A2 Biology Unit 6 ~ 16th May 2012

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  1. iesians's Avatar
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    Re: A2 Biology Unit 6 ~ 16th May 2012
    (Original post by verdikt)
    Just had a query here. Could we copy/paste stuff from the marking scheme and paste it on our paper. Like for the last bit in Unit 6, the preliminary work done is always the same so can I always mention "finding out dependant variable", etc?
    yes we can
    but that doesnt mean we write "finding out dependant variable" , you actually have to write the dependant variable eg:- plant growth , number of shrimps etc ! mark schemes just give you outlines as what to expect in an answer ...
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    Re: A2 Biology Unit 6 ~ 16th May 2012
    there you go

    (Original post by iesians)
    hey can you please send these to me ! i dont wat to make an account on TES
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  3. File Type: pdf 55809957-Edexcel-Biology-A2-Core-Practical-Workbook.pdf (474.9 KB, 513 views)
  4. File Type: pdf A2_BIOLOGY_CORE_PRACTICAL_SUMMARY.pdf (632.4 KB, 716 views)
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    Re: A2 Biology Unit 6 ~ 16th May 2012
    (Original post by kitriviolet)
    there you go
    thank you so much !! ....respect
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    Re: A2 Biology Unit 6 ~ 16th May 2012
    can anyone explain me how is 0.05 a 95% confidence level and why does it even matter ...?!
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    Re: A2 Biology Unit 6 ~ 16th May 2012
    omg whats that when did that appear

    (Original post by iesians)
    can anyone explain me how is 0.05 a 95% confidence level and why does it even matter ...?!
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    Re: A2 Biology Unit 6 ~ 16th May 2012
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    omg whats that when did that appear
    almost every paper !! i just know that it is related to T test and CHI test but i dunno its significance, in mark scheme it is written that T value is greater or less than the value AT 95% CONFIDENCE LEVEL which is at 0.05 ! i dont get this !!!
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    Re: A2 Biology Unit 6 ~ 16th May 2012
    which are the practicle that may probably come this time? anyone, any idea?
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    Re: A2 Biology Unit 6 ~ 16th May 2012
    oh right ive checked up some papers and saw those... sorry, been freaking out too much about question 3. ill see if i can ask my biology teacher today...she did the hong kong a level syllabus in her time, hopefully she knows

    (Original post by iesians)
    almost every paper !! i just know that it is related to T test and CHI test but i dunno its significance, in mark scheme it is written that T value is greater or less than the value AT 95% CONFIDENCE LEVEL which is at 0.05 ! i dont get this !!!
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    Re: A2 Biology Unit 6 ~ 16th May 2012
    (Original post by kitriviolet)
    oh right ive checked up some papers and saw those... sorry, been freaking out too much about question 3. ill see if i can ask my biology teacher today...she did the hong kong a level syllabus in her time, hopefully she knows
    please do ask ! only one week left
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    Re: A2 Biology Unit 6 ~ 16th May 2012
    ok a quick question !
    describe an experiment to investingate change in temperature over rate of respiration in seedlings ? (5 marks)
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    Re: A2 Biology Unit 6 ~ 16th May 2012
    (Original post by dhym abraham)
    which are the practicle that may probably come this time? anyone, any idea?
    i think the practical on snail habituation has a chance of coming , it has never come !!! i rerally love that practical hope it comes ,
    well i also think that respirometer and spirometers can come too , they havent come either from a long time ......!!

    brine shrimps wont come , it came last year , antibiotics wont come cuz it always comes !!! i wish ecological sampling doesnt come , i hate it tis so awkward and complicated !! and probably some AS practicals can come too , such as daphnia , or vitamin C !! i didnt even touch them !!!!!:confused:
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    Re: A2 Biology Unit 6 ~ 16th May 2012
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    i think the practical on snail habituation has a chance of coming , it has never come !!! i rerally love that practical hope it comes ,
    well i also think that respirometer and spirometers can come too , they havent come either from a long time ......!!

    brine shrimps wont come , it came last year , antibiotics wont come cuz it always comes !!! i wish ecological sampling doesnt come , i hate it tis so awkward and complicated !! and probably some AS practicals can come too , such as daphnia , or vitamin C !! i didnt even touch them !!!!!:confused:

    Well my teacher suggested that the respirometer or spirometer thing might come...but i have a feeling it might be either daphnia or vitamin c....so damn confusing..also the planning thing is KILLING ME !!!!!
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    Re: A2 Biology Unit 6 ~ 16th May 2012
    7 days to go :/ Ughhhhh
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    Re: A2 Biology Unit 6 ~ 16th May 2012
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    Well my teacher suggested that the respirometer or spirometer thing might come...but i have a feeling it might be either daphnia or vitamin c....so damn confusing..also the planning thing is KILLING ME !!!!!
    daphnia is good !! but vitamin C !! OMG I THINK ILL KILL MYSELF !! thts really difficult !!! OMG yea planning is of 10 martks right !!! its the most difficult one !! i need help with vitamin C can you please tell me about it ??!
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    Re: A2 Biology Unit 6 ~ 16th May 2012
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    7 days to go :/ Ughhhhh
    i need help with AS pracs i dotn remember any !!! OMGEEEEEEEE !!!! do yuo have any good strategy !!! like a super fast one cuz no time left !!!!:confused::confused:
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    Re: A2 Biology Unit 6 ~ 16th May 2012
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    i need help with AS pracs i dotn remember any !!! OMGEEEEEEEE !!!! do yuo have any good strategy !!! like a super fast one cuz no time left !!!!:confused::confused:
    http://www.scribd.com/doc/30733651/L...y-as-Exam-2010
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    Re: A2 Biology Unit 6 ~ 16th May 2012
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    No one?? This is really important!
    i couldnt find a thread for this and opened one called Biology Paper 6 (6BI08) 2012 Official.. posted some resources there; so you can check out.. and we can use both of the threads.. .. i heard that theres a thread for paper 6 2011 but i couldnt find that :/ maybe we can seach the old threads for some more resources.. I need an A from biology and i cant get more than 28/50 in paper 6 !! .. ahh tough paper!! :/
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    Re: A2 Biology Unit 6 ~ 16th May 2012
    (Original post by Abrar_Higuain)
    Well my teacher suggested that the respirometer or spirometer thing might come...but i have a feeling it might be either daphnia or vitamin c....so damn confusing..also the planning thing is KILLING ME !!!!!
    they asked daphnia in p3 so probably it will be something else than daphnia..
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    Re: A2 Biology Unit 6 ~ 16th May 2012
    Heyy everyonee.
    I found this online for Unit 6.

    Unit 6- Practical

    The Unit 6.rar file includes:
    Old syllabus past papers and mark schemes from 2003 Jan onwards.
    All New syllabus past papers and mark schemes until 2011 June.
    Summary and procedure of practical
    Link
    http://www.mediafire.com/?x2npmky2afgex
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    Re: A2 Biology Unit 6 ~ 16th May 2012
    (Original post by d_94)
    Heyy everyonee.
    I found this online for Unit 6.

    Unit 6- Practical

    The Unit 6.rar file includes:
    Old syllabus past papers and mark schemes from 2003 Jan onwards.
    All New syllabus past papers and mark schemes until 2011 June.
    Summary and procedure of practical
    Link
    http://www.mediafire.com/?x2npmky2afgex
    OMG loved it !! thank you so much !! i wish you were in my school !!!! what do you reckon will come ..? daphnia came in unit 3 now , so ithink theres quite a chance for vitamin C this time , i hate that practical !!!!!!
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