AS level · Cambridge 9709

Mathematics — AS Level (9709)

Calculus, vectors, complex numbers, mechanics and statistics — A Level Maths is one of the A Levels universities ask for most, because it trains exactly the kind of thinking they want.

Level: AS level
Syllabus: Cambridge International · 9709
Teacher: Amna_Ali
Exam session: June & November
Format: Live online classes

$50.00

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About this course

This course covers the Cambridge AS Level Mathematics syllabus (9709), the first year of the full A Level programme. Students will develop advanced mathematical thinking across pure mathematics, mechanics, and statistics. Topics include calculus, trigonometry, vectors, kinematics, and probability distributions. The course builds the analytical and problem-solving skills essential for university study in mathematics, physics, engineering, economics, and related disciplines.

What is included

Live online classes with your teacher
Quizzes and assignments in your student portal
Marks and feedback from your teacher
Progress your parents can follow

The syllabus

Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics (9709)

Checked against the official Cambridge syllabus for exams in 2026 and 2027 — and unchanged in substance for 2028–2030

Quick facts

Syllabus code

9709

Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics

AS Level

2 papers

Paper 1 + one of Papers 2, 4 or 5 · grades a–e

Full A Level

4 papers

Papers 1, 3, 5 + 4 or 6 · grades A*–E

Exam sessions

June & November

(March is offered in India only)

Teaching time

about 180 h (AS) · 360 h (A Level)

Cambridge's guide; usually 2 years

Calculator

Scientific, all papers

Graphical or algebra calculators are not allowed

Formula list

MF19 given

List of formulae and statistical tables

Choice

Mechanics or Statistics

You choose which applied papers to take

Topic map

Pure Mathematics

Pure Mathematics 1 (Paper 1)

1.1Quadratics
1.2Functions
1.3Coordinate geometry
1.4Circular measure
1.5Trigonometry
1.6Series
1.7Differentiation
1.8Integration

Pure Mathematics 2 (Paper 2 — AS only)

2.1Algebra
2.2Logarithmic and exponential functions
2.3Trigonometry
2.4Differentiation
2.5Integration
2.6Numerical solution of equations

Pure Mathematics 3 (Paper 3 — A Level)

3.1Algebra
3.2Logarithmic and exponential functions
3.3Trigonometry
3.4Differentiation
3.5Integration
3.6Numerical solution of equations
3.7Vectors
3.8Differential equations
3.9Complex numbers

Applied Mathematics

Mechanics (Paper 4)

4.1Forces and equilibrium
4.2Kinematics of motion in a straight line
4.3Momentum
4.4Newton's laws of motion
4.5Energy, work and power

Probability & Statistics 1 (Paper 5)

5.1Representation of data
5.2Permutations and combinations
5.3Probability
5.4Discrete random variables
5.5The normal distribution

Probability & Statistics 2 (Paper 6 — A Level)

6.1The Poisson distribution
6.2Linear combinations of random variables
6.3Continuous random variables
6.4Sampling and estimation
6.5Hypothesis tests

Exam pattern

Paper 1 — Pure Mathematics 1

10 to 12 structured questions. Compulsory for AS Level and A Level.

Everyone

60% of AS · 30% of A Level

1 hour 50 minutes · 75 marks

Paper 2 — Pure Mathematics 2

6 to 8 structured questions. AS Level only — this route cannot count towards A Level.

AS only

40% of AS

1 hour 15 minutes · 50 marks

Paper 3 — Pure Mathematics 3

9 to 11 structured questions. Compulsory for A Level.

A Level

30% of A Level

1 hour 50 minutes · 75 marks

Paper 4 — Mechanics

6 to 8 structured questions on Mechanics.

AS or A Level option

40% of AS · 20% of A Level

1 hour 15 minutes · 50 marks

Paper 5 — Probability & Statistics 1

6 to 8 structured questions. Compulsory for A Level.

AS option · A Level

40% of AS · 20% of A Level

1 hour 15 minutes · 50 marks

Paper 6 — Probability & Statistics 2

6 to 8 structured questions. A Level only.

A Level option

20% of A Level

1 hour 15 minutes · 50 marks

Three ways to take it

AS Level (choose one pair)

Papers 1 + 2 (pure only — cannot lead on to A Level), or 1 + 4 (pure + Mechanics), or 1 + 5 (pure + Statistics).

A Level with Mechanics

Papers 1, 3, 4 and 5 — popular with Physics and engineering students.

A Level with Statistics

Papers 1, 3, 5 and 6 — popular with Biology, Economics and Psychology students.

All papers are written exams marked by Cambridge. A scientific calculator is expected in every paper, and the list of formulae and statistical tables (MF19) is supplied.

Grades

AS Level: a, b, c, d, e. Full A Level: A*, A, B, C, D, E. 'Ungraded' means below the lowest grade and is not shown on the certificate.

What it took in June 2026 (full A Level, four papers)

Grade	Marks out of 250	Roughly
A*	222–234	about 89–94%
A	194–218	about 78–87%
B	161–194	about 64–78%
C	124–155	about 50–62%
D	88–116	about 35–46%
E	52–77	about 21–31%

Minimum weighted marks out of 250 in June 2026. The range is wide because each paper variant (and the Mechanics or Statistics route) has its own boundaries. For AS Level alone (out of 125) an 'a' needed about 98–107.

Engineering, computer science, economics and physics degrees usually ask for an A or A* in Mathematics. Maths A* boundaries are high — accuracy is everything.

Full subject guide

Everything about Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics (9709)

Why study it, types of questions, command words, what examiners reward, books, common mistakes, a study plan, careers and FAQs.

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