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Further Pure Mathematics · June 2024 · Variant 2
Relative difficulty
Analysis source: Pearson Edexcel
Analysis aligned to the official syllabus and assessment design.
3.8 / 5
200
240 min
Calculus
Cohort performance
Session statistics from official examination reports
Total marks
200
Duration
240 min
Session difficulty
3.8 / 5
Key examiner messages
Top priorities from the principal examiner before you revise
The Summer 2024 International GCSE Further Pure Mathematics R-series papers (Paper 1R and Paper 2R) represented a balanced yet rigorous assessment of the syllabus.
Both papers evaluated candidates on their deep conceptual understanding, algebraic precision, and multi-step geometric problem-solving.
With a combined target of 200 marks over 4 hours, the series leaned slightly harder than average due to heavy algebraic demands in quadratic roots and curve analysis, warranting a difficulty index of 3.8 out of 5.
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: 8100%Problem Solving & Reasoning
Weight: 675%Solving /
Weight: 563%Geometric Reasoning
Weight: 450%Calculus & Differentiation
Weight: 225%
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
Examiner report — national grade boundaries and question-level commentary
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.
Match the expected response style for “Expand” questions.
Match the expected response style for “Sketch” questions.
Give reasons and link mechanism to outcome; each point needs a because/so chain.
Time traps
Sections where candidates spent disproportionate time relative to marks
Min per mark: 1.2
Min per mark: 1.2
Min per mark: 1.2
Min per mark: 1.2
Syllabus traceability
Topics linked to questions and mark weighting in this session
Calculus
43 marks this session
Graphs
32 marks this session
Trigonometry
30 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
Trigonometry
Graphs
The quadratic function
Identities and inequalities
Series
Paper comparison
Marks and duration breakdown across papers in this session
Paper 1R:
Paper 2R:
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
43 marks this session
Practise in RevuiGraphs
32 marks this session
Practise in RevuiTrigonometry
30 marks this session
Practise in RevuiSelf-diagnostic checklist
Key actions before you sit this paper — copy and tick off as you revise
- 1Message
The Summer 2024 International GCSE Further Pure Mathematics R-series papers (Paper 1R and Paper 2R) represented a balanced yet rigorous assessment of the syllabus.
- 2Message
Both papers evaluated candidates on their deep conceptual understanding, algebraic precision, and multi-step geometric problem-solving.
- 3Message
With a combined target of 200 marks over 4 hours, the series leaned slightly harder than average due to heavy algebraic demands in quadratic roots and curve analysis, warranting a difficulty index of 3.8 out of 5.
Teacher briefing pack
One-page session summary for tutors and classroom review
June 2024 2024
Further Pure Mathematics
The Summer 2024 International GCSE Further Pure Mathematics R-series papers (Paper 1R and Paper 2R) represented a balanced yet rigorous assessment of the syllabus. Both papers evaluated candidates on their deep conceptual understanding, algebraic precision, and multi-step geometr
The Summer 2024 International GCSE Further Pure Mathematics R-series papers (Paper 1R and Paper 2R) represented a balanced yet rigorous assessment of the syllabus.
Both papers evaluated candidates on their deep conceptual understanding, algebraic precision, and multi-step geometric problem-solving.
With a combined target of 200 marks over 4 hours, the series leaned slightly harder than average due to heavy algebraic demands in quadratic roots and curve analysis, warranting a difficulty index of 3.8 out of 5.
- Total marks
- 200
- Duration
- 240 min
- Session difficulty
- 3.8 / 5
Session analysis
The Summer 2024 International GCSE Further Pure Mathematics R-series papers (Paper 1R and Paper 2R) represented a balanced yet rigorous assessment of the syllabus. Both papers evaluated candidates on their deep conceptual understanding, algebraic precision, and multi-step geometric problem-solving. With a combined target of 200 marks over 4 hours, the series leaned slightly harder than average due to heavy algebraic demands in quadratic roots and curve analysis, warranting a difficulty index of 3.8 out of 5.
Updated Jun 13, 2026
Paper breakdown
Paper 1R:
Paper 2R:
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.
80% 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
160·13·80%
Short Answer
40·9·20%
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 1R Section A
0.83 m/minPaper 1R Section B
0.83 m/minPaper 2R Section A
0.83 m/minPaper 2R Section B
0.84 m/minTotal marks
200
Total time
240 min
Avg pace
0.83
Next-year prediction
Topics worth watching next year, with the reason shown directly below each bar.
Calculus Optimisation (Max/Min problems)
90%90%
Vector Collinearity and Ratios
85%85%
Simultaneous Logarithmic Equations & Base Changes
80%80%
Paper analysis
The Summer 2024 International GCSE Further Pure Mathematics R-series papers (Paper 1R and Paper 2R) represented a balanced yet rigorous assessment of the syllabus. Both papers evaluated candidates on their deep conceptual understanding, algebraic precision, and multi-step geometric problem-solving. With a combined target of 200 marks over 4 hours, the series leaned slightly harder than average due to heavy algebraic demands in quadratic roots and curve analysis, warranting a difficulty index of 3.8 out of 5.
Exam tips
Paper format
- Duration
- 2h
- Total marks
- 100
- Weighting
- 50%
- Question types
- Short Answer (Algebra & Series), Medium Structured (Calculus & Coordinate Geometry), Long Applied (Trig & Coordinate Proof)
Analysis is paraphrased for study purposes. Always verify against the official examiner report and mark scheme.