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CIE A Level Maths : Pure Mathematics Paper 3 Exam Questions – New Syllabus 2025-2027

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Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics \(9709\)

Pure Mathematics 3 – Paper 3

Topic-wise Exam Style Questions with syllabus-based subtopics for Paper \(3\)

Topic \(3.1\)

Algebra

  • Meaning and use of \(|x|\)
  • Graphs of \(y=|ax+b|\)
  • Polynomial division
  • Factor theorem and remainder theorem
  • Partial fractions
  • Expansion of \((1+x)^n\) for rational \(n\)
Practice Topic \(3.1\)
Topic \(3.2\)

Logarithmic & Exponential Functions

  • Relationship between logarithms and indices
  • Laws of logarithms
  • Definition and properties of \(e^x\) and \(\ln x\)
  • Graphs of exponential and logarithmic functions
  • Solving equations and inequalities using logarithms
  • Linearising relationships using logarithms
Practice Topic \(3.2\)
Topic \(3.3\)

Trigonometry

  • Secant, cosecant and cotangent functions
  • Graphs and properties of all \(6\) trigonometric functions
  • Identities such as \(\sec^2\theta=1+\tan^2\theta\) and \(\csc^2\theta=1+\cot^2\theta\)
  • Expansions of \(\sin(A\pm B)\), \(\cos(A\pm B)\) and \(\tan(A\pm B)\)
  • Formulae for \(\sin 2A\), \(\cos 2A\) and \(\tan 2A\)
  • Expressing \(a\sin\theta+b\cos\theta\) as \(R\sin(\theta\pm\alpha)\) or \(R\cos(\theta\pm\alpha)\)
Practice Topic \(3.3\)
Topic \(3.4\)

Differentiation

  • Derivatives of \(e^x\), \(\ln x\), \(\sin x\), \(\cos x\), \(\tan x\) and \(\tan^{-1}x\)
  • Constant multiples, sums, differences and composites
  • Product rule
  • Quotient rule
  • Parametric differentiation
  • Implicit differentiation
Practice Topic \(3.4\)
Topic \(3.5\)

Integration

  • Integration of \(e^{ax+b}\), \(\frac{1}{ax+b}\), \(\sin(ax+b)\), \(\cos(ax+b)\) and \(\sec^2(ax+b)\)
  • Integration involving \(\frac{1}{x^2+a^2}\)
  • Integration using trigonometric relationships
  • Integration by partial fractions
  • Integrals of the form \(\frac{kf'(x)}{f(x)}\)
  • Integration by parts and given substitutions
Practice Topic \(3.5\)
Topic \(3.6\)

Numerical Solution of Equations

  • Locating roots graphically
  • Searching for a sign change
  • Sequences of approximations
  • Iterative formulae of the form \(x_{n+1}=F(x_n)\)
  • Finding roots to a required degree of accuracy
Practice Topic \(3.6\)
Topic \(3.7\)

Vectors

  • Vector notation in \(2\)D and \(3\)D
  • Addition, subtraction and scalar multiplication
  • Magnitude, unit vectors and position vectors
  • Vector equation of a straight line
  • Parallel, intersecting and skew lines
  • Scalar product and angles between lines
Practice Topic \(3.7\)
Topic \(3.8\)

Differential Equations

  • Forming differential equations from rates of change
  • Constants of proportionality
  • Separable differential equations
  • General and particular solutions
  • Using initial conditions
  • Interpreting solutions in context
Practice Topic \(3.8\)
Topic \(3.9\)

Complex Numbers

  • Real and imaginary parts of a complex number
  • Modulus, argument and conjugate
  • Operations in Cartesian form \(x+iy\)
  • Argand diagrams
  • Polar form \(r(\cos\theta+i\sin\theta)\)
  • Square roots and loci in the Argand diagram
Practice Topic \(3.9\)

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