9709 · Cambridge International AS Level
9709/22
Pure Mathematics 2 (9709/2)
Mathematics · June 2024 · Variant 2
Relative difficulty
Analysis source: Cambridge Assessment International Education
3.3 / 5
125
165 min
Coordinate geometry and Curve Integration
Cohort performance
Session statistics from official examination reports
Total marks
125
Duration
165 min
Session difficulty
3.3 / 5
Key examiner messages
Top priorities from the principal examiner before you revise
The May/June 2024 series for Mathematics 9709 (Papers 12 and 22) presented a balanced yet rigorous assessment.
Paper 12 (Pure Mathematics 1) is positioned at a moderate-to-high difficulty level, characterized by demanding multi-step coordinate geometry and tricky composite function setups.
Paper 22 (Pure Mathematics 2) maintained a standard difficulty, with a heavy emphasis on algebraic manipulation, parametric differentiation, and polynomial division combined with integration.
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
Weight: 9100%Rigour
Weight: 889%Spatial Visualization
Weight: 778%Calculus
Weight: 556%Fluency
Weight: 444%Numerical Precision
Weight: 333%Trigonometric
Weight: 111%
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. 80% of maximum mark
Level B
Approx. 66% of maximum mark
Level C
Approx. 50% of maximum mark
Level D
Approx. 35% of maximum mark
Level E
Approx. 20% 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.
Match the expected response style for “Show” questions.
Match the expected response style for “Solve” questions.
State features in sequence or list observable properties — do not explain causes unless asked.
Match the expected response style for “State” questions.
Match the expected response style for “Determine” questions.
Match the expected response style for “Prove” questions.
Match the expected response style for “Use” questions.
Time traps
Sections where candidates spent disproportionate time relative to marks
Min per mark: 1.5
Min per mark: 1.4
Min per mark: 1.1
Min per mark: 1.1
Min per mark: 1.1
Syllabus traceability
Topics linked to questions and mark weighting in this session
Coordinate geometry
14 marks this session
Integration (Pure Mathematics 2)
13 marks this session
Functions
12 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
Series (Pure Mathematics 1 (for Paper 1))
Integration (Pure Mathematics 2 (for Paper 2))
Differentiation (Pure Mathematics 1)
Differentiation (Pure Mathematics 1 (for Paper 1))
Differentiation (Pure Mathematics 2 (for Paper 2))
Algebra (Pure Mathematics 2 (for Paper 2))
Differentiation (Pure Mathematics 2)
Trigonometry (Pure Mathematics 1 (for Paper 1))
Difficulty trend
How session difficulty has shifted across recent years
Paper comparison
Marks and duration breakdown across papers in this session
Paper 1 Pure Mathematics 1 (9709/12):
Paper 2 Pure Mathematics 2 (9709/22):
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
Coordinate geometry
14 marks this session
Practise in RevuiIntegration (Pure Mathematics 2)
13 marks this session
Practise in RevuiFunctions
12 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 2024 series for Mathematics 9709 (Papers 12 and 22) presented a balanced yet rigorous assessment.
- 2Message
Paper 12 (Pure Mathematics 1) is positioned at a moderate-to-high difficulty level, characterized by demanding multi-step coordinate geometry and tricky composite function setups.
- 3Message
Paper 22 (Pure Mathematics 2) maintained a standard difficulty, with a heavy emphasis on algebraic manipulation, parametric differentiation, and polynomial division combined with integration.
Teacher briefing pack
One-page session summary for tutors and classroom review
June 2024 2024
Mathematics
The May/June 2024 series for Mathematics 9709 (Papers 12 and 22) presented a balanced yet rigorous assessment. Paper 12 (Pure Mathematics 1) is positioned at a moderate-to-high difficulty level, characterized by demanding multi-step coordinate geometry and tricky composite functi
The May/June 2024 series for Mathematics 9709 (Papers 12 and 22) presented a balanced yet rigorous assessment.
Paper 12 (Pure Mathematics 1) is positioned at a moderate-to-high difficulty level, characterized by demanding multi-step coordinate geometry and tricky composite function setups.
Paper 22 (Pure Mathematics 2) maintained a standard difficulty, with a heavy emphasis on algebraic manipulation, parametric differentiation, and polynomial division combined with integration.
- Total marks
- 125
- Duration
- 165 min
- Session difficulty
- 3.3 / 5
Session analysis
The May/June 2024 series for Mathematics 9709 (Papers 12 and 22) presented a balanced yet rigorous assessment. Paper 12 (Pure Mathematics 1) is positioned at a moderate-to-high difficulty level, characterized by demanding multi-step coordinate geometry and tricky composite function setups. Paper 22 (Pure Mathematics 2) maintained a standard difficulty, with a heavy emphasis on algebraic manipulation, parametric differentiation, and polynomial division combined with integration.
Updated Jun 12, 2026
Paper breakdown
Paper 1 Pure Mathematics 1 (9709/12):
Paper 2 Pure Mathematics 2 (9709/22):
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.
82% 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.
Medium Structured
(4-6 Marks)
65·14·52%
Long Structured
(7-10 Marks)
49·6·39%
Short Answer
(1-3 Marks)
11·5·9%
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 1 Q1-Q4 (Fund…
0.65 m/minPaper 1 Q5-Q7 (Core…
0.70 m/minPaper 1 Q8-Q10 (Adv…
0.89 m/minPaper 2 Q1-Q3 (Core…
0.88 m/minPaper 2 Q4-Q5 (Para…
0.95 m/minTotal marks
104
Total time
135 min
Avg pace
0.77
Next-year prediction
Topics worth watching next year, with the reason shown directly below each bar.
Vectors in 3D (Pure 3)
85%85%
Complex Numbers (Pure 3)
80%80%
Logs & Exponentials Modeling
75%75%
Overall Difficulty Verdict
The May/June 2024 series for Mathematics 9709 (Papers 12 and 22) presented a balanced yet rigorous assessment. Paper 12 (Pure Mathematics 1) is positioned at a moderate-to-high difficulty level, characterized by demanding multi-step coordinate geometry and tricky composite function setups. Paper 22 (Pure Mathematics 2) maintained a standard difficulty, with a heavy emphasis on algebraic manipulation, parametric differentiation, and polynomial division combined with integration.
Exam tips
Paper format
- Duration
- 1h 15min
- Total marks
- 50
Analysis is paraphrased for study purposes. Always verify against the official examiner report and mark scheme.