Two practice papers (31 and 34 marks) which can be used to prepare students for the exam. I've tried to anticipate the sort of questions which will come up, based on previous papers. I normally manage to guess quite a few. Mark schemes also included. Any feedback is appreciated - thank you and good luck.

I've taken each of the longer (5/6 mark) questions from aqa papers and put them into this PowerPoint. Students practice each question under timed conditions (timer on each slide - click on the box to activate. Give 5 mins for each question). Then use the mark scheme to mark/feedback.

This resource summarises the four statistical tests required for A level biology (Standard Deviation, T-test, Spearman Rank, Chi-squared). There is a practice question and mark scheme for each test. The questions are Edexcel SNAB but hopefully they’re relevant to other boards.

Some initial questions about the article. I get the students to write answers, although I'll probably make a mark scheme and upload it when I get a chance. The accompanying powerpoint has some links and images to get students thinking about the topics. Added 20/04/16: Two activity sheets based on the article and a glossary

This is a workbook to help students practice calculate actual size and magnification. Answers included in separate document (NB there may be some errors - I was very tired!)

This makes a nice little 8 page book which summarises mitosis for GCSE. Students should complete the sheet first before folding. Students should fold and cut along the dotted line Follow the instructions in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21qi9ZcQVto

Simple web-based research task (includes links - hold down CTRL to open links in document)

This activity uses the Edexcel examiners report to help develop exam technique. In pairs, students should be given a copy of the June 2015 exam paper and markscheme, and the activity sheets. They should go through the sample answers, and decide how many marks to award each one. The ppt should be used to show students what the examiners decided. Examiners' tips and commentary are also highlighted

Calculation questions extracted from various exam papers (2008 and 2015 spec) for practicing the following maths skills: - heart rate calculations - magnification - percentage change - data analysis Answers included at the end

Couldn't find one of these so knocked it up from the specification.

This activity is adapted from a Kings' College resource and develops argumentation skills. It is also a good summary of the differences between plant and animal cells and an introduction to classification.

This is the first lesson of a unit to mark the 2012 Olympics. Each lesson focusses on an olympic event and links it to scientific concepts. I will upload as I write them! Lesson 1 is the 100m sprint and reaction times. The practical requires computers (ideally laptops - one per group) but can be done as a whole class activity with the IWB. One worksheet is to accompany the practical, the other is a homework activity on graphs and data analysis.

Learning outcome checklists created from new specifications. I will add more as I make them.

Similar to the one I created for unit 1, this is taken from the spec and should be useful for revision. I printed it as an A4 booklet and I added a blank revision timetable on the final page.

A sheet covering the first part of the B2 unit (digestion, enzymes, organisation, heart, blood)

Worksheet reviewing diffusion and osmosis, and covers active transport.

This exercise describes examples of positive and negative feedback loops in biology. Students look at each example and: a) decide if it describes positive or negative feedback b) summarise the process in a flow diagram

This is aimed at edexcel A level biology but may be relevant to other boards/subjects. I've taken common command words from exams and have attempted to explain their meaning through this activity.

This sheet is completed on computer. Students open the document and complete the sheet. Press ctrl and click on the links to open the websites.

A useful starter for B4 created for an interview lesson (hence the AfL) - how scientists' ideas about photosynthesis have developed. Get three students to read the pieces about each scientist and the class fill in their sheets after each one.