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AS and A Level Mathematics B (MEI) - H630, H640 Teaching from 2017

Mathematics B (MEI) - H630, H640 (from 2017)

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Planning and teaching

MEI provides advice and CPD relating to all the curriculum and teaching aspects of the course, along with teaching resources for these specifications from www.mei.org.uk.

A selection of new resources from MEI for the new Maths and Further Maths A Levels can be found under Sample MEI resources below.

Further information can be found at MEI Integral and MEI's 'Mechanics walkthroughs' video.

  • A Level

  • AS Level

Planning

  • Support highlights A comprehensive collection of resources to help you quickly get up to speed in the classroom and support your students in preparing for exams. These materials will focus your teaching on individual abilities of students, help determine their capabilities and above all save you time. PDF 1MB
  • Cambridge International Resource Plus mapping There are many resources on the Cambridge International Resource Plus site that can be used when teaching OCR A Level Mathematics B (MEI). This document provides mapping for these resources to the Mathematics B (MEI) specification. PDF 325KB
  • Curriculum planner 2021/2022

    An editable resource to support teachers writing their own bespoke scheme of work for a condensed one year course. Includes notes on key points to cover based on examiners' reports from previous years' assessments. DOCX 616KB

Delivery guides

  • Complete pack of H630/H640 delivery guides H630 H640 - A complete pack of the delivery guides for the AS and A Level Maths B (MEI) specification. The delivery guides include links to free online resources. ZIP 3MB
  • Pure mathematics: algebra H630 H640 - This guide will help teachers plan and teach the Pure mathematics: algebra section of the new specification. It includes links to free online resources. DOCX 193KB
  • Pure mathematics: calculus H630 H640 - This guide will help teachers plan and teach the Pure mathematics: calculus section of the new specification. It includes links to free online resources. DOCX 333KB
  • Pure mathematics: coordinate geometry H630 H640 - This guide will help teachers plan and teach the Pure mathematics: coordinate geometry section of the new specification. It includes links to free online resources. DOCX 207KB
  • Pure mathematics: exponentials and logarithms H630 H640 - This guide will help teachers plan and teach the Pure mathematics: exponentials and logarithms section of the new specification. It includes links to free online resources. DOCX 231KB
  • Pure mathematics: functions H630 H640 - This guide will help teachers plan and teach the Pure mathematics: functions section of the new specification. It includes links to free online resources. DOCX 166KB
  • Pure mathematics: graphs H630 H640 - This guide will help teachers plan and teach the Pure mathematics: graphs section of the new specification. It includes links to free online resources. DOCX 168KB
  • Pure mathematics: numerical methods H640 - This guide will help teachers plan and teach the Pure mathematics: numerical methods section of the new specification. It includes links to free online resources. DOCX 330KB
  • Pure mathematics: proof H630 H640 - This guide will help teachers plan and teach the Pure mathematics: proof section of the new specification. It includes links to free online resources. DOCX 152KB
  • Pure mathematics: sequences and series H630 H640 - This guide will help teachers plan and teach the Pure mathematics: sequences and series section of the new specification. It includes links to free online resources. DOCX 198KB
  • Pure mathematics: trigonometry H630 H640 - This guide will help teachers plan and teach the Pure mathematics: trigonometry section of the new specification. It includes links to free online resources. DOCX 290KB
  • Pure mathematics: vectors H630 H640 - This guide will help teachers plan and teach the Pure mathematics: vectors section of the new specification. It includes links to free online resources. DOCX 155KB
  • Statistics: data presentation and interpretation H630 H640 - This guide will help teachers plan and teach the Statistics: data presentation and interpretation section of the new specification. It includes links to free online resources. DOCX 166KB
  • Statistics: probability H630 H640 - This guide will help teachers plan and teach the Statistics: probability section of the new specification. It includes links to free online resources. DOCX 158KB
  • Statistics: probability distributions H630 H640 - This guide will help teachers plan and teach the Statistics: probability distributions section of the new specification. It includes links to free online resources. DOCX 153KB
  • Statistics: sampling H630 H640 - This guide will help teachers plan and teach the Statistics: sampling section of the new specification. It includes links to free online resources. DOCX 137KB
  • Statistics: statistical hypothesis testing H630 H640 - This guide will help teachers plan and teach the Statistics: statistical hypothesis testing section of the new specification. It includes links to free online resources. DOCX 150KB
  • Mechanics: forces and Newton’s laws of motion H630 H640 - This guide will help teachers plan and teach the Mechanics: forces and Newton’s laws of motion sections of the new specification. It includes links to free online resources. DOCX 172KB
  • Mechanics: kinematics H630 H640 - This guide will help teachers plan and teach the Mechanics: kinematics (including projectiles) sections of the new specification. It includes links to free online resources. DOCX 170KB
  • Mechanics: models and quantities H630 H640 - This guide will help teachers plan and teach the Mechanics: models and quantities section of the new specification. It includes links to free online resources. DOCX 137KB
  • Mechanics: rigid bodies H640 - This guide will help teachers plan and teach the Mechanics: rigid bodies section of the new specification. It includes links to free online resources. DOCX 265KB

Section Check In tests

  • Complete pack of H640 Section Check Ins H640 - Questions relating to the A Level Maths B (MEI) specification. ZIP 9MB
  • Section Check In teacher guide A brief guide containing suggestions on how to use Check In tests. DOCX 216KB
  • Section Check Ins for AS and stage one H630 H640 - This zip file contains questions relating to various sections of the new AS and A Level Maths B (MEI) specification and a teacher guide. New content will be added regularly. ZIP 6MB
  • Pure mathematics: algebra H630 H640 - Questions relating to the Pure mathematics: algebra section of the new AS and A Level Maths B (MEI) specification. DOCX 312KB
  • Pure mathematics: calculus (differentiation) H630 H640 - Questions relating to the Pure mathematics: calculus (differentiation) section of the new AS and A Level Maths B (MEI) specification. DOCX 991KB
  • Pure mathematics: calculus (integration) H630 H640 - Questions relating to the Pure mathematics: calculus (integration) section of the AS and A Level Maths B (MEI) specification. DOCX 969KB
  • Pure mathematics: coordinate geometry H630 H640 - Questions relating to the Pure mathematics: coordinate geometry section of the AS and A Level Maths B (MEI) specification. DOCX 482KB
  • Pure mathematics: exponentials and logarithms H630 H640 - Questions relating to the Pure mathematics: exponentials and logarithms section of the AS and A Level Maths B (MEI) specification. DOCX 514KB
  • Pure mathematics: functions H630 H640 - Questions relating to the Pure mathematics: functions section of the AS and A Level Maths B (MEI) specification. DOCX 601KB
  • Pure mathematics: graphs H630 H640 - Questions relating to the Pure mathematics: graphs section of the AS and A Level Maths B (MEI) specification. DOCX 553KB
  • Pure mathematics: Numerical methods H640 - Questions relating to the Pure: Numerical methods section of the new A Level Maths B (MEI) specification. DOCX 472KB
  • Pure mathematics: proof H630 H640 - Questions relating to the Pure mathematics: proof section of the AS and A Level Maths B (MEI) specification. DOCX 428KB
  • Pure mathematics: sequences and series H630 H640 - Questions relating to the Pure mathematics: sequences and series section of the AS and A Level Maths B (MEI) specification. DOCX 298KB
  • Pure mathematics: trigonometry H630 H640 - Questions relating to the Pure mathematics: trigonometry section of the AS and A Level Maths B (MEI) specification. DOCX 1MB
  • Pure mathematics: vectors H630 H640 - Questions relating to the Pure mathematics: vectors section of the new AS/A Level Maths B (MEI) specification. DOCX 328KB
  • Statistics: data presentation and interpretation H630 H640 - Questions relating to the Statistics: data presentation and interpretation section of the AS and A Level Maths B (MEI) specification. DOCX 290KB
  • Statistics: hypothesis testing H630 H640 - Questions relating to the Statistics: hypothesis testing section of the AS and A Level Maths B (MEI) specification. DOCX 935KB
  • Statistics: probability H630 H640 - Questions relating to the Statistics: probability section of the AS and A Level Maths B (MEI) specification. DOCX 338KB
  • Statistics: probability distributions H630 H640 - Questions relating to the Statistics: probability distributions section of the AS and A Level Maths B (MEI) specification. DOCX 243KB
  • Statistics: sampling H630 H640 - Questions relating to the Statistics: sampling section of the AS and A Level Maths B (MEI) specification. DOCX 269KB
  • Mechanics: Newton's Laws of Motion H630 H640 - Questions relating to the Mechanics: Newton’s Laws of Motion section of the AS and A Level Maths B (MEI) specification. DOCX 420KB
  • Mechanics: rigid bodies H640 - Questions relating to the Mechanics: rigid bodies section of the AS and A Level Maths B (MEI) specification. DOCX 379KB
  • Mechanics: forces H630 H640 - Questions relating to the Mechanics: forces section of the AS and A Level Maths B (MEI) specification. DOCX 322KB
  • Mechanics: kinematics H630 H640 - Questions relating to the Mechanics: kinematics section of the AS and A Level Maths B (MEI) specification. DOCX 330KB
  • Mechanics: projectiles H640 - Questions relating to the Mechanics: projectiles section of the new A Level Maths B (MEI) specification. DOCX 286KB

Teaching activities

  • Mechanics: forces (lesson sample) H630 H640 - A sample of an ‘easy-to-do’ practical mechanics lesson on forces. PPT 286KB

Teacher guides

  • Differences between Mathematics specifications A and B H630 H640 - This guide identifies the differences in content between Mathematics specification A and specification B. DOCX 146KB
  • Legacy AS and A2 units 7895 to H630/H640 H630 H640 - A guide showing how legacy AS and A2 units map to the new AS and A Level specifications. DOCX 738KB
  • Moving from modular to linear qualifications The guide provides a general introduction to the differences in the two models (linear versus modular) across GCSE and A Level and the impact on you as a teaching professional. PDF 1MB
  • Notes on the large data set_1 H630 H640 - This guide provides a general outline of the large data set requirements, including some notes on interesting features of the OCR Mathematics B pre-release LDS_1 and some links to useful resources. DOCX 279KB
  • Notes on the large data set_2 H630 H640 - This guide provides a general outline of the large data set requirements, including some notes on interesting features of the OCR Mathematics B pre-release LDS_2 and some links to useful resources. DOCX 234KB
  • Notes on the large data set_3 H630 H640 - This guide provides a general outline of the large data set requirements, including some notes on interesting features of the OCR Mathematics B pre-release LDS_3 and some links to useful resources. DOCX 304KB
  • Notes on the large data set_4 H630 H640 -

    This guide provides a general outline of the large data set requirements, including some notes on interesting features of the OCR Mathematics B pre-release LDS_4 and some links to useful resources. H630 AS assessment 2021, H640 A Level assessment 2022. DOCX 245KB

  • Notes on the large data set_5 H630 H640 -

    This guide provides a general outline of the large data set requirements, including some notes on interesting features of the OCR Mathematics B pre-release LDS_5 and some links to useful resources. DOCX 223KB

  • Notes on the large data set_6 H630 H640 -

    This guide provides a general outline of the large data set requirements, including some notes on interesting features of the OCR Mathematics B pre-release LDS_6 and some links to useful resources. DOCX 301KB

  • Student guide to bridging the gap between GCSE and AS/A Level H230 H240 H630 H640 - A guide for students including question practice on key topics, examples, and suggested reading before starting the A Level. DOCX 7MB

Practice materials

  • Creating practice materials in ExamBuilder This resource provides guidance on how to create your own practice materials using the ExamBuilder bank of questions. DOCX 520KB
  • Stage 1/AS formative assessment H630 H640 - An editable set of papers for use at the end of year 12, with guidance notes on the use of ExamBuilder. Features LDS2. - interchange login required
  • Stage 2/A Level formative assessment H640 - An editable set of papers - interchange login required
  • Alternative Papers - June 2019 H640 - An editable set of amended papers based on past series. Used together with the original papers these alternative papers provide the opportunity for more practice and to monitor progress - interchange login required
  • Pure Mathematics progress tests A selection of progress tests built from the ExamBuilder bank of questions - interchange login required

Sample MEI resources

  • Problem solving: ‘shorts’ sample A sample taken from a series of problem-solving PowerPoint slides. Ideal to use as starter activities. PPT 175KB
  • Problem solving: coordinate geometry exercise sample An exercise sample to support the delivery of coordinate geometry. Questions flagged ‘P’ are designed to develop problem-solving skills. PDF 42KB
  • Problems solving: equations of circles activity sample A sample of an activity to support the delivery of equations of circles. Encourages deeper mathematical thinking and strategy formulation. PDF 59KB
  • Problems solving: sequences activity sample A sample of an activity to support the delivery of sequences. Encourages deeper mathematical thinking and strategy formulation. PDF 104KB
  • Statistics: discrete and continuous data exercise sample A sample of an exercise to support the delivery of discrete and continuous data. Data source links provide opportunities for follow-up investigations. PDF 214KB
  • Statistics: interpreting and analysing data lesson sample A sample of a discussion-based statistics lesson on interpreting and analysing data. PPT 824KB
  • Statistics: using a spreadsheet lesson sample A sample of a lesson on using technology to analyse large data sets: sorting and filtering data using Excel. PPT 384KB
  • Statistics: using a spreadsheet student sample A sample of a student worksheet to accompany the lesson on using technology to analyse large data sets: sorting and filtering data using Excel. PDF 255KB

Promoting your subject

  • Maths calculator use poster A2 size PDF 762KB
  • Maths calculator use poster A4 size PDF 681KB

Blog posts

  • A Level Mathematics - logarithms, the original mathematical calculator
  • A Level Maths: hypothesis tests and the art of being non-assertive
  • A Level Maths - Trigonometry, not just for triangles - part 2
  • A Level Maths: why is standard deviation not standard across subjects?
  • Why three large data sets for the MEI specification?
  • A Level Maths B (MEI) - Preparing for the comprehension section
  • A Level Maths: Solving complex quadratic equations
  • A Level Maths: The mathematical process of proof
  • AS/A Level Maths and Further Maths: the truth about calculators
  • Mathematics - ideas to help students who find mechanics hard
  • Technology in the Maths A Level
  • Transition from GCSE to A Level Maths

Planning

  • Curriculum planner 2021/2022

    An editable resource to support teachers writing their own bespoke scheme of work for a condensed one year course. Includes notes on key points to cover based on examiners' reports from previous years' assessments. DOCX 616KB

Delivery guides

  • Complete pack of H630/H640 delivery guides H630 H640 - A complete pack of the delivery guides for the AS and A Level Maths B (MEI) specification. The delivery guides include links to free online resources. ZIP 3MB
  • Pure mathematics: algebra H630 H640 - This guide will help teachers plan and teach the Pure mathematics: algebra section of the new specification. It includes links to free online resources. DOCX 193KB
  • Pure mathematics: calculus H630 H640 - This guide will help teachers plan and teach the Pure mathematics: calculus section of the new specification. It includes links to free online resources. DOCX 333KB
  • Pure mathematics: coordinate geometry H630 H640 - This guide will help teachers plan and teach the Pure mathematics: coordinate geometry section of the new specification. It includes links to free online resources. DOCX 207KB
  • Pure mathematics: exponentials and logarithms H630 H640 - This guide will help teachers plan and teach the Pure mathematics: exponentials and logarithms section of the new specification. It includes links to free online resources. DOCX 231KB
  • Pure mathematics: functions H630 H640 - This guide will help teachers plan and teach the Pure mathematics: functions section of the new specification. It includes links to free online resources. DOCX 166KB
  • Pure mathematics: graphs H630 H640 - This guide will help teachers plan and teach the Pure mathematics: graphs section of the new specification. It includes links to free online resources. DOCX 168KB
  • Pure mathematics: proof H630 H640 - This guide will help teachers plan and teach the Pure mathematics: proof section of the new specification. It includes links to free online resources. DOCX 152KB
  • Pure mathematics: sequences and series H630 H640 - This guide will help teachers plan and teach the Pure mathematics: sequences and series section of the new specification. It includes links to free online resources. DOCX 198KB
  • Pure mathematics: trigonometry H630 H640 - This guide will help teachers plan and teach the Pure mathematics: trigonometry section of the new specification. It includes links to free online resources. DOCX 290KB
  • Pure mathematics: vectors H630 H640 - This guide will help teachers plan and teach the Pure mathematics: vectors section of the new specification. It includes links to free online resources. DOCX 155KB
  • Statistics: data presentation and interpretation H630 H640 - This guide will help teachers plan and teach the Statistics: data presentation and interpretation section of the new specification. It includes links to free online resources. DOCX 166KB
  • Statistics: probability H630 H640 - This guide will help teachers plan and teach the Statistics: probability section of the new specification. It includes links to free online resources. DOCX 158KB
  • Statistics: probability distributions H630 H640 - This guide will help teachers plan and teach the Statistics: probability distributions section of the new specification. It includes links to free online resources. DOCX 153KB
  • Statistics: sampling H630 H640 - This guide will help teachers plan and teach the Statistics: sampling section of the new specification. It includes links to free online resources. DOCX 137KB
  • Statistics: statistical hypothesis testing H630 H640 - This guide will help teachers plan and teach the Statistics: statistical hypothesis testing section of the new specification. It includes links to free online resources. DOCX 150KB
  • Mechanics: forces and Newton’s laws of motion H630 H640 - This guide will help teachers plan and teach the Mechanics: forces and Newton’s laws of motion sections of the new specification. It includes links to free online resources. DOCX 172KB
  • Mechanics: kinematics H630 H640 - This guide will help teachers plan and teach the Mechanics: kinematics (including projectiles) sections of the new specification. It includes links to free online resources. DOCX 170KB
  • Mechanics: models and quantities H630 H640 - This guide will help teachers plan and teach the Mechanics: models and quantities section of the new specification. It includes links to free online resources. DOCX 137KB

Section Check In tests

  • Section Check In teacher guide A brief guide containing suggestions on how to use Check In tests. DOCX 216KB
  • Section Check Ins for AS and stage one H630 H640 - This zip file contains questions relating to various sections of the new AS and A Level Maths B (MEI) specification and a teacher guide. New content will be added regularly. ZIP 6MB
  • Pure mathematics: algebra H630 H640 - Questions relating to the Pure mathematics: algebra section of the new AS and A Level Maths B (MEI) specification. DOCX 312KB
  • Pure mathematics: calculus (differentiation) H630 H640 - Questions relating to the Pure mathematics: calculus (differentiation) section of the new AS and A Level Maths B (MEI) specification. DOCX 991KB
  • Pure mathematics: calculus (integration) H630 H640 - Questions relating to the Pure mathematics: calculus (integration) section of the AS and A Level Maths B (MEI) specification. DOCX 969KB
  • Pure mathematics: coordinate geometry H630 H640 - Questions relating to the Pure mathematics: coordinate geometry section of the AS and A Level Maths B (MEI) specification. DOCX 482KB
  • Pure mathematics: exponentials and logarithms H630 H640 - Questions relating to the Pure mathematics: exponentials and logarithms section of the AS and A Level Maths B (MEI) specification. DOCX 514KB
  • Pure mathematics: functions H630 H640 - Questions relating to the Pure mathematics: functions section of the AS and A Level Maths B (MEI) specification. DOCX 601KB
  • Pure mathematics: graphs H630 H640 - Questions relating to the Pure mathematics: graphs section of the AS and A Level Maths B (MEI) specification. DOCX 553KB
  • Pure mathematics: proof H630 H640 - Questions relating to the Pure mathematics: proof section of the AS and A Level Maths B (MEI) specification. DOCX 428KB
  • Pure mathematics: sequences and series H630 H640 - Questions relating to the Pure mathematics: sequences and series section of the AS and A Level Maths B (MEI) specification. DOCX 298KB
  • Pure mathematics: trigonometry H630 H640 - Questions relating to the Pure mathematics: trigonometry section of the AS and A Level Maths B (MEI) specification. DOCX 1MB
  • Pure mathematics: vectors H630 H640 - Questions relating to the Pure mathematics: vectors section of the new AS/A Level Maths B (MEI) specification. DOCX 328KB
  • Statistics: data presentation and interpretation H630 H640 - Questions relating to the Statistics: data presentation and interpretation section of the AS and A Level Maths B (MEI) specification. DOCX 290KB
  • Statistics: hypothesis testing H630 H640 - Questions relating to the Statistics: hypothesis testing section of the AS and A Level Maths B (MEI) specification. DOCX 935KB
  • Statistics: probability H630 H640 - Questions relating to the Statistics: probability section of the AS and A Level Maths B (MEI) specification. DOCX 338KB
  • Statistics: probability distributions H630 H640 - Questions relating to the Statistics: probability distributions section of the AS and A Level Maths B (MEI) specification. DOCX 243KB
  • Statistics: sampling H630 H640 - Questions relating to the Statistics: sampling section of the AS and A Level Maths B (MEI) specification. DOCX 269KB
  • Mechanics: Newton's Laws of Motion H630 H640 - Questions relating to the Mechanics: Newton’s Laws of Motion section of the AS and A Level Maths B (MEI) specification. DOCX 420KB
  • Mechanics: forces H630 H640 - Questions relating to the Mechanics: forces section of the AS and A Level Maths B (MEI) specification. DOCX 322KB
  • Mechanics: kinematics H630 H640 - Questions relating to the Mechanics: kinematics section of the AS and A Level Maths B (MEI) specification. DOCX 330KB

Teaching activities

  • Mechanics: forces (lesson sample) H630 H640 - A sample of an ‘easy-to-do’ practical mechanics lesson on forces. PPT 286KB

Teacher guides

  • Differences between Mathematics specifications A and B H630 H640 - This guide identifies the differences in content between Mathematics specification A and specification B. DOCX 146KB
  • Legacy AS and A2 units 7895 to H630/H640 H630 H640 - A guide showing how legacy AS and A2 units map to the new AS and A Level specifications. DOCX 738KB
  • Legacy AS units 3895 to H630 H630 - A guide showing how legacy AS units map to the new AS specification. DOCX 529KB
  • Moving from modular to linear qualifications The guide provides a general introduction to the differences in the two models (linear versus modular) across GCSE and A Level and the impact on you as a teaching professional. PDF 1MB
  • Notes on the large data set_1 H630 H640 - This guide provides a general outline of the large data set requirements, including some notes on interesting features of the OCR Mathematics B pre-release LDS_1 and some links to useful resources. DOCX 279KB
  • Notes on the large data set_2 H630 H640 - This guide provides a general outline of the large data set requirements, including some notes on interesting features of the OCR Mathematics B pre-release LDS_2 and some links to useful resources. DOCX 234KB
  • Notes on the large data set_3 H630 H640 - This guide provides a general outline of the large data set requirements, including some notes on interesting features of the OCR Mathematics B pre-release LDS_3 and some links to useful resources. DOCX 304KB
  • Notes on the large data set_4 H630 H640 -

    This guide provides a general outline of the large data set requirements, including some notes on interesting features of the OCR Mathematics B pre-release LDS_4 and some links to useful resources. H630 AS assessment 2021, H640 A Level assessment 2022. DOCX 245KB

  • Notes on the large data set_5 H630 H640 -

    This guide provides a general outline of the large data set requirements, including some notes on interesting features of the OCR Mathematics B pre-release LDS_5 and some links to useful resources. DOCX 223KB

  • Notes on the large data set_6 H630 H640 -

    This guide provides a general outline of the large data set requirements, including some notes on interesting features of the OCR Mathematics B pre-release LDS_6 and some links to useful resources. DOCX 301KB

  • Student guide to bridging the gap between GCSE and AS/A Level H230 H240 H630 H640 - A guide for students including question practice on key topics, examples, and suggested reading before starting the A Level. DOCX 7MB

Practice materials

  • Stage 1/AS formative assessment H630 H640 - An editable set of papers for use at the end of year 12, with guidance notes on the use of ExamBuilder. Features LDS2. - interchange login required
  • Stage 2/A Level formative assessment H640 - An editable set of papers - interchange login required

Sample MEI resources

  • Problem solving: ‘shorts’ sample A sample taken from a series of problem-solving PowerPoint slides. Ideal to use as starter activities. PPT 175KB
  • Problem solving: coordinate geometry exercise sample An exercise sample to support the delivery of coordinate geometry. Questions flagged ‘P’ are designed to develop problem-solving skills. PDF 42KB
  • Problems solving: equations of circles activity sample A sample of an activity to support the delivery of equations of circles. Encourages deeper mathematical thinking and strategy formulation. PDF 59KB
  • Problems solving: sequences activity sample A sample of an activity to support the delivery of sequences. Encourages deeper mathematical thinking and strategy formulation. PDF 104KB
  • Statistics: discrete and continuous data exercise sample A sample of an exercise to support the delivery of discrete and continuous data. Data source links provide opportunities for follow-up investigations. PDF 214KB
  • Statistics: interpreting and analysing data lesson sample A sample of a discussion-based statistics lesson on interpreting and analysing data. PPT 824KB
  • Statistics: using a spreadsheet lesson sample A sample of a lesson on using technology to analyse large data sets: sorting and filtering data using Excel. PPT 384KB
  • Statistics: using a spreadsheet student sample A sample of a student worksheet to accompany the lesson on using technology to analyse large data sets: sorting and filtering data using Excel. PDF 255KB

Promoting your subject

  • Maths calculator use poster A2 size PDF 762KB
  • Maths calculator use poster A4 size PDF 681KB

Blog posts

  • A Level Mathematics - logarithms, the original mathematical calculator
  • A Level Maths: hypothesis tests and the art of being non-assertive
  • A Level Maths - Trigonometry, not just for triangles - part 2
  • A Level Maths: why is standard deviation not standard across subjects?
  • Why three large data sets for the MEI specification?
  • A Level Maths B (MEI) - Preparing for the comprehension section
  • A Level Maths: Solving complex quadratic equations
  • A Level Maths: The mathematical process of proof
  • AS/A Level Maths and Further Maths: the truth about calculators
  • Mathematics - ideas to help students who find mechanics hard
  • Technology in the Maths A Level
  • Transition from GCSE to A Level Maths
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