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About OCR
OCR (Oxford, Cambridge and RSA Examinations) is one of the three major UK exam boards, historically associated with Cambridge Assessment. It is popular for its mathematics offering (particularly MEI, the Mathematics in Education and Industry variant), sciences and computer science, where its A Level specification is widely considered the most demanding. Jarvis AI supports every OCR GCSE and A Level subject — including both OCR A and OCR B / MEI variants where they exist — with syllabus-accurate tutoring, past-paper practice from 2017 onwards and board-specific mark-scheme grading.
Subjects & topics covered
OCR A Level Mathematics A
- Pure (algebra, functions, calculus, vectors)
- Mechanics (kinematics, forces, projectiles)
- Statistics (data, probability, distributions, hypothesis testing)
OCR A Level Mathematics B (MEI)
- Pure Core
- Mechanics
- Statistics
- Modelling with algorithms (industry-focused approach)
OCR A Level Physics A
- Foundations of physics
- Forces & motion
- Electrons, waves & photons
- Newtonian world & astrophysics
- Particles & medical physics
OCR A Level Computer Science
- Computer systems
- Algorithms & programming
- Programming project (NEA)
OCR GCSE Computer Science
- Systems architecture
- Memory & storage
- Networks
- Cyber security
- Algorithms
- Programming
- Data representation
Everything you need to prepare for OCR
AI Tutor
Step-by-step, curriculum-aware explanations for every topic.
Past Papers
Authentic past papers with board-accurate solutions.
Mock Exams
Timed, exam-style mocks that mirror the real thing.
Mark Schemes
Marking that follows the official command words and rubric.
Study Planner
Personalised revision schedule counting down to your exam.
Flashcards
Smart spaced-repetition flashcards for every subject.
Exam structure
OCR A Levels have 3 papers of ~2h 15m each and a non-examined assessment in some subjects (e.g. computer science). GCSEs have 2 papers of 1h 30m each. All exams are sat at the end of the course (linear).
Grading & scoring
OCR GCSEs are graded 9–1, A Levels A*–E. Grade boundaries are published on the OCR website on results day.
Exam strategy & time management
- 1Read the command word first — 'state', 'explain', 'evaluate' and 'discuss' each demand a different depth.
- 2Use ~1 minute per mark as a pacing baseline and mark questions to return to rather than stalling.
- 3Show every step in maths and physics — mark schemes award method (M1/M2) marks even when the final answer is wrong.
- 4Quote data, dates or equations directly from the question to trigger 'application' marking points.
- 5Leave 5–10 minutes at the end to check units, significant figures and unanswered parts.
Common mistakes to avoid
- ✕Ignoring the command word and writing a generic answer.
- ✕Losing marks by omitting units, direction or significant-figure rounding.
- ✕Confusing 'describe' (what happens) with 'explain' (why it happens).
- ✕Skipping working in calculation questions and losing method marks.
- ✕Running out of time on 6-mark extended questions at the end of the paper.
OCR FAQ
OCR A or OCR B — which should I choose?
Both are equally recognised. OCR B (MEI) has a more applied, industry-focused approach in maths and further maths. Jarvis supports both.
Is OCR A Level Computer Science hard?
It's rated as one of the most demanding A Levels in the UK, particularly the NEA programming project. Jarvis coaches the NEA end-to-end without writing it for you.
Are OCR past papers included?
Yes — from 2017 onwards with mark schemes and examiner reports.
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