2025 OCR GCSE Classical Greek PAPER 4 + MARK SCHEME (J292/04

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OCR GCSE Classical Greek – Paper 4: Literature and Culture (J292/04) – Question Paper + Mark Scheme (2025)

This paper assesses students’ understanding of Classical Greek literature and the cultural context of the ancient Greek world, as set out in the OCR GCSE Classical Greek (9–1) specification.

Paper 4 focuses on the study of Classical Greek sources in translation, allowing students to explore literature alongside historical and cultural themes. Topics typically include:

Greek society and daily life – family, gender roles, slavery, and social structure
Religion and mythology – gods, heroes, rituals, and beliefs
Values and beliefs – honour, loyalty, courage, and reputation
Politics and power – leadership, citizenship, and authority
Analysis of literary sources – interpretation of texts and evidence in translation

Students answer a combination of short-answer questions, source-based questions, and extended responses, demonstrating knowledge, understanding, and evaluation skills using evidence from Greek sources.

The included mark scheme provides:

Detailed marking points and indicative content
Level-of-response descriptors for extended answers
Guidance on source analysis and evaluation
Examiner expectations and common errors

This resource is ideal for exam revision, mock assessments, classroom teaching, and independent study, helping students develop strong analytical skills and confident exam technique in Classical Greek studies.