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Optional · Group II · 100 marks

CSS Pure Mathematics Past Papers

Real and complex analysis, algebra, topology and calculus. Proof-based questions with little room for guesswork.

15 papers, 2009 to 2023

CSS 2025 mean score

31.0/100

That is the average mark real candidates scored on this paper in CSS 2025, against a 40 percent pass requirement. Our full analysis breaks down the pass rate, score spread and provincial split for Pure Mathematics.

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How to use these papers

  1. 1

    Work backwards from the latest paper. Question styles and mark splits shift slowly, so the most recent years are the best guide to what you will face.

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    Tally topics across years before you study. A theme that appears in a majority of papers is worth preparing to full length; one that appeared once is not.

  3. 3

    Attempt a few under timed conditions. Optional papers are long, and running out of time is a more common failure than not knowing the material.

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