AS/A Level GCEHuman Biology - H023 H423
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FAQs - Human Biology
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Will OCR make past papers available?
Yes. In response to centre demand, OCR will be publishing past papers for live specifications on the OCR website. These will be free of charge. Question papers from the June 2008 series will be available to download from OCR Interchange only. Further details are available from OCR Interchange.
What support can we expect from publishers?
OCR has an exclusive partnership with Heinemann for GCE Human Biology and comprehensive resources are being developed to support the specification and complement support from OCR.
Will there be a practical exam?
No. QCA no longer permit practical exams. Practical skills must now be internally assessed.
What support materials are being produced by OCR for the revised GCEs?
Schemes of work and lesson plans can be downloaded from the OCR website. The materials are available in fixed PDF format, for reference purposes, and also in Word format, so that teachers can adapt the materials for their own use.
What do the schemes of work and lesson plans cover?
The schemes of work contain suggestions on time allocation, teaching activities and resources. The sample lesson plans provide specific ideas on delivery of a few of the topics for some unit options. Both resources are intended to offer teachers a range of practical delivery ideas that they can mould to suit their needs, and their students needs.
General FAQs
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Will OCR make past papers available?
Yes. In response to centre demand, OCR will be publishing past papers for live specifications on the website. These will be free of charge. Question papers from the latest series will be available to download from OCR Interchange only.
What support can we expect from publishers?
OCR is working in partnership with individual publishers for different subject groups. Comprehensive resources are being developed by these Publishing Partners and others to support the specification and complement the support available from OCR.
What Support Materials are being produced by OCR for the revised GCEs?
Schemes of work and lesson plans can be downloaded for each qualifcation. The materials are available in PDF format, and Word format. Teachers can adapt the materials for their own use.
Can a candidate be awarded an A* grade if they re-sat one or more of their units?
Yes, the A* grade is calculated arithmetically based on the units used for aggregation, irrespective of whether or not they are re-sits.
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