GCSE Biology - MRSA Vaccine 6-Mark Question – | Scaffolded/Differentiated

This resource provides a fully scaffolded 6-mark GCSE Biology exam question on how a vaccine for MRSA would make people immune. Designed to support students in developing high-quality extended responses, it is ideal for classroom practice, revision, homework, or intervention.

The worksheet includes:

• A clear command word breakdown
• Success criteria based on the AQA 6-mark levels of response
• Keywords to guide scientific vocabulary
• A vague, low-level sample answer for students to critique and improve
• A fill-in-the-gaps task to rebuild a high-level response
• A completed model 6-mark answer
• A separate second fill-in-the-gaps activity for extra practice
• Word banks in random order to support structured writing
• A “Check” section to remind students what a Level 3 response requires

Skills developed:

• Writing extended answers
• Using correct scientific terminology (antigens, antibodies, memory cells, secondary response)
• Explaining immunity in logical sequence
• Understanding how vaccines lead to long-term protection against MRSA
• Self-assessment and redrafting

Perfect for:

• GCSE Biology (AQA) Paper 1 – Infection and Response
• Exam preparation
• Booster sessions
• Cover lessons
• Targeted support for borderline grade students

This resource supports students in producing coherent, high-level 6-mark answers and strengthens confidence with long-answer exam skills.