This document consists of test items which are applicable to biology courses throughout Australia (irrespective of course materials used); assess key concepts within course statement (for both core and optional studies); assess a wide range of cognitive processes; and are relevant to current biological concepts. These items are arranged under eight headings: (1) the organism; (2) function and structure in plants; (3) function and structure in animals; (4) integration and regulation in multicellular organisms; (5) cellular processes; (6) heredity; (7) life--its continuity and change; and (8) science and the scientific process. Also included are brief comments on and applications of the test items. (JN)