Marks for GCSE Geography maths-based questions
30 January 2026
From the June 2026 series onwards, students will be awarded full marks for correctly answering maths-based questions in GCSE Geography A (Geographical Themes) and GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds) exams, even if their workings are not shown.
If the final answer to a maths question is correct, full marks will be given regardless of whether workings are provided; if the answer is incorrect, students may still receive credit for demonstrating the correct method.
To reflect this change, we’re adding the following instruction to our live question papers for both qualifications:
Where appropriate, your answer should be supported with working. Marks might be given for using a correct method, even if your answer is wrong.
The instruction to ‘show your workings’ will be removed from affected questions.
To reflect this change, we are updating our sample question paper and mark scheme materials; we will provide links to these once available.
If you have any queries about this update, please contact the Geography Subject Team on 01223 553998 or email us at geography@ocr.org.uk.
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