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Foundation
Spec J249F
OCR GCSE Gateway Physics A — Foundation
OCR Gateway J249 Foundation. Two 1h 45m papers covering matter, forces, waves, electricity, magnetism and global challenges.
Papers
2
Total marks
180
Tier
Foundation
Board
OCR
Course overview
OCR Gateway Physics A (J249) at Foundation tier targets grades 1–5. Two written papers, each 1h 45m and worth 90 marks (50% each).
Paper-by-paper breakdown
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Paper 1Topics P1–P4
1h 45m 90 marks 50% Calculator: Allowed
Topics covered
- •Matter
- •Forces
- •Electricity
- •Magnetism and magnetic fields
Paper 2Topics P5–P8
1h 45m 90 marks 50% Calculator: Allowed
Topics covered
- •Waves in matter
- •Radioactivity
- •Energy
- •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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