OCR GCSE Citizenship Studies (9-1) Past Papers & Mark Schemes
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June 2023
7 filesCitizenship Studies (9-1) – Examiners’ report – Citizenship in action
Citizenship Studies (9-1) – Mark scheme – Our rights, our society, our world
Citizenship Studies (9-1) – Question paper – Our rights, our society, our world
Citizenship Studies (9-1) – Examiners’ report – Citizenship in perspective
Citizenship Studies (9-1) – Examiners’ report – Our rights, our society, our world
Citizenship Studies (9-1) – Modified papers
Citizenship Studies (9-1) – Mark scheme – Citizenship in action
June 2022
8 filesCitizenship Studies (9-1) – Examiners’ report – Citizenship in action
Citizenship Studies (9-1) – Mark scheme – Our rights, our society, our world
Citizenship Studies (9-1) – Question paper – Our rights, our society, our world
Citizenship Studies (9-1) – Examiners’ report – Citizenship in perspective
Citizenship Studies (9-1) – Examiners’ report – Our rights, our society, our world
Citizenship Studies (9-1) – Modified papers
Citizenship Studies (9-1) – Mark scheme – Citizenship in action
Citizenship Studies (9-1) – Question paper – Citizenship in action
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OCR Citizenship Studies (J270): Rights, Democracy, the Legal System, and Active Citizenship in Practice
Exam Paper Structure
Citizenship in Perspective
Citizenship in Action
Key Information
| Exam Board | OCR |
| Specification Code | J270 |
| Qualification | GCSE |
| Grading Scale | 9–1 |
| Assessment Type | 2 written exams + Citizenship Action component |
| Tiers | None (single tier) |
| Number Of Papers | 2 |
| Exam Duration | 1 hour 30 minutes per paper |
| Total Marks | 160 (80 per paper) |
| Calculator Status | Not applicable |
| Total Resources | 38 |
Key Topics in Citizenship Studies (9-1)
Topics you need to know
Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| State | Give a fact or definition without further development |
| Describe | Give the main features of a system, right, process or concept |
| Explain | Give developed reasons, applying citizenship knowledge to the context |
| Analyse | Examine different aspects or perspectives of a citizenship issue in depth |
| Evaluate | Weigh up arguments or evidence and reach a substantiated judgement |
| Discuss | Consider different viewpoints, including for and against, with a conclusion |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 72–82% |
| Grade 8 | 62–71% |
| Grade 7 | 51–61% |
| Grade 6 | 42–50% |
| Grade 5 | 33–41% |
| Grade 4 | 25–32% |
| Grade 3 | 17–24% |
| Grade 2 | 9–16% |
| Grade 1 | ~4–8% |
⚠️ Typical boundaries across two papers (160 total marks). Actual boundaries vary by series — check OCR's website.
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