1. 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)

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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

6. 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.

7. 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