Harlaw Academy
National 4/5 Biology
Progress Summary – internal assessment
To complete the internal assessment for the course, you must pass all four
areas – knowledge and understanding, researching and reporting, scientific
report writing and problem solving.
Knowledge and Understanding (2.1)
You have to pass this for each unit. (See detail below). Tick each box when you
have passed:
Unit 1
Unit 2
Unit 3
National 4
National 5
Scientific Report of an Experiment (Applies to Nat 4 or Nat 5)
You have to pass each of the six skills involved in experimenting and reporting.
These will be assessed more than once during the course, but you only need to
pass each skill once. Tick each box when you have passed:
1.1 Planning
1.2 Following procedures
1.3 Observing and recording
1.4 Presenting results
1.5 Drawing conclusions
1.6 Evaluating
Solving Problems (2.4) (Applies to Nat 4 and Nat 5)
You have to pass each of the four types of problem solving. These will be
assessed in all units, but you only need to pass each type of problem once.
Tick each box when you have passed:
Predicting
Selecting
Processing
Analysing
Report of a Research Investigation (Applies to Nat 4 and Nat 5)
You have to pass both of the skills involved in researching and reporting. These
may be assessed more than once, but you only need to pass each skill once.
Tick each box when you have passed:
Researching (2.2)
Reporting (2.3)
National 5
Unit 1 –Cell biology
Key Area
Cell structure
Transport across cell membranes
Producing new cells
DNA and the production of protein
Proteins and enzymes
Genetic engineering
Photosynthesis
Respiration
Total
Pass?
Test 1
Marks
Mark
available
5
5
3
2
6
2
5
4
Test 2
Marks
Mark
available
3
4
4
3
5
2
3
4
Unit 2 – Multicellular organisms
Test 1
Key Area
Cells tissues and organs
Stem cells and meristems
Control and communication
Reproduction
Variation and inheritance
The need for transport
Effect of lifestyle choices on animal
transport and exchange systems
Total
Pass?
Marks
available
2
2
4
4
6
9
Test 2
Mark
2
Marks
available
2
3
4
5
4
6
Mark
2
Unit 3 –Life on Earth
Test 1
Key Area
Biodiversity and the distribution of
life
Energy in ecosystems
Sampling techniques and the
measurement of biotic and abiotic
factors
Adaptation, selection and the
evolution of new species
Human impact on the
environment
Total
Pass?
Marks
available
Test 2
Mark
Marks
available
3
4
1
4
2
3
5
2
2
3
Mark
National 4
Unit 1 – Cell biology
Test 1
Marks
Mark
available
Cell division and its role in growth and repair
2
DNA, genes and chromosomes
3
Therapeutic use of cells
1
Enzyme properties and uses in industries
3
Key Area
Properties of microorganisms and their use
in industries
Photosynthesis limiting factors
Factors affecting respiration
Controversial biological procedures
Test 2
Marks
Mark
available
2
2
2
2
3
4
1
2
3
3
4
2
Total
Pass?
Unit 2 – Multicellular organisms
Test 1
Key Area
Sexual and asexual reproduction
Propagating and growing plants
Genetic information
Growth and development of different
organisms
Biological actions in response to
change
Total
Pass?
Marks
available
5
Test 2
3
Marks
available
5
7
5
2
2
3
4
Mark
Mark
Unit 3 – Life on Earth
Test 1
Key Area
Animal and plant species depend on
each other
Impact of population growth and
natural hazards on biodiversity
Nitrogen cycle.Fertiliser design and
environmental impact of fertilisers
Adaptations for survival
Learned behaviour in response to
stimuli linked to species survival
Total
Pass?
Marks
available
Test 2
Mark
Marks
available
1
2
1
2
5
5
4
1
2
3
Mark
Unit 3 - Life on Earth