Maths is an essential subject that encourages the development of reasoning, creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving ability among students. The IGCSE Maths subject plays an important role in the development of mathematical knowledge as a key life skill and a strong foundation that gives students the ability to learn and think logically in any field, be it Science, Technology, or Engineering. The IGCSE Maths syllabus emphasizes mathematical concepts, methods, and skills with a sense of numbers, patterns, and relationships.
The IGCSE Maths syllabus consists of topics divided into 10 sections:
The primary goal of the course is to increase students’ confidence and competence in the IGCSE Maths course. Our well-trained team of tutors helps students excel across a wide range of topics by focusing on setting individual goals, strengthening concepts & fundamentals, and clarification of doubts.
Once you have entered into the respective Grading Scale, it is prohibited to switch between the grading scales. If you have acquired the A* – G in the scale once the deadline has passed, you cannot switch. If you’ve mistakenly entered into the grading system, you have to leave and re-enter the grading system before any deadline.
| Change to Assessment | Paper 1 | Paper 2 | Paper 3 | Paper 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total marks | 80 marks | 100 marks | 80 marks | 100 marks |
| Duration | 1 hr 30 mins | 2 hrs | 1 hr 30 mins | 2 hrs |
| Item Type | Structural with nonstructural questions | Structural with nonstructural questions | Structural with nonstructural questions | Structural with nonstructural questions |
| Other information | Calculator not allowed. Candidates answer all questions. 50% of the total for Set. | |||
The Cambridge IGCSE Math (0580) provides formula sheets at the front of each question paper. Formula sheets are introduced in both the core and extended papers for each series of exams.
Assessment objectives as a percentage of the Core qualification:
| Assessment Objective | Weighting in IGCSE % |
|---|---|
| AO1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of mathematical techniques | 60–70 |
| AO2: Reason, interpret and communicate mathematically when solving problems | 30–40 |
Assessment objectives as a percentage of the Extended qualification:
| Assessment Objective | Weighting in IGCSE % |
|---|---|
| AO1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of mathematical techniques | 40–50 |
| AO2: Reason, interpret and communicate mathematically when solving problems | 50–60 |
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