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WHY CHOOSE THIS SYLLABUS? 

Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics supports learners in building competency, confidence and fluency in their use of techniques and mathematical understanding. This course helps learners to develop a feel for quantity, patterns and relationships. Learners will develop their reasoning, problem-solving and analytical skills in a variety of contexts. 

Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics provides a strong foundation of mathematical knowledge both for candidates studying mathematics at a higher level and those who will require mathematics to support skills in other subjects. It is designed to stretch the most able candidates and provides a smooth transition to Cambridge AS & A Level Mathematics.

 

ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW

All candidates take two components.

Candidates are eligible for grades A* to E. Grades F and G will not be available. Candidates who do not achieve the
minimum mark for grade E will be unclassified.

 

DETAILS OF THE ASSESSMENT

 

Paper 1:

• 2 hours, 80 marks
• Candidates answer all questions.
• This paper consists of questions of various lengths.
• Electronic calculators are required.
• This is a compulsory component for all candidates.
• This written paper is an externally set assessment, marked by Cambridge International.

 

Paper 2: 

• 2 hours, 80 marks
• Candidates answer all questions.
• This paper consists of questions of various lengths.
• Electronic calculators are required.
• This is a compulsory component for all candidates.
• This written paper is an externally set assessment, marked by Cambridge International.

 

Each paper includes the formulae list.

 

SUBJECT CONTENT

• Functions
• Quadratic functions
• Equations, inequalities and graphs
• Indices and surds
• Factors of polynomials
• Simultaneous equations
• Logarithmic and exponential functions
• Straight line graphs
• Circular measure
• Trigonometry
• Permutations and combinations
• Series
• Vectors in two dimensions
• Differentiation and integration

 

SOURCE 

www.cambridgeinternational.org