Specification H240
OCR A-Level Maths
OCR A-Level Mathematics A (H240) is assessed by three two-hour written papers, each worth 100 marks. Paper 1 is pure mathematics; Papers 2 and 3 combine pure mathematics with statistics and mechanics respectively.
The three papers
- Paper 1Pure mathematics
- Paper 2Pure mathematics and statistics
- Paper 3Pure mathematics and mechanics
Things to know
- Three papers of two hours, 100 marks each, so 300 marks in total.
- This page covers OCR Mathematics A (H240). OCR MEI Mathematics is a separate specification.
- Pure mathematics appears in all three papers, so pure topics are worth the most revision time.
How to practise for OCR
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Revision plannerFrequently asked questions
How many papers are there in OCR A-Level Maths A?
Three. Each is two hours long and worth 100 marks, and each carries equal weight in the final grade.
Is OCR MEI the same as OCR A-Level Maths?
No. OCR offers Mathematics A (H240) and Mathematics B (MEI) as separate specifications with different content structure. This page describes Mathematics A.
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