OCR GCSE COMBINED SCIENCE B TWENTY
FIRST CENTURY J260 04 FOUNDATION
TIER EXAM SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND MARKSCHEME
◉ When was the first assessment for OCR's GCSE (9-1) in Physics A?
Answer: 2018
◉ What is the purpose of the Assessment Preparation and Analysis
Service? Answer: To provide resources focusing on skills development,
professional guidance for teachers, and results data analysis.
◉ What types of resources does OCR provide to support teaching?
Answer: Delivery Guides, Transition Guides, Topic Exploration Packs,
Lesson Elements.
◉ Who developed the OCR GCSE (9-1) in Physics A qualification?
Answer: It was developed in consultation with teachers, employers, and
Higher Education.
◉ What is the role of Cambridge Assessment Group in relation to OCR?
Answer: It is part of the Cambridge Assessment Group, which is
Europe's largest assessment agency.
,◉ What is the significance of the term 'Gateway Science' in the OCR
qualification? Answer: It refers to the specific pathway of science
education provided by OCR, focusing on Physics A.
◉ What is the contact number for OCR Science Subject Advisors?
Answer: 01223 553998
◉ What is the purpose of the CPD/Training offered by OCR? Answer:
To introduce the qualifications and prepare teachers for first teaching.
◉ What is the importance of the specification updates mentioned in the
document? Answer: They ensure that the latest information is available
and discrepancies are addressed.
◉ What does the term 'malpractice' refer to in the context of OCR
assessments? Answer: It refers to any unethical behavior or violation of
examination regulations.
◉ What is the significance of the 'Total qualification time' in the
specification? Answer: It indicates the total amount of time students
should expect to spend on the qualification.
◉ What are 'Assessment objectives (AO)' in the context of the
specification? Answer: They outline the skills and knowledge that
students are expected to demonstrate in assessments.
,◉ What is the purpose of 'Practice Papers' provided by OCR? Answer:
To assess students' progress under formal examination conditions.
◉ What does 'Working scientifically' refer to in the specification?
Answer: It encompasses the skills and approaches necessary for
scientific inquiry and investigation.
◉ What is included in the appendices of the specification? Answer:
Grade descriptors, overlap with other qualifications, accessibility,
equations in physics, units in science, and health and safety.
◉ What is the purpose of the 'Active Results' service? Answer: To help
review the performance of individual students or entire cohorts.
◉ What is the significance of the 'Command words' section in
assessments? Answer: They provide guidance on how students should
respond to questions in exams.
◉ What does 'Accessibility' refer to in the context of the specification?
Answer: It ensures that the qualification is available to all students,
including those with special educational needs.
◉ What is the role of Subject Advisors in the OCR qualification
process? Answer: They provide information and support regarding
specifications and non-exam assessments.
, ◉ What does the term 'Grade descriptors' refer to? Answer: They outline
the criteria for different grade levels in assessments.
◉ What is the purpose of the 'Transition Guides' provided by OCR?
Answer: To assist teachers and students in transitioning to the new
specification.
◉ What is the significance of the 'Equations in Physics' appendix?
Answer: It provides essential formulas that students need to know for the
qualification.
◉ What is the importance of the 'Health and safety' section in the
specification? Answer: It outlines the necessary precautions and
procedures to ensure safe practices in scientific experiments.
◉ What is the purpose of CPD/Training for teachers in OCR? Answer:
To introduce qualifications and prepare teachers for first teaching.
◉ How many centres choose OCR's A Levels, GCSEs, and vocational
qualifications? Answer: Over 13,000 centres.
◉ What is Active Results? Answer: A free results analysis service to
help review the performance of individual learners or whole schools.
FIRST CENTURY J260 04 FOUNDATION
TIER EXAM SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND MARKSCHEME
◉ When was the first assessment for OCR's GCSE (9-1) in Physics A?
Answer: 2018
◉ What is the purpose of the Assessment Preparation and Analysis
Service? Answer: To provide resources focusing on skills development,
professional guidance for teachers, and results data analysis.
◉ What types of resources does OCR provide to support teaching?
Answer: Delivery Guides, Transition Guides, Topic Exploration Packs,
Lesson Elements.
◉ Who developed the OCR GCSE (9-1) in Physics A qualification?
Answer: It was developed in consultation with teachers, employers, and
Higher Education.
◉ What is the role of Cambridge Assessment Group in relation to OCR?
Answer: It is part of the Cambridge Assessment Group, which is
Europe's largest assessment agency.
,◉ What is the significance of the term 'Gateway Science' in the OCR
qualification? Answer: It refers to the specific pathway of science
education provided by OCR, focusing on Physics A.
◉ What is the contact number for OCR Science Subject Advisors?
Answer: 01223 553998
◉ What is the purpose of the CPD/Training offered by OCR? Answer:
To introduce the qualifications and prepare teachers for first teaching.
◉ What is the importance of the specification updates mentioned in the
document? Answer: They ensure that the latest information is available
and discrepancies are addressed.
◉ What does the term 'malpractice' refer to in the context of OCR
assessments? Answer: It refers to any unethical behavior or violation of
examination regulations.
◉ What is the significance of the 'Total qualification time' in the
specification? Answer: It indicates the total amount of time students
should expect to spend on the qualification.
◉ What are 'Assessment objectives (AO)' in the context of the
specification? Answer: They outline the skills and knowledge that
students are expected to demonstrate in assessments.
,◉ What is the purpose of 'Practice Papers' provided by OCR? Answer:
To assess students' progress under formal examination conditions.
◉ What does 'Working scientifically' refer to in the specification?
Answer: It encompasses the skills and approaches necessary for
scientific inquiry and investigation.
◉ What is included in the appendices of the specification? Answer:
Grade descriptors, overlap with other qualifications, accessibility,
equations in physics, units in science, and health and safety.
◉ What is the purpose of the 'Active Results' service? Answer: To help
review the performance of individual students or entire cohorts.
◉ What is the significance of the 'Command words' section in
assessments? Answer: They provide guidance on how students should
respond to questions in exams.
◉ What does 'Accessibility' refer to in the context of the specification?
Answer: It ensures that the qualification is available to all students,
including those with special educational needs.
◉ What is the role of Subject Advisors in the OCR qualification
process? Answer: They provide information and support regarding
specifications and non-exam assessments.
, ◉ What does the term 'Grade descriptors' refer to? Answer: They outline
the criteria for different grade levels in assessments.
◉ What is the purpose of the 'Transition Guides' provided by OCR?
Answer: To assist teachers and students in transitioning to the new
specification.
◉ What is the significance of the 'Equations in Physics' appendix?
Answer: It provides essential formulas that students need to know for the
qualification.
◉ What is the importance of the 'Health and safety' section in the
specification? Answer: It outlines the necessary precautions and
procedures to ensure safe practices in scientific experiments.
◉ What is the purpose of CPD/Training for teachers in OCR? Answer:
To introduce qualifications and prepare teachers for first teaching.
◉ How many centres choose OCR's A Levels, GCSEs, and vocational
qualifications? Answer: Over 13,000 centres.
◉ What is Active Results? Answer: A free results analysis service to
help review the performance of individual learners or whole schools.
