OCR GCSE Twenty First Century Science Suite Past Papers & Mark Schemes
Download free OCR GCSE Twenty First Century Science (Biology B, Chemistry B, Physics B, Combined Science B) past papers, mark schemes & examiner reports. 399 resources.
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November 2020
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Twenty First Century Science Suite – Question paper – Physics
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Twenty First Century Science Suite – Question paper – Depth in physics
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Twenty First Century Science Suite – Question paper – Depth in chemistry
June 2019
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Twenty First Century Science Suite – Question paper – Depth in physics
Twenty First Century Science Suite – Question paper – Depth in chemistry
Twenty First Century Science Suite – Question paper – Depth in chemistry
Twenty First Century Science: OCR's Ideas-About-Science Approach to GCSE Biology B, Chemistry B, and Physics B
Exam Paper Structure
Breadth in Biology (Foundation/Higher)
Depth in Biology (Foundation/Higher)
Breadth in Chemistry (Foundation/Higher)
Depth in Chemistry (Foundation/Higher)
Breadth in Physics (Foundation/Higher)
Depth in Physics (Foundation/Higher)
Key Information
| Exam Board | OCR |
| Specification Code | J257 (Bio B), J258 (Chem B), J259 (Phys B), J260 (Combined B) |
| Qualification | GCSE |
| Grading Scale | 9–1 (separate) / 9-9 to 1-1 (combined) |
| Assessment Type | Written exams only (no coursework) |
| Tiers | Foundation and Higher for all papers |
| Number Of Papers | 2 per separate science / 6 for combined |
| Exam Duration | 1 hour 45 minutes (separate) / 1 hour 10 minutes (combined) |
| Total Marks | 180 per separate science / 360 for combined |
| Calculator Status | Calculator allowed in all papers |
| Total Resources | 399 |
Key Topics in Twenty First Century Science Suite
Topics you need to know
Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| State | Give a fact or value without further explanation |
| Describe | Give the main features of a process or observation |
| Explain | Give reasons, using scientific knowledge and appropriate terminology |
| Calculate | Work out a numerical answer, showing working and correct units |
| Evaluate | Assess data, a method or a claim, weighing evidence and reaching a conclusion |
| Suggest | Apply scientific principles to an unfamiliar context to propose an answer |
| Compare | Identify similarities and differences between processes, substances or organisms |
| Justify | Give reasons to support a scientific conclusion or recommendation |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 76–86% |
| Grade 8 | 64–75% |
| Grade 7 | 52–63% |
| Grade 6 | 43–51% |
| Grade 5 | 35–42% |
| Grade 4 | 26–34% |
⚠️ Typical Higher tier boundaries for separate sciences. Combined Science B uses double grades (9-9 to 4-4). Actual boundaries vary — check OCR's website.
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