AQA Biology Checklist

The AQA Biology checklist serves as a comprehensive guide for students to track their progress through the GCSE or A-level Biology curriculum. It breaks down the specification into manageable units, each with key topics and concepts that students need to understand and master.

1. Organized by Topics: Each unit is divided by topics as per the AQA specification (e.g., Cell Biology, Infection and Response, Ecology). For A-levels, it may also include sections like Genetics, Homeostasis, and Populations.
2. Key Concepts: For each topic, the checklist highlights the essential concepts that students should know, such as the processes (e.g., photosynthesis, mitosis), structures (e.g., cell organelles, heart), and scientific principles (e.g., osmosis, natural selection).
3. Skills and Application: The checklist also emphasizes practical skills (Required Practical Activities) that students must be able to perform and the application of scientific principles to unfamiliar scenarios.
4. Command Words Focus: Important exam command words like describe, explain, compare, and evaluate are referenced to help students understand how to approach exam questions.
5. Progress Monitoring: Students can tick off each section as they revise, making it easy to see what they’ve covered and what still needs attention.
6. Exam Practice Suggestions: The checklist may suggest areas where students should attempt past paper questions, strengthening their ability to apply knowledge in exam-style scenarios.