The direct answer: Yes, but selectively.
Although the HKALE has been replaced by HKDSE, the Applied Mathematics (New) past papers remain invaluable for:
A typical HKALE Applied Mathematics (New) paper comprised two sections:
Section A (Short Questions) – Often 5–6 questions covering the entire syllabus. These test rapid recall and application of core techniques: setting up differential equations, calculating moments of inertia, basic probability distributions, or small numerical schemes.
Section B (Long Questions) – Usually 3–4 extended problems, each worth 15–20 marks. These require multi-step reasoning, linking concepts from different topics (e.g., using probability to analyze a mechanical system, or applying numerical methods to a differential equation from dynamics).
