4024_s26_qp_23 2026 May-June Mathematics D 4024 Question Paper 2 Variant 3 · Cambridge CAIE O Level

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4024_s26_qp_232026 May-June Mathematics D 4024 Question Paper 2 Variant 3

This is the official Cambridge O Level Mathematics D (4024) Question Paper 2 (Variant 3) from the 2026 May-June 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: 4024_s26_qp_23 · 4024/23/m/j/26 qp · 4024/23 May/June 2026 qp

Paper 2: Calculator This is Paper 2: Calculator, worth 100 marks with a duration of 2h. Calculator allowed. Under the 2025 syllabus, the paper mixes shorter single-step questions with multi-part structured questions covering the full syllabus, including 'show that' tasks. Give non-exact answers to 3 significant figures (or 1 decimal place for angles in degrees) unless told otherwise.

To self-assess your performance, use this question paper alongside the corresponding mark scheme (4024_s26_ms_23). 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 D 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 D (4024).

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Examiner Insights — Paper 2: Calculator

Based on analysis of 4 official Cambridge documents (2023, 2024, 2025)

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Show-that questions — circular arguments, skipping bracket expansion

In 'show that' questions, candidates frequently used circular reasoning by starting from the given answer and working backwards, or skipped essential algebraic steps such as expanding brackets.4024 Paper 2, May/June 2023

How to fix: In 'show that' questions, you must start from what is given in the problem and work FORWARDS to reach the stated answer. Never start from the answer. Show every algebraic step — expand every bracket, collect every like term. The examiner needs to see the complete logical chain.

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Time format errors — 3.6 hours written as 3h 6min instead of 3h 36min

Candidates incorrectly converted decimal hours to hours and minutes, writing 3.6 hours as 3 hours 6 minutes rather than the correct 3 hours 36 minutes.4024 Paper 2, May/June 2023

How to fix: Decimal hours are NOT the same as hours and minutes. 0.6 hours = 0.6 × 60 = 36 minutes, NOT 6 minutes. Always multiply the decimal part by 60 to convert to minutes. Check: 3.5 hours = 3h 30min (not 3h 50min). 2.75 hours = 2h 45min (not 2h 75min).

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Upper/lower bounds — using wrong combination for maximum/minimum

Candidates often used incorrect combinations of upper and lower bounds when calculating maximum or minimum values of compound expressions.4024 Paper 2, May/June 2023

How to fix: For maximum value: use upper bounds in the numerator and lower bounds in the denominator. For minimum value: use lower bounds in the numerator and upper bounds in the denominator. For subtraction: max(a - b) = upper(a) - lower(b). Think about what makes the answer as big or as small as possible.

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