HISTORY-B-SCHOOLS-HISTORY-PROJECT-J411 · Cambridge OCR GCSE (9–1)
HISTORY-B-SCHOOLS-HISTORY-PROJECT-J411/31
Viking Expansion, c.750–c.1050 with Living under Nazi Rule, 1933–1945
History B Schools History Project · June 2022 · Variant 1
Relative difficulty
Analysis source: OCR
Analysis aligned to the official syllabus and assessment design.
3.6 / 5
130
180 min
History Around Us (Site Study)
Cohort performance
Session statistics from official examination reports
Total marks
130
Duration
180 min
Session difficulty
3.6 / 5
Key examiner messages
Top priorities from the principal examiner before you revise
The June 2022 series across J411/41, J411/61, and J411/71 presents a balanced but rigorous evaluation of historical capability.
By testing factual recall alongside advanced evaluation of contemporary interpretations and site evidence, these papers challenge students to think like active historians rather than mere memorizers.
Question difficulty map
How candidates performed on each question in this series
No data available in official reports
Assessment objectives
Skill and AO weighting from official examiner commentary
Skill weighting
Shows the skill mix this paper tested most heavily.
Source
Weight: 6100%Analysis (Interpretation
Weight: 583%Knowledge & Understanding
Weight: 350%Detai
Weight: 233%Explanation Source-Based-Based
Weight: 117%
Method marks watchlist
Where working, steps, or method marks were commonly lost
No data available in official reports
Recurring mistakes across years
Themes examiners flag in multiple recent sessions for this subject
No data available in official reports
Question choice intelligence
Mean scores and popularity for optional questions (HKDSE electives)
No data available in official reports
Level exemplars
What candidate scripts at each grade level looked like
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Grade & admission context
How marks relate to grade thresholds and entry standards
Report type
Examiner report — national grade boundaries and question-level commentary
Level 9
Approx. 79% of maximum mark
Level 8
Approx. 71% of maximum mark
Level 7
Approx. 63% of maximum mark
Level 6
Approx. 55% of maximum mark
Level 5
Approx. 48% of maximum mark
Level 4
Approx. 40% of maximum mark
Level 3
Approx. 30% of maximum mark
Level 2
Approx. 20% of maximum mark
Deep insights
What top candidates did
Techniques and approaches examiners rewarded in this series
No data available in official reports
Command word playbook
How to match each command word to the expected response style
Weigh arguments for and against with evidence; end with a supported judgement.
Give reasons and link mechanism to outcome; each point needs a because/so chain.
Match the expected response style for “Give” questions.
Match the expected response style for “Summarise” questions.
Match the expected response style for “Contrast” questions.
Time traps
Sections where candidates spent disproportionate time relative to marks
Min per mark: 2
Syllabus traceability
Topics linked to questions and mark weighting in this session
History Around Us (Site Study)
40 marks this session
Resistance and response (The Norman Conquest, 1065–1087)
17 marks this session
MCQ trap analytics
Commonly chosen wrong options from examiner commentary
No data available in official reports
Topic heatmap across years
Mark concentration by topic and exam year for this subject
Mark intensity
History Around Us (Site Study)
Resistance and response (The Norman Conquest, 1065–1087)
Dictatorship (Living under Nazi Rule, 1933–1945)
England on the eve of the conquest (The Norman Conquest, 1065–1087)
Industrial Britain, c.1750–c.1900 (The People’s Health, c.1250 to present)
Raiders and Invaders (Viking Expansion, c.750–c.1050)
Difficulty trend
How session difficulty has shifted across recent years
Paper comparison
Marks and duration breakdown across papers in this session
J411/41: The Norman Conquest, 1065–1087: J411/61: History Around Us: J411/71: Viking Expansion, c.750–c.1050:
Marks you can still earn
Where valid approaches outside the mark scheme may still gain credit
No data available in official reports
Practise what examiners flagged
Target weak topics from this report inside the Revui app
History Around Us (Site Study)
40 marks this session
Practise in RevuiResistance and response (The Norman Conquest, 1065–1087)
17 marks this session
Practise in RevuiHistory B Schools History Project
Session priority from examiner report
Practise in RevuiSelf-diagnostic checklist
Key actions before you sit this paper — copy and tick off as you revise
- 1Message
The June 2022 series across J411/41, J411/61, and J411/71 presents a balanced but rigorous evaluation of historical capability.
- 2Message
By testing factual recall alongside advanced evaluation of contemporary interpretations and site evidence, these papers challenge students to think like active historians rather than mere memorizers.
Teacher briefing pack
One-page session summary for tutors and classroom review
June 2022 2022
History B Schools History Project
The June 2022 series across J411/41, J411/61, and J411/71 presents a balanced but rigorous evaluation of historical capability. By testing factual recall alongside advanced evaluation of contemporary interpretations and site evidence, these papers challenge students to think like
The June 2022 series across J411/41, J411/61, and J411/71 presents a balanced but rigorous evaluation of historical capability.
By testing factual recall alongside advanced evaluation of contemporary interpretations and site evidence, these papers challenge students to think like active historians rather than mere memorizers.
- Total marks
- 130
- Duration
- 180 min
- Session difficulty
- 3.6 / 5
Session analysis
The June 2022 series across J411/41, J411/61, and J411/71 presents a balanced but rigorous evaluation of historical capability. By testing factual recall alongside advanced evaluation of contemporary interpretations and site evidence, these papers challenge students to think like active historians rather than mere memorizers.
Updated Jun 14, 2026
Paper breakdown
J411/41: The Norman Conquest, 1065–1087: J411/61: History Around Us: J411/71: Viking Expansion, c.750–c.1050:
Top chapters
Exam structure insights
Marks by chapter
See where the marks were concentrated so revision time goes to the highest-value topics.
Mark accessibility
Estimate which marks were basic, mid-level, or high-difficulty.
62% within easy or medium reach
Command word frequency
Spot common command words so answers match the expected response style.
Question type mix
Compare the mark share of each paper section and question type.
Site Study Essay
(Choice)
40·2·31%
Source and Interpretation Analysis
25·3·19%
Extended Essay
(Choice)
25·1·19%
Evaluative Essay
(Choice)
18·1·14%
Explanatory Essay
10·1·8%
Structured Historical Summary
9·1·7%
Short Answer
3·3·2%
Study ROI
Bigger bubbles recur more often; higher bubbles carry more marks, helping you rank revision priorities.
Time vs marks
Compare marks with suggested time allocation to plan exam pacing.
J411/41 - Interpret
0.50 m/minTotal marks
5
Total time
10 min
Avg pace
0.50
Cumulative marks ladder
The line is your running mark total question by question; dashed lines are the estimated grade cut-offs. See which question the line crosses your target grade at, so you know how far you must answer cleanly and which questions decide a band.
Next-year prediction
Topics worth watching next year, with the reason shown directly below each bar.
The Norman Church and Castles
85%85%
Viking Homelands and raiding motivators
75%75%
Impact of Norman Conquest on lower classes
60%60%
OCR GCSE History B (J411) June 2022 Exam Analysis
The June 2022 series across J411/41, J411/61, and J411/71 presents a balanced but rigorous evaluation of historical capability. By testing factual recall alongside advanced evaluation of contemporary interpretations and site evidence, these papers challenge students to think like active historians rather than mere memorizers.
Exam tips
Paper format
- Duration
- 1h 45min
- Total marks
- 80
- Weighting
- 40%
- Question types
- Short Answer (AO1), Analytical Summary (AO1/AO2), Explanation (AO1/AO2), Evaluative Essay (AO1/AO2) (Choice of 2), Source Analysis (AO3), Interpretation and Source Utility (AO3/AO4), Evaluative Essay (AO1/AO2) (Choice of 2)
Analysis is paraphrased for study purposes. Always verify against the official examiner report and mark scheme.