• Log in to Interchange
  • About us
  • Contact us
  • Facebook Facebook Logo
  • Twitter Twitter Logo
  • LinkedIn Linkedin Logo
  • YouTube
  • OCR Blogs OCR Blogs

OCR homepage OCR logo

  • Qualifications
  • OCR for
  • I want to
  • News
  • Social
  • Events

  • Information for Internet Explorer 6 users

    • This website is now compatible with Internet Explorer 6. The styling and behaviour is different to that of more recent browser versions, but content and documents are accessible.

      However, if you find content that is still inaccessible please contact us on 01223 553998 with your query.

      Please note - after a page is loaded, please click on this link to view page content or scroll down as it will be displayed further down the page.

  • In focus

    • OCR Computing and Computer Studies

      Let us know you'll be teaching our Computing qualifications

      Make sure you receive the latest information on support materials and resources to help you plan and teach computing.

      Sign up now

      • Find out more about our Computer Science qualifications
    • OCR Traineeships

      Traineeships - we're raring to go

      With our complete package of Traineeship qualifications already fully accredited, why look elsewhere? See our ready-made programmes now.

      Read more

    • Removal of A Level January series

      Removal of the January exam series for A Levels

      All OCR A Level specifications have now been updated to reflect the removal of the January exam series.

      More information

  • Qualifications

    • by Subject +

      Find your qualification by subject area
    • by Type +

      Review all the types of qualification we offer

    • Enter a qualification type, name or code (e.g. GCSE, English or H011) and select from the results list below.

    -

    Most popular subjects

    Find documents, resources and information for our most popular subject areas or browse all subjects.

    • Business
    • Computing/Computer Science
    • English
    • Geography
    • Health and Social Care
    • History
    • ICT
    • Languages
    • Mathematics
    • Science

    View all subjects

    -

    Qualifications by type

    Find documents, resources and information for our qualifications by qualification type.

    • Apprenticeships
    • AS/A Level GCE
    • Asset Languages
    • Cambridge Nationals
    • Cambridge Progression NEW
    • Cambridge Technicals
    • Diplomas
    • English Baccalaureate (EBacc)
    • Entry Level
    • Foundation Learning
    • FSMQ
    • Functional Skills
    • GCSE
    • Cambridge IGCSE
    • Skills for Life
      • Basic Skills (Skills for Life)
      • Cambridge Progression NEW
      • Key Skills (Skills for Life)
      • Essential Skills Wales
    • OCR Nationals
    • Other General Qualifications
    • Projects
    • Traineeships NEW
    • Vocational
      • Apprenticeships
      • NVQ (NQF)
      • Vocational Qualifications (QCF)
      • Vocationally Related Qualifications (NQF)
    • Welsh Baccalaureate
      • Principal Learning Wales
      • Essential Skills Wales

    GCSE Computing - J275 (from 2012)

    • Home
    • Qualifications
    • By type
    • GCSE

    • GCSE - Computing - J275 (from 2012) - OCR

      • Download our Raspberry Pi resources

        • We've created Raspberry Pi resources to liven up your lessons. Download the resources

    • OCR's GCSE Computing fulfils the Computer Science element of the EBacc

      From January 2013 our GCSE Computing counts as a science option in the English Baccalaureate (EBacc) for secondary school league tables - alongside Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Any student who sits any three of the four separate sciences and achieves at least a C in two of them will meet the science requirement of the EBacc.

      Science plus Additional Science will still count towards the EBacc as an alternative combination. Computing cannot be substituted for Science or Additional Science in this combination.

      Read more

    We've involved teachers and consulted with key partners in the computing teaching community throughout the development process. We've done this so that our specification, support materials and publisher resources will provide you with everything you need to teach this qualification with confidence.

    Benefits

    • Gives learners a real, in-depth understanding of how computer technology works
    • Provides excellent preparation for higher study and employment in Computer Science
    • Develop critical thinking, analysis and problem-solving skills.

    • (3) Key documents
      • Computer science qualifications overview (PDF, 8MB) New
      • Specification (PDF, 1MB) Updated 15/11/2012
      • Summary brochure (PDF, 6MB) New
    • (1) Notices to centres
      • Notice to centres - Erratum - Entry Codes (PDF, 72KB) New
    • (4) Assessment materials
      • Unit A451 - Computer systems and programming - Specimen (PDF, 268KB)
      • Unit A451/01 - Computer systems and programming - Specimen (PDF, 100KB) New
      • Unit A452 - Current trends in computing - Controlled - Specimen (PDF, 109KB)
      • Unit A453 - Programming project - Controlled - Specimen (PDF, 114KB)
    • (3) Examiner reports
      • (1) Reports 2011
        • Examiners' reports - June (PDF, 46KB) New
      • (1) Reports 2012
        • Examiners' reports - January (PDF, 58KB) New
      • (1) Reports 2013
        • Examiners' reports - January (PDF, 84KB) New
    • (4) Forms
      • Unit A452 - Unit recording sheet - URS665 (PDF, 114KB)
      • Unit A452 - Unit recording sheet - URS665i - Interactive (PDF, 163KB)
      • Unit A453 - Unit recording sheet - URS666 (PDF, 115KB)
      • Unit A453 - Unit recording sheet - URS666i - Interactive (PDF, 192KB)
    • (4) Mark schemes
      • (2) Mark schemes 2011
        • Mark scheme - Unit A451 - Computer systems and programming - January (PDF, 170KB) New
        • Mark scheme - Unit A451 - Computer systems and programming - June (PDF, 162KB) New
      • (2) Mark schemes 2012
        • Mark scheme - Unit A451 - Computer systems and programming - January (PDF, 201KB) New
        • Mark scheme - Unit A451 - Computer systems and programming - June (PDF, 178KB) New
    • (4) Past papers
      • (1) Past papers 2011 - January series
        • Question paper - Unit A451 - Computer systems and programming (PDF, 180KB) New
      • (1) Past papers 2011 - June series
        • Question paper - Unit A451 - Computer systems and programming (PDF, 129KB) New
      • (2) Past papers 2012 - June series
        • Modified papers (ZIP, 101KB) New
        • Question paper - Unit A451/01 - Computer systems and programming (PDF, 284KB) New
    • (1) Pre-release materials
      • Unit A452 - Datafile for material 2 (ZIP, 1KB) New
    • (3) Professional development
      • An introduction to python programming for beginners
      • Improving Delivery and assessment of units A452 and A453
      • Preparing to deliver GCSE computing - Transition from ICT to computer science
    • (1) Promotional materials
      • Summary brochure (PDF, 6MB)
    • (12) Support materials
      • Exemplar Material - Units A452 and A453 SAM (PDF, 1MB) New
      • Guide to controlled assessment (PDF, 1MB) New
      • iBytes - Support update - Issue 04 (PDF, 3MB)
      • iBytes - Support update - Issue 05 (PDF, 4MB) New
      • iBytes - Support Update - Issue 06 (PDF, 5MB) New
      • Parent and learner guide (PDF, 2MB) New
      • Skills guide portfolio - Version 1 (PDF, 20MB) New
      • Teachers' handbook (PDF, 653KB) Updated 25/02/2013
      • The unofficial teacher's guide for GCSE computing (PDF, 1MB) New
      • Unit A451 - Computer systems and programming - Sample scheme of work and lesson plan booklet (DOC, 756KB)
      • Unit A452 - Practical investigation - Sample scheme of work and lesson plan booklet (DOC, 579KB) New
      • Unit A453 - Programming project - Sample scheme of work and lesson plan booklet (DOC, 559KB)
    Back to top icon
    • Sitemap
    • Privacy policy
    • Terms and conditions
    • Accessibility
    • Copyright statement
    • Use of cookies
    • © OCR 2013

    Cambridge Assessment Logo

  • OCR for

    • + Assessors
    • + Employers
    • + Exams officers
    • + Higher Education
    • + Learners and parents
    • + Schools and colleges
    • + Teachers
    • + Training providers
    -

    Things to do

    • Become an assessor
    • Assessment production and supervision tasks
    • Marking, moderating and verifying tasks

    Things to know

    • Visit the OCR Repository

    Need some help?

    • Assessment FAQs
    • Answers@OCR
    -

    Things to do

    • Working with OCR
    -

    Things to do

    • Make entries
    • Book training
    • Find out about internal assessment
    • Download results statistics
    • Visit Interchange
    • Read Exams Officers Update

    Things to know

    • Admin guides
    • Key dates and timetables
    • Fees information
    • Basedata
    • More about results
    • Post-results services
    • Certification claims

    Need some help?

    • Answers@OCR
    • Contact the support team
    • Read the step-by-step guides for Interchange
    -

    Things to do

    • Read our Higher Education Bulletin

    Things to know

    • OCR's work with Higher Education
    • How to get involved
    -

    Things to do

    • Download past papers
    • Getting your results
    • Calculating your grade
    • Interpreting your statement of results

    Things to know

    • Parents' guide to qualifications
    • Lost or incorrect certificates
    • Your place at college or university
    • Bursary scheme

    Need some help?

    • Results FAQs
    -

    Things to do

    • Get results
    • Make entries
    • Centre approval
    • Download past papers
    • Download coursework forms
    • Visit the OCR Repository
    • Professional Development

    Things to know

    • Key dates and timetables
    • Subject information updates
    • Admin guides
    • Basedata
    • E-portfolio
    • Appeals

    Need some help?

    • Answers@OCR
    • Contact your regional account manager
    -

    Things to do

    • Visit Interchange
    • Download past papers
    • Read our newsletter: Agenda
    • Log in to the Community
    • Visit the OCR Repository
    • Try Active Results
    • Professional Development

    Things to know

    • Key dates and timetables
    • Subject information updates
    • Admin guides
    • Accredited enrichment qualifications

    Need some help?

    • Answers@OCR
    • Coursework/Controlled assessment consultancy service
    -

    Things to do

    • Centre approval
    • Make entries
    • Get results
    • Download coursework forms
    • OCR Repository
    • Interchange

    Things to know

    • Key dates and timetables
    • Subject information updates
    • Admin guides
    • Fees information
    • Basedata

    Need some help?

    • Answers@OCR
    • Contact your regional account manager

  • I want to

    • Do a task
      +

      Do a task

    • Find specific info
      +

      Find specific info

    • Prepare & Practice
      +

      Download past papers

    -
      • Submit entries
      • Become a centre
      • Download past papers
      • E-assessment
      • Check results
      • Request a post-results service
      • Become an assessor
      • Receive email updates
    -
      • Key dates and timetables
      • Admin guides
      • Download past papers, mark schemes and examiner reports
      • Subject information updates
      • Fees information
      • Professional Development
      • Basedata
      • Coursework forms
      • + Other OCR websites
    -
      • Download past papers, mark schemes and examiner reports
      • Past papers policy
    -

    List of OCR websites

    • Answers@OCR
    • Asset Languages
    • Cambridge Nationals
    • Cambridge Technicals
    • EventBooker
    • Interchange
    • OCR Community
    • OCR Ireland
    • OCR Wales
    • OCR Online Training

    Connect with OCR

    • Facebook - OCR
    • LinkedIn - OCR
    • Twitter - OCR
    • YouTube - OCR
    • Facebook - OCR Ireland
    • Twitter - OCRIreland
    • Twitter - OCRCymru

  • News

      • OCR Traineeships

        OCR pilot traineeship in Kent tests government initiative

        20/05/2013

        OCR today launched a pilot traineeship designed to help young people in areas of high unemployment in Kent gain skills and experience to secure places on apprenticeships or other sustainable employment, just days after the government gave traineeships the official go ahead.

        Read more

      • Cambridge Assessment logo

        Making maths add up

        16/05/2013

        OCR’s parent body, Cambridge Assessment, held a lively debate at the British Library on 15 May about whether the 'right' maths is being taught in schools.

        Read more

      • Cambridge image

        Deadline approaching for OCR bursaries

        16/05/2013

        You still have time to submit your application for OCR’s 2013 bursary scheme before 17 June.

        Read more

      • Ex Dragon is latest addition to AELP programme

        14/05/2013

        As headline sponsor of next month’s Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP) National Conference, we are delighted that Apprenticeship guru, entrepreneur and former Dragons’ Den investor Doug Richard is the latest addition to a busy programme.

        Read more

      • All news articles

  • Social

      • Facebook Logo Twitter Logo Linkedin Logo OCR Blogs

        Seeking Persian speaker  
        We are really struggling to find a Persian Speaker for our forthcoming exam season. Anyone any contacts in the Warwickshire area?

        Join this discussion

      • Facebook Logo Twitter Logo Linkedin Logo OCR Blogs

        GCSE Art and Design 
        I would be interested to see how other teachers plan out their SOW re: the prtfoilio as well as seeing some projects from start to finish.

        Join this discussion

      • Facebook Logo Twitter Logo Linkedin Logo OCR Blogs

        Cambridge Technicals - Unit 18 - Animation for WWW 
        Will looped elements count in the timings, and will video elements count?

        Join this discussion

      • Facebook Logo Twitter Logo Linkedin Logo OCR Blogs

        Psychology
        I was wondering if anybody has any inspiring ideas about how to teach the key studies at either AS or A2?

        Join this discussion

    • Login to the community

  • Events

      • June 10

        AELP National Conference, London, 10-11 June 2013

        Find out more

      • June 13

        Computing At School Annual Conference, Birmingham, 13-14 June 2013

        Find out more

      • June 15

        #define, Warwickshire, 15 June 2013

        Find out more

      • June 24

        Sixth Form Colleges Association Summer Conference, Nottingham, 24-26 June 2013

        Find out more

    • Upcoming events
    • Past events
    • CPD events
    • Sitemap
    • Privacy policy
    • Terms and conditions
    • Accessibility
    • Copyright statement
    • Use of cookies

    © OCR 2013

    Cambridge Assessment Logo