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GCSE ICT - J461, J061 (from 2012)

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  • Withdrawal of Computer-based Tests (CBT)

    In response to promoting the use and benefits of using new technology we introduced Computer-based Tests (CBT) for a number of GCSE qualifications.

    Due to low centre demand for this form of assessment, we are now withdrawing the CBT option for the B061/01 and B063/01 units.

    From June 2014 candidates should only be entered for the written paper for the unit stated above. The CBT option will no longer be available.

    If you have any queries regarding this change, please contact the Customer Contact Centre on 01223 553998 or email general.qualifications@ocr.org.uk

The final assessment opportunity for these qualifications (J461, J061) will be summer 2018.

Qualification update

OCR is currently reforming its GCSEs, AS and A Levels in line with the government programme of reform. However, on 3 November 2015 the DfE announced that development of reformed GCSE, AS and A Level ICT qualifications would cease due to similar content to the reformed GCSE (9-1), AS and A Levels in Computer Science. Our new GCSE (9-1) Computer Science qualification has been developed for first teaching from September 2016. To find out more visit our new qualification page below.

  • GCSE - Computer Science (9-1) - J276 (from 2016)

Alternatively, you may be interested in our Level 1/2 Cambridge Nationals in ICT and Level 1/2 Cambridge Nationals in Creative iMedia. Cambridge Nationals are vocationally related qualifications at GCSE level geared to key sector requirements.

Working in partnership with teachers and other key stakeholders in the ICT teaching community, we've carefully developed this qualification to motivate learners. The specification, support materials and publisher resources provide you with everything you need to teach with confidence.

Benefits

  • All examined units can be assessed through computer-based or paper-based options
  • Refined marking criteria ensures your learners get recognition for their work
  • The qualification is accessible for a wide range of learner abilities
  • It's been developed to create a stepping stone to A Level ICT and further education.

  • (1) Specifications
    • Specification (PDF, 1MB)
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  • (1) Courses and training
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  • (1) Subject information updates
    • Withdrawal of GCSE and GCE ICT (J461) (J061) (H117) (H517) (H115) (H315) (H515) (H715) from September 2018
  • (6) Forms
    • Unit B062 - Practical applications in ICT - Unit recording sheet - URS119 (PDF, 831KB)
    • Unit B062i - Practical applications in ICT - Unit recording sheet - URS119 - Interactive (PDF, 520KB)
    • Unit B064 - Creative use of ICT - Unit Recording Sheet (URS555) (PDF, 797KB)
    • Unit B064i - Creative use of ICT - Unit Recording Sheet URS555 (interactive) (PDF, 525KB)
    • Unit B065 - Coding a solution - Unit recording sheet - URS118 (PDF, 820KB)
    • Unit B065i - Coding a solution - Unit recording sheet URS118 (interactive) (PDF, 533KB)
  • (5) Pre-release materials
    • Unit B063 - ICT in context - June 2016 (PDF, 447KB)
    • Unit B063 - ICT in context - June 2017 (PDF, 1MB)
    • Unit B063 - ICT in context - June 2018 (PDF, 1011KB)
    • Unit B063 - June 2014 (PDF, 137KB)
    • Unit B063 - June 2015 (PDF, 452KB)
  • (1) Promotional materials
    • Parent and learner guide (PDF, 388KB)
  • (54) Question papers, mark schemes and reports
    • (8) 2013 - January series
      • Examiners' reports - January (PDF, 228KB)
      • Mark scheme - Unit B061 - ICT in today's world - January (PDF, 64KB)
      • Mark scheme - Unit B063 - ICT in context - January (PDF, 326KB)
      • Modified papers (ZIP, 128KB)
      • Question paper - Unit B061/02 - ICT in today's world (PDF, 145KB)
      • Question paper - Unit B063/02 - ICT in context (PDF, 138KB)
      • Question paper - Unit B063/02 - ICT in context - Insert (PDF, 123KB)
      • Question paper - Unit B063/02 - ICT in context - Pre-release material (PDF, 123KB)
    • (3) 2013 - June series
      • Examiners' reports - June (PDF, 239KB)
      • Mark scheme - Unit B061 - ICT in today's world - June (PDF, 646KB)
      • Mark scheme - Unit B063 - ICT in context - June (PDF, 252KB)
    • (8) 2014 - June series
      • Examiners' report - June (PDF, 443KB)
      • Mark scheme - Unit B061 - ICT in today's world - June (PDF, 286KB)
      • Mark scheme - Unit B063 - ICT in context - June (PDF, 200KB)
      • Modified papers (ZIP, 953KB)
      • Question paper - Unit B061/02 - ICT in today's world (PDF, 170KB)
      • Question paper - Unit B063/02 - ICT in context (PDF, 142KB)
      • Question paper - Unit B063/02 - ICT in context - Insert (PDF, 127KB)
      • Question paper - Unit B063/02 - ICT in context - Pre-release material (PDF, 127KB)
    • (8) 2015 - June series
      • Examiners' report - June (PDF, 358KB)
      • Mark scheme - Unit B061 - ICT in today's world - June (PDF, 399KB)
      • Mark scheme - Unit B063 - ICT in context - June (PDF, 212KB)
      • Modified papers (ZIP, 3MB)
      • Question paper - Unit B061/02 - ICT in today's world (PDF, 525KB)
      • Question paper - Unit B063/02 - ICT in context (PDF, 434KB)
      • Question paper - Unit B063/02 - ICT in context - Insert (PDF, 414KB)
      • Question paper - Unit B063/02 - ICT in context - Pre-release material (PDF, 440KB)
    • (10) 2016 - June series
      • Examiners' report - June (PDF, 334KB)
      • Log in to Interchange to download the most recent past papers materials (schools only)
      • Mark scheme - Unit B061 - ICT in today's world - June (PDF, 397KB)
      • Mark scheme - Unit B063 - ICT in context - June (PDF, 288KB)
      • Modified papers (ZIP, 11MB)
      • Past paper materials' availability dates for all series
      • Question paper - Unit B061/02 - ICT in today's world (PDF, 772KB)
      • Question paper - Unit B063/02 - ICT in context (PDF, 1MB)
      • Question paper - Unit B063/02 - ICT in context - Insert (PDF, 564KB)
      • Question paper - Unit B063/02 - ICT in context - Pre-release material (PDF, 413KB)
    • (8) 2017 - June series
      • Examiners' report - June (PDF, 331KB)
      • Mark scheme - Unit B061 - ICT in today's world - June (PDF, 538KB)
      • Mark scheme - Unit B063 - ICT in context - June (PDF, 255KB)
      • Modified papers (ZIP, 8MB)
      • Question paper - Unit B061/02 - ICT in today's world (PDF, 4MB)
      • Question paper - Unit B063/02 - ICT in context (PDF, 3MB)
      • Question paper - Unit B063/02 - ICT in context - Insert (PDF, 988KB)
      • Question paper - Unit B063/02 - ICT in context - Pre-release material (PDF, 1MB)
    • (8) 2018 - June series
      • Mark schemes for all units - Interchange login required
      • Mark schemes for all units - Interchange login required
      • Mark scheme - Unit B061/02 - ICT in Today's world (PDF, 345KB)
      • Mark scheme - Unit B063/02 - ICT in Context (PDF, 278KB)
      • Modified papers (ZIP, 3MB)
      • Question paper - Unit B061/02 - ICT in Today's world (PDF, 1MB)
      • Question paper - Unit B063/02 - ICT in Context (PDF, 1MB)
      • Question paper - Unit B063/02 - ICT in Context - Insert (PDF, 1MB)
    • Convert raw marks to UMS
  • (6) Sample assessment materials
    • Unit B061 - ICT in today's world - Specimen (PDF, 400KB)
    • Unit B062 - Practical applications in ICT - Controlled - Specimen (PDF, 188KB)
    • Unit B063 - ICT in context - Specimen (PDF, 318KB)
    • Unit B063 - Pre-release material - Specimen (PDF, 99KB)
    • Unit B064 - Creative use of ICT - Controlled - Specimen (PDF, 162KB)
    • Unit B065 - Coding a solution - Controlled - Specimen (PDF, 141KB)

Teaching and learning resources

  • (27) Support materials
    • Controlled assessment consultancy service (PDF, 29KB)
    • Guide to controlled assessment (PDF, 1011KB)
    • iBytes - Support update - Issue 01 (PDF, 3MB)
    • iBytes - Support update - Issue 02 (PDF, 3MB)
    • iBytes - Support update - Issue 03 (PDF, 5MB)
    • iBytes - Support update - Issue 04 (PDF, 3MB)
    • iBytes - Support update - Issue 05 (PDF, 4MB)
    • iBytes - Support Update - Issue 06 (PDF, 5MB)
    • iBytes - Support Update - Issue 07 (PDF, 6MB)
    • iBytes - Support Update - Issue 08 (PDF, 13MB)
    • iBytes - Support Update - Issue 09 (PDF, 7MB)
    • ICT Controlled assessment consultancy service form (DOC, 96KB)
    • Immersive (Virtual) Worlds - Teaching materials (ZIP, 1MB)
    • Migration support guide (PDF, 37KB)
    • Teachers' handbook (PDF, 1000KB)
    • Unit B061 - ICT in today's world - Teacher resources (ZIP, 284KB)
    • Unit B062 - Practical applications in ICT - Teacher resources (ZIP, 17MB)
    • Unit B063 - ICT in context - Teacher resources (ZIP, 2MB)
    • Unit B064 - Creative use of ICT - Candidate style answers (ZIP, 148MB)
    • Unit B064 - Creative use of ICT - Teacher resources (ZIP, 36MB)
    • Unit B065 - Coding a solution and practical applications in ICT - Teacher resources (ZIP, 1MB)
    • Unit B065 - iPhone application files and documentation - Teacher resources (ZIP, 1MB)
    • Unit B065 - iPhone application video tutorial 1 - Registering - Teacher resources (WMV, 5MB)
    • Unit B065 - iPhone application video tutorial 2 - Simple application - Teacher resources (WMV, 12MB)
    • Unit B065 - iPhone application video tutorial 3 - Developing icons - Teacher resources (WMV, 21MB)
    • Unit B065 - iPhone application video tutorial 4 - Simple interaction application - Teacher resources (WMV, 53MB)
    • Unit B065 - iPhone application video tutorial 5 - Data sources - Teacher resources (WMV, 41MB)
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