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A2 coursework assessment (6BIO6)

The individual student investigation forms the coursework component of A2.

Students submit a written report of an experimental investigation which they have devised and carried out. This is internally marked and externally moderated by Edexcel, or externally marked by Edexcel.

There are detailed criteria for Research and rationale. Planning, Implementing, Observing and recording, Interpreting and evaluation, and Communicating.