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Biology
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Foundation
Spec J247F
OCR GCSE Gateway Biology A — Foundation
OCR Gateway J247 Foundation. Two 1h 45m papers covering cells, scaling up, organism-level systems, community, genes and global challenges.
Papers
2
Total marks
180
Tier
Foundation
Board
OCR
Course overview
OCR Gateway Biology A (J247) at Foundation tier targets grades 1–5. Two written papers, each 1h 45m and worth 90 marks (50% each). OCR organises content into six topic areas (B1–B6) with required practical activities (PAGs) assessed across both papers.
Paper-by-paper breakdown
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Paper 1Topics B1–B3
1h 45m 90 marks 50% Calculator: Allowed
Topics covered
- •Cell-level systems
- •Scaling up
- •Organism-level systems
Paper 2Topics B4–B6
1h 45m 90 marks 50% Calculator: Allowed
Topics covered
- •Community-level systems
- •Genes, inheritance and selection
- •Global challenges
Assessment objectives
AO1
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas, techniques and procedures
Weighting: 40%
AO2
Apply knowledge and understanding to scientific contexts
Weighting: 40%
AO3
Analyse information and ideas to interpret, evaluate and develop arguments
Weighting: 20%
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