9231 · Cambridge International A Level
9231/33
Structured Questions
Mathematics - Further · June 2024 · Variant 3
Relative difficulty
Analysis source: Cambridge Assessment International Education
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3.8 / 5
250
420 min
Differential Equations
Cohort performance
Session statistics from official examination reports
Total marks
250
Duration
420 min
Session difficulty
3.8 / 5
Key examiner messages
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The Summer 2024 examination papers for CIE A Level Further Mathematics (9231) presented a balanced but challenging test of candidates' algebraic precision, geometric reasoning, and theoretical understanding across all four papers.
The questions were highly structured, testing both core procedural workflows and deep conceptual grasp.
Question difficulty map
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Assessment objectives
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Skill weighting
Shows the skill mix this paper tested most heavily.
Algebraic Manipulation
Weight: 10100%Calculus & Differentiation
Weight: 880%Integration Geometric / Sketching
Weight: 770%Statistical Hypothesis
Weight: 440%Mechanical Modelling
Weight: 220%
Method marks watchlist
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Recurring mistakes across years
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Question choice intelligence
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Level exemplars
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Grade & admission context
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Report type
Cambridge Principal Examiner Report — component performance and international standards
Level A*
Approx. 88% of maximum mark
Level A
Approx. 77% of maximum mark
Level B
Approx. 61% of maximum mark
Level C
Approx. 51% of maximum mark
Level D
Approx. 40% of maximum mark
Level E
Approx. 30% of maximum mark
Deep insights
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Command word playbook
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Match the expected response style for “that” questions.
Match the expected response style for “Find” questions.
Match the expected response style for “Sketch” questions.
Match the expected response style for “Test” questions.
Match the expected response style for “Deduce” questions.
Match the expected response style for “Prove” questions.
Time traps
Sections where candidates spent disproportionate time relative to marks
Min per mark: 1.8
Min per mark: 1.8
Syllabus traceability
Topics linked to questions and mark weighting in this session
Differential equations (Further Pure Mathematics 2)
19 marks this session
Inference using normal and t-distributions
17 marks this session
Polar coordinates (Further Pure Mathematics 1)
16 marks this session
Matrices (Further Pure Mathematics 1)
16 marks this session
MCQ trap analytics
Commonly chosen wrong options from examiner commentary
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Topic heatmap across years
Mark concentration by topic and exam year for this subject
Mark intensity
Integration (Further Pure Mathematics 2)
Differential equations (Further Pure Mathematics 2)
Differential equations
Vectors
Matrices (Further Pure Mathematics 2)
Circular motion (Further Mechanics)
Rational functions and graphs (Further Pure Mathematics 1)
Paper comparison
Marks and duration breakdown across papers in this session
Paper 1 Further Pure Mathematics 1 (9231/13):
Paper 2 Further Pure Mathematics 2 (9231/23):
Paper 3 Further Mechanics (9231/33):
Paper 4 Further Probability & Statistics (9231/43):
Marks you can still earn
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Practise what examiners flagged
Target weak topics from this report inside the Revui app
Differential equations (Further Pure Mathematics 2)
19 marks this session
Practise in RevuiInference using normal and t-distributions
17 marks this session
Practise in RevuiPolar coordinates (Further Pure Mathematics 1)
16 marks this session
Practise in RevuiMatrices (Further Pure Mathematics 1)
16 marks this session
Practise in RevuiSelf-diagnostic checklist
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- 1Message
The Summer 2024 examination papers for CIE A Level Further Mathematics (9231) presented a balanced but challenging test of candidates' algebraic precision, geometric reasoning, and theoretical understanding across all four papers.
- 2Message
The questions were highly structured, testing both core procedural workflows and deep conceptual grasp.
Teacher briefing pack
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June 2024 2024
Mathematics - Further
The Summer 2024 examination papers for CIE A Level Further Mathematics (9231) presented a balanced but challenging test of candidates' algebraic precision, geometric reasoning, and theoretical understanding across all four papers. The questions were highly structured, testing bot
The Summer 2024 examination papers for CIE A Level Further Mathematics (9231) presented a balanced but challenging test of candidates' algebraic precision, geometric reasoning, and theoretical understanding across all four papers.
The questions were highly structured, testing both core procedural workflows and deep conceptual grasp.
- Total marks
- 250
- Duration
- 420 min
- Session difficulty
- 3.8 / 5
Session analysis
The Summer 2024 examination papers for CIE A Level Further Mathematics (9231) presented a balanced but challenging test of candidates' algebraic precision, geometric reasoning, and theoretical understanding across all four papers. The questions were highly structured, testing both core procedural workflows and deep conceptual grasp.
Updated Jun 12, 2026
Paper breakdown
Paper 1 Further Pure Mathematics 1 (9231/13):
Paper 2 Further Pure Mathematics 2 (9231/23):
Paper 3 Further Mechanics (9231/33):
Paper 4 Further Probability & Statistics (9231/43):
Top chapters
Exam structure insights
Marks by chapter
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Mark accessibility
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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.
Structured Algebra / Show-That
115·22·46%
Statistical Inference & Multi-Step Modeling
60·10·24%
Short Answer / Direct Calculation
55·18·22%
Graph Sketching & Geometric Interpretations
20·6·8%
Study ROI
Bigger bubbles recur more often; higher bubbles carry more marks, helping you rank revision priorities.
Difficulty trend
Compare difficulty across recent years.
Time vs marks
Compare marks with suggested time allocation to plan exam pacing.
Paper 33 Further Me
0.56 m/minPaper 43 Further Pr
0.56 m/minTotal marks
100
Total time
180 min
Avg pace
0.56
Next-year prediction
Topics worth watching next year, with the reason shown directly below each bar.
Proof by Induction (with Matrices/Inequalities)
85%85%
Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test (Single / Paired)
80%80%
Hyperbolic Functions (Integration & Identities)
75%75%
May/June 2024 Exam Analysis
The Summer 2024 examination papers for CIE A Level Further Mathematics (9231) presented a balanced but challenging test of candidates' algebraic precision, geometric reasoning, and theoretical understanding across all four papers. The questions were highly structured, testing both core procedural workflows and deep conceptual grasp.
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