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Cambridge International A-Level Further Mathematics 9231

Extend advanced pure mathematics and choose the correct AS or A2 context for further mechanics, probability and statistics resources.

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Further Mathematics 9231 at a glance

Cambridge International Further Mathematics 9231 extends pure mathematics with further mechanics or further probability and statistics.

2026–2027 syllabus
Current syllabus
4
syllabus groups
24
mapped topics
2026–2027
Current syllabus cycle
4 papers
Two pure and one of two applied components

SourceCambridge International · Cambridge International AS & A Level Further Mathematics 9231 syllabus9231 · 2026–2027 syllabus·Past papers

A-Level CAIE Further Math syllabus

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Assessment

Further Mathematics 9231 assessment structure

AS candidates take Paper 1 plus either Paper 3 or Paper 4. A Level candidates take Papers 1 and 2 plus either Paper 3 or Paper 4.

Paper / componentQuestionsTime% of grade
Paper 1 Further Pure Mathematics 175 marks6–8 structured questions; answer all questions.2 hours60% of AS Level; 30% of A Level
Paper 2 Further Pure Mathematics 275 marks7–9 structured questions; answer all questions; compulsory for A Level.2 hours30% of A Level
Paper 3 Further Mechanics50 marks5–7 structured questions; answer all questions.1 hour 30 minutes40% of AS Level; 20% of A Level
Paper 4 Further Probability & Statistics50 marks5–7 structured questions; answer all questions.1 hour 30 minutes40% of AS Level; 20% of A Level

SourceCambridge International · Cambridge International AS & A Level Further Mathematics 9231 syllabus9231 · 2026–2027 syllabus

Cambridge Further Mathematics 9231 questions

Cambridge expects knowledge of the content in Mathematics 9709, because Further Mathematics builds beyond that foundation.

AS combines Further Pure Mathematics 1 with an applied paper; the full A Level adds Further Pure Mathematics 2 and follows Cambridge's permitted mechanics and statistics combinations.

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