Interpreting experimental data analysis questions: A-Level Biology

Interpreting experimental data analysis questions - A-Level Biology

Many students struggle to deduce the finer detail when interpreting questions in critical data analysis questions. This resource goes way beyond ‘what is the difference between describe and explain?’. It targets better identification and understanding of the the finer context and instruction within the question stem.

This resource provides a summary of varying question stems from real exam questions and a guided interpretation of what the mark scheme will be looking for.

The question types are broken down into subsections on:

• Using information or data
• Addressing method or way of working
• Suggest and explain
• Explain
• Forming conclusions
• Evaluating

The resource is suitable for all exam boards and consists of a 5 page pdf document.

Calculations may come up in these question types and a helpful summary resource can be found here:
AQA A Level Biology Maths Equations Sheet and Key Skills Revision Summary

Writing in concise detail can be developed in students using:
Improve the statements - Writing in concise detail in A-Level Biology

If you are preparing for the AQA paper 3 essay a useful resource to help students break the 15 mark barrier can be found here:
AQA A-Level Biology Paper 3 Essay Modelling and Improvement Tasks