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AQA Biology Essay Simple and Effective Marking Guidance/ Grid for Student/ Teacher. Get 25/25!

AQA Biology Essay Simple and Effective Marking Guidance/ Grid for Student/ Teacher. Get 25/25!

Subject: Biology

Age range: 16+

Resource type: Assessment and revision

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13 October 2020

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aqa a level biology 25 mark essay

The 25 mark essay has been an element of AQA A-levels for many years, going back several specifications. At first, teachers may worry that this is difficult for their students and will mean a large amount of marking. This marking guidance/ grid, developed around a simple mnemonic can be used by students when planning and self assessing their work, or teachers who want a clear structure for marking and providing developmental feedback to their students. Once completed, the grid clearly identifies which elements are missing from essays, allowing for specific feedback and improved marks on the 25 mark essay. This marking grid can be printed and attached to student essays for their reference when revising.

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