Cambridge O Level Biology (5090) FAQs

• Will candidates be penalised if they make a spelling mistake of scientific terms or names?
• What is the difference between "state" and "suggest" when used at the start of a question?
• Sometimes I confuse my students if I use a different approach to maths when I explain some mathematical aspects in science. Do you know of any extra resources to help my teaching of mathematical ideas in science?
• Can I use Test Maker to create my own question papers?
• Can I take a practical paper if I am a private candidate?
• Where can my school buy microscope slides with specimens?
• Where can I find resources to help deliver the practical skills necessary to teach O Level Biology?
• My candidates are doing the Alternative to Practical paper, so what practical work do they need to do?
• Is there an option available which doesn't involve any assessment of practical skills?
• I cannot get the exact equipment or specimens specified in the Confidential Instructions, but I can obtain something similar. Am I allowed to adapt the experiment at all?