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Physics
OCR
Higher
Spec J249H
OCR GCSE Gateway Physics A — Higher
OCR Gateway J249 Higher. Grades 4–9 with momentum, advanced wave equations and transformer calculations.
Papers
2
Total marks
180
Tier
Higher
Board
OCR
Course overview
OCR Gateway Physics A (J249) at Higher tier targets grades 4–9. Same paper structure as Foundation. Higher includes momentum, equation rearrangement and detailed analysis of waves and circuits.
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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