Back to school night. About me.

My husband and I started at HKA August, 2013. I am from South-East QLD, Australia. Training:

BSci, BEd, CELTA, MEd (current).

Years experience: 2 yrs - Mt Saint Patrick College (Australia) , 3.5 yrs - Kormilda College (Australia), 3.5 yrs - Nanjing International School (China),

Curricular experience: DP Biology (5 years), DP ESS (2 years), MYP (4 years) plus Australian curricula. DP Biology HL Paper 2 Examiner for IBO

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Structure of the course: hours

Level Teaching Hours

Theory: 110 hours Standard Level Practical Work: 40 hours

Theory: 180 hours Additional Higher Level Practical Work: 60 hours

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Structure of the course: content

Level Topics Topic 1: Statistical Analysis Topic 2: Cells Topic 3: The chemistry of Life Standard Level Topic 4: Genetics Topic 5: Ecology and Conservation Option G: Ecology and conservation (G1, G2, G3) Option E: Neurobiology and behaviour (E1, E2, E3, E4) Options

Topic 7: Nucleic acids and proteins Topic 8: Cell respiration and photosynthesis Additional Higher Level Topic 9: Plant science Topic 10: Genetics Topic 11: Human health and physiology Option G: Ecology and conservation (G1, G2, G3, G4, G5) Option E: Neurobiology and behaviour (E1, E2, E3, E4, E5, E6)

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Structure of the course: assessment

Level Internal assessment (24%) Examinations (76%)

IA (1): 12% Standard Level IA (2): 12%

Paper 1: 20% (30 multiple choice) Paper 2: 32% (Section A: data based question & short answer) (Section B: one extended response question) Paper 3: 24% (short answer questions based on options)

IA (1): 12% Additional Higher Level IA (2): 12%

Paper 1: 20% (40 multiple choice) Paper 2: 36% (Section A: data based question & short answer) (Section B: two extended response question) Paper 3: 20% (short answer questions based on options)

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Structure of the course: assessment

Level Internal assessment

An independent investigation.
Standard Level & Additional Higher Level

Limited help Graded to criteria Can get a 6 or a 7!

Lots of practice in Grade11 Externally moderated Comprehensive guide provided

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Presentation of content:

Keynotes & organised notes

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Skills development - e.g.

Practice deconstructing examination questions

Guides and work samples

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Back to school night. Group 4: Biology

Structure of the course: syllabus

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