Mathematics (0580)
An essential subject for all learners, Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics encourages the development of mathematical knowledge as a key life skill, and as a strong basis for more advanced study. The syllabus aims to build learners’ confidence by helping them develop competence and fluency with mathematical concepts, methods and skills, as well as a feel for numbers, patterns and relationships. The syllabus also places a strong emphasis on solving problems and presenting and interpreting results. Learners also gain an understanding of how to communicate and reason using mathematical concepts.
Link to full syllabus: https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/Images/414416-2020-2022-syllabus.pdf
Key Benefits
Cambridge IGCSE 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 abstract and real-life contexts.
Cambridge IGCSE 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.
Our programmes balance a thorough knowledge and understanding of a subject and help to develop the skills learners need for their next steps in education or employment.
Recognition and progression
The combination of knowledge and skills in Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics gives learners a solid foundation for further study. Candidates who perform well should be able to progress to the advanced study of mathematics. Teachers and learners should discuss anticipated achievement, taking into account learners’ individual strengths in the subject.
From Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics learners can progress to Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics or straight to Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics, or other qualifications at that level.
Cambridge IGCSEs are accepted and valued by leading universities and employers around the world as evidence of academic achievement. Many universities require a combination of Cambridge International AS & A Levels and Cambridge IGCSEs or equivalent to meet their entry requirements.
UK NARIC, the national agency in the UK for the recognition and comparison of international qualifications and skills, has carried out an independent benchmarking study of Cambridge IGCSE and found it to be comparable to the standard of GCSE in the UK. This means students can be confident that their Cambridge IGCSE qualifications are accepted as equivalent to UK GCSEs by leading universities worldwide.
Resources
The following are the preferred resources at Istanbul International School:
- Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics Core and Extended 0580 Coursebook
- Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics Core 0580 Workbook
- Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics Extended 0580 Practice book
Cambridge International Examinations
Core candidates take:
Paper 1
Short-answer questions – 35% (1 hour)
Questions will be based on the Core curriculum
Externally assessed
Paper 3
Structured questions – 65% (2 hours)
Questions will be based on the Core curriculum
Externally assessed
Extended candidates take:
Paper 2
Short-answer questions – 35% (1 hour 30 minutes)
Questions will be based on the Extended curriculum
Externally assessed
Paper 4
Structured questions – 65% (2 hours 30 min)
Questions will be based on the Extended curriculum
Externally assessed
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