CIE IAL · Mathematics · 9709 P5 · The normal distribution
Topic Questions: • recall conditions under which the normal distribution can be used as an approximation to the binomial distribution, and use this approximation, with a continuity correction, in solving problems — 9709 P5 The normal distribution
38 9709 P5 The normal distribution topic questions are tagged to this syllabus point across 36 papers (2020–2026). Only the parts whose knowledge graph matches this syllabus statement are counted, and the table shows which parts of each question are involved.
Core finding
This The normal distribution syllabus point appears in 36 9709 P5 papers across 2020–2026, contributing 38 topic questions and 182 marks. The most recent appearance is 9709/51 May/June 2026. That equals 25.7% of the 148 topic questions and 32.4% of the 562 marks tagged to The normal distribution. Only parts tagged to this subtopic are counted, so a four-part question can contribute one item and one part's marks. The table lists every matching question, its tagged parts and marks, with a link back to the paper page. Sessions are newest first, so the statement can be traced back through the full paper history.
Topic questions by session
Newest sessions first. Parts and marks count only the parts tagged to this subtopic; “x of y parts” shows how much of the question is tagged elsewhere. Select the paper cell to open the matching question on the paper page, or use Go to Practice Hub to answer that exact question in the Interactive Practice Hub.
| Paper | Question | Type | Parts | Marks | Difficulty | Practice |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9709/51May/June 2026 · CIE IAL | Q6 Elephant Heights Normal Distribution - CIE A-Level Maths 2023 |
FRQ | 1 of 3 parts ((c)) | 5 of 12 on the paper |
Medium | Go to Practice Hub |
| 9709/52May/June 2026 · CIE IAL | Q4 Puzzle Completion Probability - CIE Mathematics 2024 Q4 |
FRQ | 1 of 2 parts ((b)) | 5 of 8 on the paper |
Easy | Go to Practice Hub |
| 9709/53May/June 2026 · CIE IAL | Q5 Indian Cobra Lengths and Masses Normal Distribution - CIE A Level Mathematics 2026 Q5 |
FRQ | 1 of 3 parts ((c)) | 5 of 11 on the paper |
Medium | Go to Practice Hub |
| 9709/55May/June 2026 · CIE IAL | Q4 Binomial Distribution and Normal Approximation for Store Shoppers - CIE A Level Maths 2026 Q4 |
FRQ | 1 of 2 parts ((b)) | 5 of 8 on the paper |
Medium | Go to Practice Hub |
| 9709/51October/November 2025 · CIE IAL | Q5 Cooper's Jumper Choice - CIE A-Level Maths 2025 Nov Paper 51 Q5 |
FRQ | 1 of 2 parts ((b)) | 5 of 8 on the paper |
Medium | Go to Practice Hub |
| 9709/52October/November 2025 · CIE IAL | Q6 Birthday Days Probability Distributions - CIE A Level Maths Q6 |
FRQ | 1 of 3 parts ((c)) | 5 of 9 on the paper |
Easy | Go to Practice Hub |
| 9709/55October/November 2025 · CIE IAL | Q6 Normal Distribution Charity Run Times - CIE 9709 Nov 2025 Paper 55 Q6 |
FRQ | 1 of 3 parts ((c)) | 5 of 11 on the paper |
Easy | Go to Practice Hub |
| 9709/51May/June 2025 · CIE IAL | Q4 Puzzle Event Normal Distribution and Binomial Approximation - CIE S1 Q4 |
FRQ | 1 of 3 parts ((c)) | 5 of 12 on the paper |
Medium | Go to Practice Hub |
| 9709/52May/June 2025 · CIE IAL | Q2 Bicycle Ownership Normal Approximation - CIE A-Level Mathematics 2025 Jun Paper 52 Q2 |
FRQ | 1 part | 5 | Medium | Go to Practice Hub |
| 9709/55May/June 2025 · CIE IAL | Q3 Pupils Taking Music Lessons - CIE A Level Mathematics 2025 June Paper 55 Q3 |
FRQ | 1 of 2 parts ((a)) | 5 of 8 on the paper |
Medium | Go to Practice Hub |
| 9709/52March 2025 · CIE IAL | Q2 Computer Sales Probabilities and Normal Approximation - CIE 9709 March 2025 Paper 52 Q2 |
FRQ | 1 of 3 parts ((c)) | 5 of 9 on the paper |
Medium | Go to Practice Hub |
| 9709/51October/November 2024 · CIE IAL | Q5 Normal Distribution and Binomial Approximation - CIE A-Level Maths 2024 Nov Paper 51 Q5 |
FRQ | 1 of 2 parts ((b)) | 5 of 9 on the paper |
Easy | Go to Practice Hub |
| 9709/52October/November 2024 · CIE IAL | Q7 Geometric and Normal Approximation for Goal Scoring - CIE S1 |
FRQ | 1 of 4 parts ((d)) | 5 of 11 on the paper |
Medium | Go to Practice Hub |
| 9709/53October/November 2024 · CIE IAL | Q1 Electric Car Ownership - CIE S1 |
FRQ | 1 of 2 parts ((b)) | 5 of 7 on the paper |
Easy | Go to Practice Hub |
| 9709/51May/June 2024 · CIE IAL | Q5 Arctic Snowfall Probabilities - CIE Paper 51 2024 Jun Q5 |
FRQ | 1 of 3 parts ((c)) | 5 of 10 on the paper |
Medium | Go to Practice Hub |
| 9709/52May/June 2024 · CIE IAL | Q6 Bus Service Classification Normal Approximation - CIE 9709 S1 2024 Jun Q6 |
FRQ | 1 of 3 parts ((a)) | 5 of 10 on the paper |
Medium | Go to Practice Hub |
| 9709/53May/June 2024 · CIE IAL | Q5 Daily Crossword Puzzle Probability - CIE A-Level Maths 2024 Jun Paper 53 Q5 |
FRQ | 1 of 4 parts ((d)) | 5 of 11 on the paper |
Medium | Go to Practice Hub |
| 9709/52March 2024 · CIE IAL | Q4 Rice Bag Masses Normal Distribution - CIE A Level Maths 2024 Mar Paper 52 Q4 |
FRQ | 1 of 3 parts ((c)) | 5 of 12 on the paper |
Medium | Go to Practice Hub |
| 9709/51October/November 2023 · CIE IAL | Q3 Egg Weight Distribution and Normal Approximation - CIE 9709 Nov 2023 Paper 51 Q3 |
FRQ | 1 of 3 parts ((c)) | 5 of 11 on the paper |
Medium | Go to Practice Hub |
| 9709/52October/November 2023 · CIE IAL | Q3 Electrical Components Faulty Rate - CAIE A-Level Mathematics Q3 |
FRQ | 1 part | 5 | Medium | Go to Practice Hub |
| 9709/53October/November 2023 · CIE IAL | Q5 Driving Test Pass Probability - CIE Mathematics 2023 Nov Paper 53 Q5 |
FRQ | 1 of 4 parts ((c)) | 5 of 11 on the paper |
Medium | Go to Practice Hub |
| 9709/51May/June 2023 · CIE IAL | Q6 Four 4-Sided Dice Probability Distribution - CIE S1 2023 Jun Q6 |
FRQ | 1 of 4 parts ((d)) | 5 of 11 on the paper |
Easy | Go to Practice Hub |
| 9709/52May/June 2023 · CIE IAL | Q5 Lengths of Bluebirds Normal Distribution - CIE Mathematics 2023 Jun Paper 52 Q5 |
FRQ | 1 of 3 parts ((c)) | 5 of 12 on the paper |
Medium | Go to Practice Hub |
| 9709/53May/June 2023 · CIE IAL | Q2 Normal Approximation to Binomial Distribution in Voting - CIE A Level Mathematics |
FRQ | 1 part | 5 | Medium | Go to Practice Hub |
| 9709/51October/November 2022 · CIE IAL | Q2 Internet Service Reliability Survey - CIE S1 2022 Nov Paper 51 Q2 |
FRQ | 1 of 2 parts ((b)) | 5 of 8 on the paper |
Medium | Go to Practice Hub |
| 9709/52October/November 2022 · CIE IAL | Q6 Call Centre Connection Normal Approximation - CIE A Level Maths 2022 Nov Paper 52 Q6 |
FRQ | 2 of 3 parts ((b), (c)) | 6 of 9 on the paper |
Medium | Go to Practice Hub |
| 9709/53October/November 2022 · CIE IAL | Q2 Normal Approximation to Binomial - CIE 9709 Nov 2022 Paper 53 Q2 |
FRQ | 1 part | 5 | Medium | Go to Practice Hub |
| 9709/52May/June 2022 · CIE IAL | Q5 Musical Instruments Binomial and Normal Approximation - CIE 9709 Statistics 1 2022 Jun Paper 52 Q5 |
FRQ | 1 of 2 parts ((b)) | 5 of 8 on the paper |
Medium | Go to Practice Hub |
| 9709/51May/June 2021 · CIE IAL | Q6 Binomial Probability and Normal Approximation for Car Commuters - CIE A-Level Math 2021 Jun Paper 51 Q6 |
FRQ | 2 of 3 parts ((b), (c)) | 6 of 9 on the paper |
Medium | Go to Practice Hub |
| 9709/52May/June 2021 · CIE IAL | Q5 Flight Arrival Times - CIE Probability & Statistics 1 Q5 |
FRQ | 1 of 3 parts ((c)) | 5 of 9 on the paper |
Easy | Go to Practice Hub |
| 9709/53May/June 2021 · CIE IAL | Q7 Broadband Quality Statistics - CIE Mathematics 2021 Jun Paper 53 Q7 |
FRQ | 1 of 4 parts ((b)(ii)) | 5 of 11 on the paper |
Easy | Go to Practice Hub |
| 9709/52March 2021 · CIE IAL | Q7 Sports Preferences of Students - CIE 9709 March 2021 Paper 52 Q7 |
FRQ | 1 of 4 parts ((b)(ii)) | 5 of 11 on the paper |
Medium | Go to Practice Hub |
| 9709/53October/November 2020 · CIE IAL | Q4 Train Arriving Late Binomial & Normal Approx - CIE 9709 W20 P53 Q4 |
FRQ | 1 of 2 parts ((b)) | 5 of 8 on the paper |
Easy | Go to Practice Hub |
| 9709/52May/June 2020 · CIE IAL | Q7 Binomial and Normal Approximation Messaging - CIE A-Level Maths 2020 Jun Paper 52 Q7 |
FRQ | 1 of 3 parts ((c)) | 5 of 9 on the paper |
Medium | Go to Practice Hub |
| 9709/53May/June 2020 · CIE IAL | Q5 Repeated Coin Tosses Geometric Distribution - CIE A-Level Maths 2020 Jun Paper 53 Q5 |
FRQ | 1 of 4 parts ((d)) | 5 of 9 on the paper |
Easy | Go to Practice Hub |
| 9709/52March 2020 · CIE IAL | Q5 Car Ownership Binomial and Normal Approximation - CIE 9709 S1 2020 Mar Paper 52 Q5 |
FRQ | 1 of 2 parts ((b)) | 5 of 8 on the paper |
Medium | Go to Practice Hub |
Related topic questions in The normal distribution
• solve problems concerning a variable , where , including – finding the value of , or a related probability, given the values of , , – finding a relationship between , and given the value of or a related probability
378 marks · 2020–2026
• understand the use of a normal distribution to model a continuous random variable, and use normal distribution tables
9 marks · 2020
Topic question rules and edge cases
- How many topic questions cover this syllabus point?
- 36 question stems cover this subtopic across 36 papers, but only 38 tagged parts and 182 marks belong to it. Other parts of the same questions are assessed under different statements and are excluded from this page.
- Which papers include this subtopic?
- The table lists every matching session from 2020–2026. Each row links to the question anchor on the paper page, where the full paper context and practice entry point are available.
- Why can one question appear under several subtopics?
- The parts of one question can assess different syllabus statements. Each part is counted under its own subtopics, so the same question stem can appear on several subtopic pages while each page lists only the parts and marks tagged to that statement.
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