7366 · AQA AS Level
7366/11
Core Pure Mathematics
Further Mathematics · June 2023 · Variant 1
Relative difficulty
Analysis source: AQA
Analysis aligned to the official syllabus and assessment design.
3.4 / 5
80
90 min
Further algebra and functions
Cohort performance
Session statistics from official examination reports
Total marks
80
Duration
90 min
Session difficulty
3.4 / 5
Key examiner messages
Top priorities from the principal examiner before you revise
This paper presents a moderate, balanced challenge (rated 3 out of 5 stars).
It begins with highly accessible single-mark questions that reward basic syllabus recall, but transitions into demanding multi-step algebraic derivations, particularly in the later parts of the rational graphs, induction, and complex number factorization sections.
Question difficulty map
How candidates performed on each question in this series
No data available in official reports
Assessment objectives
Skill and AO weighting from official examiner commentary
Skill weighting
Shows the skill mix this paper tested most heavily.
Algebraic Manipulation
Weight: 9100%Rigorous
Weight: 778%Proof & Reasoning
Weight: 667%Geometric Interpretation
Weight: 556%Recall & Understanding
Weight: 333%Routine
Weight: 222%Mathematical
Weight: 111%
Method marks watchlist
Where working, steps, or method marks were commonly lost
No data available in official reports
Recurring mistakes across years
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No data available in official reports
Question choice intelligence
Mean scores and popularity for optional questions (HKDSE electives)
No data available in official reports
Level exemplars
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Grade & admission context
How marks relate to grade thresholds and entry standards
Report type
Examiner report — national grade boundaries and question-level commentary
Level A
Approx. 74% of maximum mark
Level B
Approx. 66% of maximum mark
Level C
Approx. 58% of maximum mark
Level D
Approx. 50% of maximum mark
Level E
Approx. 42% of maximum mark
Deep insights
What top candidates did
Techniques and approaches examiners rewarded in this series
No data available in official reports
Command word playbook
How to match each command word to the expected response style
Match the expected response style for “that” questions.
Match the expected response style for “value” questions.
Match the expected response style for “answer” questions.
Give reasons and link mechanism to outcome; each point needs a because/so chain.
Match the expected response style for “State” questions.
Match the expected response style for “Prove” questions.
Time traps
Sections where candidates spent disproportionate time relative to marks
Min per mark: 1.1
Min per mark: 1.1
Min per mark: 1
Syllabus traceability
Topics linked to questions and mark weighting in this session
Further algebra and functions
27 marks this session
Complex numbers
17 marks this session
Matrices
12 marks this session
MCQ trap analytics
Commonly chosen wrong options from examiner commentary
No data available in official reports
Topic heatmap across years
Mark concentration by topic and exam year for this subject
Mark intensity
Further algebra and functions
Complex numbers
Matrices
Further vectors
Paper comparison
Marks and duration breakdown across papers in this session
Paper 1 (Core Pure):
Marks you can still earn
Where valid approaches outside the mark scheme may still gain credit
No data available in official reports
Practise what examiners flagged
Target weak topics from this report inside the Revui app
Further algebra and functions
27 marks this session
Practise in RevuiComplex numbers
17 marks this session
Practise in RevuiMatrices
12 marks this session
Practise in RevuiSelf-diagnostic checklist
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- 1Message
This paper presents a moderate, balanced challenge (rated 3 out of 5 stars).
- 2Message
It begins with highly accessible single-mark questions that reward basic syllabus recall, but transitions into demanding multi-step algebraic derivations, particularly in the later parts of the rational graphs, induction, and complex number factorization sections.
Teacher briefing pack
One-page session summary for tutors and classroom review
June 2023 2023
Further Mathematics
This paper presents a moderate, balanced challenge (rated 3 out of 5 stars). It begins with highly accessible single-mark questions that reward basic syllabus recall, but transitions into demanding multi-step algebraic derivations, particularly in the later parts of the rational
This paper presents a moderate, balanced challenge (rated 3 out of 5 stars).
It begins with highly accessible single-mark questions that reward basic syllabus recall, but transitions into demanding multi-step algebraic derivations, particularly in the later parts of the rational graphs, induction, and complex number factorization sections.
- Total marks
- 80
- Duration
- 90 min
- Session difficulty
- 3.4 / 5
Session analysis
This paper presents a moderate, balanced challenge (rated 3 out of 5 stars). It begins with highly accessible single-mark questions that reward basic syllabus recall, but transitions into demanding multi-step algebraic derivations, particularly in the later parts of the rational graphs, induction, and complex number factorization sections.
Updated Jun 17, 2026
Paper breakdown
Paper 1 (Core Pure):
Top chapters
Exam structure insights
Marks by chapter
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Mark accessibility
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79% within easy or medium reach
Command word frequency
Spot common command words so answers match the expected response style.
Question type mix
Compare the mark share of each paper section and question type.
Extended Written Response
48·8·60%
Short Written Response
28·16·35%
Multiple Choice
4·4·5%
Study ROI
Bigger bubbles recur more often; higher bubbles carry more marks, helping you rank revision priorities.
Difficulty trend
Compare difficulty across recent years.
Time vs marks
Compare marks with suggested time allocation to plan exam pacing.
Questions 1-4 (Mult
1.00 m/minQuestions 5-8 (Core
0.90 m/minQuestions 9-11 (Mat
0.88 m/minTotal marks
50
Total time
56 min
Avg pace
0.89
Next-year prediction
Topics worth watching next year, with the reason shown directly below each bar.
Polar coordinates (Area of loops/sectors)
90%90%
Further vectors (lines, planes, intersection)
85%85%
Further calculus (Volumes of revolution)
80%80%
Difficulty Verdict
This paper presents a moderate, balanced challenge (rated 3 out of 5 stars). It begins with highly accessible single-mark questions that reward basic syllabus recall, but transitions into demanding multi-step algebraic derivations, particularly in the later parts of the rational graphs, induction, and complex number factorization sections.
Examiner notes & key calculations
- Argand Diagram Quadrants: A major pitfall occurs in complex polar conversions (such as in Q8), where candidates blindly trust their calculators for tan−1 \tan^{-1} tan−1 values without verifying the quadrant on an Argand diagram, leading to an incorrect principal argument.
- Ignoring Directives: In Q10d, candidates were specifically told to show that the line does not intersect the curve 'without using calculus'. Those who attempted differentiation earned zero marks for this section.
- Lack of Rigour in Induction: Many lost structural marks in Q13a by failing to state a clear base case, using the variable n n n instead of k k k in their inductive step, or omitting the final concluding logic.
Exam tips
Paper format
- Duration
- 1h 30min
- Total marks
- 80
- Weighting
- 100%
- Question types
- Multiple Choice, Short Written Response, Extended Written Response
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