2025 Pearson Edexcel GCSE Citizenship Paper 1 and Mark Scheme Combined (1CS0/01)

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Paper 1 is the first written examination of the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Citizenship Studies qualification (1CS0/01). It assesses students’ understanding of diversity, rights, responsibilities, and the social and political structures that affect everyday life.

This paper complements Paper 2 (1CS0/02) and forms 50% of the total GCSE Citizenship grade.

✔ What the Paper Covers

Paper 1 focuses on the following areas:

🌍 Living in a Diverse Society

Understanding equality, diversity, and inclusion

Identifying social and cultural differences in the UK

Exploring the impact of discrimination and how to challenge it

⚖️ Rights and Responsibilities

Individual rights and freedoms

Responsibilities towards others in the community

Legal and civic frameworks supporting equality and justice

📚 Participation and Engagement

Understanding how citizens can influence change

Local and national initiatives promoting social cohesion

Exploring case studies of campaigns or projects in society

📝 Application of Knowledge

Applying concepts to real-life examples

Analysing scenarios involving social and community issues

Making reasoned judgements about societal challenges

✔ Structure of the Paper

Multiple-choice questions to assess knowledge and understanding

Short-answer questions requiring explanation and application

Scenario-based and extended-response questions assessing analysis, evaluation, and judgement

The paper evaluates the following skills:

AO1 – Knowledge and understanding of key citizenship concepts

AO2 – Application of knowledge to everyday situations and scenarios

AO3 – Analysis and evaluation of social and civic issues

✔ Mark Scheme (Included in the Combined Document)

The combined question paper + mark scheme includes:

Correct answers and guidance for multiple-choice and short-answer questions

Model responses for extended and scenario-based questions

Allocation of marks for knowledge, application, and evaluation

Examiner notes for consistent and fair marking

The mark scheme emphasizes clear reasoning, accurate use of citizenship terminology, and evidence-based answers.

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Published	09 Dec 2025
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