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      Amendments to specification for GCSE History A (J410) 11 October 2022

      We’ve made some updates to the specification for GCSE History A: Explaining the Modern World (J410).

      Component group 1 update

      In the Period study and non-British depth study, we’ve updated the component codes to J410/01–07. The component numbers and titles for each component are now confirmed as follows:

      • J410/01 – International relations with China 1950-1981 
      • J410/02 – International relations with Germany 1925-1955 
      • J410/05 – International relations with South Africa 1960-1994 
      • J410/06 – International relations with the USA 1919-1948 
      • J410/07 – International relations with the USA 1945-1974 

      Note: We have not changed the entry option codes listed in the specification on page 42 onwards, or those listed for GCSE History A in the general qualifications entry codes booklet for 2022/23.

      Minor amendments to specification

      We have made some minor amendments to the specification which include corrections and revised terminology, these include the following: 

      • on page 23, we have corrected the date of the deposition of Richard II to 1399.
      • on page 36, in the assessment table for question 5 and 6, we have updated the distribution of marks to match those in the sample and live material
      • on page 37, in the thematic study table, a reference was made to an ‘outline’ question – we have corrected this to a ‘describe question’, as specified in the sample and live material.

      These amendments do not affect the assessment of this qualification.

      You can view and download our amended specification (version 1.6, dated October 2022) from the GCSE History A qualification page. Please make sure you are using the correct version.

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

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      • History A (Explaining the Modern World) (9-1) - J410 (from 2016)
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