GCSE Biology Specification

OCR A J247

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B1.1 Cell structures
B1.2 What happens in cells (and what do cells need)?
B1.3 Respiration
B1.4 Photosynthesis
B2.1 Supplying the cell
B2.2 The challenges of size
B3.1 Coordination and control – the nervous system
B3.2 Coordination and control – the endocrine system
B3.3 Maintaining internal environments
B4.1 Ecosystems
B5.1 Inheritance
B5.2 Natural selection and evolution
B6.1 Monitoring and maintaining the environment
B6.2 Feeding the human race
B6.3 Monitoring and maintaining health
B7.PAG Practical skills

Paper 3H (J247/03)

Paper 3 (Higher Tier)
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Paper 1 assesses content from Topics B1-B3 and B7 (including the bold parts).

Questions are targeted at grades 5-1.

1 h 45 min 50.00% 90 marks

Paper 4H (J247/04)

Paper 4 (Higher Tier)
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Paper 2 assesses content from Topics B4-B6 and B7, with assumed knowledge of Topics B1-B3 (including the bold parts).

Questions are targeted at grades 9-4.

1 h 45 min 50.00% 90 marks

Paper 1F (J247/01)

Paper 1 (Foundation Tier)
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Paper 1 assesses content from Topics B1-B3 and B7 (excluding the bold parts).

Questions are targeted at grades 5-1.

1 h 45 min 50.00% 90 marks

Paper 2F (J247/02)

Paper 2 (Foundation Tier)
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Paper 2 assesses content from Topics B4-B6 and B7, with assumed knowledge of Topics B1-B3 (excluding the bold parts).

Questions are targeted at grades 9-4.

1 h 45 min 50.00% 90 marks