Cambridge A Level Maths (9709) past papers and mark schemes
Cambridge International publishes recent 9709 papers and mark schemes on its website, with specimen papers for the current syllabus. Paper 1 (Pure Mathematics 1) is compulsory. AS Level adds Paper 2, 4 or 5; the full A Level is Papers 1 and 3 plus either Mechanics and Probability & Statistics 1, or both Probability & Statistics papers.
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Cambridge A Level Maths (9709) papers by series
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2020 specimen (new syllabus)
- Paper 1Question paper
- Paper 2Question paper
- Paper 3Question paper
- Paper 4Question paper
- Paper 5Question paper
- Paper 6Question paper
June 2024
- Paper 11Question paperMark scheme
- Paper 21Question paperMark scheme
- Paper 31Question paperMark scheme
- Paper 41Question paperMark scheme
- Paper 51Question paperMark scheme
- Paper 61Question paperMark scheme
- Both papersExaminer report
Source: official Cambridge A Level Maths (9709) past papers. All papers are © their publisher.
Cambridge A Level Maths (9709) paper structure
| Paper | Questions or marks | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: Pure Mathematics 1 | 75 marks | 1 hour 50 minutes |
| Paper 2: Pure Mathematics 2 (AS only) | 50 marks | 1 hour 15 minutes |
| Paper 3: Pure Mathematics 3 (A Level only) | 75 marks | 1 hour 50 minutes |
| Paper 4: Mechanics | 50 marks | 1 hour 15 minutes |
| Paper 5: Probability & Statistics 1 | 50 marks | 1 hour 15 minutes |
| Paper 6: Probability & Statistics 2 (A Level only) | 50 marks | 1 hour 15 minutes |
Weightings: Paper 1 is 60% of AS Level or 30% of A Level; Paper 3 is 30% of A Level; Papers 4, 5 and 6 are each 20% of A Level. Paper numbers such as 12 mean Paper 1, variant 2. A calculator is allowed, and you get the 9709 list of formulae in the exam.
Tips for Cambridge A Level Maths (9709) papers
- Check your route first: Paper 2 counts only for AS Level, and Paper 3 replaces it for the full A Level.
- Pure Mathematics 1 underpins everything, so make it fluent before Paper 3.
- Practise any variant: questions differ, but the style and difficulty match.
- Read the examiner reports to see where most candidates lose marks, especially on giving answers to the stated accuracy.
Frequently asked questions
What does 9709 Paper 12 mean?
Paper 1, variant 2. Cambridge sets several variants of each paper for different time zones.
Which papers do I take for the full A Level?
Papers 1 and 3, plus either Papers 4 and 5 or Papers 5 and 6. Your school chooses the route.
Is a formula sheet provided in 9709?
Yes. You get the list of formulae and statistical tables for 9709 in the exam. It does not include everything, so learn the standard results.
Where are older 9709 papers?
Cambridge publishes recent series openly; schools can download more from the School Support Hub.