What is comprehension A level maths?
Comprehension – it’s defined in the content criteria AS and A Level specifications in mathematics must encourage students to: Read and comprehend mathematical arguments, including justifications of methods and formulae, and communicate their understanding.
What is mathematics B Mei?
Our new A Level Mathematics B (MEI) qualification has been developed in collaboration with Mathematics in Education and Industry (MEI). It offers a coherent course of study to develop your students’ mathematical understanding and skills, encouraging them to think, act and communicate mathematically.
What is OCR Mei?
OCR offered two versions of the legacy specification, one designed entirely by OCR and the other developed in partnership with respected curriculum body Mathematics in Education and Industry (MEI).
Is Mei an exam board?
As an exam board, they’re pretty big on application of knowledge (as MEI stands for Maths in Education and Industry), and so try to apply everything to the “real world”. One benefit to MEI is that their website has past papers back to 2005, so you’ll never be short on practice.
What is the difference between OCR A and B maths?
The main difference between OCR A and OCR B (MEI) is the structure of the examinations. This means the majority of A Level Maths questions are appropriate for practice purposes, regardless of the specification you are following.
Is OCR Mei harder?
OCR MEI is considerably harder than other A level boards.
What’s the difference between OCR and OCR Mei?
Is OCR Mei Maths hard?
OCR MEI is considerably harder than other A level boards. My DD did it at Westminster School. I teach Edexcel A level Maths and the difference between the 2 is quite startling.
Is OCR the hardest exam board a level?
For science, although only an exceedingly small part of the country uses it, OCR Gateway has been dubbed the easiest exam to take, although this does mean that the grade boundaries are often extremely high.
Which exam board is easiest for a level maths?
Easiest exam board for A-Level Mathematics
- AQA (34) 29.06%
- Edexcel (49) 41.88%
- OCR (14) 11.97%
- OCR MEI (5) 4.27%
- WJEC (5) 4.27%
- Other (please specify) (10) 8.55%
Is OCR Mei the hardest?
No. The content on each exam board is basically the same, just some things are in different modules, but overall you do the same content.
How do you get an A * in Maths A level?
How to get an A* in A Level Maths
- Have a list of all topics that appear in the course.
- Use both AS and A Level papers from other exam boards to help expose you to a number of different ways that questions can be framed.
- Plan your revision time, but don’t over-plan.
Is OCR the hardest exam board A level?
Can you do A level maths in 1 year?
It’s actually surprisingly common; many schools offer courses called “Accelerated Maths” where you do the full A level in one year, then have the option to do AS/A2 Further Maths in Year 13.
Can I do A level maths with a 5?
If you have a grade 5 on a higher paper then you may be able to study A Level Maths following the successful completion of an assessment at enrolment.
Can I take 5 A-Levels?
How many A-Levels can you take? You can take a maximum of five A-Levels, although most students choose three. Most universities are happy to offer you a place based on three subjects. This number often excludes general studies, so check the course entry requirements if you’re thinking of taking general studies.
Where can I find resources for OCR A Level Mathematics B (Mei)?
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
Why a level mathematics B (Mei)?
Our new A Level Mathematics B (MEI) qualification has been developed in collaboration with Mathematics in Education and Industry (MEI). It offers a coherent course of study to develop your students’ mathematical understanding and skills, encouraging them to think, act and communicate mathematically. Specification code: H640
Where can I find Mei resources for a levels?
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.
What is the Mei qualification?
Developed in collaboration with Mathematics in Education and Industry (MEI), our new AS Level Mathematics B (MEI) qualification provides students with a coherent course of study to develop mathematical understanding and skills. It can be used as a stand-alone achievement in mathematics. Specification code: H630. Qualification number: 603/0991/X.