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9709 · Cambridge International AS Level

9709/13

Pure Mathematics 1 (9709/1)

Mathematics · June 2024 · Variant 3

Relative difficulty

Demanding · 3.5/5
Relative difficulty

3.5 / 5

Total marks

125

Duration

185 min

Most tested topic

Series

Cohort performance

Session statistics from official examination reports

Total marks

125

Duration

185 min

Session difficulty

3.5 / 5

Key examiner messages

Top priorities from the principal examiner before you revise

1

The May/June 2024 series for Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics delivered a fair yet rigorous assessment across Paper 13 (Pure Mathematics 1) and Paper 23 (Pure Mathematics 2).

2

With a combined total of 125 marks, candidates faced a balanced mix of routine procedures and demanding, non-standard problems designed to separate the top-tier candidates.

3

Overall, the papers rate a solid 3.5 out of 5 on the difficulty index, demanding high algebraic fluency and meticulous attention to detail.

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

Algebraic Manipulation9
Calculus Techniques7
Trigonometric5
Geometric Visualisation4
Numerical & Statistical Skills2
Itera1

Skill weighting

Shows the skill mix this paper tested most heavily.

Algebraic ManipulationAlgebraicManipulationCalculus TechniquesCalculusTechniquesTrigonometricTrigonometricGeometric VisualisationGeometricVisualisationNumerical & Statistical SkillsNumerical &StatisticalIteraItera
SkillWeightShare
  • Algebraic Manipulation

    Weight: 9100%
  • Calculus Techniques

    Weight: 778%
  • Trigonometric

    Weight: 556%
  • Geometric Visualisation

    Weight: 444%
  • Numerical & Statistical Skills

    Weight: 222%
  • Itera

    Weight: 111%

Method marks watchlist

Where working, steps, or method marks were commonly lost

No data available in official reports

Recurring mistakes across years

Themes examiners flag in multiple recent sessions for this subject

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

What candidate scripts at each grade level looked like

No data available in official reports

Grade & admission context

How marks relate to grade thresholds and entry standards

Report type

Cambridge Principal Examiner Report — component performance and international standards

Level A

Approx. 78% of maximum mark

Level B

Approx. 65% of maximum mark

Level C

Approx. 50% of maximum mark

Level D

Approx. 35% of maximum mark

Level E

Approx. 20% 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

FindFrequency: 24

Match the expected response style for “Find” questions.

ShowFrequency: 6

Match the expected response style for “Show” questions.

SolveFrequency: 4

Match the expected response style for “Solve” questions.

DetermineFrequency: 3

Match the expected response style for “Determine” questions.

ProveFrequency: 1

Match the expected response style for “Prove” questions.

Time traps

Sections where candidates spent disproportionate time relative to marks

Paper 13 - Early Qu35m / 24 marks

Min per mark: 1.5

Paper 13 - Late Que35m / 24 marks

Min per mark: 1.5

Paper 23 - Early Qu36m / 24 marks

Min per mark: 1.5

Syllabus traceability

Topics linked to questions and mark weighting in this session

Series (Pure Mathematics 1 (for Paper 1))

19 marks this session

Integration (Pure Mathematics 2 (for Paper 2))

13 marks this session

Differentiation (Pure Mathematics 1 (for Paper 1))

12 marks this session

Differentiation (Pure Mathematics 2 (for Paper 2))

12 marks this session

Trigonometry (Pure Mathematics 1 (for Paper 1))

11 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

LowHigh
Topic
2023
2024
2025
Σ

Series (Pure Mathematics 1 (for Paper 1))

13
14
27

Integration (Pure Mathematics 2 (for Paper 2))

18
18

Differentiation (Pure Mathematics 1)

18
18

Differentiation (Pure Mathematics 1 (for Paper 1))

16
16

Differentiation (Pure Mathematics 2 (for Paper 2))

15
15

Algebra (Pure Mathematics 2 (for Paper 2))

15
15

Differentiation (Pure Mathematics 2)

13
13

Trigonometry (Pure Mathematics 1 (for Paper 1))

12
12

Paper comparison

Marks and duration breakdown across papers in this session

Paper 13 (Pure Mathematics 1):

75 marks110 min

Paper 23 (Pure Mathematics 2):

50 marks75 min

Marks you can still earn

Where valid approaches outside the mark scheme may still gain credit

No data available in official reports

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Self-diagnostic checklist

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  • 1Message

    The May/June 2024 series for Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics delivered a fair yet rigorous assessment across Paper 13 (Pure Mathematics 1) and Paper 23 (Pure Mathematics 2).

  • 2Message

    With a combined total of 125 marks, candidates faced a balanced mix of routine procedures and demanding, non-standard problems designed to separate the top-tier candidates.

  • 3Message

    Overall, the papers rate a solid 3.5 out of 5 on the difficulty index, demanding high algebraic fluency and meticulous attention to detail.

Teacher briefing pack

One-page session summary for tutors and classroom review

June 2024 2024

Mathematics

The May/June 2024 series for Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics delivered a fair yet rigorous assessment across Paper 13 (Pure Mathematics 1) and Paper 23 (Pure Mathematics 2). With a combined total of 125 marks, candidates faced a balanced mix of routine procedures

  • The May/June 2024 series for Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics delivered a fair yet rigorous assessment across Paper 13 (Pure Mathematics 1) and Paper 23 (Pure Mathematics 2).

  • With a combined total of 125 marks, candidates faced a balanced mix of routine procedures and demanding, non-standard problems designed to separate the top-tier candidates.

  • Overall, the papers rate a solid 3.5 out of 5 on the difficulty index, demanding high algebraic fluency and meticulous attention to detail.

Total marks
125
Duration
185 min
Session difficulty
3.5 / 5

Session analysis

The May/June 2024 series for Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics delivered a fair yet rigorous assessment across Paper 13 (Pure Mathematics 1) and Paper 23 (Pure Mathematics 2). With a combined total of 125 marks, candidates faced a balanced mix of routine procedures and demanding, non-standard problems designed to separate the top-tier candidates. Overall, the papers rate a solid 3.5 out of 5 on the difficulty index, demanding high algebraic fluency and meticulous attention to detail.

Updated Jun 12, 2026

Paper breakdown

Paper 13 (Pure Mathematics 1):

75 marks110 min

Paper 23 (Pure Mathematics 2):

50 marks75 min

Top chapters

Series (Pure Mathematics 1 (for Paper 1))19 marks
Integration (Pure Mathematics 2 (for Paper 2))13 marks
Differentiation (Pure Mathematics 1 (for Paper 1))12 marks
Differentiation (Pure Mathematics 2 (for Paper 2))12 marks
Trigonometry (Pure Mathematics 1 (for Paper 1))11 marks

Exam structure insights

Marks by chapter

See where the marks were concentrated so revision time goes to the highest-value topics.

Series (Pure Mathematics 1 (for19 marks
Integration (Pure Mathematics 213 marks
Differentiation (Pure Mathemati12 marks
Differentiation (Pure Mathemati12 marks
Trigonometry (Pure Mathematics11 marks
Functions (Pure Mathematics 1 (9 marks
Coordinate geometry (Pure Mathe8 marks
Algebra (Pure Mathematics 2 (fo7 marks

Mark accessibility

Estimate which marks were basic, mid-level, or high-difficulty.

81% within easy or medium reach

40
61
24
Easy: 40 marksMedium: 61 marksHard: 24 marks

Command word frequency

Spot common command words so answers match the expected response style.

Find24 times
Show6 times
Solve4 times
Determine3 times
Prove1 times

Question type mix

Compare the mark share of each paper section and question type.

125Marks
  • Medium Structured

    73·20·58%

  • Short Answer

    28·10·22%

  • Long Multi-step

    24·6·19%

Study ROI

Bigger bubbles recur more often; higher bubbles carry more marks, helping you rank revision priorities.

DifficultyRecurrence %Series (Pure Mathe…Integration (Pure …Differentiation (P…Differentiation (P…Trigonometry (Pure…Numerical Solution…

Difficulty trend

Compare difficulty across recent years.

3.820163.420173.320183.820193.42020420213.520223.320233.52024

Time vs marks

Compare marks with suggested time allocation to plan exam pacing.

MarksMinutesMarks / min

Paper 13 - Early Qu

0.69 m/min
24
35

Paper 13 - Late Que

0.69 m/min
24
35

Paper 23 - Early Qu

0.67 m/min
24
36

Total marks

72

Total time

106 min

Avg pace

0.68

Cumulative marks ladder

The line is your running mark total question by question; dashed lines are the estimated grade cut-offs. See which question the line crosses your target grade at, so you know how far you must answer cleanly and which questions decide a band.

0316394125A estimatedB estimatedC estimatedD estimatedE estimatedU estimated4Q1: Binomial9Q1: Binomial15Q4: Trig Iden21Q4: Trig Iden28Q4: Trig Iden35Q7: AP Sum42Q7: AP Sum50Q7: AP Sum58Q10: GP Sum &66Q10: GP Sum &75Q10: GP Sum &79839198106115125

Next-year prediction

Topics worth watching next year, with the reason shown directly below each bar.

Quadratics (Discriminant & Roots) in Paper

190%

90%

Trigonometry (Graphs & Transformations) in Paper

288%

88%

Integration (Area under Curve & Volume of Revolution) in Paper

185%

85%

Paper analysis

The May/June 2024 series for Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics delivered a fair yet rigorous assessment across Paper 13 (Pure Mathematics 1) and Paper 23 (Pure Mathematics 2). With a combined total of 125 marks, candidates faced a balanced mix of routine procedures and demanding, non-standard problems designed to separate the top-tier candidates. Overall, the papers rate a solid 3.5 out of 5 on the difficulty index, demanding high algebraic fluency and meticulous attention to detail.

Exam tips

Paper format

Duration
1h 50min
Total marks
75

June 2024

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