OCR GCSE History
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Ofqual Regulated: 601/8408/5
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Official Regulatory Specification
Regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) in England
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/8408/5
- Awarding Organisation
- OCR
- Regulatory Type
- GCSE (9 to 1)
- National Level & Units
- GCSE • 19 units
Sector Subject Area: History
This qualification is officially accredited under the national framework. Credits and certified outcomes are recognised by employers, further education colleges, and training providers throughout the UK.
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19 topics
Course topics19 topics
- Viking Expansion, c.750-c.1050 with Living under Nazi Rule, 1933-19453 objectives
- The Mughal Empire, 1526-1707 with Living under Nazi Rule, 1933-19453 objectives
- The People's Health, c.1250 to present with The Norman Conquest, 1065-10873 objectives
- Crime and Punishment, c.1250 to present with The Elizabethans, 1580-16033 objectives
- Migrants to Britain, c.1250 to present with Britain in Peace and War, 1900-19183 objectives
- Crime and Punishment, c.1250 to present with Britain in Peace and War, 1900-19183 objectives
- Viking Expansion, c.750-c.1050 with The First Crusade, c.1070-11003 objectives
- The Making of America, 1789-1900 with Aztecs and the Spanish Conquest, 1519-15353 objectives
- The Making of America, 1789-1900 with Living under Nazi Rule, 1933-19453 objectives
- The People's Health, c.1250 to present with Britain in Peace and War, 1900-19183 objectives
- Migrants to Britain, c.1250 to present with The Norman Conquest, 1065-10873 objectives
- History Around Us3 objectives
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Assessment and exam guidance
What Gets Top Grades
A*/Grade 9
Knowledge & Understanding
Demonstrates comprehensive and accurate knowledge
- Uses correct subject-specific terminology
- Shows detailed understanding of concepts
- Makes accurate connections between topics
- Demonstrates depth beyond surface-level knowledge
Application
Applies knowledge effectively to new contexts
- Selects relevant knowledge for the question
- Adapts understanding to unfamiliar scenarios
- Uses examples appropriately
- Shows awareness of context
Analysis & Evaluation
Develops sophisticated analytical arguments
- Constructs logical chains of reasoning
- Considers multiple perspectives
- Weighs evidence to reach justified conclusions
- Acknowledges limitations and nuances
Key Command Words
OCR
State
1 mark
Give a single fact or term
Identify
1 mark
Name or select
Describe
2-4 marks
Account of process or features
Explain
3-6 marks
Give reasons with BUSINESS-FACING outcomes
Analyse
6-9 marks
Examine methodically showing cause→effect→outcome
Evaluate
9-12 marks
Judge, weigh up evidence, reach SYNOPTIC conclusion
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