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Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580
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WHY CHOOSE THIS SYLLABUS?
Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics supports learners in building competency, confidence and fluency in their use of
techniques and mathematical understanding. This course helps learners develop a feel for quantity, patterns and
relationships. Learners will develop their reasoning, problem-solving and analytical skills in a variety of abstract and
real-life contexts.
Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics provides a strong foundation of mathematical knowledge for candidates
studying mathematics at a higher level and those who will require mathematics to support skills in other subjects.
The course is designed to allow all candidates to achieve and progress in their mathematical studies.
ASSESMENT OVERVIEW
All candidates take two components.
Candidates who have studied the Core syllabus content or who are expected to achieve a grade D or below should
be entered for Paper 1 and Paper 3. These candidates will be eligible for grades C to G.
Candidates who have studied the Extended syllabus content and who are expected to achieve a grade C or above
should be entered for Paper 2 and Paper 4. These candidates will be eligible for grades A* to E.
DETAILS OF THE ASSESSMENT
Core assessment
Paper 1: Core
- 1 hour, 56 marks
- Candidates answer all questions.
- This paper consists of short-answer questions based on the Core curriculum.
- This is a compulsory component for Core candidates.
- This written paper is an externally set assessment, marked by Cambridge International
Paper 3: Core
- 2 hours, 104 marks
- Candidates answer all questions.
- This paper consists of structured questions based on the Core curriculum.
- This is a compulsory component for Core candidates.
- This written paper is an externally set assessment, marked by Cambridge International.
Extended assessment
Paper 2: Extended
- 1 hour, 30 minutes, 70 marks
- Candidates answer all questions.
- This paper consists of short-answer questions based on the Extended curriculum.
- This is a compulsory component for Extended candidates.
- This written paper is an externally set assessment, marked by Cambridge International.
Paper 4: Extended
- 2 hours, 30 minutes, 130 marks
- Candidates answer all questions.
- This paper consists of structured questions based on the Extended curriculum.
- This is a compulsory component for Extended candidates.
- This written paper is an externally set assessment, marked by Cambridge International.
SUBJECT CONTENT
- Number
- Algebra and graphs
- Coordinate geometry
- Geometry
- Mensuration
- Trigonometry
- Vectors and transformations
- Probability
- Statistics
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