Guide to prior learning for Paper 4 Further Probability and Statistics - Version 1

Oct 23, 2026

Guide outlining prior-learning routes for Cambridge International AS & A Level Further Mathematics 9231 Paper 4: Further Probability and Statistics (assessment from 2020), with Version 1 coverage. It explains what knowledge from 9709 Probability & Statistics (Paper 6: Probability & Statistics 2, building on Paper 5: Probability & Statistics 1) is required, recommended, or not required. It also notes how specific knowledge, such as the Poisson distribution, may be used within broader questions, and provides suggested teaching timing guidance.

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Routes through the 2020 syllabus for AS & A Level Mathematics and AS & A Level Further Mathematics

What is required from 9709 Probability & Statistics for 9231 Further Probability & Statistics?

Required (not highlighted)

Recommended (highlighted in yellow)

Not required (highlighted in grey)

Suggested teaching timings

Guide to prior learning for Paper 4 Further Probability and Statistics Cambridge International AS & A Level Further Mathematics 9231 For assessment from 2020 Version 1 Cambridge Assessment International Education is part of the Cambridge Assessment Group. Cambridge Assessment is the brand name of the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), which itself is a department of the University of Cambridge. UCLES retains the copyright on all its publications. Registered centres are permitted to copy material from this booklet for their own internal use. However, we cannot give permission to centres to photocopy any material that is acknowledged to a third party even for internal use within a centre. Contents Routes through the 2020 syllabus for AS & A Level Mathematics and AS & A Level Further Mathematics 2 What is required from 9709 Probability & Statistics for 9231 Further Probability & Statistics? .........................................................................................................3 [2](2 www.cambridgeinternational.org/alevel)[ www.cambridgeinternational.org/alevel](2 www.cambridgeinternational.org/alevel) Back to contents page Routes through the 2020 syllabus for AS & A Level Mathematics and AS & A Level Further Mathematics AS & A Level Mathematics (9709) AS Level Mathematics A Level Mathematics |
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| | Paper 5: Probability & Statistics 1 | | | | Paper 3: Pure
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| Paper 4: Mechanics | | | | Paper 3: Pure
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Mathematics 1 | Paper 3: Further Mechanics | | | --- | --- | --- | Paper 1: Further Pure Mathematics 1 Paper 2: Further Pure Mathematics 2 Paper 3: Further Mechanics Paper 4: Further Probability & Statistics Paper 1: Further Pure Mathematics 1 Paper 2: Further Pure Mathematics 2 Paper 4: Further Probability & Statistics Paper 3: Further Mechanics Gu ide to prior learning for Paper 4 Further Probability and Statistics Guide to prior learning for Paper 4 Further Probability and Statistics What is required from 9709 Probability & Statistics for 9231 Further Probability & Statistics? Ideally, candidates will cover all the material in A Level Mathematics 9709 Paper 6: Probability & Statistics 2, building on their grounding of Paper 5: Probability & Statistics 1, in order to prepare for AS & A Level Further Mathematics 9231 Paper 4: Further Probability & Statistics. However, it is recognised t

FAQs

What prior learning is ideal for Paper 4: Further Probability and Statistics (9231)?

Candidates should cover the material in 9709 A Level Mathematics Paper 6: Probability & Statistics 2, building on their grounding of 9709 Paper 5: Probability & Statistics 1, to prepare for 9231 Paper 4.

Which syllabus content is required for 9231 Paper 4?

Required content includes the non-highlighted sections of 9709 Paper 6, treated as necessary knowledge for answering questions, even if it is not the main focus.

Is knowledge of the Poisson distribution tested directly?

The Poisson distribution may be used as a theoretical distribution within a goodness-of-fit test or a probability generating function, but questions solely about the Poisson distribution are not set.

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