CIE May 2024 9709 Prob & Stats 2 Paper 61 (9709/61/m/j/24)

9709/61/M/J/24, is a Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics Paper 6 Prob & Stats 2 from the May/June 2024 series. Specifically, it is Paper 61 from the Prob & Stats 2 component. This paper tests your understanding of probability and statistics concepts and your ability to apply them to solve problems.

This page covers the Question Paper and Mark Scheme for CIE Prob & Stats 2 Paper 61 May/June 2024, 9709/61. It includes a video that will give you a detailed answer for each question.

 

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Question Paper, Prob & Stats 2 Paper 61 May/June 2024, 9709/61

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Mark Scheme, Prob & Stats 2 Paper 61 May/June 2024, 9709/61

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Worked Solutions Video, Prob & Stats 2 Paper 61 May/June 2024, 9709/61

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How to prepare for the 9709/61/M/J/24 exam paper?

1. Review the syllabus for Paper 6 (Prob & Stats 2) to ensure you know all the topics covered.
   Key topics include:
   

• Continuous Random Variables:
  Practice working with probability density functions (PDFs) and cumulative distribution functions (CDFs).
  Understand how to find the mean, variance, and median for continuous random variables.
  
• Sampling and Estimation:
  Revise the central limit theorem and its applications.
  Practice calculating confidence intervals for population means and proportions.
  
• Hypothesis Testing:
  Understand the process of hypothesis testing, including null and alternative hypotheses, significance levels, and p-values.
  Practice t-tests for small samples and chi-squared tests for goodness of fit and independence.
  
• Poisson and Binomial Distributions:
  Revise the properties of Poisson and binomial distributions.
  Practice solving problems involving these distributions, including approximation of binomial by Poisson.
  
• Linear Combinations of Random Variables:
  Understand how to find the mean and variance of linear combinations of random variables.
  Practice problems involving sums and differences of random variables.
  

Download the syllabus from the Cambridge website if you don’t already have it. Syllabus for Cambridge International A Level Mathematics

2. Practice Past Papers
   

• Start by solving past papers from previous years.
  
• Time yourself to simulate exam conditions.
  
• Focus on understanding the mark scheme to learn how answers are structured and graded.
  
• Identify common question patterns and topics that frequently appear.
  
• After each practice paper, carefully review your solutions and the mark scheme. Analyze your mistakes and understand the underlying concepts you struggled with. Don’t just look at the answer; understand why it’s the correct answer.
  
• Always show clear and concise working for every question. Even if your final answer is incorrect, you can still earn method marks for demonstrating the correct approach.
  

3. Additional Tips:

• Create a study schedule: Plan your study schedule well in advance and stick to it.
• Join a study group: Studying with friends can be helpful as you can discuss concepts and solve problems together.
• Seek help from teachers: If you are struggling with a particular topic, don’t hesitate to seek help from your teachers.

Try the free Mathway calculator and problem solver below to practice various math topics. Try the given examples, or type in your own problem and check your answer with the step-by-step explanations.

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