Official documents, with a short summary of each. Links open the board's own, current copy in a new tab.
Syllabus for exams in 2026–2027 (the 2028–2030 syllabus has no significant changes)
| Paper | Time | Marks | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 Pure Mathematics 1 | 1 h 50 min | 75 | 60% AS · 30% A Level |
| Paper 2 Pure Mathematics 2 | 1 h 15 min | 50 | 40% AS (AS only) |
| Paper 3 Pure Mathematics 3 | 1 h 50 min | 75 | 30% A Level |
| Paper 4 Mechanics | 1 h 15 min | 50 | 40% AS · 20% A Level |
| Paper 5 Probability & Statistics 1 | 1 h 15 min | 50 | 40% AS · 20% A Level |
| Paper 6 Probability & Statistics 2 | 1 h 15 min | 50 | 20% A Level |
Summarised from the official specification, checked 16 Oct 2026. The board's document is the final word.
The current syllabus. It sets out every topic for Papers 1–6, the allowed paper combinations (for example, Paper 2 and Paper 3 cannot be taken in the same series, and Papers 4 and 6 cannot be combined for A Level), calculator rules and the assessment objectives.
The next syllabus, for students sitting exams from 2028. Cambridge states there are no significant changes that affect teaching: the wording has been made clearer, and textbooks endorsed for the 2020 syllabus remain suitable.
The formula booklet given to you in every 9709 and 9231 exam: mensuration, algebra, trigonometry, calculus and vector results, mechanics and statistics formulae, and the normal, t, χ² and Wilcoxon tables. Learn where things are in it before the exam.
The minimum marks needed for each grade in June 2026, for every paper combination. For example, for A Level via papers 11, 31, 41 and 51 an A* needed 223 out of 250 and an A needed 197. Thresholds change every series, so use them as a guide only.
Syllabus for exams in 2026–2027
| Paper | Time | Marks | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 Further Pure Mathematics 1 | 2 h | 75 | 60% AS · 30% A Level |
| Paper 2 Further Pure Mathematics 2 | 2 h | 75 | 30% A Level |
| Paper 3 Further Mechanics | 1 h 30 min | 50 | 40% AS · 20% A Level |
| Paper 4 Further Probability & Statistics | 1 h 30 min | 50 | 40% AS · 20% A Level |
Summarised from the official specification, checked 16 Oct 2026. The board's document is the final word.
The current Further Mathematics syllabus: Further Pure 1 and 2, Further Mechanics, and Further Probability & Statistics, with the allowed AS and A Level routes.
The next Further Mathematics syllabus. Cambridge states there are no significant changes that affect teaching.
The same booklet as for 9709; the Further Pure, Further Mechanics and Further Probability & Statistics sections are the ones you will use most.
The minimum marks needed for each grade in June 2026. Thresholds change every series, so use them as a guide only.
Syllabus for exams in 2025–2027
| Paper | Time | Marks | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 Non-calculator | 2 h | 100 | 50% |
| Paper 2 Calculator | 2 h | 100 | 50% |
Summarised from the official specification, checked 16 Oct 2026. The board's document is the final word.
The current O Level syllabus. It lists the topics, the two 2-hour papers (Paper 1 without a calculator, Paper 2 with one), and the short list of formulae printed on page 2 of each paper. Everything else you must remember.
The next O Level syllabus. Cambridge states there are no significant changes that affect teaching. It is not offered in every administrative zone, so check with your school before entering.
Syllabus for exams in 2026–2028
| Paper | Time | Marks | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 Multiple Choice | 1 h | 40 | 30% |
| Paper 2 Theory | 1 h 45 min | 80 | 50% |
| Paper 3 Practical Test | 1 h 30 min | 40 | 20% |
| Paper 4 Alternative to Practical | 1 h | 40 | 20% |
Summarised from the official specification, checked 19 Oct 2026. The board's document is the final word.
Syllabus for exams in 2026–2028
| Paper | Time | Marks | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 Multiple Choice (Core) | 45 min | 40 | 30% |
| Paper 2 Multiple Choice (Extended) | 45 min | 40 | 30% |
| Paper 3 Theory (Core) | 1 h 15 min | 80 | 50% |
| Paper 4 Theory (Extended) | 1 h 15 min | 80 | 50% |
| Paper 5 Practical Test | 1 h 15 min | 40 | 20% |
| Paper 6 Alternative to Practical | 1 h | 40 | 20% |
Summarised from the official specification, checked 19 Oct 2026. The board's document is the final word.
Syllabus for exams in 2025–2027
| Paper | Time | Marks | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 Multiple Choice | 1 h 15 min | 40 | 31% AS · 15.5% A Level |
| Paper 2 AS Level Structured Questions | 1 h 15 min | 60 | 46% AS · 23% A Level |
| Paper 3 Advanced Practical Skills | 2 h | 40 | 23% AS · 11.5% A Level |
| Paper 4 A Level Structured Questions | 2 h | 100 | 38.5% A Level |
| Paper 5 Planning, Analysis and Evaluation | 1 h 15 min | 30 | 11.5% A Level |
Summarised from the official specification, checked 19 Oct 2026. The board's document is the final word.
Cambridge’s official regulations for running exams in 2026: entries, access arrangements, exam-day conduct, malpractice and results. Written for schools; sections 4 and 5 contain the rules candidates must follow.
The short version kept in every exam room. Write in black or dark blue ink; no correction fluid, highlighters on answers, or red or green ink. Calculators must be silent, with memory cleared and no notes on the case. Phones, smartwatches and notes must stay outside. You may not discuss the paper until the published key time has passed.
Exams run from late September to mid-November 2026. Results: AS & A Level on 7 January 2027; O Level and IGCSE on 14 January 2027.
Cambridge publishes a separate timetable for each administrative zone. Your school or the British Council can tell you which zone you are in.
Salam Academy is not affiliated with Cambridge International. Summaries are our own and may lag behind changes, so the board's document is always the final word. Spotted something out of date? Tell your teacher or use “Report an issue” on any lesson.