GCSE Gateway Science A suite specification clarifications
05 August 2020
Updated 5 August 2020: We have now included the specification clarification summary for Combined Science A.
We review our qualifications continuously and are always open to receive feedback from teachers.
We have therefore updated our specifications for the GCSE Gateway Science A suite to make the level of breadth and depth required for teaching clearer:
These versions of the specifications apply from the June 2021 exam series.
To read more details about the changes we have made, take a look at our clarification summaries:
These documents are also available in the 'Planning' section of the 'Planning and teaching' page for each of the qualification pages.
Please note that these changes have been made based on feedback from teachers we received before the coronavirus crisis. We will let you know if Ofqual provides any further guidance for future series.
If you have any queries about this update, please call our Customer Support Centre on 01223 553998 or email science@ocr.org.uk.
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