Cambridge Lower Secondary

Assessment changes to Lower Secondary

Mathematics

The current format and structure of the Checkpoint tests (Stage 9) will continue to examine the current Lower
Secondary curricula in the 2020, 2021 and 2022 examination series. The new Checkpoint tests (Stage 9) will
assess only one-year content from the new Lower Secondary curricula starting from the 2023 examination
series. The transition period for the Checkpoint tests will enable learners who are part-way through the current
curriculum in 2021 to still be assessed on three-year content in the 2022 examination series.

Past papers will continue to be made available on the website.

Changes to the Cambridge Lower Secondary Mathematics

assessment:
Current (1112) New (0862)
Lower Secondary Paper 1 non-calculator Paper 1 non-calculator
Checkpoint 60 minutes 60 minutes
50 marks 50 marks

Paper 2 calculator Paper 2 calculator

60 minutes 60 minutes
50 marks 50 marks

Assesses stages 7, 8 and 9 Assesses stage 9 only

Assessment changes to Lower Secondary Mathematics 1