For students and teachers preparing for the Cambridge Primary Checkpoint Mathematics exams, having access to past papers is a valuable resource. This page offers access to Mathematics past papers from sessions before 2020, including April and October examinations. Practicing with these papers can help learners improve their understanding of exam formats, question styles, and marking criteria.
Why Use Pre-2020 Past Papers?
Although the curriculum framework may have evolved slightly over the years, past papers before 2020 still provide an excellent way for students to build exam confidence. These papers cover key topics such as number, geometry, measurement, and data handling, and remain relevant for foundational practice. Teachers also benefit by using them as classroom activities or assessments.
About the Cambridge Primary Checkpoint Mathematics Exam
The Cambridge Primary Checkpoint Mathematics exam is taken by learners at the end of the primary stage (Stage 6). The exam typically consists of two papers per session. Each paper assesses mathematical understanding, reasoning, and application. Cambridge Checkpoint exams are internationally benchmarked and provide insight into student performance.
Cambridge Mathematics Past Papers Before 2020
Below is a list of available past papers and their corresponding markschemes for Mathematics sessions prior to 2020. Click the links below to download the documents in PDF format.
Tips for Exam Preparation
To make the most of these resources, students should attempt each paper under exam-like conditions. Afterwards, reviewing the markscheme helps understand where marks are awarded and how answers are structured. Repeating this process with multiple papers builds confidence and improves accuracy over time.
If you find these past papers helpful, consider sharing this page with classmates and fellow teachers. Consistent practice using official Cambridge resources is one of the best ways to succeed in the Primary Checkpoint Mathematics exam.