Cambridge Pre-U Syllabus - Cambridge International Examinations

Cambridge Pre-U Syllabus
In practical activities, candidates are usually able to identify a problem and to formulate a plan, many aspects
of which are realistic and practicable. They use a range of relevant techniques with care and skill. They
make and record measurements, usually with a precision which is appropriate to the task. They interpret
and explain their results using biological principles and make some critical evaluation of their methods.
Pass (P2)
Candidates recall and use knowledge of Biology from many parts of the syllabus and demonstrate some
understanding of a number of the main principles and concepts within it. Their level of knowledge and
understanding may vary significantly across major areas of the syllabus. They select discrete items of
knowledge and make some use of information that is presented in familiar ways to solve problems. They
make some use of the concepts and terminology of Biology in communicating their answers. Candidates
show a little evidence of knowledge and understanding of Biology beyond the defined syllabus content.
Candidates apply knowledge and principles of Biology contained within the syllabus to material presented in
a familiar or closely related context. They show some understanding of the magnitudes of common
quantities when carrying out numerical work. Candidates carry out straightforward calculations in most
areas of Biology correctly when these calculations are of a familiar kind and when structure is provided,
usually using correct units.
In practical activities, candidates are able to plan some aspects of the solution to a practical problem. They
make and record appropriate measurements and show some awareness of the need for precision. They
usually offer an interpretation of their experimental results making some use of fundamental principles of
Biology.
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