Resources and support

Where can I find resources for the Core Maths qualifications?

A large resource package has been developed by MEI who worked with us on the development of our Core Maths qualifications. These resources are available free of charge from the Core Maths Platform.

To access the Core Maths Platform, register with the Advanced Maths Support Programme (AMSP). Once logged in, you can download:

• schemes of work – either for individual components of each Level 3 Certificate or consolidated qualification versions for delivering both components together
• lesson plans with PowerPoints and associated student worksheets, including some interactive home study materials
• topic assessments
• practice papers.

You can also get student logins so that your students can freely access the resources, including some auto-marked computer tests to help with tracking and monitoring.

We have free resources in Teach Cambridge under the ‘Teaching’ sections of Core Maths A and Core Maths B : 

• schemes of work – for individual components of each Level 3 Certificate
• resource lists
• topic exploration packs 
• teaching activities 
• transition and delivery guides
• mapping guides to other Level 3 subjects
• section check in tests.

Under the Teach Cambridge ‘Assessment’ section of Core Maths A and Core Maths B, there are:

• question papers and mark schemes, including the most recent exam series
• examiner reports
• candidate exemplars of responses to exam questions
• candidate style answers to show different levels of candidate responses
• practice materials.

If you’re new to Teach Cambridge, your exams officer will first need to set up a My Cambridge account for members of staff and manage which services they can access. To set up an account, visit our Teach Cambridge information page. 

Is a textbook available for Core Maths?

OCR Core Maths A and B (MEI) has been written in conjunction with the MEI team and covers all the components from both specifications.

Are there any CPD courses for Core Maths?

You can book courses on the Teach Cambridge ‘Training’ section of Core Maths Aand Core Maths B on our professional development pages. You can also download recordings and materials from past courses from here. 

You can also download our free Core Maths videos. These were filmed in the classroom, delivered by teachers and provide good lesson ideas. 

CPD is also available from the MEI and AMSP websites.

Are any past papers or practice materials available?

The following assessment materials are available from the Teach Cambridge ‘Assessment’ section for Core Maths A and Core Maths B: 

• Sample assessment materials (SAMs) 
• Past papers including the most recent exam series
• Practice materials in the form of Quantitative Reasoning past papers

Please speak with your Exams Officer if you do not have a Teach Cambridge account. The sample assessment materials and past papers are also made available on the Cambridge OCR website.

There is a free test-building platform, called ExamBuilder, to construct your own assessments from our large bank of past paper questions.

MEI has also produced several sets of practice papers. These are available from the Core Maths Platform which can be accessed by registering with AMSP.