Exam statistics
Mathematics: Extended Part (Algebra and Calculus): how candidates did
HKEAA's official results for day-school candidates, 2012–2026: the share at each level, and how that compares with other subjects.
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How many candidates reach each level
Mathematics: Extended Part (Algebra and Calculus) 2026: 37.9% reached 5+, against 14.4% across all Category A subjects. Compare all subjectsHKEAA's All Category A figure has left out Citizenship and Social Development since 2024.2026 figures are subject to amendment after rechecking and remarking, as HKEAA says.
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| Year | Sat | 5** | 5*+ | 5+ | 4+ | 3+ | 2+ | 1+ | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026subject to change | 5,480 | 3.7% | 15.1% | 37.9% | 60.7% | 80.9% | 93.2% | 98.0% | [1] |
| 2025 | 5,197 | 3.2% | 14.4% | 34.4% | 60.1% | 81.0% | 93.3% | 98.3% | [2]CSV |
| 2024 | 4,697 | 4.0% | 15.0% | 37.0% | 58.7% | 80.0% | 92.9% | 98.2% | [2]CSV |
| 2023 | 3,978 | 4.0% | 15.9% | 40.1% | 62.3% | 80.6% | 93.4% | 98.1% | [2]CSV |
| 2022 | 4,042 | 3.9% | 14.8% | 35.7% | 58.3% | 79.7% | 92.7% | 98.1% | [2]CSV |
| 2021 | 3,936 | 4.1% | 16.4% | 39.7% | 60.4% | 81.6% | 93.0% | 98.3% | [2]CSV |
| 2020 | 4,209 | 3.9% | 15.2% | 37.2% | 59.4% | 81.7% | 92.8% | 98.3% | [2]CSV |
| 2019 | 4,231 | 3.6% | 15.2% | 38.3% | 59.9% | 80.2% | 92.8% | 98.2% | [2]CSV |
| 2018 | 4,401 | 3.5% | 14.5% | 37.4% | 59.7% | 81.0% | 92.8% | 98.0% | [2]CSV |
| 2017 | 4,165 | 4.2% | 16.4% | 43.1% | 61.5% | 82.4% | 93.2% | 98.5% | [2]CSV |
| 2016 | 4,462 | 3.5% | 14.3% | 37.3% | 61.9% | 81.7% | 93.1% | 98.4% | [3] |
| 2015 | 5,094 | 3.7% | 17.2% | 41.2% | 63.1% | 82.1% | 93.3% | 98.4% | [3] |
| 2014 | 5,528 | 3.5% | 15.5% | 36.4% | 62.8% | 82.8% | 93.6% | 98.3% | [3] |
| 2013 | 6,734 | 3.1% | 12.9% | 33.2% | 58.8% | 81.7% | 93.0% | 98.3% | [3] |
| 2012 | 8,091 | 3.0% | 12.0% | 31.4% | 56.1% | 79.8% | 92.5% | 98.0% | [3] |
The table shows HKEAA's own cumulative figures (the share at each level or above). The chart shows each level on its own: the difference between neighbouring columns.
Subjects attract different students, so a high 5** rate doesn't mean a subject is easy.
Cut-offs
We don't publish verified cut-offs for this subject yet. HKEAA doesn't release cut-offs, and we only show a figure when two separate collections of candidate reports agree.
Sources
- [1]officialHKEAA. 2026 HKDSE Examination Results Released (press release), Annex 3 and Annex 1 section 2.2(a): Day School Candidates (read 2026-11-04)
- [2]officialHKEAA via DATA.GOV.HK. HKDSE Analysis of results of candidates in each subject, Table 5a: Day School Candidates (CSV, 2017–2025) (read 2026-11-04)
- [3]officialHKEAA. 2016 HKDSE Examination Statistics, Table 7c: 2012–2016 Statistics of candidates' results, Day School Candidates (read 2026-11-04)
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