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Mathematics Additional · June 2023 · Variant 1
Relative difficulty
Analysis source: Cambridge Assessment International Education
Analysis aligned to the official syllabus and assessment design.
3.4 / 5
160
240 min
Calculus
Cohort performance
Session statistics from official examination reports
Total marks
160
Duration
240 min
Session difficulty
3.4 / 5
Key examiner messages
Top priorities from the principal examiner before you revise
The May/June 2023 series for Additional Mathematics (0606) offered a comprehensive and rigorous assessment of candidates' mathematical capabilities across the entire syllabus.
Comprising Paper 11 and Paper 21, each carrying 80 marks with a duration of 2 hours, the exam demanded not only a robust grasp of theoretical concepts but also high accuracy in algebraic manipulation and clear, structured communication.
The overall difficulty is rated at 3.4 out of 5, representing a balanced paper with several challenging multi-step problems designed to differentiate the top-tier candidates.
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: 7100%Trigonometric & G
Weight: 571%Calculus Application
Weight: 457%Graphical/ Interpretation
Weight: 229%
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. 84% of maximum mark
Level A
Approx. 68% of maximum mark
Level B
Approx. 47% of maximum mark
Level C
Approx. 26% of maximum mark
Level D
Approx. 19% of maximum mark
Level E
Approx. 12% 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.
Show formula, substitution, and unit; method marks need visible working.
Match the expected response style for “Show” questions.
Match the expected response style for “Prove” questions.
Match the expected response style for “Sketch” questions.
Match the expected response style for “Solve” questions.
Match the expected response style for “State” 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
Calculus
28 marks this session
Trigonometry
23 marks this session
Series
18 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
Calculus (Additional Mathematics)
Series (Additional Mathematics)
Trigonometry (Additional Mathematics)
Calculus
Trigonometry
Series
Difficulty trend
How session difficulty has shifted across recent years
Paper comparison
Marks and duration breakdown across papers in this session
Paper 11:
Paper 21:
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
Calculus
28 marks this session
Practise in RevuiTrigonometry
23 marks this session
Practise in RevuiSeries
18 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 2023 series for Additional Mathematics (0606) offered a comprehensive and rigorous assessment of candidates' mathematical capabilities across the entire syllabus.
- 2Message
Comprising Paper 11 and Paper 21, each carrying 80 marks with a duration of 2 hours, the exam demanded not only a robust grasp of theoretical concepts but also high accuracy in algebraic manipulation and clear, structured communication.
- 3Message
The overall difficulty is rated at 3.4 out of 5, representing a balanced paper with several challenging multi-step problems designed to differentiate the top-tier candidates.
Teacher briefing pack
One-page session summary for tutors and classroom review
June 2023 2023
Mathematics Additional
The May/June 2023 series for Additional Mathematics (0606) offered a comprehensive and rigorous assessment of candidates' mathematical capabilities across the entire syllabus. Comprising Paper 11 and Paper 21, each carrying 80 marks with a duration of 2 hours, the exam demanded n
The May/June 2023 series for Additional Mathematics (0606) offered a comprehensive and rigorous assessment of candidates' mathematical capabilities across the entire syllabus.
Comprising Paper 11 and Paper 21, each carrying 80 marks with a duration of 2 hours, the exam demanded not only a robust grasp of theoretical concepts but also high accuracy in algebraic manipulation and clear, structured communication.
The overall difficulty is rated at 3.4 out of 5, representing a balanced paper with several challenging multi-step problems designed to differentiate the top-tier candidates.
- Total marks
- 160
- Duration
- 240 min
- Session difficulty
- 3.4 / 5
Session analysis
The May/June 2023 series for Additional Mathematics (0606) offered a comprehensive and rigorous assessment of candidates' mathematical capabilities across the entire syllabus. Comprising Paper 11 and Paper 21, each carrying 80 marks with a duration of 2 hours, the exam demanded not only a robust grasp of theoretical concepts but also high accuracy in algebraic manipulation and clear, structured communication. The overall difficulty is rated at 3.4 out of 5, representing a balanced paper with several challenging multi-step problems designed to differentiate the top-tier candidates.
Updated Jun 13, 2026
Paper breakdown
Paper 11:
Paper 21:
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.
75% 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.
Structured/Multi-part
80·18·50%
Problem Solving/Proof
55·11·34%
Short Answer
25·12·16%
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.
Paper 11 Section A
0.67 m/minPaper 11 Section B
0.67 m/minPaper 21 Section A
0.67 m/minTotal marks
120
Total time
180 min
Avg pace
0.67
Next-year prediction
Topics worth watching next year, with the reason shown directly below each bar.
Vectors in two dimensions
90%90%
Circular measure
88%88%
Simultaneous equations
85%85%
Paper analysis
The May/June 2023 series for Additional Mathematics (0606) offered a comprehensive and rigorous assessment of candidates' mathematical capabilities across the entire syllabus. Comprising Paper 11 and Paper 21, each carrying 80 marks with a duration of 2 hours, the exam demanded not only a robust grasp of theoretical concepts but also high accuracy in algebraic manipulation and clear, structured communication. The overall difficulty is rated at 3.4 out of 5, representing a balanced paper with several challenging multi-step problems designed to differentiate the top-tier candidates.
Exam tips
Paper format
- Duration
- 2h
- Total marks
- 80
- Weighting
- 50%
- Question types
- Short Answer (1-3 marks), Medium Structured (4-6 marks), Long Structured (7-9 marks)
Analysis is paraphrased for study purposes. Always verify against the official examiner report and mark scheme.