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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
• f 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

Terms Definition Example/book reference Unicellular Multicellular Ultrastructure Organelles Cell membrane Nucleus

Key area 1.1 Cell Structure Glossary Key Area 1. 1 : Cell structure – Learning Outcomes I can…

1. name and identify the three main structures of animals cells . 2. name and identify the three additional structures found in plant cells . 3. state the function of these cell structures. 4. name and identify the structures found in fungal cells. 5. give an example of a fungal cell and state its method of reproduction .

Williamwood High School Biology Department

National 5 Homework Booklet

Unit 1

Key Area 7 & 8

Question Description Marks available Score Key Area Comments about question

• r key area

Section 1 Multiple choice - answer sheet 1

Structures in a fungal cell

1KU /1 1.1 2

Structures in a plant and animal cell

1KU /1 1.1 3

Importance of diffusion to cells

1KU /1 1.2 4

Types of transport in a cell

1KU /1 1.2 5

Osmosis in plant cells

1KU /1 1.2

Name: _______________________________ Date: __________

National 5 Biology Unit 1 Key Area 1-5 Assessment Evaluation

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32 %

Course Structure

Unit 1: Cell Biology Unit 2: Multicellular Organisms Unit 3: Life on Earth Research Assignment: 20 marks, marked externally by SQA and contributes to 20% of the final grade. The Exam: 2 Hours Section 1 Multiple Choice 20 marks Section 2 Short answer questions 60 marks The final exam contributes to 80% of their 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

W/C 21 March 2016

• National 5 Exam

Monday 9th May 2016

The timeline of the National 5 course is detailed in the biology website https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/er /WWHDepartmentBiology/