Get your child ready for OCR A Level Further Maths.
Live, one-to-one online sessions with a specialist tutor, matched to the OCR Further Maths syllabus and your child's target grade. Book a trial in minutes.
OCR A Level Further Maths: what parents should know.
OCR A Level Further Mathematics is one of the most demanding qualifications at sixth-form level. Students sit it alongside A Level Mathematics and it opens doors to top university courses in maths, engineering, and physics.
OCR A Level Further Mathematics is a standalone A Level qualification taken after or alongside standard A Level Maths. It extends the core curriculum into deeper pure mathematics, mechanics, statistics, and discrete topics, preparing students for highly numerate degree pathways.
OCR grades Further Maths A Level on the standard A* to E scale. Assessment is entirely examination-based across three written papers, with mark schemes rewarding method as well as correct answers. Strong technique and clear working are essential for top marks.
OCR Further Maths A Level exams are sat in the summer exam series at the end of Year 13. Most students begin serious preparation from the start of Year 12, revisiting and extending topics from core A Level Maths as they progress.
A group class can't do this.
Lessons built around the gaps
The tutor identifies exactly which Further Maths topics are holding your child's grade back and targets those first, session by session.
Real past-paper technique
Students work through timed OCR past papers and mark schemes so they know how to present working clearly and score method marks under pressure.
Parents kept in the loop
After every session your child's tutor sends progress notes so you can see exactly what was covered and what comes next.
The A Level that separates strong mathematicians from exceptional ones.
OCR A Level Further Mathematics is set by Oxford, Cambridge and RSA Examinations (OCR) and is designed for students who excel at standard A Level Maths and want to go further. It is widely studied in UK and international sixth forms.
Assessment consists of three written papers covering pure mathematics, mechanics, statistics, and discrete mathematics. Grades run from A* to E. Each paper rewards clear, methodical working, so students who master technique consistently outperform those who rely on instinct alone.
Tuitional tutors follow the exact OCR Further Maths specification so every lesson maps directly to the papers your child will sit. Nothing is left to chance, and nothing drifts off-syllabus.
What a one-to-one OCR Further Maths lesson actually looks like.
Every session follows a tested structure: recap what's shaky, teach the target topic, apply it to real OCR questions, then set focused homework. No time is wasted.
Book a trial lessonA typical 60-minute session
- 0-5 min
Recap and quick diagnostic
The tutor opens with two or three quick questions from the previous session to check what's stuck and what needs revisiting before moving on.
Example: Short warm-up on complex number arithmetic from the previous lesson on modulus-argument form.
- 5-25 min
Teach the target topic
The tutor introduces or deepens the focus topic using the OCR specification, working through examples step by step with the student until the method is secure.
Example: Teaching proof by induction for summation series, following OCR Further Pure 1 specification section on mathematical induction.
- 25-50 min
Apply it to past-paper questions
The student attempts real OCR Further Maths past-paper questions under timed conditions. The tutor reviews the working, marks it against the OCR mark scheme, and corrects technique.
Example: Timed attempt at a 9-mark OCR Paper 1 question on first-order differential equations, then mark-scheme review.
- 50-60 min
Review, set homework, report
The tutor summarises what was mastered, sets targeted homework questions from the OCR specification, and sends a session note to parents immediately after.
Example: Homework set on polar coordinates from OCR Further Pure 2, with three past-paper questions to complete before the next session.
After the lesson
Parents receive a written session note covering what was taught, where gaps remain, and the homework set. The full session recording is saved to the platform and available to review at any time.
Four simple steps.
Tell us the goal
Share your child's OCR syllabus, year group, and target grade.
Trial lesson
Attend one live session and see the difference yourself.
Start weekly
Book ongoing sessions around your family's schedule, no lock-in.
The qualification that opens doors to top mathematics and engineering degrees.
OCR A Level Further Mathematics is awarded by Oxford, Cambridge and RSA Examinations. It extends standard A Level Maths into advanced pure topics, mechanics, statistics, and discrete mathematics, and is assessed entirely through written examinations graded A* to E.
Students typically study it alongside A Level Mathematics in Year 12 and 13. Universities offering mathematics, physics, and engineering courses frequently expect or strongly prefer it, making strong exam preparation essential from the outset.
Why families across the GCC trust Tuitional for A Level Further Maths.
My son was really struggling with the proof and complex numbers units. His Tuitional tutor broke everything down clearly, and he went into his OCR exams feeling genuinely confident. The progress in just two months was remarkable.
The tutor sends notes after every lesson and I always know exactly where my daughter stands. That peace of mind as a parent is worth everything when the exams are this demanding.
Further Maths felt impossible at first. Having a tutor who works through the OCR papers with me step by step changed everything. I actually enjoy the sessions now.
We tried group tutoring first and it just didn't work. The one-to-one sessions with Tuitional moved at our son's pace and his mock grades jumped two grades within a term.
OCR A Level Further Maths tutoring: your questions answered.
The things parents and students ask us most, in plain language.
?Do your tutors follow the exact OCR Further Maths specification?+
Yes. Every session is planned around the exact OCR A Level Further Mathematics specification your child's school follows. The tutor covers the pure, mechanics, statistics, and discrete content in the order it appears on the real papers.
?How often should my child have OCR Further Maths tutoring sessions?+
Most students benefit from one or two sessions per week. During the months leading up to exams, many families add an extra session focused entirely on past-paper practice and mark-scheme technique. Scheduling is fully flexible around your family.
?Can tutoring help if my child is already predicted a B?+
Absolutely. Tutoring at B level typically targets the specific topics dropping marks, such as proof by induction or hyperbolic functions, rather than broad revision. Focused gap-filling at this stage can make a real difference to the final grade.
?Are sessions recorded so my child can review them?+
Yes. Every session is recorded and saved to the platform. Your child can replay any part of a lesson at any time, which is especially useful when revisiting a tricky topic before a mock or the final OCR exam series.
?What if the first tutor isn't the right fit for my child?+
Tuitional offers a free re-match if the first pairing doesn't click. The matching process uses learning-style data to suggest the most suitable tutor, but if your child would prefer someone different, we sort it quickly and without any fuss.
?How much does OCR A Level Further Maths tutoring cost?+
A Level rates start from AED 65 per hour. You can pay per session or buy a package with no lock-in and the option to cancel at any time. Full pricing details are on our tutoring packages page.
Book a trial OCR Further Maths lesson today.
Tell us your child's year group and target grade, and we'll match them with a specialist OCR Further Maths tutor. The first session is a trial so you can see the approach before committing.
- Live, one-to-one video with a qualified specialist
- Matched to the exact OCR Further Maths specification
- Flexible times across GCC time zones
- Session recorded and saved for review
3 of the tutors who teach this
Every lesson is live and one-to-one with a subject specialist. These are real members of the teaching team — read their full profile before you decide.
Rizwan Anwer
Tuitional Certified Tutor
Mathematics Specialist — Double Master's, IGCSE to IB and AP
15+ years teaching
Dolan Rodrigues
Tuitional Certified Tutor
Physics & Mathematics Specialist — 30+ Years, Former Academic Dean
30+ years teaching
Erum Fawwad
Tuitional Certified Tutor
Mathematics, Additional Maths & Statistics — A-Level, IB, AP & SAT
20+ years teaching