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Take another look at GCSE (9-1) Mathematics
Why choose OCR GCSE (9-1) Mathematics
Our specification makes it clear where to pitch the subject content
- The required content is clearly presented in a unique three-column grid structure, including examples
- A column of required content suitable for 'initial learning' is set out first, ensuring that the basics can be established with students before moving on to more demanding topics.
Our well designed assessments allow your students to show their potential
- Simple assessment model – 3 x 90-minute papers for each tier.
- Students get to use their calculator in the first paper they sit, which helps them get off to a good start and gain confidence. They sit the non-calculator paper second
- We have 100 marks per paper, giving us a greater scope for awarding more method marks within questions. This means students can be better rewarded for each correct step on the way towards an answer
Assessment overview
The assessment overview provides a description of each component, the mark allocation, duration of exam and weighting of assessment.
Support and resources
Free planning and teaching resources include:
- Schemes of work
- Delivery guides
- Transition guides
- Teacher guides
- Check In tests and Section Check In tests
Free assessment resources include:
- Past papers
- Practice papers
- Candidate exemplars
- Examiner reports
- Sample assessment material
- ExamBuilder - our free question-building platform that allows you to create tailored question papers giving your students the opportunity to practice and build confidence ahead of their exams
- Active Results - our free online results analysis service that allows you to review your students' exam performance.
Expert Subject Advisors
For all your specific subject-related queries, you can also get in touch with our friendly, knowledgeable Maths Subject Advisor team at maths@ocr.org.uk
Subject updates
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Professional development and Teacher Networks
All our qualifications are supported with comprehensive training. Check out our professional development page to find out what face-to-face and online courses we have available this term.
Our free Teacher Networks provide you with a fantastic opportunity to discuss your subject with our Subject Advisors and like-minded colleagues in your local area.
Hear what other teachers say
After the June 2019 exams we asked our teachers how their students felt about the whole exam experience – here’s what they told us:
“The students came out positive from the exams and felt they were able to do well.”
“Positive. My Grade 1 and 2 students could access parts of the questions fairly easily.”
