Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics (9709)
Combine pure mathematics with mechanics and/or probability and statistics through the permitted Cambridge component routes.
2026–2027 examinations
Course structure and assessment routes
- AS: Paper 1 plus Paper 2, 4 or 5. The pure-only Paper 1 + 2 route cannot count towards A Level.
- A Level: Papers 1 + 3 + 4 + 5, or Papers 1 + 3 + 5 + 6. Take all four together or carry forward an eligible AS result under Cambridge’s rules.
Main syllabus content
- Pure Mathematics 1
- Pure Mathematics 2 (AS-only route)
- Pure Mathematics 3
- Mechanics
- Probability & Statistics 1
- Probability & Statistics 2
Use Syllabus for the topic checklist. Where the qualification offers options, follow your chosen route rather than treating every option as compulsory.
9709 assessment structure
Use the route above to identify which components you take. Marks below are raw marks; the stated weightings determine their contribution to the award.
Paper 1
Pure Mathematics 1
- Duration
- 1 hour 50 minutes
- Marks
- 75
- Weighting
- 60% AS / 30% A Level
Paper 2
Pure Mathematics 2
- Duration
- 1 hour 15 minutes
- Marks
- 50
- Weighting
- 40% AS only
Paper 3
Pure Mathematics 3
- Duration
- 1 hour 50 minutes
- Marks
- 75
- Weighting
- 30% A Level only
Paper 4
Mechanics
- Duration
- 1 hour 15 minutes
- Marks
- 50
- Weighting
- 40% AS / 20% A Level, when selected
Paper 5
Probability & Statistics 1
- Duration
- 1 hour 15 minutes
- Marks
- 50
- Weighting
- 40% AS / 20% A Level
Paper 6
Probability & Statistics 2
- Duration
- 1 hour 15 minutes
- Marks
- 50
- Weighting
- 20% A Level only, when selected
Key assessment information
- All components are externally assessed. AS grades are a–e; A Level grades A*–E.
- A scientific calculator is expected; graphical calculators and symbolic algebra/differentiation/integration are prohibited. MF19 formulae and statistical tables are supplied.
Official sources and verification
Checked 2026-09-04 against the official 9709 syllabus/specification (PDF). 2026–2027 examinations.
Source PDF pages: 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 41. PDF page positions may differ from printed page numbers.
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