I will begin by establishing the students level of understanding in basic biological concepts, including but not limited to: biological molecules; cells; organisms exchanging substances with their environment; genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms; transfers in and between organisms; how organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environment; genetics...
I will begin by establishing the students level of understanding in basic biological concepts, including but not limited to: biological molecules; cells; organisms exchanging substances with their environment; genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms; transfers in and between organisms; how organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environment; genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems; and the control of gene expression. I will assess this knowledge based on either an AS or A2 related questionnaire and identify subjects of weakness that we can focus on. I will then devise a ciriculum based on these educational gaps, starting from the most basic and working towards the more complicated features of the syllabus. Lessons will entail a short initial introduction to the topic, a worksheet to assess the level of understanding, a period of questions and answers and what to highlight for exams based on past paper questions. The past paper exam questions will then be marked based on the associated mark scheme and feedback will be provided. At the end of the session, a brief overview of the topic will be provided with both key points to remember, key topics that will be drawn on for examimation and advice for how best to elucidate what exact information an exam question is asking for. Finally, a further period of any final questions and answers, areas that are unclear and need further study, and a brief overview of the content of the following session: including any suggested reading materials outside of the syllabus where appropriate.