H2 Biology Paper 2 Structured Questions Strategy (9477, 2026)
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Q: What does H2 Biology Paper 2 Structured Questions Strategy (9477, 2026) cover?
A: Master the 90-mark structured paper by decoding stimulus data, sequencing multi-part questions, and aligning every answer with the command words in the 2026 syllabus and specimen pack.
TL;DR
Paper 2 is a 2-hour marathon of compulsory structured questions that weave Core and Extension content with data interpretation. Treat every stem as a mini practical write-up: annotate variables, sequence processes, and answer with the exact command-word depth expected by SEAB.\[1]
Status: SEAB H2 Biology (9477, first exam 2026) syllabus and 9477/02 specimen paper last checked 2026-01-12. Paper 2 remains 2 hours, 90 marks, weighted at 30 %.
Blueprint for Paper 2
| Duration | Marks | Weighting | Format | Assessment Objective focus |
| 2 hours | 90 | 30 % | Compulsory structured questions with data/comprehension passages | AO A + AO B integration |
- The syllabus emphasises integration across Core Ideas and the Extension Topic, so expect questions that flow from cell biology into genetics, or from metabolism into ecology, within a single stem.\[1]
- Specimen Paper 2 opens with a secretory pathway trace using radio-labelled amino acids, signalling that ultrastructure, molecular biology, and data timelines can appear in the same 9-mark set.\[2]
Anatomy of the structured questions
- Multi-part scaffolds: Most items step from recall → explanation → application. Read all subparts before you write so later prompts don’t invalidate earlier assumptions.
- Stimulus-rich data: Expect annotated micrographs, experimental tables, and journal extracts. Train yourself to translate every table column into a sentence before tackling the question.
