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9709_m26_qp_52 2026 March Mathematics 9709 Question Paper 5 Variant 2 · Cambridge CAIE AS & A Level

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9709_m26_qp_522026 March Mathematics 9709 Question Paper 5 Variant 2

This is the official Cambridge AS & A Level Mathematics (9709) Question Paper 5 (Variant 2) from the 2026 March examination session. This question paper was sat by Cambridge students worldwide in 2026 and is published by Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE). Use it for timed practice under exam conditions to build familiarity with the question format, mark allocation, and time pressure.

Also referenced as: 9709_m26_qp_52 · 9709/52/f/m/26 qp · 9709/52 Feb/March 2026 qp

Paper 5: Probability & Statistics 1 This is Paper 5: Probability & Statistics 1, worth 50 marks with a duration of 1h 15m. 6 questions. Keep exact fractions — do not convert to inexact decimals. Draw sketches for normal distribution.

To self-assess your performance, use this question paper alongside the corresponding mark scheme (9709_m26_ms_52). Attempt the entire paper under timed conditions before opening the mark scheme — this trains both your subject knowledge and exam technique. Mark each question and record whether marks were lost due to knowledge gaps, method errors, or careless mistakes.

The most effective way to use this Mathematics question paper is to simulate real exam conditions: set a timer for the full duration, work without notes, and write your answers on separate paper. After finishing, mark yourself using the official mark scheme — do not check answers during the paper. This builds exam stamina and reveals your genuine readiness. Repeat this process across 3–5 sessions to identify recurring weak topics in Mathematics (9709).

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Mathematics (9709) Question Paper 5 (Variant 2) from other exam sessions — practise the same paper across the years, then check each one against its mark scheme.

Examiner Insights — Paper 5: Probability & Statistics 1

Based on analysis of 7 official Cambridge documents (2023, 2025)

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Premature rounding causing loss of accuracy marks

When working with decimal numbers, candidates need to work to at least 4 significant figures to ensure accuracy when they round their answer to 3 significant figures.Paper 1, March 2025

How to fix: Keep at least 4 significant figures through all intermediate steps. Only round the FINAL answer to 3 sf. For exact answers (surds, fractions, pi), do not convert to decimals at all. In statistics, premature rounding of z-values leads to wrong probability areas.

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Misinterpreting probability success criteria ('at least', 'more than')

The interpretation of success criteria is an essential skill for this component.Paper 5, March 2023

How to fix: 'At least 17' includes 17: P(X ≥ 17). 'More than 17' excludes 17: P(X > 17). 'Fewer than 17' excludes 17: P(X < 17). For 'at least one': use P(X ≥ 1) = 1 - P(X = 0). Always write out the inequality before calculating.

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