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CR GCSE Chemistry A (Higher Tier) – Paper 4 Mark Scheme (J248/04) – 2025
This mark scheme provides the official guidance for marking Paper 4 of the OCR GCSE Chemistry A (9–1) Higher Tier examination, showing how marks are awarded for each question and what examiners expect from high-scoring responses.
It includes:
Detailed marking points for every question
Acceptable alternative answers and scientific terminology
Calculation workings and final answers with correct units
Level-of-response descriptors for extended and evaluative questions
Guidance on practical, data analysis, and interpretation questions
Examiner notes explaining common errors and how marks are credited
The mark scheme covers the full Paper 4 content, including chemical analysis, rates and equilibrium, organic chemistry, energy changes, and chemistry of the atmosphere and resources, ensuring complete alignment with the question paper.
This resource is ideal for teachers, tutors, examiners, and students, supporting:
Accurate marking of mock exams
Understanding how marks are awarded
Improving exam technique
Learning how to structure high-level answers at Higher Tier
| Author | virginia |
| Published | 23 Jan 2026 |
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