Williamwood High School Information Evening for Parents of
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Williamwood High School Information Evening for Parents of Pupils Sitting Highers Higher Biology Welcome! Louise Mc. Fadzean (PT biology) Claire Haxton
Course Structure Unit 1: DNA and the Genome The Exam: 2. 5 Hours Unit 2: Metabolism and Survival Section 1 Multiple Choice 20 marks Unit 3: Sustainability and Interdependence Research Assignment: 20 marks, marked externally by SQA and contributes to 17% of the final grade. Section 2 Short answer questions 80 marks The final exam contributes to 83% of their grade.
What do students need to be successful in higher biology? • commitment and motivation to learn • daily homework tasks • reflecting on feedback to improve • independent home study using all available resources
What support is offered in school? • Weekly testing – multiple choice, short answer questions and extended response practice. • Homework – tasks are given daily • Supported study – every Thursday from 3. 35 pm • ‘Open door policy’ - help and advice available from biology teachers. • Assessment- regular and meaningful summative assessments across all 3 units. • Tracking – rigorous and regular monitoring of progress. • Biology website – learning and teaching resources, timelines, practice papers.
How can parents offer support? • For details of homework and test dates consult students’ planner or biology website. • Encourage students to attend supported study sessions and to seek help from their teacher. • Ensure that students regularly review the learning outcomes for all units and where possible, you can test their knowledge. • Promote the use of past papers and the resources provided by the department that will allow for effective independent home study.
Home Learning Resources HOMEWORK BOOKLET Higher Biology Unit 2 Metabolic Pathways and their Control Higher Biology Glossaries Unit 2 Metabolic Pathways and their Control Higher Biology Learning Outcomes Cf. E Higher Biology Unit 1 UASP Key Area 1. 1– 1. 8 Evaluation Unit 2 Metabolism and Survival Key Area 2. 1 Metabolic Pathways and their control (a)Introduction to metabolic pathways 1. 2. Describe what is meant by a metabolic pathway and how this relates to cell metabolism. State what is meant by catabolism and a anabolism and given examples of each.
Independent Learning Study Skills There are many methods that pupils can use which include: • Mind mapping • Creating questions • Study cards • Teaching someone else • Reading notes • Making summaries of notes in a variety of formats • SQA past paper practice, using official marking schemes • Study groups with peers
Assessment Dates • Unit 1 assessments now complete • Assignment assessment now complete • Mid Unit 2 Test now complete • End of Unit 2 Tests: W/B 9 January 2017 • Prelim: Tuesday 7 February 2017 • End of Unit 3 Tests: W/B 28 th March 2017 • SQA Exam: Tuesday 23 May 2017 The timeline of the higher biology course is detailed in the biology website https: //blogs. glowscotland. o rg. uk/er/WWHDepartment Biology/
