I sell resources to help you save time. As teachers we want to spend as much time making the lessons we spend with students as inspiring as possible. Therefore less time planning and marking, more time doing!
I sell resources to help you save time. As teachers we want to spend as much time making the lessons we spend with students as inspiring as possible. Therefore less time planning and marking, more time doing!
This full, ready-to-teach lesson is designed for AQA A-Level Biology teachers who want to ensure their students excel in essential mathematical areas required for interpreting biological data and exam success.
Focus Areas Covered:
Unit Conversions: Teach students to confidently convert between units like mm3 and cm3.
Understanding Rates: Guide students in calculating and interpreting rates, such as breathing rates or reaction rates.
Decimal Places and Significant Figures: Ensure precision in calculations by using appropriate decimal places and retaining significant figures.
Standard and Ordinary Form: Simplify complex data by converting between standard form and ordinary form.
What’s Included?
Full lesson: starter, main activities, exam questions, AfL, all with answers
Clear Explanations: Step-by-step instructions for each focus area, with relatable examples.
Practice Questions: Varied examples to build student confidence.
Interactive Activities: Real-world biology scenarios that require students to apply their mathematical skills.
Exam-Style Questions: AQA-aligned questions designed to challenge students and prepare them for assessments, complete with detailed mark schemes. PLEASE NOTE I have included some exam style questions relating to the topics however they are not being sold as a part of the price and are free as these are public documents.
Why This Lesson?
This resource bridges the gap between maths and biology, helping students develop essential skills that directly relate to data analysis, experimental results, and exam questions. The focus on precision, accuracy, and application ensures students are well-prepared for the demands of AQA Biology.
This full lesson is designed for AQA A-Level Biology students and covers exponential functions and logarithms, essential tools for understanding growth, decay, and scaling in biological systems.
What’s Inside?
Full lesson with starter, main activities, practice questions
Clear Explanations: Break down complex topics like exponential growth,
đť‘’ and logarithmic scales into manageable steps.
Engaging Examples: Real-world applications, including bacterial growth, pH calculations, and population modeling.
Practice Questions: Sharpen your skills with guided questions that build confidence.
Interactive Content: Learn how to use calculator functions like 𝑥𝑦, 10𝑥 and log10 with ease.
Exam-Style Questions: Test yourself with AQA-aligned challenges, complete with mark schemes - PLEASE NOTE I have made my own and attached some AQA examples - these are not being sold and are free with this ppt as they are public documents
Mathematical biology is crucial for exam success and real-world scientific understanding. By the end of this lesson, students will have the tools to tackle tough questions with confidence, whether it’s interpreting graphs or calculating exponential changes.
Who Is It For?
AQA A-Level Biology students aiming for top grades.
Teachers seeking a ready-to-use, high-quality resource for their classes.
Anyone looking to bridge the gap between maths and biology!
This 2025 AQA A-Level Biology Prediction Document is your ultimate exam prep tool. Carefully compiled by mapping every topic from the Paper 1 and 2 exams of 2025, this guide highlights:
Topics that haven’t yet appeared – the most likely candidates for 2025 - highlighted clearly in yellow
A breakdown of Paper 1 & 2 trends – so you know what to expect
A curated list of potential essay questions – tailored to exam patterns
Perfect for students aiming for top grades and teachers looking to guide revision effectively.
What This Document Is & Why It’s Useful
This Excel document contains Biology exam scripts, not full written answers, but key words and phrases that students should use in their responses to match the official mark scheme language. Includes ALL 8 topics for AQA A Level Biology, matched against mark schemes from 2016-2024.
What Is a “Script”?
A script is a set of subject-specific terms and phrases commonly found in mark schemes. Using scripts helps students:
Use the correct scientific terminology
Structure answers the way examiners expect
Avoid vague or incomplete responses
Maximise marks, especially on longer “Explain” and “Describe” questions
Why Download It?
Ideal for revision, exam prep, or essay planning
Helps students memorise precision terms needed for top grades
Allows teachers to build model answers or peer-assessment checklists
Covers core topics from the A-level Biology syllabus
This is an essential tool for students aiming for high exam performance and for teachers looking to reinforce exam-specific language.
This PowerPoint provides a concise, student-friendly guide to tackling A-level Biology Paper 1. It covers:
Effective exam timing strategies
Tips for high-mark questions (especially the last recall question)
Breakdowns of command words (e.g. Describe, Explain, Compare)
Exam technique frameworks like PERM and CLAP
Real question examples with hints on how to approach them
Common student pitfalls and how to avoid them
Why Download It?
Perfect for revision sessions, mock prep, or last-minute cramming
Helps teachers structure lessons around exam skills and technique
Encourages students to answer strategically, not just recall content
Boosts confidence with frameworks for tackling tricky question types
PowerPoint guide covers all the essential statistical tests required for A Level Biology:
Student’s t-test
Spearman’s Rank Correlation Coefficient
Chi-Squared Test
Standard Deviation
This resource explains when and how to use each test, alongside exam-style questions, recall questions, true or false activities, and answers are included to support self-assessment or lesson delivery.
Also includes real exam questions and a mark scheme sourced from past papers to help learners practice exam technique, please note, these past paper questions are publicly available and therefore not included in the price of this resource.
This clear, structured PowerPoint breaks down the three core applications of gene technology into simple, logical sequences:
Making a Protein (e.g., enzymes or hormones)
Identifying Genes Linked to Disease Risk
DNA Comparison (e.g., paternity testing or crime scenes)
Each section includes:
Step-by-step process overviews presented in the correct sequence
Mix-up tasks to encourage active recall and consolidate understanding
Challenging exam-style questions (Recall & Suggest)
Fully worked answers for independent revision or class discussion
Error-spotting activities to test and deepen conceptual understanding
Ideal for:
A-Level students looking for a structured revision resource
Teachers preparing for lessons, revision workshops, or homework task
Ready-to-use. Fully editable. Aligned with the AQA specification.Make your gene technology revision efficient and exam-focused!
A comprehensive list of all the topics covered in the AQA A-Level Biology exams for 2020-2024 and my predictions for 2025 paper.
Includes;
• Paper 1
• Paper 2
• Paper 3
• Essay Questions
• Predictions on Topics including essay questions and Paper 1 knowledge recall.
It allows students to strategically focus their efforts on areas that haven’t appeared in recent exams, increasing their chances of covering potential gaps in their knowledge.
By concentrating on these less-tested topics, students can ensure a more thorough preparation, boosting their confidence and performance in the exam. This targeted approach helps in optimizing revision time and effort, making the overall study process more efficient and effective.
A comprehensive list of all the topics covered in the AQA A-Level Biology exams for 2020.
Includes;
Paper 1
Paper 2
Paper 3
Essay Questions
Notes on particular questions
It allows students to strategically focus their efforts on areas that haven’t appeared in recent exams, increasing their chances of covering potential gaps in their knowledge.
By concentrating on these less-tested topics, students can ensure a more thorough preparation, boosting their confidence and performance in the exam. This targeted approach helps in optimizing revision time and effort, making the overall study process more efficient and effective.
A comprehensive list of all the topics covered in the AQA A-Level Biology exams for 2021.
Includes;
Paper 1
Paper 2
Paper 3
Essay Questions
Notes on particular questions
It allows students to strategically focus their efforts on areas that haven’t appeared in recent exams, increasing their chances of covering potential gaps in their knowledge.
By concentrating on these less-tested topics, students can ensure a more thorough preparation, boosting their confidence and performance in the exam. This targeted approach helps in optimizing revision time and effort, making the overall study process more efficient and effective.
A comprehensive list of all the topics covered in the AQA A-Level Biology exams for 2022.
Includes;
Paper 1
Paper 2
Paper 3
Essay Questions
Notes on particular questions
It allows students to strategically focus their efforts on areas that haven’t appeared in recent exams, increasing their chances of covering potential gaps in their knowledge.
By concentrating on these less-tested topics, students can ensure a more thorough preparation, boosting their confidence and performance in the exam. This targeted approach helps in optimizing revision time and effort, making the overall study process more efficient and effective.
A comprehensive list of all the topics covered in the AQA A-Level Biology exams for 2023.
Includes;
Paper 1
Paper 2
Paper 3
Essay Questions
Notes on particular questions
It allows students to strategically focus their efforts on areas that haven’t appeared in recent exams, increasing their chances of covering potential gaps in their knowledge.
By concentrating on these less-tested topics, students can ensure a more thorough preparation, boosting their confidence and performance in the exam. This targeted approach helps in optimizing revision time and effort, making the overall study process more efficient and effective.
This comprehensive 19 page activity booklet is designed to support A-level Biology students in mastering the curriculum and excelling in their exams. The booklet includes a variety of resources tailored to enhance understanding, reinforce learning, and develop exam techniques.
Contents:
Checklist
GCSE Recap and Recall Questions
Revision Notes
Multiple Choice Questions
Knowledge Organisers
Exam Style Questions
INCLUDES ANSWERS
Description and Benefits:
1. Checklist
Description: A detailed checklist of topics and objectives covered in the A-level Biology syllabus.
Benefits:
Helps students keep track of their progress.
Ensures that all necessary content areas are reviewed.
Aids in identifying topics that require further study.
2. GCSE Recap and Recall Questions
Description: Questions designed to review key concepts from GCSE Biology and foundations for A-level topics.
Benefits:
Reinforces prior knowledge essential for understanding advanced concepts.
Bridges the gap between GCSE and A-level content.
Provides a quick review to ensure students have a solid grounding.
3. Revision Notes
Description: Concise, easy-to-understand summaries of key topics from the A-level Biology syllabus.
Benefits:
Offers a quick reference for essential information.
Simplifies complex concepts into manageable chunks.
Facilitates efficient revision and memory retention.
4. Multiple Choice Questions
Description: A set of multiple-choice questions following the revision notes to test students’ understanding of each topic.
Benefits:
Provides immediate feedback on comprehension.
Helps in identifying areas that need further clarification.
Reinforces learning through practice and repetition.
5. Knowledge Organisers
Description: Visual tools that map out important information, such as key terms, processes, and diagrams, for each topic.
Benefits:
Enhances understanding through visual learning.
Helps in organising and structuring knowledge logically.
Aids in quick recall of important facts and relationships.
6. Exam Style Questions
Description: Questions formatted in the style of AQA A-level exams, covering a range of topics and command words.
Benefits:
Provides practice in applying knowledge to exam-style questions.
Familiarises students with the format and expectations of the actual exam.
Helps in developing effective exam strategies and time management skills.
By using this activity booklet, A-level Biology students can systematically prepare for their exams, ensuring they have a thorough understanding of the subject matter and are well-practised in exam techniques. This comprehensive approach not only boosts confidence but also maximises their potential for achieving top grades.
This document contains 90 multiple choice questions (AND ANSWERS) from the AQA Biology GCSE Ecology. The second part of this topic, Human Impact is in a different resource.
I’ve put together a series of multiple-choice question worksheets designed specifically for secondary school science teachers. These worksheets serve a variety of purposes and are particularly useful for;
low-stakes assessments
Assessment for Learning (AfL)
recall of key concepts - strengthens memory recall and reinforces learning
allow teachers to gauge student understanding effectively
immediate feedback
Each worksheet includes a range of carefully crafted questions covering various topics within the science curriculum. I’ve ensured that each question aligns closely with the learning objectives and standards, providing a comprehensive review of the material.
Furthermore, to streamline the assessment process for teachers, I’ve included the answer key with each worksheet. This allows teachers to quickly and easily grade the worksheets, saving time and effort.
This document contains 40 multiple choice questions (AND ANSWERS) from the AQA Biology GCSE Homeostasis and Response. There is a separate resource for the nervous response.
I’ve put together a series of multiple-choice question worksheets designed specifically for secondary school science teachers. These worksheets serve a variety of purposes and are particularly useful for;
low-stakes assessments
Assessment for Learning (AfL)
recall of key concepts - strengthens memory recall and reinforces learning
allow teachers to gauge student understanding effectively
immediate feedback
Each worksheet includes a range of carefully crafted questions covering various topics within the science curriculum. I’ve ensured that each question aligns closely with the learning objectives and standards, providing a comprehensive review of the material.
Furthermore, to streamline the assessment process for teachers, I’ve included the answer key with each worksheet. This allows teachers to quickly and easily grade the worksheets, saving time and effort.
This document contains 50 multiple choice questions (AND ANSWERS) from the AQA Biology GCSE Photosynthesis.
I’ve put together a series of multiple-choice question worksheets designed specifically for secondary school science teachers. These worksheets serve a variety of purposes and are particularly useful for;
low-stakes assessments
Assessment for Learning (AfL)
recall of key concepts - strengthens memory recall and reinforces learning
allow teachers to gauge student understanding effectively
immediate feedback
Each worksheet includes a range of carefully crafted questions covering various topics within the science curriculum. I’ve ensured that each question aligns closely with the learning objectives and standards, providing a comprehensive review of the material.
Furthermore, to streamline the assessment process for teachers, I’ve included the answer key with each worksheet. This allows teachers to quickly and easily grade the worksheets, saving time and effort.
This document contains 50 multiple choice questions (AND ANSWERS) from the AQA Biology GCSE Genetics and Evolution.
I’ve put together a series of multiple-choice question worksheets designed specifically for secondary school science teachers. These worksheets serve a variety of purposes and are particularly useful for;
low-stakes assessments
Assessment for Learning (AfL)
recall of key concepts - strengthens memory recall and reinforces learning
allow teachers to gauge student understanding effectively
immediate feedback
Each worksheet includes a range of carefully crafted questions covering various topics within the science curriculum. I’ve ensured that each question aligns closely with the learning objectives and standards, providing a comprehensive review of the material.
Furthermore, to streamline the assessment process for teachers, I’ve included the answer key with each worksheet. This allows teachers to quickly and easily grade the worksheets, saving time and effort.
This document contains over 100 multiple choice questions (AND ANSWERS) from the AQA Biology GCSE Homeostasis and Response. There is a separate resource for the nervous response.
I’ve put together a series of multiple-choice question worksheets designed specifically for secondary school science teachers. These worksheets serve a variety of purposes and are particularly useful for;
low-stakes assessments
Assessment for Learning (AfL)
recall of key concepts - strengthens memory recall and reinforces learning
allow teachers to gauge student understanding effectively
immediate feedback
Each worksheet includes a range of carefully crafted questions covering various topics within the science curriculum. I’ve ensured that each question aligns closely with the learning objectives and standards, providing a comprehensive review of the material.
To streamline the assessment process for teachers, I’ve included the answer key with each worksheet. This allows teachers to quickly and easily grade the worksheets, saving time and effort.
I am a Biology Teacher who has taught the AQA specification for over 11 years.
These are SIMPLE but COMPLETE activities, lasting roughly 50 minutes to 1 hour.
They follow the standard form of an activity complete with the following;
Topics included;
Abiotic Biotic Factors, Interdependence, Adaptations, Distribution of species (RP), Food Chains, Food Webs, Biomass, Microorganisms, Farming, Biofuels, Water Cycle, Carbon Cycle, Decomposition (RP).
Key words
Building and developing understanding activities
Exam Skills and Practice
Most importantly, ANSWERS ARE INCLUDED :)
I am a Biology Teacher who has taught the AQA specification for over 11 years.
These are SIMPLE but COMPLETE activities, lasting roughly 50 minutes to 1 hour.
They follow the standard form of an activity complete with the following;
Inheritance Variation Alleles Genetics Topic
Key words
Building and developing understanding activities
Exam Skills and Practice
Most importantly, ANSWERS ARE INCLUDED :)