OCR GCSE Classical Civilisation Paper 11 2025 Mark Scheme

Download the official OCR GCSE (9–1) Classical Civilisation J199/11 Myth and Religion June 2025 Mark Scheme PDF for the Summer 2025 examination series. This OCR examiner-approved mark scheme contains official answers, levels-of-response marking criteria, examiner guidance and assessment instructions used during live OCR GCSE Classical Civilisation marking.

The mark scheme includes detailed answers and examiner commentary for questions on , Greek sanctuaries, Roman temples, funerary practices, augury, the Lupercalia festival, Orpheus and Eurydice, Roman religion and mythological hero comparisons involving Theseus and Romulus. It explains how OCR examiners award AO1 and AO2 marks, apply levels-based marking and assess source-analysis and evaluative responses.
Students and teachers can use this June 2025 OCR Classical Civilisation mark scheme to understand examiner expectations for mythology interpretation, religious practices, temple architecture, Roman rituals, Greek festivals and essay-evaluation questions. The document also contains detailed level descriptors for 8-mark and 15-mark extended responses together with official RM Assessor annotation guidance and assessment methodology used during OCR marking.

Perfect for GCSE Classical Civilisation revision, self-assessment, essay improvement, classroom marking, mock-exam feedback and OCR 2026 exam preparation. Best used together with the matching OCR J199/11 Question Paper for complete examiner-standard revision practice.

This document is designed for OCR GCSE (9–1) Classical Civilisation students preparing for the 2026 examination series, including Year 10 and Year 11 learners, teachers, tutors, revision centres, private candidates and home-school students studying Myth and Religion.

It is especially useful for students aiming to improve AO1 knowledge, AO2 evaluative-writing skills, mythology interpretation, source analysis and extended-response essay performance using authentic OCR examiner guidance and official mark schemes.