OCR GCSE Psychology (9-1) Past Papers & Mark Schemes
Download free OCR GCSE Psychology (J203) past papers, mark schemes & examiner reports. Core studies, research methods and applications. 27 resources.
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June 2023
7 filesPsychology (9-1) – Mark scheme – Studies and applications in Psychology 2
Psychology (9-1) – Modified papers
Psychology (9-1) – Examiners’ report – Studies and applications in psychology 1
Psychology (9-1) – Examiners’ report – Studies and applications in psychology 2
Psychology (9-1) – Question paper – Studies and applications in psychology 1
Psychology (9-1) – Mark scheme – Studies and applications in psychology 1
Psychology (9-1) – Question paper – Studies and applications in psychology 2
June 2022
8 filesPsychology (9-1) – Question paper – Studies and applications in psychology 2 post exam correction
Psychology (9-1) – Mark scheme – Studies and applications in Psychology 2
Psychology (9-1) – Modified papers
Psychology (9-1) – Examiners’ report – Studies and applications in psychology 1
Psychology (9-1) – Examiners’ report – Studies and applications in psychology 2
Psychology (9-1) – Question paper – Studies and applications in psychology 1
Psychology (9-1) – Mark scheme – Studies and applications in psychology 1
Psychology (9-1) – Question paper – Studies and applications in psychology 2
November 2021
5 filesPsychology (9-1) – Mark scheme – Studies and applications in psychology 2
Psychology (9-1) – Modified papers
Psychology (9-1) – Question paper – Studies and applications in psychology 1
Psychology (9-1) – Mark scheme – Studies and applications in psychology 1
Psychology (9-1) – Question paper – Studies and applications in psychology 2
November 2020
5 filesPsychology (9-1) – Mark scheme – Studies and applications in psychology 2
Psychology (9-1) – Modified papers
Psychology (9-1) – Question paper – Studies and applications in psychology 1
Psychology (9-1) – Mark scheme – Studies and applications in psychology 1
Psychology (9-1) – Question paper – Studies and applications in psychology 2
OCR Psychology (J203): Core Studies, Research Methods, and the Application of Theory
Exam Paper Structure
Studies and Applications in Psychology 1
Studies and Applications in Psychology 2
Key Information
| Exam Board | OCR |
| Specification Code | J203 |
| Qualification | GCSE |
| Grading Scale | 9–1 |
| Assessment Type | 2 written exams (no coursework) |
| Tiers | None (single tier) |
| Number Of Papers | 2 |
| Exam Duration | 1 hour 30 minutes per paper |
| Total Marks | 160 (80 per paper) |
| Calculator Status | Not applicable |
| Total Resources | 27 |
Key Topics in Psychology (9-1)
Topics you need to know
Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| Define | State the precise psychological meaning of a term |
| Describe | Give the main features of a study, theory or psychological process |
| Explain | Give reasons using psychological knowledge and terminology |
| Evaluate | Assess strengths and weaknesses of a study, theory or method, reaching a judgement |
| Apply | Use psychological knowledge to explain a real-life scenario or case study |
| Design | Plan a study including variables, design, sample and procedure |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 72–82% |
| Grade 8 | 62–71% |
| Grade 7 | 52–61% |
| Grade 6 | 43–51% |
| Grade 5 | 35–42% |
| Grade 4 | 27–34% |
| Grade 3 | 19–26% |
| Grade 2 | 11–18% |
| Grade 1 | ~5–10% |
⚠️ Typical boundaries across two papers (160 total marks). Actual boundaries vary by series — check OCR's website.
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