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      Updates for GCSE Geography A and B 29 March 2022

      We've made some updates for GCSE Geography A (J383) and GCSE Geography B (J384).

      Changes for 2022

      In the Understanding the changes to the exam papers section of our Changes for 2022 web pages for GCSE Geography A and B, we've added the following clarification for Component 03:

      For GCSE Geography (A and B) in Component 03, the questions will not draw content from the optional themes/topics. If students choose to include information in their answers from the optional theme(s)/topics(s), then they would be credited for this, if it’s relevant to the question. The nature of the component means that students can and do include a wide variety of theme/topic information and they would still be able to take this approach and be credited for it.

      You can view the updated Changes for 2022 pages on our website:

      • GCSE Geography A
      • GCSE Geography B

      Mark scheme for GCSE Geography B (J384)

      For the Autumn 2021 mark scheme component J384/02: People and society, we've updated the following:

      • For question 1(c), we've changed the assessment objective from AO2 to AO3 – this question is assessing AO1 (knowledge) and AO3 (evaluation). 
      • For question 2(d), we've corrected the wording ‘LIDC countries’ to ‘LIDC’s’.

      You can view and download the updated mark scheme, Geography B - MS (Nov21), on Interchange.

      If you have any queries about this update, please call our Customer Support Centre on 01223 553998 or email geography@ocr.org.uk.

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      • Geography A (Geographical Themes) (9-1) - J383 (from 2016)
      • Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds) (9-1) - J384 (from 2016)
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