OCR MEI A level Further Maths past papers and mark schemes

By the STEM-Tutor team · Updated October 2026

OCR publishes its A level Further Mathematics B (MEI) (H645) past papers free, with mark schemes and examiner reports. Everyone sits Core pure (2 hours 40 minutes, 50% of the A level), then a combination of optional papers: a major option (2 hours 15 minutes) and minor options (1 hour 15 minutes).

OCR MEI A level Further Maths papers by series

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Source: official OCR MEI A level Further Maths past papers. All papers are © their publisher.

OCR MEI A level Further Maths paper structure

A calculator is allowed in every paper, and you get the board's formula booklet in the exam.

Tips for OCR MEI A level Further Maths papers

• Only practise the options you are entered for: ask your teacher which route you are taking.
• Core pure is half the A level and the longest paper. Build up to full timed Core pure papers.
• You cannot take a major and a minor in the same area, such as Mechanics major and Mechanics minor, so your minor is always a different topic.
• Read the examiner reports for Core pure: proof by induction and complex numbers questions are where marks are most often lost.

Frequently asked questions

Which papers do I sit for OCR MEI Further Maths?

Core pure, plus a combination of optional papers chosen by your school. Check your entry with your teacher.

How long is the Core pure paper?

2 hours 40 minutes, worth 144 marks and 50% of the A level.

Is a formula booklet provided?

Yes. MEI provides a formula booklet for Further Maths, which also includes the A level Maths formulas.