9709 · Cambridge International AS Level
9709/13
Pure Mathematics 1 (9709/1)
Mathematics · June 2024 · Variant 3
Relative difficulty
Analysis source: Cambridge Assessment International Education
3.5 / 5
125
185 min
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
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.
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%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
Match the expected response style for “Find” questions.
Match the expected response style for “Show” questions.
Match the expected response style for “Solve” questions.
Match the expected response style for “Determine” questions.
Match the expected response style for “Prove” questions.
Time traps
Sections where candidates spent disproportionate time relative to marks
Min per mark: 1.5
Min per mark: 1.5
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
Series (Pure Mathematics 1 (for Paper 1))
Integration (Pure Mathematics 2 (for Paper 2))
Differentiation (Pure Mathematics 1)
Differentiation (Pure Mathematics 1 (for Paper 1))
Differentiation (Pure Mathematics 2 (for Paper 2))
Algebra (Pure Mathematics 2 (for Paper 2))
Differentiation (Pure Mathematics 2)
Trigonometry (Pure Mathematics 1 (for Paper 1))
Paper comparison
Marks and duration breakdown across papers in this session
Paper 13 (Pure Mathematics 1):
Paper 23 (Pure Mathematics 2):
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
Series (Pure Mathematics 1 (for Paper 1))
19 marks this session
Practise in RevuiIntegration (Pure Mathematics 2 (for Paper 2))
13 marks this session
Practise in RevuiDifferentiation (Pure Mathematics 1 (for Paper 1))
12 marks this session
Practise in RevuiDifferentiation (Pure Mathematics 2 (for Paper 2))
12 marks this session
Practise in RevuiTrigonometry (Pure Mathematics 1 (for Paper 1))
11 marks this session
Practise in RevuiSelf-diagnostic checklist
Key actions before you sit this paper — copy and tick off as you revise
- 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):
Paper 23 (Pure Mathematics 2):
Top chapters
Exam structure insights
Marks by chapter
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Mark accessibility
Estimate which marks were basic, mid-level, or high-difficulty.
81% 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.
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.
Difficulty trend
Compare difficulty across recent years.
Time vs marks
Compare marks with suggested time allocation to plan exam pacing.
Paper 13 - Early Qu
0.69 m/minPaper 13 - Late Que
0.69 m/minPaper 23 - Early Qu
0.67 m/minTotal 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.
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
Analysis is paraphrased for study purposes. Always verify against the official examiner report and mark scheme.