Get your child ready for OCR AS Further Maths.
Live, one-to-one online sessions with a specialist tutor, matched to the OCR AS Further Maths syllabus and your child's target grade. Book a trial in minutes.
OCR AS Further Maths: what parents should know.
OCR AS Level Further Mathematics is a standalone qualification sat alongside or after AS Maths. It extends pure and applied content significantly, demanding a higher level of abstract reasoning and exam technique than standard AS Mathematics.
OCR AS Further Mathematics is an advanced qualification for students who excel at Mathematics and want to go further. It sits at AS Level within the A-Level pathway and broadens content into pure, mechanics, and statistics beyond the standard course.
OCR AS Further Maths is graded A to E. Assessment is entirely examination-based, with no coursework component. Mark schemes reward clear method as well as correct answers, so structured working and exam technique are critical to scoring well.
OCR AS Further Maths exams run in the May/June series each year. Most students begin dedicated exam preparation in the spring term, though earlier tutoring through the academic year builds the foundational fluency the papers demand.
Group classes can't keep up with Further Maths.
Lessons built around your child's gaps
Each session targets the exact OCR AS Further Maths topics holding your child's grade back, rather than moving at the pace of a class.
Real OCR past-paper technique
Tutors work through timed OCR AS Further Maths past papers and mark schemes so students learn exactly how examiners award marks.
Parents kept in the loop
After every session, parents receive a progress note covering what was covered, what improved, and what comes next.
A demanding step up that opens the door to top university courses.
OCR AS Level Further Mathematics is set by OCR, one of the UK's leading awarding bodies. Taken by students in Year 12, it extends mathematics well beyond AS Maths into additional pure topics, mechanics, and statistics.
The qualification is graded A to E and assessed entirely through written examinations. Papers test proof, complex numbers, matrices, further calculus, and applied topics. Clear mathematical working earns method marks even when a final answer is incorrect.
Every Tuitional session follows the OCR AS Further Mathematics syllabus code precisely, so nothing in a lesson drifts from the actual papers a student will sit. Tutors map each session to the units the student's school is covering.
What a one-to-one OCR AS Further Maths lesson actually looks like.
Every session follows a tested four-phase structure: recap, teach, apply to past papers, then review. Nothing is left to chance, and the tutor adapts every phase in real time to how your child is responding.
Book a trial lessonA typical 60-minute session
- 0-5 min
Recap and quick diagnostic
The tutor opens by revisiting the previous session's topic with two or three targeted questions, pinpointing any gaps before moving forward.
Example: Quick questions on finding the argument and modulus of a complex number from last week's session on the Argand diagram.
- 5-25 min
Teach the target topic
The tutor introduces or deepens the new concept using the OCR AS Further Maths specification, with worked examples and clear step-by-step reasoning the student can follow and annotate.
Example: Deriving and applying the matrix transformation for a reflection in the line y = x, linking to the OCR Further Pure unit on matrices.
- 25-50 min
Apply it to OCR past-paper questions
The student attempts real OCR AS Further Maths past-paper questions under light timed conditions. The tutor reviews the working line by line against the OCR mark scheme, explaining where method marks are gained or lost.
Example: Timed attempt at an OCR AS Further Maths Paper 2 question on proof by induction for divisibility results.
- 50-60 min
Review, set homework, send report
The tutor summarises what was covered, sets a focused homework task from OCR past papers, and sends a written session note to the parent within the hour.
Example: Homework set on finding roots of a cubic using the factor theorem, with an OCR mark scheme provided for self-marking.
After the lesson
Parents receive a written session note covering the topic taught, the student's progress, and the homework set. All session recordings are stored in the platform so your child can rewatch the lesson at any time. A monthly progress report tracks improvement across all sessions.
Four simple steps to your first lesson.
Tell us the goal
Share your child's year, syllabus, and target grade.
Get matched
We pair you with an OCR AS Further Maths specialist.
Book a trial
Attend a trial session with no commitment required.
Start weekly lessons
Schedule at times that suit your family, and begin.
The qualification that separates strong mathematicians from exceptional ones.
OCR AS Further Mathematics is set by OCR and taken in Year 12 alongside or after AS Maths. It covers additional pure mathematics, further mechanics, and statistics, assessed entirely through written exams graded A to E.
Students who achieve strong grades in OCR AS Further Maths are well placed for competitive university courses in mathematics, engineering, physics, and economics. One-to-one tutoring ensures every syllabus area is covered before the May/June exam series.
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Why families across the GCC trust Tuitional for A-Level Maths.
My son was struggling with the Further Maths content his school covered too quickly. His Tuitional tutor broke down complex numbers and matrices in a way that finally clicked. He went from borderline to a confident A student.
Booking was straightforward and the tutor was matched within a day. The weekly session notes mean I always know exactly where my daughter stands before her OCR exams.
I found AS Further Maths incredibly hard at first. My tutor went through every OCR past paper question type with me and I finally understood how the mark scheme works. My confidence before the exam was completely different.
We tried a group class first but it moved too fast for the Further Maths content. Switching to one-to-one with Tuitional made a real difference in just a few weeks.
OCR AS Further Maths tutoring — your questions, answered.
The things parents and students ask us most, in plain language.
?What does OCR AS Further Maths cover?+
OCR AS Further Mathematics covers additional pure content including complex numbers, matrices, further algebra, and proof, alongside applied topics in further mechanics and statistics. It extends significantly beyond standard AS Maths and is assessed through written examinations only.
?How is OCR AS Further Maths different from AS Maths?+
AS Further Maths covers entirely different and more advanced content than AS Maths. It introduces topics such as complex numbers, matrices, and further calculus that do not appear in the standard AS Mathematics syllabus. Students usually study both qualifications at the same time.
?Can my child take AS Further Maths without A-Level Maths?+
OCR AS Further Mathematics is designed to be taken alongside AS Mathematics. Most schools require students to be studying or to have completed AS Maths before enrolling in Further Maths. Your child's school will confirm the exact entry requirement.
?How many hours of tutoring will my child need?+
This depends on your child's starting point and how far away exams are. Most students benefit from one or two sessions per week. A trial session with a Tuitional tutor will give a clearer picture of the gaps and a suggested plan.
?Are your tutors trained on the OCR AS Further Maths syllabus?+
Yes. Tuitional tutors who teach OCR AS Further Mathematics are degree-qualified and trained specifically on the OCR specification. They use OCR past papers and mark schemes in every session so students practise exactly what the examiner expects.
?What if my child doesn't get on with the first tutor?+
If the first pairing doesn't feel right, Tuitional offers a free re-match. We'll find a different OCR AS Further Maths specialist whose teaching style suits your child better, at no additional cost.
Book your child's first OCR AS Further Maths lesson today.
Our team will match your child with an OCR AS Further Maths specialist, confirm a time that suits your family, and have them in a live session within days.
- One-to-one, live video — never pre-recorded
- Matched to the exact OCR AS Further Maths syllabus
- Flexible scheduling around school and family commitments
- Session recordings accessible after every lesson
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