S1 E15 | How to Teach Critical Analysis in AQA A-Level Biology

Critical analysis is one of the trickiest yet most essential skills your AQA A-level Biology students need to master—worth 15 marks on Paper 3 and assessed across other papers.

In this episode, I’ll break down exactly how to teach critical analysis, helping your students describe, conclude, and evaluate with confidence.

We’ll cover:

✅ What examiners are looking for in critical analysis questions

✅ A structured approach to teaching data interpretation

✅ Common pitfalls and how to avoid them

✅ A quick win to save you lesson planning time

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📺 Watch my YouTube video on teaching critical analysis – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upXa7pIe7xg