Williamwood High School 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 of 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 Key Area 1. 1 : Cell structure – Learning Outcomes I can… 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 Key area 1.1 Cell Structure Glossary Terms Definition Example/book reference Unicellular   Multicellular Ultrastructure Organelles Cell membrane Nucleus

Course Structure Unit 1: The Exam: 2 Hours 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/