Williamwood High School Information Evening For the Parents of Pupils Sitting National 5 Biology Welcome! Miss R Rose Mrs J McBride Mrs L McFadzean (PT biology)
What do students need to be successful in National 5 Biology? • complete daily homework tasks. • reflecting on feedback to improve. • independent home study using all available resources.
What support is offered In school? • Homework – tasks are given daily • Supported study – every Thursday from 3.35pm • ‘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 specimen papers / past papers and the resources provided by the department that will allow for effective independent home study.
Home Learning Resources Key Area 1. 1 : Cell structure – Learning Outcomes Name: _______________________________ Date: __________ I can… National 5 Biology Unit 1 _____ % 32 Key Area 1-5 Assessment Evaluation 1. name and identify the three main structures of animals cells . 2. name and identify the three additional structures found in plant cells . Question Description Marks Score Key Comments about question available Area or key area 3. state the function of these cell structures. Section 1 Multiple choice - answer sheet 4. name and identify the structures found in fungal cells. 1 Structures in a fungal cell 1KU /1 1.1 2 Structures in a plant and animal cell 1KU /1 1.1 5. give an example of a fungal cell and state its method of reproduction . Importance of diffusion to cells 3 1KU /1 1.2 4 Types of transport in a cell 1KU /1 1.2 5 Osmosis in plant cells 1KU /1 1.2 Key area 1.1 Cell Structure Glossary Williamwood High School Terms Definition Example/book Biology Department reference Unicellular Multicellular National 5 Ultrastructure Homework Booklet Organelles Cell membrane Nucleus Unit 1 Key Area 7 & 8
Course Structure Unit 1 : The Exam: 2 Hours Cell Biology Section 1 Unit 2: Multiple Choice Multicellular Organisms 20 marks Unit 3: Life on Earth Section 2 Short answer questions Research Assignment: 60 marks 20 marks, marked externally by SQA and The final exam contributes contributes to 20% of the to 80% of their grade. final grade.
Assessment Dates • Assignment Write Up W/C 26 October 2015 • End of Unit 2 Tests W/C 2 November 2015 • Mid Unit 3 Test W/C 11 January 2016 • Biology Prelim 8 February 2016 • End of Unit 3 Tests The timeline of the National 5 course W/C 21 March 2016 is detailed in the biology website https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/er • National 5 Exam /WWHDepartmentBiology/ Monday 9th May 2016
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