- e-Assessment
- Computer-based tests
GCSE Computer-based tests (CBT)
- What are computer-based tests?
- Getting started
- Available computer-based tests
- Practice tests
- Centre registration code
- Computer-based test FAQs
What are computer-based tests?
Computer-based tests are an alternative option to traditional paper-based assessment, currently available for our GCSEs. Instead of sitting exams on paper, candidates complete electronic tests at a PC. This requires centres to install and manage software on their PC network (for which there are minimum technical requirements).
Computer-based tests are optional - you can still enter for traditional paper-based assessment; electronic assessment is not mandatory.
Getting started
To get started with computer-based tests, you just need to make entries, ensuring that your centre is equipped to offer the minimum technical requirements. You will then need to get your ‘Registration code’– this allows you to register and log in to the CBT system, Connect Plus. Instructions for getting your code and registering with Connect Plus have been provided:
- Register your centre for GCSE CBTs (PDF, 2 MB)
You will need to register, log in and run a 'familiarisation test' to demonstrate that you can run the computer-based tests. Supporting documents and user guides will be provided within the CBT system.
Available computer-based tests
Computer-based tests are available as an alternative to paper-based testing for the following GCSE qualifications:
- Citizenship (Unit A342)
- Economics (Unit A591)
- Engineering: Single/Double Award (Units A622, A624)
- Environmental and Land Based Science (Units B491, B492, B493, B494, B495, B681)
- Geography A (Unit A674)
- Health and Social Care: Single/Double Award (Unit A914)
- ICT (Units B061, B063)
- Latin (Unit A401)
- Law (Unit B142)
- Manufacturing: Single/Double Award (Units B232, B234)
Practice tests
For every CBT unit, there is a practice test available within Connect Plus. These practice tests, which each have an accompanying mark scheme, can be marked and used as 'mock' tests.
Centre registration code
Lost your centre registration code? If you have misplaced your registration code for accessing the CBT system, Connect Plus, please contact the OCR CBT Support Desk on 0845 0766118 or at OCRCBTsupport@rm.com.
Computer-based test FAQs
View the most frequently asked questions on computer-based tests:
- GCSE computer-based tests - FAQs (PDF, 65 KB)
