OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project) (9-1) Past Papers & Mark Schemes
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June 2023
7 filesHistory B (Schools History Project) (9-1) – Question paper – Viking expansion, c.750–c.1050 with Aztecs and the Spanish Conquest, 1519–1535
History B (Schools History Project) (9-1) – Question paper – Viking expansion, c.750–c.1050 with living under Nazi rule, 1933–1945
History B (Schools History Project) (9-1) – Question paper – Viking expansion, c.750–c.1050 with The First Crusade, c.1070–1100
History B (Schools History Project) (9-1) – Question paper – Migrants to Britain, c.1250 to present with Britain in peace and war, 1900-1918
History B (Schools History Project) (9-1) – Question paper – Migrants to Britain, c.1250 to present with The Elizabethans, 1580–1603
History B (Schools History Project) (9-1) – Mark scheme – Viking expansion, c.750–c.1050 with Aztecs and the Spanish Conquest, 1519–1535
History B (Schools History Project) (9-1) – Mark scheme – Viking expansion, c.750–c.1050 with living under Nazi rule, 1933–1945
June 2022
4 filesHistory B (Schools History Project) (9-1) – Question paper – Viking expansion, c.750–c.1050
History B (Schools History Project) (9-1) – Mark scheme – Viking expansion, c.750-c.1050
History B (Schools History Project) (9-1) – Question paper – The Norman Conquest, 1065–1087
History B (Schools History Project) (9-1) – Question paper – Crime and punishment, c.1250 to present
November 2021
5 filesHistory B (Schools History Project) (9-1) – Question paper – Viking expansion, c.750–c.1050
History B (Schools History Project) (9-1) – Question paper – Britain in peace and war 1900–1918
History B (Schools History Project) (9-1) – Mark scheme – Viking expansion, c.750–c.1050
History B (Schools History Project) (9-1) – Question paper – Crime and punishment, c.1250 to present
History B (Schools History Project) (9-1) – Question paper – The Elizabethans, 1580–1603
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9 filesHistory B (Schools History Project) (9-1) – The Mughal Empire, 1526-1707 with Living under Nazi rule, 1933-1945
History B (Schools History Project) (9-1) – The Mughal Empire, 1526-1707 with The First Crusade, c.1070-1100
History B (Schools History Project) (9-1) – Viking expansion, c.750-c.1050 with Aztecs and the Spanish Conquest, 1519-1535
History B (Schools History Project) (9-1) – Viking expansion, c.750-c.1050 with Living under Nazi rule, 1933-1945
History B (Schools History Project) (9-1) – Viking expansion, c.750-c.1050 with The First Crusade, c.1070-1100
History B (Schools History Project) (9-1) – The making of America, 1789-1900 with Aztecs and the Spanish Conquest, 1519-1535
History B (Schools History Project) (9-1) – The making of America, 1789-1900 with Living under Nazi rule, 1933-1945
History B (Schools History Project) (9-1) – The making of America, 1789-1900 with The First Crusade, c.1070-1100
History B (Schools History Project) (9-1) – The Mughal Empire, 1526-1707 with Aztecs and the Spanish Conquest, 1519-1535
OCR History B SHP (J411): Vikings to Nazis — the Schools History Project Approach to the Past
Exam Paper Structure
British Thematic Study and British Depth Study
World Period Study and World Depth Study
Key Information
| Exam Board | OCR |
| Specification Code | J411 |
| Qualification | GCSE |
| Grading Scale | 9–1 |
| Assessment Type | 2 written exams (80%) + NEA (20%) |
| Tiers | None (single tier) |
| Number Of Papers | 2 (plus NEA) |
| Exam Duration | 1 hour 45 minutes per paper |
| Total Marks | 160 (80 per paper) + NEA |
| Calculator Status | Not applicable |
| Total Resources | 122 |
Key Topics in History B (Schools History Project) (9-1)
Topics you need to know
Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| Describe | Give an account of the main features, events or characteristics |
| Explain | Give developed reasons, supported by specific historical knowledge |
| How useful | Evaluate a source as evidence, considering content, origin and purpose |
| How far do you agree | Weigh evidence for and against a statement, reaching a substantiated judgement |
| Write an account | Narrate events analytically, explaining their significance and connections |
| Compare | Identify similarities and differences between two periods, events or interpretations |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 77–87% |
| Grade 8 | 66–76% |
| Grade 7 | 55–65% |
| Grade 6 | 45–54% |
| Grade 5 | 36–44% |
| Grade 4 | 27–35% |
| Grade 3 | 19–26% |
| Grade 2 | 11–18% |
| Grade 1 | ~5–10% |
⚠️ Typical boundaries across written papers (excluding NEA). Actual boundaries vary by series — check OCR's website.
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