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The Beyond Biology Diagnostic.

A short, structured check designed to identify where marks are being lost — and what to work on first. Separate GCSE and A-Level versions will be used.

FORMAT

One diagnostic. Five areas of performance.

KnowledgeCore understanding & recall

ApplicationUsing Biology in unfamiliar contexts

Maths & DataCalculations, graphs & interpretation

Practical SkillsMethods, variables & evaluation

Exam TechniquePrecision & extended responses

Planned duration: approximately 30–35 minutes. The live version will adapt to GCSE or A-Level and produce a short strengths-and-priorities report.

Beyond Biology Diagnostic
AQA GCSE Biology — sample format

Question 6 of 16

APPLICATION & DATA

A student investigates the effect of temperature on an enzyme-controlled reaction.

The graph shows the rate rises to an optimum and then falls rapidly. Which explanation best accounts for the fall above the optimum?

○ Substrate molecules stop moving○ The enzyme’s active site changes shape○ The reaction has used all of the oxygen○ The enzyme becomes a carbohydrate

RESULT

A useful report, not just a score.

The result page will show strengths, priority areas and the most appropriate next step.

Example diagnostic profile

Knowledge

78%

Application

54%

Maths & Data

61%

Practical Skills

70%

Exam Technique

48%

Priority: applying knowledge to unfamiliar questions and improving precision in exam responses.

Discuss the recommended next step