Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics 9709 — Revision Notes & Past Papers
Free Cambridge International A Level Mathematics 9709 revision notes, worked examples, AI-marked practice questions and past papers — mapped to the full syllabus for the 2026 exam cohort.
What is Cambridge International A Level Mathematics 9709?
What is Cambridge International A Level Mathematics 9709?
Cambridge International A Level Mathematics (9709) is Cambridge Assessment International Education's flexible A Level maths qualification. Students can take six papers across Pure Mathematics 1-3, Mechanics, Probability & Statistics 1-2, with the combination determining whether they qualify for AS, A Level (Mathematics) or A Level Further Mathematics. Topics include algebra, functions, calculus, trigonometry, vectors, mechanics (kinematics, forces, energy, momentum), and probability & statistics.
Assessment
| Paper | Total marks | Duration | Style of questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 — Pure Mathematics 1 | 75 marks | 1h 50 | 10–12 structured questions · 60% of AS Level, 30% of A Level · compulsory for AS & A Level |
| Paper 2 — Pure Mathematics 2 | 50 marks | 1h 15 | 6–8 structured questions · 40% of AS Level · offered only as part of AS Level |
| Paper 3 — Pure Mathematics 3 | 75 marks | 1h 50 | 9–11 structured questions · 30% of A Level only · compulsory for A Level |
| Paper 4 — Mechanics | 50 marks | 1h 15 | 6–8 structured questions · 40% of AS Level, 20% of A Level |
| Paper 5 — Probability & Statistics 1 | 50 marks | 1h 15 | 6–8 structured questions · 40% of AS Level, 20% of A Level |
| Paper 6 — Probability & Statistics 2 | 50 marks | 1h 15 | 6–8 structured questions · 20% of A Level only · offered only as part of A Level |
Flexible structure. AS Level Mathematics = Paper 1 + one of {Paper 2, Paper 4, Paper 5}. Full A Level Mathematics = Paper 1 + Paper 3 + two of {Paper 4, Paper 5, Paper 6} (Paper 4 and Paper 6 cannot be combined). All papers are written, externally assessed; calculators allowed. Grades a–e (AS) / A*–E (A Level).
Source: Cambridge International A Level Mathematics 9709 syllabus
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Paper 1 AS Level
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Paper 3 A Level
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