OCR’s GCSE (9–1) in Mathematics provides a broad, coherent, satisfying and worthwhile course of study. It encourages learners to develop confidence in, and a positive attitude towards mathematics and to recognise the importance of mathematics in their own lives and to society. It also provides a strong mathematical foundation for learners who go on to study mathematics at a higher level, post-16.
Approximation and estimation
Calculation with ratio
Probability and experiments
Powers and roots
Standard form
Surds (Higher tier only)
Further algebraic expressions and equations
Vector geometry
Straight line graphs
Transformations
Congruence and similarity
Algebraic formulae
Graphs of equations and functions
Pythagoras' theorem
Trigonometry
Circle theorems (Higher tier only)
Exponential growth and decay
Direct and inverse proportion
Statistical analysis and representation
Interpreting graphs
Algebraic inequalities
Graphical transformations (Higher tier only)
Students are continuously assessed in Years 10 and 11. They are given end-of-chapter exams after every chapter (or block of chapters). Students are closely monitored to check tier suitability.
Additionally, students are assessed during Mock week (in November for Year 11s) and around March/April time for Year 10s. They sit two exams, a non-calculator one and a calculator one.
Students sit their GCSE exams during May/June. They sit three papers - one is a non-calculator paper and the other two are calculator papers. Their GCSE depends solely on their performance in these three exams.