OCR GCSE Design and Technology Past Papers & Mark Schemes
Download free OCR GCSE Design and Technology (J310) past papers, mark schemes & examiner reports. Principles paper and iterative design challenge. 23 resources.
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June 2023
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Design and Technology (9-1) – Question paper – Principles of design and technology
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June 2022
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Design and Technology (9-1) – Examiners’ report – Principles of design and technology
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November 2021
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November 2020
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How OCR GCSE Design and Technology Is Assessed
Exam Paper Structure
Principles of Design and Technology
Key Information
| Exam Board | OCR |
| Specification Code | J310 |
| Qualification | GCSE |
| Grading Scale | 9–1 |
| Assessment Type | 1 written exam + NEA (iterative design challenge) |
| Tiers | No tiers |
| Number Of Papers | 1 (plus NEA) |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours |
| Total Marks | 200 (100 written exam + 100 NEA) |
| Calculator Status | Calculator allowed |
| Available Sessions | June 2019 – June 2024 |
| Total Resources | 23 |
Key Topics in Design and Technology (9-1)
Topics you need to know
Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| Identify | Name or select from a given set of options |
| Describe | Set out the main features or characteristics |
| Explain | Give reasons for something, showing understanding of cause and effect |
| Evaluate | Review evidence and make a judgement about effectiveness or suitability |
| Discuss | Consider different aspects of a topic, weighing up advantages and disadvantages |
| Analyse | Break down a topic into parts and examine how they relate to each other |
| Calculate | Work out the answer using given data, showing your working |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 76–86% |
| Grade 8 | 67–75% |
| Grade 7 | 58–66% |
| Grade 6 | 49–57% |
| Grade 5 | 40–48% |
| Grade 4 | 31–39% |
| Grade 3 | 23–30% |
| Grade 2 | 15–22% |
| Grade 1 | 8–14% |
⚠️ Typical grade boundaries for the written paper (100 marks) and NEA (100 marks), combined. Actual boundaries vary by series — check OCR's website.
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