OCR GCSE Classical Greek Past Papers & Mark Schemes
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June 2023
20 filesClassical Greek (9-1) – Mark scheme – Verse literature A
Classical Greek (9-1) – Question paper – Literature and culture
Classical Greek (9-1) – Question paper – Verse literature A
Classical Greek (9-1) – Mark scheme – Verse literature B
Classical Greek (9-1) – Question paper – Literature and culture insert
Classical Greek (9-1) – Question paper – Verse literature B
Classical Greek (9-1) – Modified papers
Classical Greek (9-1) – Question paper – Prose literature A
Classical Greek (9-1) – Mark scheme – Prose literature B
Classical Greek (9-1) – Question paper – Language
Classical Greek (9-1) – Question paper – Prose literature B
Classical Greek (9-1) – Examiners’ report – Language
Classical Greek (9-1) – Mark scheme – Language
Classical Greek (9-1) – Examiners’ report – Literature and culture
Classical Greek (9-1) – Examiners’ report – Prose literature A
Classical Greek (9-1) – Mark scheme – Literature and culture
Classical Greek (9-1) – Examiners’ report – Prose literature B
Classical Greek (9-1) – Examiners’ report – Verse literature A
Classical Greek (9-1) – Mark scheme – Prose literature A
Classical Greek (9-1) – Examiners’ report – Verse literature B
June 2022
19 filesClassical Greek (9-1) – Question paper – Literature and culture
Classical Greek (9-1) – Question paper – Verse literature A
Classical Greek (9-1) – Mark scheme – Verse literature B
Classical Greek (9-1) – Question paper – Literature and culture insert
Classical Greek (9-1) – Question paper – Verse literature B
Classical Greek (9-1) – Modified papers
Classical Greek (9-1) – Question paper – Prose literature A
Classical Greek (9-1) – Mark scheme – Prose literature B
Classical Greek (9-1) – Question paper – Language
Classical Greek (9-1) – Question paper – Prose literature B
Classical Greek (9-1) – Mark scheme – Language
Classical Greek (9-1) – Examiners’ report – Literature and culture
Classical Greek (9-1) – Examiners’ report – Prose literature A
Classical Greek (9-1) – Mark scheme – Literature and culture
Classical Greek (9-1) – Examiners’ report – Prose literature B
Classical Greek (9-1) – Examiners’ report – Verse literature A
Classical Greek (9-1) – Mark scheme – Prose literature A
Classical Greek (9-1) – Examiners’ report – Verse literature B
Classical Greek (9-1) – Examiners’ report – Language
November 2021
14 filesClassical Greek (9-1) – Question paper – Literature and culture
Classical Greek (9-1) – Question paper – Verse literature A
Classical Greek (9-1) – Mark scheme – Verse literature B
Classical Greek (9-1) – Question paper – Literature and culture insert
Classical Greek (9-1) – Question paper – Verse literature B
Classical Greek (9-1) – Modified papers
Classical Greek (9-1) – Question paper – Prose literature A
Classical Greek (9-1) – Question paper – Language
Classical Greek (9-1) – Question paper – Prose literature B
Classical Greek (9-1) – Mark scheme – Verse literature A
Classical Greek (9-1) – Mark scheme – Literature and culture
Classical Greek (9-1) – Mark scheme – Prose literature A
Classical Greek (9-1) – Mark scheme – Prose literature B
Classical Greek (9-1) – Mark scheme – Language
November 2020
12 filesClassical Greek (9-1) – Mark scheme – Verse literature B
Classical Greek (9-1) – Question paper – Literature and culture insert
Classical Greek (9-1) – Question paper – Verse literature B
Classical Greek (9-1) – Modified papers
Classical Greek (9-1) – Question paper – Prose literature A
Classical Greek (9-1) – Question paper – Language
Classical Greek (9-1) – Question paper – Prose literature B
Classical Greek (9-1) – Mark scheme – Verse literature A
Classical Greek (9-1) – Mark scheme – Literature and culture
Classical Greek (9-1) – Mark scheme – Prose literature A
Classical Greek (9-1) – Mark scheme – Prose literature B
Classical Greek (9-1) – Mark scheme – Language
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7 filesClassical Greek (9-1) – Verse literature A
Classical Greek (9-1) – Verse literature B
Classical Greek (9-1) – Prose literature A
Classical Greek (9-1) – Prose literature B
Classical Greek (9-1) – Language
Classical Greek (9-1) – Literature and culture
Classical Greek (9-1) – Literature and culture insert
Understanding the OCR GCSE Classical Greek Examination
Exam Paper Structure
Language
Literature and Culture
Key Information
| Exam Board | OCR |
| Specification Code | J292 |
| Qualification | GCSE |
| Grading Scale | 9–1 |
| Assessment Type | 2 written exams (no coursework) |
| Tiers | No tiers |
| Number Of Papers | 2 |
| Exam Duration | Language: 1 hour 30 minutes; Literature and Culture: 1 hour |
| Total Marks | 160 (100 Language + 60 Literature and Culture) |
| Calculator Status | Not applicable |
| Available Sessions | June 2018 – June 2024 |
| Total Resources | 72 |
Key Topics in Classical Greek (9-1)
Topics you need to know
Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| Translate | Render the Greek passage into accurate, natural English |
| How does the writer | Analyse the literary techniques used and their effect on the reader |
| What impression | Describe the picture or characterisation created, supporting with textual detail |
| Explain | Give reasons or causes, demonstrating understanding of the text |
| Give the meaning of | Provide the English meaning of a Greek word or phrase in context |
| Which case | Identify the grammatical case of a specified Greek word and explain its function |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 78–88% |
| Grade 8 | 69–77% |
| Grade 7 | 60–68% |
| Grade 6 | 51–59% |
| Grade 5 | 42–50% |
| Grade 4 | 33–41% |
| Grade 3 | 25–32% |
| Grade 2 | 17–24% |
| Grade 1 | 9–16% |
⚠️ Typical grade boundaries across both papers (160 total marks). Actual boundaries vary by series — check OCR's website.
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