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ITT – For international programs, Biology in English test has a different structure from the regular exam.
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Biology in English program
Biology is considered one of the pillars of science with a great influence on human society. For students interested in medicine or environmental technology, this is a must-have subject in the knowledge foundation.
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Designed for students who want to pursue life sciences, Biology in English programs typically cover the following topics:
- Cell biology
- Genetics
- Molecular biology
- Anatomy and physiology
- Environment and development
- Ecology
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Currently, there are many international programs being taught in Vietnam such as IB, AP, IGCSE, A-level… Each program will have its own structure of Biology in English test, such as the AP Biology exam structure as follows:
- Part 1: Multiple choice tests, consisting of 60 questions (discrete questions, set questions, and math questions), done in 90 minutes, accounting for 50% of the total score.
- Part 2: Free section, consisting of 6 questions (2 long questions focusing on evaluating test results and 4 short questions about the scientific investigation, conceptual analysis, model analysis or visual representation, analyzing data), done in 90 minutes, accounting for 50% of the total score.
Meanwhile, the IB Biology exam structure will include 3 tests as follows:
| Standard Level (SL) | Higher Level (HL) |
| Test 1: 30 multiple-choice questions, 45 minutes, 20% total score – Calculator is not allowed – There is no deduction for choosing the wrong answer | Test 1: 40 multiple-choice questions, 60 minutes, 20% total score – Calculator is not allowed – There is no deduction for choosing the wrong answer |
| Test 2: 75 minutes, 40% total score, includes 2 parts (calculator is allowed): Part A: Data-based questions, short-answer, and extended-answer questions Part B: Choose two out of three extended answer questions | Test 2: 135 minutes, 36% total score, includes 2 parts (calculator is allowed): Part A: Data-based questions, short-answer, and extended-answer questions Part B: Choose two out of three extended answer questions |
| Test 3: 60 minutes, 20% total score, includes 2 parts (calculator is allowed): Part A: Answer all questions, two to three short answer questions based on experimental skills and techniques, analysis and evaluation, using the invisible data associated with the learning materials Part B: Short answers and extended answers from one choice | Test 3: 75 minutes, 24% total score, includes 2 parts (calculator is allowed): Part A: Answer all questions, two to three short answer questions based on experimental skills and techniques, analysis and evaluation, using the invisible data associated with the learning materials Part B: Short answers and extended answers from one choice |
So you already know the structure of Biology in English test.
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Now, Intertu Education is enrolling potential students for Biology courses and Biology international programs (IB Biology, AP Biology, A-level Biology, IGCSE Biology). For inquiries, please contact us directly, via email or hotline.
