As part of our accessibility principles and to better reflect current live assessment, we've updated our AS Level Biology A sample assessment materials for the following components:

• H020/01: Breadth in biology
• H020/02: Depth in biology 

Throughout the sample question papers, we've made the following changes:

• improved accessibility – clearer language and diagram and table layouts, updated fonts, removal of unnecessary detail from question stems and removal of unnecessary images and diagrams.
• repositioned multiple-choice questions (MCQs) – answer options are now listed alphabetically
• simplified labels and diagrams – straightened text and improved clarity
• updated content and assessment approach – specific questions across the sample assessment materials have been revised to better reflect current specification content, assessment approached and live papers

You can view and download the updated sample question papers from: 

• the Assessment > Sample assessment materials section of the AS Level Biology A qualification page on our website. 
• the Assessment > Exams > Sample assessment materials section of Teach Cambridge. 

Please use the updated sample assessment materials (version 3.0) when preparing your students.

Note: we've also updated the sample mark schemes to reflect the sample questions paper updates and our approach to marking live papers.

If you have any queries about this update, please call our Customer Support Centre on 01223 553998 or email science@ocr.org.uk.

Qualification

• Biology A - H020, H420 (from 2015)