GCSE (9-1) Maths - Supporting your maths students
Our GCSE (9-1) Maths exam papers contain clear, concise statements with words that students find familiar. They also have a straightforward layout, which makes them easily accessible for students of all abilities.
Foundation students in particular can feel confident they will be tested on their maths, with questions presented in a clear and understandable way for them.
Why choose OCR GCSE (9-1) Maths?
Our assessments allow your students to show their potential:
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A simple assessment model – 3 × 1 hour 30 minutes papers for each tier.
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Students get to use their calculator in the first paper they sit, helping them get off to a good start and gain confidence.
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Each paper includes 100 marks, giving us a greater scope for awarding more method marks within questions. Students are rewarded for each correct step on the way towards an answer.
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Our question papers are designed for clarity and accessibility including:
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Straightforward layouts and familiar language
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Sentence prompts on answer lines
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Command word glossary and character names published in advance for familiarity
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Our specification makes it clear where to pitch the subject content:
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Required content is clearly presented in a unique three-column grid structure, with content suitable for ‘initial learning’ set out first, ensuring you can establish the basics with your students.
