Level 5 exemplar

Comments

The candidate’s answers show comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the facts, concepts and principles in the Biology curriculum. He/she demonstrates proficient skills in questions related to scientific investigation, such as identifying features shown in photomicrographs and relating them to the knowledge learned (Paper 1 Q.3); and analysing experimental results and their implications (Paper 1 Q.8 and Q.9). He/she also handled the questions set on familiar (Paper 1 Q.2 and Q.7(c); Paper 2 Q.1(a) and Q.3(a)) and unfamiliar situations competently (Paper 1 Q.5(b); Paper 2 Q.1(b)(ii)). Finally, he/she is able to select relevant knowledge and use scientific terminology to communicate ideas coherently and effectively, as shown in the essay questions (Paper 1 Q.11).