# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
The Corbettmaths resources to help prepare for OCR Papers 3 and 6 - June 2024

# data[].attributes.body
Make sure you select 'OCR' and the correct tier.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
All the help you need to revise maths and make sure you are as prepared as you can be.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Here at Maths Teacher Hub we are constantly looking for ways to make your time as an educator more efficient. We have created a bank of resources for all abilities, to allow students to be challenged and stretched. Having reliable and up to date content on the board for students to work through,…

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
arrow_back Back to GCSE Past Papers

OCR GCSE Maths Past Papers and Solutions

On this page you will find all available OCR Mathematics Higher and Foundation GCSE Papers, Mark Schemes, Grade Boundaries, Written Solutions and Video Solutions for the qualification that was sat for the first time in June 2017.

In the exam students are allowed to use a calculator for Papers 1 and 3, but not for Paper 2.

Please note: I only share papers that available publicly - the most recent papers are held on secure websites by the awarding bodies so schools can use them for mock exams and assessment purposes.

To find out more about this qualification, please visit the OCR page.

Contents

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
OCR GCSE Maths past papers and solutions on mrbartonmaths

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
arrow_back Back to GCSE Past Papers OCR GCSE Maths Past Papers and Solutions On this page you will find all available OCR Mathematics Higher and Foundation GCSE Papers, Mark Schemes, Grade Boundaries, Written Solutions and Video Solutions for the qualification that was sat for the first time in June 2017.

# data[].attributes.headline
What Topics Haven't Come Up Yet (After Paper 1)

# data[].attributes.subject
What Topics Haven't Come Up Yet (After Paper 1)

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
GCSE Maths Topics

Top-top-topics provides an overview of the topics covered in the GCSE Maths exam, categorised based on their likelihood of appearing on the exam from our data. The topics are divided into three tiers of frequency: high, medium, and low.

Usage

You will be expected to learn and revise every part of the maths GCSE. The top-top-topic list is only designed to give you an idea of areas you will need to give extra attention to. Exam boards are constantly employing new staff with new ideas, and you may get a new exam writer who wants pie charts on every paper!

Select your exam board and tier

These are the topics that are most likely to appear on the exam. You should prioritise studying these topics as they are essential for success in the exam. High-frequency topics typically include fundamental concepts such as:

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
GCSE Maths Topics Top-top-topics provides an overview of the topics covered in the GCSE Maths exam, categorised based on their likelihood of appearing on the exam from our data. The topics are divided into three tiers of frequency: high, medium, and low. Usage You will be expected to learn and revise every part of the [...]

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Sparx Maths Homework - Select your school

# data[].attributes.body
Foundation checklist - link to videos

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Exam board content from BBC Bitesize for students in England, Northern Ireland or Wales. Choose the exam specification that matches the one you study.

# data[].attributes.body
1. Do a past paper
2. Identify topics to work on
3. Revise these topics by watching videos and reading notes
4. Test yourself on these topics

# data[].attributes.headline
What revision resources are on Corbett Maths?

# data[].attributes.subject
What revision resources are on Corbett Maths?

# data[].attributes.body
Videos, tests and other resources

# data[].attributes.body
Download the free app from the BBC (you will need to select Edexcel board when you start to use it)

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
The app is for 14-16 year olds in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. It contains subjects for GCSEs, National 4, National 5, Higher and TGAU.

What platforms does the app work on?

The app works on Android and iOS mobile phones and tablets.

What subjects have flashcards in the app?

We have created flashcards for a range of subjects and we're always adding to these. We cover the core subjects of Maths, English and Science plus tonnes more!

What if there are no Flashcards for my subject?

We're working on creating more flashcards, and we'll keep you up to date with new developments. Watch this space! If there are no Flashcards available but your subject is covered on www.bbc.co.uk/Bitesize , you'll be able to see Revision, Test and Video tabs (where they exist), just as you'd see on the website.

Is the BBC Bitesize app free?

Yes! The app is free to download and has in-app purchases. The app is from the BBC and will be free forever.

Who has made the content in the app?

All BBC Bitesize content, whether study guide content on the web or in the app, or flashcards in the app, is created by curriculum experts and is exam board-specific . We have curriculum authors to write our content, and educational consultants to check it, and we always make sure that it follows the National Curriculum and the appropriate exam boards.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
The BBC Bitesize - Revision app: available on tablet and mobile

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
The app is for 14-16 year olds in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. It contains subjects for GCSEs, National 4, National 5, Higher and TGAU. The app works on Android and iOS mobile phones and tablets. We have created flashcards for a range of subjects and we're always adding to these.

# data[].attributes.body
What should you be doing and how long will it take?

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
The aim of this post is to give some advice on the approach to your GCSE maths exam. With around 3 months left to prepare, big gains can still be made. If you have sat mock exams earlier in the year, those grades can still be brought up by 1 or even possibly 2 grades with determination and working strategically... but remember time is of the essence, so you must begin now.

The Right Tools for the Job ∼ 1 or 2 days

As your time is so valuable right now, I would recommend trying to get these sorted out as quickly as possible... perhaps even ask a parent or sibling if they can help you out.

Equipment: black pens (lots), pencils (HB), 30cm ruler, Casio scientific calculator , a pair of compasses (compass), protractor, eraser and sharpener.

Past papers: ask your teacher which exam board you are sitting. Past papers can usually be found on their websites. Here are some useful links: Mr Barton Maths, Edexcel, AQA, OCR, WJEC, CCEA, Corbettmaths

Revision Cards - as these have QR links to video tutorials, practice questions and answers, they will help you work efficiently through any topics requiring attention.

Video Tutorials and Practice Questions

First Steps ∼ 2 days

As time is limited and there are a lot of topics, the first thing I would recommend is that you identify your strengths and less confident topics.

Have you been given a list from your teacher? Quite often teachers give their students a list of topics they need to work on based on mock exams. They may be called PLCs or an exam analysis. They will give you an idea of some topics that require attention.

Use these checklists for Higher and Foundation to identify your strengths and areas needing attention. Your PLC/exam analysis may be helpful, alternatively browse the Practice Questions here to help you decide if you are confident or not for each topic.

Use the Corbettmaths Revision Cards and sort the cards into groups: (a) confident (b) need to revise and possibly (c) unfamiliar with. This is shown below by @Tessmaths. These can then be highlighted on the revision checklist.

I strongly recommend that you double check with your teacher what topics she/he are yet to teach. With around 3 months left, there may be a few last remaining topics and it can be very useful to know what these are. It may even be worthwhile to give yourself a preview using the videos here

Get Stuck in ∼ 8 weeks

This list of topics needing attention will become a key component of your revision over the next 8 weeks. The revision checklist above has around 40 topics, so that would be around 5 topics per week - perhaps 3 on a weekend day and 2 during the week.

When focussing on a topic, I would recommend:

1. Watch the video shown on the checklist, so for "Angles in Polygons," that would be video 25 on www.corbettmaths.com/contents. I would recommend watching it twice, making some notes during the second viewing.

2. Try the Practice Questions - these can be found next to video 25 on the contents page.

3. Mark your work using the answers - links to these can be found on the contents page.

4. Once confident, cross it off on the revision checklist. If you need a little bit more help, I'm sure your teacher would be more than happy to help you during a break/lunch if you ask nicely (I'm certain they would be impressed by how proactive you are!).

Repeat this process for all the topics needing attention.

You might find that you actually recap some of the topics on your list during your lessons... I know I would regularly ask my classes what they would like to recap in the weeks before the exam, once we had finished teaching new material.

During this 8 week spell, it is extremely important to continue practising all the topics on the list. To some extent, this will naturally happen during your lessons and via further mocks/practice tests within school, however I would definitely recommend you work on your 5-a-days. They are a great way to keep revisiting all the topics that will be on your GCSE exams. Alternatively, feel free to work on the odd past paper.

Past Papers, Past Papers, Past Papers ∼ 6 weeks

By around the Easter holidays (or during it), you should have reduced your list of topics needing attention to a small handful. Hopefully by now everything will be coming together and you should be feeling a lot more confident overall. Now is the time to get stuck into past papers.

Try to vary how you attempt these:

individually in timed conditions

individually with notes

along with peers, discussing how you would attempt each question

I'm sure you will be completing lots within school also

Most importantly, make sure you mark your work and understand where you are making mistakes. You may find that you re-visit your checklists and recap some topics using the videos/questions.

Along with the past papers, try to mix up your revision, perhaps revisiting notes and using your revision cards

The Final Week ∼ 1 week

With around a week to go, personally I would ease off the past papers. The main reasons being:

(a) by this stage you probably have done every paper (twice!)

(b) sods law you will find the one and only question that you just cannot get your head around and that might rock your confidence... the chances of that one particular question coming up is slim. Considering a grade 9 was 190/240, there will be the odd question that will stump you, but you can still go on to get the top grades!

(c) By this stage you may have started sitting your GCSEs for other subjects.

At this stage I would recommend:

recapping notes/revision cards

watching videos and attempting questions on particular topics

asking your teacher to recap topics X & Y

working through 5-a-days or past papers with peers

The night before and day of the exam
See this dedicated blog post on the night before and day of the exam - COMING SOON
Also see these upcoming blog posts

How to tackle those "wordy questions" - COMING SOON

How to tackle those "curveball" questions - COMING SOON

I really hope this post has helped give you some ideas for your maths revision and GOOD LUCK

If you are looking for videos/questions on a particular topic or need help with a particular question, please feel free to get in touch via the contact form or Twitter

Please subscribe to my YouTube channel for the latest videos added

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
The aim of this post is to give some advice on the approach to your GCSE maths exam. With around 3 months left to prepare, big gains can still be made. If you have sat mock exams earlier in the year, those grades can still be brought up by 1 or even possibly 2 grades with determination and working strategically...

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
All the help you need to revise maths and make sure you are as prepared as you can be.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
The Corbettmaths 5-a-day for the 9-1 GCSE.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Many students struggle to revise mathematics; the most common methods students use are to only look at topics they can do and complete 20 of the same question. Students also have a habit to only read and rewrite out their notes. This section is to provide ideas on how to help your students revise and also some resource that may encourage even the most reluctant of students.

The key advice I give all students I teach is to make sure revision doesn't turn into a chore, maths should be fun. To do this I recomend students break down topics and tackle on a basis of two topics they need to work on with one they need to refresh; this means students keep up a postitive mental level with the success of the refresher topic. On top of this I strongly advise students to not do twenty of the same questions. I'm a great believer 1-3 max on the same level and style question should identify if you get it and can move onto the next level/topic or if you need to seek help in the form of your teacher, textbook or online resources. See the skill review pages for Algebra, Data, Geometry and Number for questions.

Revision Resources

Tell a Story

Students can often struggle with remembering simple formula and facts. It may help some students to remember the formula, often the crazier the story the better. For example:

Naught Elephants Squirt Water (North, South, East and West)

Step Over His Cat And Hide The Orange Apple (SOHCAHTOA)

etc ...

Create Acronims

KFC - Keep, Flip, Change (Dividing Fractions)

FOIL - First, Inners, Outters and Lasts (Expanding Quadratics)

TEAM - Times to make the End Add to make the Middle (Factorising Quadratics)

HISS - Half in the Bracket Square and Subtract (Completing the Square)

MARIAS - Multiply And Reduce Increase And Share by (Differentiation and Intergration)

Create Songs and Dance

Circumference and Area of a Circle Song

Squaring Numbers Song

MAths GCSE Revision Resource Extras

Calculator Colour

Key Topic Exam Revision Sheets

Exam Question DOHs

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Many students struggle to revise mathematics; the most common methods students use are to only look at topics they can do and complete 20 of the same question. Students also have a habit to only read and rewrite out their notes.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
A revision tool which randomly generates a grid of GCSE exam style questions. Worked solutions are created for each question.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
A new school year and it is time to start preparing for the summer GCSE's. What better way that to use my tiered revision calendars?

I started these as a response to a desperate need for our then current Year 11s to have some real focus and direction for their mathematics revision leading up to their GCSE exams, I used an idea I'd seen initially on the excellent Just Maths site of a revision calendar. My thinking was, and still is, that the best way to learn mathematics is to do mathematics and long term revision should be about regular practice.

With this in mind I produced monthly revision calendars for both higher and foundation tier GCSE starting in September and running, each month, till April. Following feedback from colleagues and a successful trial, I added an extra calendar. It was felt that the foundation calendars were good for preparing those students who probably would do foundation but were on that higher/foundation border and were those looking at gaining a 5 or possibly a 4. These were generally felt to be too challenging for foundation candidates where a 5 (or even 4) maybe out of reach, hence the introduction of the foundation tier calendars which are aimed at students aspiring to a level 4.

HIGHER TIER - this will be useful for those students who definitely will be sitting the higher paper and who are working at grade 6 and above.

FOUNDATION PLUS TIER- useful for students on the higher / foundation boundary. There will be a proportion of questions each month which appear on both this and the higher calendar.

FOUNDATION TIER - useful for students aspiring to a level 4 which allows practice of basic mathematical skills.

As always, feedback would be very much welcomed. I will post the calendars each month on this page and also on my blog and highlight them on my twitter feed (@mrchadburn). As always the calendars are free for anyone to use.

As time permits I will put solutions up - as you can imagine they take a while to produce and I don't always have the time to do them straight away!!

ALL THE CALENDARS BELOW WERE DESIGNED FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2019/20 ... I'M WORKING ON AN HOPEFULLY WILL BE ABLE TO UPLOAD IN JULY A FULL SET OF CALENDARS FOR 2020/21 ... FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER (@MRCHADBURN) FOR UPDATES!!

Foundation Plus (Grade 4/5)

Foundation Tier (Grade 4 and below)

Foundation Plus (Grade 4/5)

Foundation Tier (Grade 4 and below)

Foundation Plus (Grade 4 and below)

Foundation Tier (Grade 4/5)

Foundation Plus (Grade 4/5)

Foundation Tier (Grade 4 and below)

Foundation Plus (Grade 4/5)

Foundation Tier (Grade 4 and below)

Foundation Plus Tier (Grade 4/5)

Foundation Tier (Grade 4 and below)

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
A new school year and it is time to start preparing for the summer GCSE's. What better way that to use my tiered revision calendars? I started these as a response to a desperate need for our then current Year 11s to have some real focus and direction for their mathematics revision leading up to...

# data[].attributes.body
Go to the 'revision' section and select the topic to get access to revision cards

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Mr McCausland Maths resources for staff and pupils

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
How to Study Effectively for School or College [Top 6 Science-Based Study Skills]

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
All content beyond this point is for the higher tier only.

Copyright © Maths Genie. Maths Genie Limited is a company registered in England and Wales with company number 14341280. Registered Office: 143 Lynwood, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5DF.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
All content beyond this point is for the higher tier only. Copyright © Maths Genie. Maths Genie Limited is a company registered in England and Wales with company number 14341280. Registered Office: 143 Lynwood, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5DF.

# data[].attributes.body
Twitter question-a-day

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
GCSE Higher Revision - Make topics more memorable with 5 silly ideas! Helping YOU get MORE marks!

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Rationale

Much of mathematics is content driven. Without factual knowledge students cannot access mathematical problems and maths exams. When analysing pupils resultsplus data we found that we were losing marks disproportionally due to pupils lacking mathematical knowledge.

A classic example is a student not knowing the formula for the area/circumference of a circle or getting the two confused. If they are confident they know the formula, then questions that are dependent on that knowledge become accessible. This could be a multiple mark question that suddenly the recall of key knowledge allows access to.

Usage

Please do use the flashcards provided, perhaps in the run up to the mock exam. I challenge you to accept the cost of photocopying and give every individual child a set. The cards should be printed doubled sided on A4 or A5 card. Use them frequently in lesson, encourage their use at home with others and you will see pieces of the mathematical jigsaw fall into place. Please let me know any ingenius ways you have of using them.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Much of mathematics is content driven. Without factual knowledge students cannot access mathematical problems and maths exams. When analysing pupils resultsplus data we found that we were losing marks disproportionally due to pupils lacking mathematical knowledge. A classic example is a student not knowing the formula for the area/circumference of a circle or getting the two confused.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
GCSE Maths - Easy Ways to Make Sure You Don't Lose Marks

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Thought I'd put together a few examiner hints on how to not lose marks in a GCSE Maths exam! ...

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Renovation work underwayI’m currently redesigning this area of the site. Giving the resources a face lift and also providing solutions to the questions. Check back in a week for the new image Quick Wits. Higher Quick Wits 1 - 6 are in the new format with answers. Foundation Quick Wits 1 is in the ne…

# data[].attributes.body
Twitter question-a-day

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.embed_code
Tweets by BennettMaths

# data[].attributes.body
7 days - 7 videos - 20 hours - Grade 5 in the bag! (paid for £8.50)

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
This is the perfect series for the power reviser who wants to get a Grade 5 on the new 9-1 GCSE Foundation Maths exam!

This collection of videos was made for my Year 11s to do some extra revision over 7 days for the new 9-1 Foundation GCSE.
The 7 videos range from 1 hour to 4 and a half hours long and are designed to be watched daily for last minute revision. For those looking for a more relaxed way of learning then the 9-1 Helpbook is probably more your thing. The helpbook also includes the full Higher content.
The 6 new areas of the GCSE are covered in 6 different videos followed by a final 'problem solving' style video to end the series. The problem solving aspect of the exam is where many students fall down so I have spent time looking at structuring the more tricky wordy questions.

I have decided to launch the video series to other students and parents as I know how some people are desperate to cram in a week! So, here is the full course (suitable for all exam boards) covered in around 20 hours. This could be the difference between a grade 4 and 5 for many students.

The first video on number is free on YouTube and the whole package is priced at £8.50 which includes the other 6 videos.
I decided to charge that figure in order to help keep the site running. I also put 40 hours into this over the holidays when I should have been sleeping so think it's a reasonable price! I feel it represents good value for money given an hour of tutoring from a qualified teacher would be £30. here you get a qualified teacher for about 43p and hour!
This is very much a running commentary type of videos series and "This is how and why we do it" with lot's of common misconceptions discussed and exam style techniques covered. It's very much 'as I go'. We look at basics and then some more challenging questions and ones that students often drop marks on.
This will suit students who need to brush up, revise more in depth or even learn the course from scratch.
Here is a small sample (30 of the 200+ pages) of the pdf screenshot used to make the videos!

Just use the PayPal link below to purchase your copy and it will be with you within 6 hours. I will reply from the email mrsteveblades (at) gmail dot com on the PayPal receipt. Please check your spam box and if you have not had it within 6 hours then please drop me an email. The book will be sent to the email address you have with PayPal so please check it's valid and in use. You will received a personalised ebook copy which cannot be shared on social media or uploaded to any form of website or platform.
You cannot share, sell, upload to a website or post on social media. This is a single user license only. The Active Book works using youtube links. Please ensure you have access to Youtube and an internet connetion. You can view the license details here.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
This is the perfect series for the power reviser who wants to get a Grade 5 on the new 9-1 GCSE Foundation Maths exam! This collection of videos was made for my Year 11s to do some extra revision over 7 days for the new 9-1 Foundation GCSE.