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

Mathematics B (MEI) - H630, H640

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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.

Teach Cambridge

Full planning and teaching materials are now only available on Teach Cambridge. Examples are shown below.

  • Teach Cambridge
  • 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

Delivery guides

  • 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

Section Check In tests

  • Section Check In teacher guide A brief guide containing suggestions on how to use Check In tests. DOCX 216KB
  • 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

Teaching activities

  • People gallery: Key figures in Mathematics - video A video featuring diverse contributors to this subject to inspire classroom conversation.
  • People gallery: Key figures in Mathematics - posters Posters featuring diverse contributors to this subject to inspire classroom conversation. PDF 603KB

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
  • 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

  • Notes on the large data set_7 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_7 and some links to useful resources. DOCX 242KB

  • Notes on the large data set_8 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_8 and some links to useful resources. DOCX 215KB

  • 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 35 days ago

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

  • Starting September with a new A Level Maths B (MEI) class
  • 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: 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

Delivery guides

  • 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

Section Check In tests

  • Section Check In teacher guide A brief guide containing suggestions on how to use Check In tests. DOCX 216KB
  • 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

Teaching activities

  • People gallery: Key figures in Mathematics - video A video featuring diverse contributors to this subject to inspire classroom conversation.
  • People gallery: Key figures in Mathematics - posters Posters featuring diverse contributors to this subject to inspire classroom conversation. PDF 603KB

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
  • 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

  • Notes on the large data set_7 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_7 and some links to useful resources. DOCX 242KB

  • Notes on the large data set_8 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_8 and some links to useful resources. DOCX 215KB

  • 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 35 days ago

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: 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
  • Delivery guides

    We’ve revised our support for teachers with new updated delivery guides.

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