(adapted from www.ibo.org)
Biological Investigation (10 hours): Students are required to complete a biological investigation into a topic of their choice. (24 marks, 20% of final grade)
Paper 1: (1 hour): 40 marks
40 multiple-choice questions on core and AHL material, about 15 of which are common with SL.
The use of calculators is not permitted.
Paper 2: (2 hour 15 minutes): 72 marks
Data-based question.
Short-answer and extended-response questions on core and AHL material.
Two out of three extended response questions to be attempted by candidates.
The use of calculators is permitted.
Paper 3: (1 hour 15 minutes): 45 marks
Section A: candidates answer all questions, two to three short-answer questions based on experimental skills and techniques, analysis and evaluation, using unseen data linked to the core and AHL material.
Section B: short-answer and extended-response questions from one option.
The use of calculators is permitted.
(adapted from www.ibo.org)