You need to know some maths for A level Biology. This includes knowing how to interpret averages (mean, median and mode), ranges, and standard deviations to work out whether an experiment can be said to have shown an effect or not. Master this early on and it will not help you with exam questions, but also make it easier for you to learn the bits of the course that are explained using these statistical methods.
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Weekly Group classes - for OCR A Y12
Raise your exam grade with question focused masterclasses from a highly experienced A level Biology teacher.
Every week we go through a different topic from the specification and look at how to apply the content to exam questions. I show how to understand commonly occurring questions and how to answer them.
Read moreStem Cell - Cord blood banking
Some stem cell resources I put together - lots from the always excellent Biological Sciences Review. Good source of information if you are looking for details of science of cord blood stem cells or cord blood banking
Read moreCalculations - Mathematical Content in A level Biology ..... Some easy some not so easy from AQA Biology
10% of the marks in Biology papers are for calculations. Here are some good practise questions and a great advice document from OCR (applicable to all boards)
Read moreOCR A and OCR B June 2019 - Summer highlights - Great tips from the board
OCR A June 2019 summer highlights
Read moreOCR A Biological diversity (H420/02) June 2018 - Multiple Choice Questions
OCR A Biological diversity (H420/02) June 2018 - Multiple Choice Questions as self marking quiz
Read moreOCR A Biological processes (H420/01) June 2018 - Multiple Choice Questions
Self marking quiz for the OCR A Biological processes June 2018 paper
Read moreCell division - Mitosis - Quiz, Questions, Guide, videos
Cell cycle, mitosis and cell division. Pack of exam questions on mitosis and meiosis
Read moreEnzymes - Test your Understanding
Multiple choice questions on enzymes, all past paper questions, a good way to assess your understanding
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