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2022 and 2023 HKDSE

The public assessment of HKDSE Biology will consist of a public examination as outlined in the following table:

Assessment taskWeightingDuration
Public examinationPaper 1 (Compulsory part)Section A: Multiple choice questions(36 marks)60% → 75%2 hours 30 mins
Section B: Short questions,structured questions and an essay question (84 marks)
Paper 2 (Elective part)Structured questions (40 marks) (Candidates are required to attempt questions from any two of the four electives.)20% → 25%1 hour
School-based Assessment (SBA)(CANCELLED)Practical skills abilities and reporting of investigative work20%S5 and S6

2024 HKDSE

The public assessment of HKDSE Biology will consist of a public examination and school based assessment as outlined in the following table:

Assessment taskWeightingDuration
Public examinationPaper 1 (Compulsory part)Section A: Multiple choice questions(36 marks)60%2 hours 30 mins
Section B: Short questions,structured questions and an essay question (84 marks)
Paper 2 (Elective part)Structured questions (40 marks) (Candidates are required to attempt questions from any two of the four electives.)20%1 hour
School-based Assessment (SBA)Practical skills abilities and reporting of investigative work20%S5 and S6

Please refer to Assessment Framework released by HKEAA for the latest arrangement:
https://www.hkeaa.edu.hk/en/hkdse/assessment/subject_information/category_a_subjects/hkdse_subj.html?A2&2&5_1