OCR GCSE Religious Studies (9-1) Past Papers & Mark Schemes
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June 2023
4 filesReligious Studies (9-1) – Question paper – Religion, philosophy and ethics in the modern world from a Muslim perspective
Religious Studies (9-1) – Question paper – Hinduism beliefs and teachings and practices
Religious Studies (9-1) – Mark scheme – Religion, philosophy and ethics in the modern world from a Muslim perspective
Religious Studies (9-1) – Mark scheme – Judaism beliefs and teachings and practices
June 2022
5 filesReligious Studies (9-1) – Question paper – Religion, philosophy and ethics in the modern world from a Muslim perspective
Religious Studies (9-1) – Question paper – Religion, philosophy and ethics in the modern world from a Buddhist perspective
Religious Studies (9-1) – Question paper – Hinduism beliefs and teachings and practices
Religious Studies (9-1) – Mark scheme – Religion, philosophy and ethics in the modern world from a Muslim perspective
Religious Studies (9-1) – Question paper – Religion, philosophy and ethics in the modern world from a Christian perspective
November 2021
5 filesReligious Studies (9-1) – Question paper – Religion, philosophy and ethics in the modern world from a Muslim perspective
Religious Studies (9-1) – Question paper – Christianity beliefs and teachings and practices
Religious Studies (9-1) – Mark scheme – Religion, philosophy and ethics in the modern world from a Muslim perspective
Religious Studies (9-1) – Question paper – Religion, philosophy and ethics in the modern world from a Christian perspective
Religious Studies (9-1) – Question paper – Islam beliefs and teachings and practices
November 2020
5 filesReligious Studies (9-1) – Question paper – Religion, philosophy and ethics in the modern world from a Muslim perspective
Religious Studies (9-1) – Mark scheme – Religion, philosophy and ethics in the modern world from a Muslim perspective
Religious Studies (9-1) – Question paper – Religion, philosophy and ethics in the modern world from a Christian perspective
Religious Studies (9-1) – Question paper – Islam beliefs and teachings and practices
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Religious Studies (9-1) – Religion, philosophy and ethics in the modern world from a Buddhist perspective
Religious Studies (9-1) – Religion, philosophy and ethics in the modern world from a Christian perspective
Religious Studies (9-1) – Religion, philosophy and ethics in the modern world from a Hindu perspective
Religious Studies (9-1) – Religion, philosophy and ethics in the modern world from a Jewish perspective
Religious Studies (9-1) – Religion, philosophy and ethics in the modern world from a Muslim perspective
OCR Religious Studies (J625): Six World Religions, Philosophy, Ethics, and the Art of Balanced Argument
Exam Paper Structure
Beliefs and Teachings (chosen religion)
Practices (chosen religion)
Religion, Philosophy and Ethics in the Modern World
Key Information
| Exam Board | OCR |
| Specification Code | J625 |
| Qualification | GCSE |
| Grading Scale | 9–1 |
| Assessment Type | 3 written exams (no coursework) |
| Tiers | None (single tier) |
| Number Of Papers | 3 |
| Exam Duration | 1h (Papers 1 & 2), 2h (Paper 3) |
| Total Marks | 252 (63 + 63 + 126) |
| Calculator Status | Not applicable |
| Total Resources | 86 |
Key Topics in Religious Studies (9-1)
Topics you need to know
Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| Give | State a fact, belief or teaching without further development |
| Describe | Give the main features of a belief, practice or teaching |
| Explain | Give developed reasons, using religious knowledge and terminology |
| Evaluate | Weigh up different views on a statement, including religious and non-religious perspectives |
| Refer to | Include specific references to scripture, teachings or religious practice |
| Discuss | Consider different perspectives with supported argument and a justified conclusion |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 72–84% |
| 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 | ~4–10% |
⚠️ Typical boundaries across three papers (252 total marks). Actual boundaries vary by series — check OCR's website.
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