MATHEMATICS-COMPULSO · HKDSE
MATHEMATICS-COMPULSO/11
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Mathematics (Compulsory Part) · 2024 · Variant 1
Relative difficulty
Analysis source: Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA)
Analysis aligned to the official syllabus and assessment design.
3.8 / 5
150
210 min
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Cohort performance
Session statistics from official examination reports
Total marks
150
Duration
210 min
Session difficulty
3.8 / 5
Level 5**
~95% of max
Level 5*
~89% of max
Level 5
~83% of max
Key examiner messages
Top priorities from the principal examiner before you revise
The 2024 HKDSE Mathematics Compulsory Part Paper 1 was of a moderate-to-high difficulty. While Section A(1) offered straightforward marks on core algebraic topics, Section A(2) and Section B introduced several multi-step questions requiring deep conceptual integration. Candidates
The 2024 HKDSE Mathematics Compulsory Part exam maintained a balanced structure, but featured demanding geometric proofs and complex function transformations in Paper 1, while Paper 2 presented several non-traditional conceptual items that challenged candidates' precision.
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: 8100%Geometric
Weight: 675%Proof & Reasoning
Weight: 563%Data & Graphical Analysis
Weight: 450%Statistica3D
Weight: 338%Spatial Visualisation
Weight: 225%
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
Reporting source
HKEAA Subject Examination Report — comments on candidates’ performance with marking schemes
Level 5**
Outstanding — competitive JUPAS programmes (medicine, law, top faculties)
Level 5*
Excellent — strong JUPAS profile for selective programmes
Level 5
Good — meets most university entrance requirements
Level 4
Satisfactory — foundation programmes or less selective routes
Level 3
Pass threshold for many sub-degree and vocational pathways
Admission context
Levels feed JUPAS and non-JUPAS university applications; 5** and 5* are most selective
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.
Give reasons and link mechanism to outcome; each point needs a because/so chain.
Match the expected response style for “Prove” questions.
Match the expected response style for “Factorize” questions.
Match the expected response style for “Simplify” questions.
State features in sequence or list observable properties — do not explain causes unless asked.
Time traps
Sections where candidates spent disproportionate time relative to marks
Min per mark: 1.3
Min per mark: 1
Syllabus traceability
Topics linked to questions and mark weighting in this session
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14 marks this session
Measures of dispersion
12 marks this session
Arithmetic and geometric sequences and their summations
8 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
Measures of dispersion
Equations of circles
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Plane geometry
Quadratic equations in one unknown
Mensuration (Area & Volume)
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Difficulty trend
How session difficulty has shifted across recent years
Paper comparison
Marks and duration breakdown across papers in this session
Paper 1 (Structured Questions):
Paper 2 (Multiple Choice):
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
More about polynomials
14 marks this session
Practise in RevuiMeasures of dispersion
12 marks this session
Practise in RevuiArithmetic and geometric sequences and their summations
8 marks this session
Practise in RevuiSelf-diagnostic checklist
Key actions before you sit this paper — copy and tick off as you revise
- 1Message
The 2024 HKDSE Mathematics Compulsory Part Paper 1 was of a moderate-to-high difficulty. While Section A(1) offered straightforward marks on core algebraic topics, Section A(2) and Section B introduced several multi-step questions requiring deep conceptual integration. Candidates
- 2Message
The 2024 HKDSE Mathematics Compulsory Part exam maintained a balanced structure, but featured demanding geometric proofs and complex function transformations in Paper 1, while Paper 2 presented several non-traditional conceptual items that challenged candidates' precision.
Teacher briefing pack
One-page session summary for tutors and classroom review
2024 2024
Mathematics (Compulsory Part)
The 2024 HKDSE Mathematics Compulsory Part exam maintained a balanced structure, but featured demanding geometric proofs and complex function transformations in Paper 1, while Paper 2 presented several non-traditional conceptual items that challenged candidates' precision.
The 2024 HKDSE Mathematics Compulsory Part Paper 1 was of a moderate-to-high difficulty. While Section A(1) offered straightforward marks on core algebraic topics, Section A(2) and Section B introduced several multi-step questions requiring deep conceptual integration. Candidates
The 2024 HKDSE Mathematics Compulsory Part exam maintained a balanced structure, but featured demanding geometric proofs and complex function transformations in Paper 1, while Paper 2 presented several non-traditional conceptual items that challenged candidates' precision.
- Total marks
- 150
- Duration
- 210 min
- Session difficulty
- 3.8 / 5
- Level 5**
- ~95% of max
- Level 5*
- ~89% of max
- Level 5
- ~83% of max
Session analysis
The 2024 HKDSE Mathematics Compulsory Part exam maintained a balanced structure, but featured demanding geometric proofs and complex function transformations in Paper 1, while Paper 2 presented several non-traditional conceptual items that challenged candidates' precision.
Updated Jun 11, 2026
Paper breakdown
Paper 1 (Structured Questions):
Paper 2 (Multiple Choice):
Top chapters
Exam structure insights
Marks by chapter
See where the marks were concentrated so revision time goes to the highest-value topics.
Mark accessibility
Estimate which marks were basic, mid-level, or high-difficulty.
76% 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.
Short Questions
(Section A1)
35·9·33%
Medium Questions
(Section A2)
35·5·33%
Long Questions
(Section B)
35·5·33%
Study ROI
Bigger bubbles recur more often; higher bubbles carry more marks, helping you rank revision priorities.
Time vs marks
Compare marks with suggested time allocation to plan exam pacing.
Section A(1)
1.00 m/minSection A(2)
0.78 m/minTotal marks
70
Total time
80 min
Avg pace
0.88
Next-year prediction
Topics worth watching next year, with the reason shown directly below each bar.
Linear Programming (Graphing)
85%85%
Loci with Circle Equations
75%75%
Exam tips
Paper format
- Duration
- 2h 15min
- Total marks
- 105
Analysis is paraphrased for study purposes. Always verify against the official examiner report and mark scheme.