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OCR GCSE Chemistry A (Higher Tier) – Paper 3 Mark Scheme (J248/03) – 2025
This mark scheme provides the official guidance for marking Paper 3 of the OCR GCSE Chemistry A (9–1) Higher Tier examination, outlining exactly how marks are awarded and what examiners expect in student responses.
It includes:
Detailed marking points for every question
Accepted alternative answers and correct scientific terminology
Step-by-step guidance for calculations, including units and method marks
Level-of-response descriptors for extended and evaluative questions
Guidance for data interpretation, graph analysis, and practical-based questions
Examiner notes highlighting common mistakes and how marks are credited
The mark scheme aligns fully with Paper 3 content, covering atomic structure, bonding, quantitative chemistry, chemical changes, and energy changes, ensuring accurate and consistent marking.
This resource is ideal for teachers, tutors, examiners, and students, supporting:
Marking mock exams accurately
Understanding examiner expectations
Improving exam technique
Learning how to structure high-mark Higher Tier answers
| Author | virginia |
| Published | 23 Jan 2026 |
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