GCSE Mathematics (9-1) - J560 Teaching from 2015

Planning and teaching

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 33MB
Cambridge International Resource Plus mapping There are many resources on the Cambridge International Resource Plus site that can be used when teaching OCR GCSE Mathematics. This document provides mapping for these resources to GCSE Mathematics. PDF 360KB
Foundation tier curriculum planner Editable planning document for GCSE J560 foundation tier with example links to online resources. XLSX 249KB
Higher tier curriculum planner Editable planning document for GCSE J560 higher tier with example links to online resources. XLS 2MB
One year curriculum planner Editable planning document for delivering GCSE J560 foundation tier over a single year, with example links to online resources. XLS 1MB
Year nine curriculum planner Editable planning document for year nine transition from key stage 3 Maths to GCSE J560. XLS 1MB
A guide to curriculum planners A guide to using the editable curriculum planners. PDF 161KB
Revision checklist foundation tier Revision checklist for foundation tier GCSE (9-1) Maths students, listing the required content and including space for notes. DOCX 2MB
Revision checklist higher tier Revision checklist for higher tier GCSE (9-1) Maths students, listing the required content and including space for notes. DOCX 2MB
Specification comparison This document maps the legacy J567 specification to the new GCSE (9-1) Mathematics content. PDF 461KB
Mapping Cambridge Progression to Functional Skills to the new GCSEs See how Cambridge Progression and Functional Skills units map to the 2015 GCSE (9-1) English and Maths specifications. PDF 557KB

Delivery guides

Delivery guides (PDF)

01: Number operations and integers This guide will help teachers plan for and teach number operations and integers by giving guidance on key concepts and suggesting classroom activities. PDF 1MB
01: Building number place value A presentation on building number place value. PPT 1MB
01: Division by inverse multiplication, repeated subtraction A presentation on division using multiplication and repeated subtraction. PPT 1MB
01: Division by inverse multiplication, traditional short division A presentation on using multiplication and traditional short division. PPT 1MB
01: Multiplication, lattice method integers A presentation on multiplication using the lattice method. PPT 1MB
01: Prime factorisation A presentation on prime factorisation. PPT 1MB
01: Venn diagrams to find the HCF and LCM A presentation on using Venn diagrams to find the highest common factor (HCF) and lowest common multiple (LCM). PPT 1MB
02: Fractions, decimals and percentages This guide will help teachers plan for and teach fractions, decimals and percentages by giving guidance on key concepts and suggesting classroom activities. PDF 1MB
02: Multiplication, lattice method including grid decimals A presentation on multiplication - lattice method including grid decimals. PPTX 1MB
02: Multiplication, lattice method, estimation for decimals A presentation on multiplication - lattice method, estimation for decimals. PPTX 1MB
02: Percentages of a quantity jigsaw An activity sheet to support learning about percentages of quantity. DOCX 132KB
02: Rules of fractions investigation A presentation on the rules of fractions investigation. PPTX 1MB
02: Rules of fractions investigation prompt sheet A prompt sheet to support Rules of fractions investigation. DOCX 219KB
09: Congruence and similarities translation vectors student activity This activity accompanies the Congruence and similarities delivery guide that can be found in the delivery guide tool (linked to at the top of this page). ZIP 253KB
10: Mensuration This guide will help teachers plan for and teach mensuration by giving guidance on key concepts and suggesting classroom activities. PDF 532KB
12: Statistics This guide will help teachers plan for and teach statistics by giving guidance on key concepts and suggesting classroom activities. PDF 3MB

Delivery guides (online)

Check In tests - initial learning

Topic 1 - Number operations and integers

1.01 Calculations with integers Questions covering topics from section 1.01 of the new GCSE specification. PDF 234KB
1.02 Whole number theory Questions covering topics from section 1.02 of the new GCSE specification. PDF 233KB
1.03 Combining arithmetic operations Questions covering topics from section 1.03 of the new GCSE specification. PDF 236KB
1.04 Inverse operations Questions covering topics from section 1.04 of the new GCSE specification. PDF 235KB

Topic 2 - Fractions, decimals and percentages

2.01 Fractions Questions covering topics from section 2.01 of the new GCSE specification. PDF 273KB
2.02 Decimal fractions Questions covering topics from section 2.02 of the new GCSE specification. PDF 225KB
2.03 Percentages Questions covering topics from section 2.03 of the new GCSE specification. PDF 232KB
2.04 Ordering fractions, decimals and percentages Questions covering topics from section 2.04 of the new GCSE specification. PDF 257KB

Topic 3 - Indices and surds

3.01 Powers and roots Questions covering topics from section 3.01 of the new GCSE specification. PDF 248KB
3.02 Standard form Questions covering topics from section 3.02 of the new GCSE specification. PDF 261KB
3.03 Exact calculations Questions covering topics from section 3.03 of the new GCSE specification. PDF 250KB

Topic 4 - Approximation and estimation

4.01 Approximation and estimation Questions covering topics from section 4.01 of the new GCSE specification. PDF 255KB

Topic 5 - Ratio, proportion and rates of change

5.01 Calculations with ratio Questions covering topics from section 5.01 of the new GCSE specification. PDF 264KB
5.02 Direct and inverse proportion Questions covering topics from section 5.02 of the new GCSE specification. PDF 279KB
5.03 Discrete growth and decay Questions covering topics from section 5.03 of the new GCSE specification. PDF 239KB

Topic 6 - Algebra

6.01 Algebraic expressions Questions covering topics from section 6.01 of the new GCSE specification. PDF 357KB
6.02 Algebraic formulae Questions covering topics from section 6.02 of the new GCSE specification. PDF 251KB
6.03 Algebraic equations Questions covering topics from section 6.03 of the new GCSE specification. PDF 297KB
6.04 Algebraic inequalities Questions covering topics from section 6.04 of the new GCSE specification. PDF 302KB
6.05 Language of functions Questions covering topics from section 6.05 of the new GCSE specification. PDF 302KB
6.06 Sequences Questions covering topics from section 6.06 of the new GCSE specification. PDF 246KB

Topic 7 - Graphs of equations and functions

7.01 Graphs of equations and functions Questions covering topics from section 7.01 of the new GCSE specification. PDF 253KB
7.02 Straight line graphs Questions covering topics from section 7.02 of the new GCSE specification. PDF 264KB
7.04 Interpreting graphs Questions covering topics from section 7.04 of the new GCSE specification. PDF 462KB

Topic 8 - Basic geometry

8.01 Conventions, notations and terms Questions covering topics from section 8.01 of the new GCSE specification. PDF 297KB
8.03 Angles Questions covering topics from section 8.03 of the new GCSE specification. PDF 295KB
8.04 Properties of polygons Questions covering topics from section 8.04 of the new GCSE specification. PDF 250KB
8.05 Circles Questions covering topics from section 8.05 of the new GCSE specification. PDF 250KB
8.06 Three-dimensional shapes Questions covering topics from section 8.06 of the new GCSE specification. PDF 253KB

Topic 9 - Congruence and similarity

9.01 Plane isometric transformations Questions covering topics from section 9.01 of the new GCSE specification. PDF 358KB
9.02 Congruence Questions covering topics from section 9.02 of the new GCSE specification. PDF 527KB
9.04 Similarity Questions covering topics from section 9.04 of the new GCSE specification. PDF 457KB

Topic 10 - Mensuration

10.01a Units and measurement Questions covering topics from section 10.01a of the new GCSE specification. PDF 325KB
10.01b and 10.01c Units and measurement Questions covering topics from sections 10.01b and 10.01c of the new GCSE specification. PDF 291KB
10.02 Perimeter calculations Questions covering topics from section 10.02 of the new GCSE specification. PDF 265KB
10.03 Area calculations Questions covering topics from section 10.03 of the new GCSE specification. PDF 274KB
10.04 Volume and surface area calculations Questions covering topics from section 10.04 of the new GCSE specification. PDF 239KB

Topic 11 - Probability

11.01 Basic probability and experiments Questions covering topics from section 11.01 of the new GCSE specification. PDF 339KB
11.02 Combined events and probability diagrams Questions covering topics from section 11.02 of the new GCSE specification. PDF 289KB

Topic 12 - Statistics

12.02 Interpreting and representing data Questions covering topics from section 12.02 of the new GCSE specification. PDF 340KB
12.03 Analysing data Questions covering topics from section 12.03 of the new GCSE specification. PDF 335KB

Teacher guide to Check Ins A brief guide containing suggestions on how to use Check Ins. PDF 92KB
Complete RAG grid for Check Ins - Initial Learning Complete RAG grid for tracking student progress through the Check Ins. XLS 10MB
Complete pack of J560 Check Ins (DOC) This resource contains 41 Check In tests in DOC format. ZIP 24MB
Complete pack of J560 Check Ins (PDF) This resource contains 41 Check In tests in PDF format. ZIP 9MB

Check In tests - foundation

Topic 1 - Number operations and integers

1.01 Calculations with integers Questions covering topics from section 1.01 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 561KB
1.02 Whole number theory Questions covering topics from section 1.02 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 576KB
1.03 Combining arithmetic operations Questions covering topics from section 1.03 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 622KB
1.04 Inverse operations Questions covering topics from section 1.04 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 642KB

Topic 2 - Fractions, decimals and percentages

2.01 Fractions Questions covering topics from section 2.01 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 598KB
2.02 Decimal fractions Questions covering topics from section 2.02 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 586KB
2.03 Percentages Questions covering topics from section 2.03 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 561KB
2.04 Ordering fractions, decimals and percentages Questions covering topics from section 2.04 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 656KB

Topic 3 - Indices and surds

3.01 Powers and roots Questions covering topics from section 3.01 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 596KB
3.02 Standard form Questions covering topics from section 3.02 of the new GCSE specification. DOC 806KB
3.03 Exact calculations Questions covering topics from section 3.03 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 723KB

Topic 4 - Approximation and estimation

4.01 Approximation and estimation Questions covering topics from section 4.01 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 574KB

Topic 5 - Ratio, proportion and rates of change

5.01 Calculations with ratio Questions covering topics from section 5.01 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 628KB
5.02 Direct and inverse proportion Questions covering topics from section 5.02 of the new GCSE specification. DOC 826KB
5.03 Discrete growth and decay Questions covering topics from section 5.03 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 593KB

Topic 6 - Algebra

6.01 Algebraic expressions Questions covering topics from section 6.01 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 591KB
6.02 Algebraic formulae Questions covering topics from section 6.02 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 636KB
6.03 Algebraic equations Questions covering topics from section 6.03 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 594KB
6.04 Algebraic inequalities Questions covering topics from section 6.04 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 641KB
6.05 Language of functions Questions covering topics from section 6.05 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 609KB
6.06 Sequences Questions covering topics from section 6.06 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 635KB

Topic 7 - Graphs of equations and functions

7.01 Graphs of equations and functions Questions covering topics from section 7.01 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 795KB
7.02 Straight line graphs Questions covering topics from section 7.02 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 721KB
7.04 Interpreting graphs Questions covering topics from section 7.04 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 961KB

Topic 8 - Basic geometry

8.01 Conventions, notation and terms Questions covering topics from section 8.01 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 552KB
8.02 Ruler and compass constructions Questions covering topics from section 8.02 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 718KB
8.03 Angles Questions covering topics from section 8.03 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 666KB
8.04 Properties of polygons Questions covering topics from section 8.04 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 673KB
8.05 Circles Questions covering topics from section 8.05 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 764KB
8.06 Three-dimensional shapes Questions covering topics from section 8.06 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 645KB

Topic 9 - Congruence and similarity

9.01 Plane isometric transformations Questions covering topics from section 9.01 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 647KB
9.02 Congruence Questions covering topics from section 9.02 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 761KB
9.03 Plane vector geometry Questions covering topics from section 9.03 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 686KB
9.04 Similarity Questions covering topics from section 9.04 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 906KB

Topic 10 - Mensuration

10.01 Units and measurement Questions covering topics from section 10.01 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 582KB
10.02 Perimeter calculations Questions covering topics from section 10.02 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 615KB
10.03 Area calculations Questions covering topics from section 10.03 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 726KB
10.04 Volume and surface area calculations Questions covering topics from section 10.04 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 688KB
10.05a Pythagoras’ theorem Questions covering topics from section 10.05a of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 606KB
10.05b and 10.05c Trigonometry in right-angled triangles Questions covering topics from sections 10.05b and 10.05c of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 665KB

Topic 11 - Probability

11.01 Basic probability and experiments Questions covering topics from section 11.01 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 628KB
11.02 Combined events and probability diagrams Questions covering topics from section 11.02 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 708KB

Topic 12 - Statistics

12.01 Sampling Questions covering topics from section 12.01 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 592KB
12.02 Interpreting and representing data Questions covering topics from section 12.02 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 677KB
12.03a and 12.03b Analysing data: Summary statistics Questions covering topics from section 12.03a and 12.03b of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 630KB
12.03c and 12.03d Analysing data: bivariate data Questions covering topics from sections 12.03c and 12.03d of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 567KB

Complete pack of J560 Foundation Check Ins This resource contains 46 Foundation Check In tests in DOC format. ZIP 24MB
Complete RAG grid for Check Ins - Foundation Complete RAG grid for tracking student progress through the Check Ins XLS 11MB

Check In tests - higher

Topic 1 - Number operations and integers

1.01 Calculations with integers Questions covering topics from section 1.01 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 584KB
1.02 Whole number theory Questions covering topics from section 1.02 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 570KB
1.03 Combining arithmetic operations Questions covering topics from section 1.03 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 646KB
1.04 Inverse operations Questions covering topics from section 1.04 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 632KB

Topic 2 - Fractions, decimals and percentages

2.01 Fractions Questions covering topics from section 2.01 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 610KB
2.02 Decimal fractions Questions covering topics from section 2.02 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 595KB
2.03 Percentages Questions covering topics from section 2.03 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 589KB
2.04 Ordering fractions, decimals and percentages Questions covering topics from section 2.04 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 633KB

Topic 3 - Indices and surds

3.01 Powers and roots Questions covering topics from section 3.01 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 627KB
3.02 Standard form Questions covering topics from section 3.02 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 596KB
3.03 Exact calculations Questions covering topics from section 3.03 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 623KB

Topic 4 - Approximation and estimation

4.01 Approximation and estimation Questions covering topics from section 4.01 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 584KB

Topic 5 - Ratio, proportion and rates of change

5.01 Calculations with ratio Questions covering topics from section 5.01 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 599KB
5.02 Direct and inverse proportion Questions covering topics from section 5.02 of the new GCSE specification. DOC 964KB
5.03 Discrete growth and decay Questions covering topics from section 5.03 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 614KB

Topic 6 - Algebra

6.01 Algebraic expressions Questions covering topics from section 6.01 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 754KB
6.02 Algebraic formulae Questions covering topics from section 6.02 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 638KB
6.03 Algebraic equations Questions covering topics from section 6.03 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 638KB
6.04 Algebraic inequalities Questions covering topics from section 6.04 of the new GCSE specification. DOC 953KB
6.05 Language of functions Questions covering topics from section 6.05 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 862KB
6.06 Sequences Questions covering topics from section 6.06 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 594KB

Topic 7 - Graphs of equations and functions

7.01 Graphs of equations and functions Questions covering topics from section 7.01 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 518KB
7.02 Straight line graphs Questions covering topics from section 7.02 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 639KB
7.03 Transformations of curves and their equations Questions covering topics from section 7.03 of the new GCSE specification. DOC 912KB
7.04 Interpreting graphs Questions covering topics from section 7.04 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 391KB

Topic 8 - Basic geometry

8.01 Conventions, notation and terms Questions covering topics from section 8.01 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 616KB
8.02 Ruler and compass constructions Questions covering topics from section 8.02 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 725KB
8.03 Angles Questions covering topics from section 8.03 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 717KB
8.04 Properties of polygons Questions covering topics from section 8.04 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 825KB
8.05 Circles Questions covering topics from section 8.05 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 786KB
8.06 Three-dimensional shapes Questions covering topics from section 8.06 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 771KB

Topic 9 - Congruence and similarity

9.01 Plane isometric transformations Questions covering topics from section 9.01 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 660KB
9.02 Congruence Questions covering topics from section 9.02 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 877KB
9.03 Plane vector geometry Questions covering topics from section 9.03 of the new GCSE specification (J560). DOCX 728KB
9.04 Similarity Questions covering topics from section 9.04 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 718KB

Topic 10 - Mensuration

10.01 Units and measurement Questions covering topics from section 10.01 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 617KB
10.02 Perimeter calculations Questions covering topics from section 10.02 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 778KB
10.04 Volume and surface area calculations Questions covering topics from section 10.04 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 853KB
10.03 Area calculations Questions covering topics from section 10.03 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 726KB
10.05 Triangle mensuration Questions covering topics from section 10.05 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 790KB

Topic 11 - Probability

11.01 Basic probability and experiments Questions covering topics from section 11.01 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 648KB
11.02 Combined events and probability diagrams Questions covering topics from section 11.02 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 633KB

Topic 12 - Statistics

12.01 Sampling Questions covering topics from section 12.01 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 574KB
12.02 Interpreting and representing data Questions covering topics from section 12.02 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 639KB
12.03 Analysing data Questions covering topics from section 12.03 of the new GCSE specification. DOCX 597KB

Complete pack of J560 Higher Check Ins This resource contains 45 Higher Check In tests in DOC format. ZIP 24MB

Section Check In tests - foundation

OCR 1 Number operations and integers Questions covering foundation tier content from section 1 (Number operations and integers) of the GCSE (9-1) Mathematics specification. DOCX 192KB
OCR 2 Fractions, decimals and percentages Questions covering foundation tier content from section 2 (Fractions, decimals and percentages) of the GCSE (9-1) Mathematics specification. DOCX 245KB
OCR 3 Indices and surds Questions covering foundation tier content from section 3 (Indices and surds) of the GCSE (9-1) Mathematics specification. DOCX 260KB
OCR 4 Approximation and estimation Questions covering foundation tier content from section 4 (Approximation and estimation) of the GCSE (9-1) Mathematics specification. DOCX 224KB
OCR 5 Ratio, proportion and rates of change Questions covering foundation tier content from section 5 (Ratio, proportion and rates of change) of the GCSE (9-1) Mathematics specification. DOCX 292KB
OCR 6 Algebra Questions covering foundation tier content from section 6 (Algebra) of the GCSE (9-1) Mathematics specification. DOCX 327KB
OCR 7 Graphs of equations and functions Questions covering foundation tier content from section 7 (Graphs of equations and functions) of the GCSE (9-1) Mathematics specification. DOCX 445KB
OCR 8 Basic geometry Questions covering foundation tier content from section 8 (Basic geometry) of the GCSE (9-1) Mathematics specification. DOCX 431KB
OCR 9 Congruence and similarity Questions covering foundation tier content from section 9 (Congruence and similarity) of the GCSE (9-1) Mathematics specification. DOCX 445KB
OCR 10 Mensuration Questions covering foundation tier content from section 10 (Mensuration) of the GCSE (9-1) Mathematics specification. DOCX 294KB
OCR 11 Probability Questions covering foundation tier content from section 11 (Probability) of the GCSE (9-1) Mathematics specification. DOCX 232KB
OCR 12 Statistics Questions covering foundation tier content from section 12 (Statistics) of the GCSE (9-1) Mathematics specification. DOCX 271KB

Section Check In tests - higher

OCR 1 Number operations and integers Questions covering higher tier content from section 1 (Number operations and integers) of the GCSE (9-1) Mathematics specification. DOCX 247KB
OCR 2 Fractions, decimals and percentages Questions covering higher tier content from section 2 (Fractions, decimals and percentages) of the GCSE (9-1) Mathematics specification. DOCX 253KB
OCR 3 Indices and surds Questions covering higher tier content from section 3 (Indices and surds) of the GCSE (9-1) Mathematics specification. DOCX 313KB
OCR 4 Approximation and estimation Questions covering higher tier content from section 4 (Approximation and estimation) of the GCSE (9-1) Mathematics specification. DOCX 267KB
OCR 5 Ratio, proportion and rates of change Questions covering higher tier content from section 5 (Ratio, proportion and rates of change) of the GCSE (9-1) Mathematics specification. DOCX 292KB
OCR 6 Algebra Questions covering higher tier content from section 6 (Algebra) of the GCSE (9-1) Mathematics specification. DOCX 408KB
OCR 7 Graphs of equations and functions Questions covering higher tier content from section 7 (Graphs of equations and functions) of the GCSE (9-1) Mathematics specification. DOCX 332KB
OCR 8 Basic geometry Questions covering higher tier content from section 8 (Basic geometry) of the GCSE (9-1) Mathematics specification. DOCX 566KB
OCR 9 Congruence and similarity Questions covering higher tier content from section 9 (Congruence and similarity) of the GCSE (9-1) Mathematics specification. DOCX 404KB
OCR 10 Mensuration Questions covering higher tier content from section 10 (Mensuration) of the GCSE (9-1) Mathematics specification. DOCX 316KB
OCR 11 Probability Questions covering higher tier content from section 11 (Probability) of the GCSE (9-1) Mathematics specification. DOCX 301KB
OCR 12 Statistics Questions covering higher tier content from section 12 (Statistics) of the GCSE (9-1) Mathematics specification. DOCX 297KB

Teaching activities

1.01a Four rules In this activity students are asked to group eight representations of various divisions. DOCX 525KB
5.02b Inverse proportion This presentation contains the card sort resources that support the inverse proportions topic. PPTX 1MB
5.02b Inverse proportion teacher instructions These instructions support the inverse proportions activity. PDF 644KB
6.02d GCSE Maths foundation and higher formulae Mathematics formulae guides for foundation and higher, and higher additional. Print off, cut out and stick in student books. PDF 457KB
6.05a Functions An activity with a number of tasks that support the functions element of the specification. DOCX 200KB
6.05a Functions teacher instructions These instructions support the functions teaching activity. PDF 377KB
6.06a Generate terms of a sequence In this activity students are asked to group four representations of various sequences. DOCX 576KB
7.04b Gradients This activity asks students to compare gradients. DOCX 121KB
8.01 Conventions, notation and terms Two activities using 26 geometry terms. DOCX 196KB
8.04 Properties of polygons An activity that asks students to consider shapes on folded paper. DOCX 125KB
8.04a Properties of a triangle An activity about tangrams. DOCX 200KB
8.04a Properties of a triangle An activity where students are given coordinates or lengths of sides and asked to identify whether they can form a triangle or no. DOCX 245KB
10.05c Exact trigonometric ratios An activity with a number of tasks that support the exact trigonometric ratios element of the specification. DOCX 185KB
10.05c Exact trigonometric ratios student guide Two different methods (conceptual and pattern spotting) to help students in recalling exact trigonometric values. Print off, cut them out and stick in student books. PDF 385KB
10.05c Exact trigonometric ratios teacher instructions These instructions support the exact trigonometric ratios teaching activity. PDF 267KB
11.02c Venn diagrams
An activity with a number of tasks that support the use of Venn diagrams to classify outcomes and calculate probabilities. DOCX 598KB
11.02c Venn diagrams, task 2 This presentation gives a second Venn diagrams task. PPTX 1MB
11.02c Venn diagrams teacher instructions These instructions support the Venn diagrams teaching activity. PDF 671KB
Evaluating mathematical statements An activity where students are asked to decide if statements are always, sometimes or never true. DOCX 121KB

Teacher guides

Accessibility of assessment materials - video Accessibility of assessment materials
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
Skills guides
Introducing OCR's new maths GCSE
Six things you need to know on reform

Transition guides

Assessment for learning: self-assessment This self-assessment can be used by students to determine their competence in a set task. DOCX 176KB
Assessment for learning: student sheets These student sheets can be used in conjunction with the self-assessment and mark scheme to support 'Assessment for learning'. DOC 189KB
Assessment for learning: mark scheme This mark scheme can be used in conjunction with the self-assessment and student sheets to support assessment for learning. DOCX 189KB
Equations Focusing on the topic of equations this guide looks at the transition from KS3 to KS4 curriculum. PDF 1MB
Equations checkpoint task Designed to help teachers assess students' current knowledge level, this is designed to be used with the equations transition guide. DOCX 467KB
Equations checkpoint teacher instructions This document contains guidance for teachers for the equations checkpoint. DOCX 758KB
Preparing the students entering year 9 A teacher’s guide to preparing the students entering year 9 in September 2014 for the forthcoming new GCSE mathematics syllabus. PDF 376KB
Proportions This Key Stage 3 to 4 transition guide focuses on how the topic of proportions is covered at the different key stages. PDF 523KB
Proportions checkpoint task Designed to help teachers assess students' current knowledge level, this is designed to be used with the KS3-KS4 proportions transition guide. DOC 1001KB
Pythagoras Focusing on the topic of Pythagoras this guide looks at the transition from KS3 to KS4 curriculum. PDF 475KB
Pythagoras checkpoint task Designed to help teachers assess students' current knowledge level, this is designed to be used with the KS3-KS4 Pythagoras transition guide. DOC 14MB
Standard form This Key Stage 3 to 4 transition guide focuses on how the topic of standard form is covered at the different key stages. PDF 1MB
Standard form checkpoint task Designed to help teachers assess students' current knowledge level, this checkpoint task should be used in conjunction with the KS3-KS4 standard form transition guide. DOC 1MB
Standard form checkpoint teacher instructions This document contains guidance for teachers for the standard form checkpoint task. PDF 754KB
Trigonometry This Key Stage 4 to 5 transition guide focuses on how the topic of trigonometry is covered at the different key stages. PDF 3MB
Trigonometry checkpoint task Designed to help teachers assess students' current knowledge level, this checkpoint task should be used in conjunction with the KS4-KS5 trigonometry transition guide. DOCX 232KB
Trigonometry checkpoint teacher instructions This document contains guidance for teachers for the trigonometry checkpoint task. PDF 164KB

Practice materials

Building a topic test using ExamBuilder The resource provides criteria teachers can use to create GCSE Maths topic tests from the ExamBuilder bank of questions. DOCX 356KB
Topic worksheets and answers Worksheets covering topics from Foundation tier, including questions, tips and more. These resources have been produced in collaboration with Cambridge University Press for post-16 students revisiting topics. - interchange login required
Foundation tier formulae test (calculator) J560 - Practice formulae test created from the ExamBuilder bank of past questions. DOCX 1MB
Foundation tier formulae test (non-calculator) J560 - Practice formulae test created from the ExamBuilder bank of past questions. DOCX 2MB
Foundation tier topic tests Practice tests created from the ExamBuilder bank of past questions. - interchange login required
Higher tier topic tests Practice tests created from the ExamBuilder bank of past questions. - interchange login required
Higher tier formulae test (calculator) J560 - Practice formulae test created from the ExamBuilder bank of past questions. DOCX 1MB
Higher tier formulae test (non-calculator) J560 - Practice formulae test created from the ExamBuilder bank of past questions. DOCX 706KB

Grades 1-4 and 4-5 practice materials

Grades 1-4 Practice materials - Set 1 Practice materials created to support foundation students who are targeting grades 1-4. The set contains three papers and an Analysis Grid - interchange login required
Grades 1-4 practice materials - Set 2 Practice materials created to support foundation students who are targeting grades 1-4. The set contains three papers and an Analysis Grid - interchange login required
Grades 4-5 practice materials Practice materials created to support students who are targeting grades 4-5. The set contains three papers, three mark schemes and an Analysis Grid - interchange login required

Resource lists

Cambridge University Press - GCSE Mathematics resources for OCR GCSE Mathematics resources specifically written for the OCR J560 Mathematics qualification from Cambridge University Press. PDF 426KB
Cambridge University Press - GCSE Maths: What you need to know Find out how Cambridge University Press are supporting the teaching and learning of GCSE Mathematics with new resources. PDF 316KB
Hodder Education - GCSE Mathematics resources for OCR GCSE Mathematics resources specifically written for the OCR J560 Mathematics qualification from Hodder Education. PDF 163KB

Promoting your subject

Parent and student guide A guide for parents and students introducing changes in GCSE Maths qualifications from 2015. PDF 518KB

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