This is the Extended tier Paper 4 (Variant 3) written examination for the Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580) syllabus. It is designed for candidates targeting grades A to C*.
Key Details
Format: Written paper with structured, multi-part questions.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.
Total Marks: 130 marks.
Weighting: Accounts for 65% of the overall Extended tier qualification grade.
Calculator: Scientific calculators are required.
Core Topics Covered
Number & Algebra: Advanced topics including algebra manipulation, quadratic and cubic functions, sequence formulas, inequalities, matrices, and transformations.
Geometry & Trigonometry: Vectors, 3D shape properties, sine/cosine rules, and circle theorems.
Probability & Statistics: Histogram analysis, cumulative frequency diagrams, tree diagrams, and conditional probability.
