2025 OCR GCSE Citizenship Studies PAPER 2 MARK SCHEME :Citizenship in action (J270/02) official
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CR GCSE Citizenship Studies – Paper 2 Mark Scheme: Citizenship in Action (J270/02) – 2025


This mark scheme provides the official guidance for marking Paper 2 of the OCR GCSE Citizenship Studies (9–1) examination, showing how marks are awarded for the citizenship action element of the course.


It includes:




  • Clear marking criteria for each question




  • Indicative content and acceptable responses linked to students’ own action projects




  • Level-of-response descriptors for extended evaluation questions




  • Guidance on using evidence, sources, and reflection effectively




  • Examiner notes explaining common errors and how marks are credited




The mark scheme aligns fully with Paper 2 content, focusing on students’ ability to research an issue, plan and carry out an action, evaluate impact, and reflect on learning.


This resource is ideal for teachers, tutors, and students, supporting:




  • Accurate marking of mock exams




  • Understanding examiner expectations




  • Improving evaluation and reflection skills




  • Learning how to structure high-mark responses about citizenship action



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Author virginia
Published 24 Jan 2026
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