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WHY CHOOSE THIS SYLLABUS? 

Cambridge IGCSE International 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. The course is tiered to allow all candidates to achieve and progress in their mathematical studies.

 

ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW

- All candidates take three components. Candidates will be eligible for grades A* to G.

- Candidates who have studied the Core syllabus content, or who are expected to achieve grade D or below, should be entered for Paper 1, Paper 3 and Paper 5. These candidates will be eligible for grades C to G.

- Candidates who have studied the Extended syllabus content, or who are expected to achieve grade C or above, should be entered for Paper 2, Paper 4 and Paper 6. These candidates will be eligible for grades A* to E.

- Candidates should have a graphic display calculator for Papers 3, 4, 5 and 6

 

DETAILS OF THE ASSESSMENT

 

Paper 1 (Core)

- 45 minutes, 40 marks
- Candidates answer all questions.
- This paper consists of short-answer questions based on the Core curriculum.
- Calculators are not permitted.
- The paper is designed to assess knowledge and use of mathematical skills and methods.
- Any part of the syllabus content may be tested in this paper but questions will focus on concepts which can be assessed without access to a calculator.
- This is a compulsory component for Core candidates.
- This written paper is an externally set assessment, marked by Cambridge International.

 

Paper 3 (Core)

- 1 hour 45 minutes, 96 marks
- Candidates answer all questions.
- This paper consists of 11–15 structured questions based on the Core curriculum.
- Graphic display calculators are required.
- Some of the questions will assess the use of the graphic display calculator functions described on page 6.
- This is a compulsory component for Core candidates.
- This written paper is an externally set assessment, marked by Cambridge International.

 

Paper 5 (Core)

- 1 hour 10 minutes, 36 marks
- Candidates answer all questions.
- This paper consists of an investigative task based on the Core curriculum.
- Graphic display calculators are required.
- Candidates are assessed on their ability to investigate and solve a more open-ended problem.
- Clear communication and full reasoning are especially important and mark schemes reflect this.
- This is a compulsory component for Core candidates.
- This written paper is an externally set assessment, marked by Cambridge International.

 

Paper 2 (Extended)

- 45 minutes, 40 marks
- Candidates answer all questions.
- This paper consists of short-answer questions based on the Extended curriculum.
- Calculators are not permitted.
- The paper is designed to assess knowledge and use of mathematical skills and methods.
- Any part of the syllabus content may be tested in this paper but questions will focus on concepts which can be assessed without access to a calculator.
- 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 15 minutes, 120 marks
- Candidates answer all questions.
- This paper consists of 11–15 structured questions based on the Extended curriculum.
- Graphic display calculators are required.
- Some of the questions will assess the use of the graphic display calculator functions described on page 6.
- This is a compulsory component for Extended candidates.
- This written paper is an externally set assessment, marked by Cambridge International.

 

Paper 6 Investigation and modelling (Extended)

- 1 hour 40 minutes, 60 marks
- Candidates answer all questions.
- This paper consists of one investigation task and one modelling task based on the Extended curriculum.
- Graphic display calculators are required.
- Candidates are assessed on their ability to investigate, model, and solve more open-ended problems.
- Clear communication and full reasoning are especially important and mark schemes reflect this.
- This is a compulsory component for Extended candidates.
- This written paper is an externally set assessment, marked by Cambridge International.

 

SUBJECT CONTENT

• Number
• Algebra
• Functions
• Coordinate geometry
• Geometry
• Vectors and transformations
• Mensuration
• Trigonometry
• Sets
• Probability
• Statistics

 

SOURCE 

www.cambridgeinternational.org