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Biology
OCR
Higher
Spec J247H
OCR GCSE Gateway Biology A — Higher
OCR Gateway J247 Higher. Same six topic areas with stretching calculation and evaluation questions.
Papers
2
Total marks
180
Tier
Higher
Board
OCR
Course overview
OCR Gateway Biology A (J247) at Higher tier targets grades 4–9. Same paper structure as Foundation. Higher tier includes additional content on quantitative genetics, hormonal feedback loops and detailed ecology calculations.
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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