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Why practical skills matter

Why practical skills matter

Flowchart of a GCSE biology practical investigation showing question, variables, risk assessment, repeats, calculations, graphing, conclusion and evaluation Practical skills in GCSE Biology are assessed in written exams as well as in the lab. In OCR Gateway, about 15% of the marks test planning, measurement, analysis and evaluation, so you must understand methods as well as carry them out.

Practical skills Lesson

  1. GCSE
  2. /Biology
  3. /Practical skills

Step-by-step lessons covering OCR GCSE Biology Practical skills for Foundation and Higher tier. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in the written papers format. Start with the foundational topics and build up to the higher-tier material.

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