A-Level 9709 2024 · Oct-Nov

Cambridge A-Level Mathematics (9709) Oct-Nov 2024 Past Papers

This page hosts the full 37-file bundle for the Cambridge A-Level Mathematics (9709) Oct-Nov 2024 examination — question papers, mark schemes, grade thresholds document . This session covers 3 time-zone variants (papers numbered X1, X2, X3 — e.g. Paper 11 for variant 1).

The Oct-Nov 2024 sitting is the October-November series — the second main sitting of the year. All files are sourced from Cambridge International and free to download.

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9709 Oct-Nov 2024 Papers

Paper 1

AS-Level

Pure Mathematics 1

1h 50min 75 marks
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Paper 2

AS-Level

Pure Mathematics 2

1h 15min 50 marks
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Paper 3

A2

Pure Mathematics 3

1h 50min 75 marks
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Paper 4

AS-Level

Mechanics

1h 15min 50 marks
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Paper 5

AS-Level

Probability & Statistics 1

1h 15min 50 marks
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Paper 6

A2

Probability & Statistics 2

1h 15min 50 marks
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Paper components in this session

The Mathematics 9709 qualification is built from 6 paper components; a full A-Level is four of them, worth 250 marks. The grid below shows each paper appearing in the Oct-Nov 2024 bundle on this page.

Paper 1 AS
Pure Mathematics 1
1h 50min · 75 marks
Paper 2 AS
Pure Mathematics 2
1h 15min · 50 marks
Paper 3 A2
Pure Mathematics 3
1h 50min · 75 marks
Paper 4 AS
Mechanics
1h 15min · 50 marks
Paper 5 AS
Probability & Statistics 1
1h 15min · 50 marks
Paper 6 A2
Probability & Statistics 2
1h 15min · 50 marks

About the Oct-Nov 2024 9709 session

Mathematics 9709 is structured around six paper components: Paper 1 (Pure Mathematics 1), Paper 2 (Pure Mathematics 2), Paper 3 (Pure Mathematics 3), Paper 4 (Mechanics), Paper 5 (Probability & Statistics 1), and Paper 6 (Probability & Statistics 2). AS Level is two papers: Paper 1 (Pure Mathematics 1) plus Paper 2 (Pure Mathematics 2), Paper 4 (Mechanics) or Paper 5 (Probability & Statistics 1). The Paper 1 and 2 route is AS only and does not count towards the full A Level. The full A Level is four papers: Papers 1 and 3 (Pure Mathematics 1 and 3) plus either Papers 4 and 5 (Mechanics and Probability & Statistics 1) or Papers 5 and 6 (Probability & Statistics 1 and 2).

The Oct-Nov 2024 bundle below contains 37 files across 6 paper components and 3 time-zone variants. Mark schemes are included for every question paper. The examiner report has not yet been released for this session. Grade thresholds are linked at the top of this page.

How to use these A-Level Mathematics past papers

Timed practice under exam conditions

Sit each paper at the exact duration listed in the components grid. The A-Level pacing problem on Pure 3 and Probability & Statistics is famously tight, so finishing on time is itself a skill worth practising.

Mark with the Oct-Nov 2024 MS

Cambridge mark schemes show acceptable wording and method marks for each step. After self-marking, log which questions cost you method marks vs accuracy marks — they need different fixes.

Read the examiner report (when released)

The ER for this session flags the specific questions where most candidates struggled and what the examiners wanted to see instead. It's the single highest-leverage document in the bundle for targeted revision.

Use grade thresholds to set a target

A-Level thresholds shift each session with paper difficulty, and there is no A* on a single paper: Cambridge sets A* for the overall A Level only. In November 2024, an A* needed 203 to 221 out of 250 (81% to 88%) for the whole A Level sat in one series, depending on the option, and AS grade a needed 85 to 96 out of 125 (68% to 77%) (Cambridge grade threshold table, November 2024). See the grade thresholds for every 9709 session.

A-Level 9709 Oct-Nov 2024 — Frequently asked questions

What's in the Cambridge A-Level Mathematics Oct-Nov 2024 paper bundle?
This page hosts 37 files for the Cambridge A-Level Mathematics (9709) Oct-Nov 2024 session: question papers, mark schemes, and the grade thresholds document. All files come directly from Cambridge International and are free to download.
What's the difference between AS and A2 papers for 9709?
Cambridge Mathematics 9709 splits AS and A2 differently from the sciences. AS Level is two papers: Paper 1 (Pure Mathematics 1) plus Paper 2 (Pure Mathematics 2), Paper 4 (Mechanics) or Paper 5 (Probability & Statistics 1). The Paper 1 and 2 route is AS only and does not count towards the full A Level. The full A Level is four papers: Papers 1 and 3 (Pure Mathematics 1 and 3) plus either Papers 4 and 5 (Mechanics and Probability & Statistics 1) or Papers 5 and 6 (Probability & Statistics 1 and 2). Sit the papers your centre has chosen for your route.
Why does this session have variants 1, 2, 3?
Cambridge issues different variants of each paper so the exam can be sat safely across the world's time zones without leaks. The last digit of the paper number is the variant (for example, Papers 11, 12 and 13 are variants 1, 2 and 3 of Paper 1). Which variant you sit depends on your school's administrative zone, and Cambridge's timetable for each zone lists it. All variants test the same syllabus content at equivalent difficulty — Cambridge calibrates the grade thresholds afterwards to even out any small variation. Practising any variant is equally valuable.
When does Cambridge release Oct-Nov 2024 mark schemes and examiner reports?
Cambridge typically publishes mark schemes for the October-November series around 6-8 weeks after results day, and the examiner report follows roughly three months later. The mark schemes for this session are available above. The examiner report has not been published yet.
How should I practise 9709 Oct-Nov 2024 papers most effectively?
Use our free Exam Hub to view the question paper and mark scheme side-by-side. Time yourself for one full paper (the duration is in the components grid above), self-mark with the MS. For weak topics, cross-reference the A-Level Mathematics hub.

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