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Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics

Mathematics for Cambridge IGCSE (syllabus 0580) — what the qualification covers, and the study material Marlbridge publishes for it.

Syllabus
0580
Board
Cambridge
Qualification
IGCSE

At a glance

Qualification
Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics
Spec code
0580
Does Marlbridge teach it?
Yes
Are resources available?
Yes — 27 published
Is enrolment open?
Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
Where was this verified?
2026-08-19, official Cambridge specification
Free practice questions?
Yes — 82 self-check questions

Compiled and maintained by the Marlbridge Academic Team, checked against the official Cambridge specification on 2026-08-19.

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The qualification

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580)

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics develops learners' mathematical knowledge and skills through a syllabus which encourages enjoyment, confidence and further study. It supports learners in applying their mathematical knowledge and skills to their own lives and the world around them, and in communicating mathematics clearly. — Cambridge, official syllabus page

Tiered: Core subject content targets grades C-G, Extended subject content targets grades A*-C (Extended contains all Core content plus additional material). Nine top-level topics: Number, Algebra and graphs, Coordinate geometry, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Transformations and vectors, Probability, Statistics -- not presented in a required teaching order. Syllabus for examination series 2025, 2026 and 2027.

Specifications change between examination series. Always confirm the current syllabus and assessment structure on the Cambridge syllabus page for your examination year.

Assessment structure

Assessment components for Cambridge Mathematics 0580
Component Duration Marks Weighting Type
Paper 1: Non-calculator (Core) (Core) 1h 30m 80 50% Written exam
Paper 3: Calculator (Core) (Core) 1h 30m 80 50% Written exam
Paper 2: Non-calculator (Extended) (Extended) 2h 100 50% Written exam
Paper 4: Calculator (Extended) (Extended) 2h 100 50% Written exam

Source: official Cambridge specification, verified 2026-08-26. Core candidates (Papers 1&3) are eligible for grades C-G; Extended candidates (Papers 2&4) for A*-E. Directly confirmed against the official PDF: Paper 1/3 each 1h30, 80 marks, 50%; Paper 2/4 each 2h, 100 marks, 50%. Cambridge states only the examination-year window (2025-2027), not a separate first-teaching date.

Assessment FAQs

How is Cambridge Mathematics (0580) assessed?

Cambridge Mathematics (0580) is assessed through: Paper 1 (Non-calculator (Core)) — 1h 30m, 80 marks, 50% of the qualification; Paper 3 (Calculator (Core)) — 1h 30m, 80 marks, 50% of the qualification; Paper 2 (Non-calculator (Extended)) — 2h, 100 marks, 50% of the qualification; Paper 4 (Calculator (Extended)) — 2h, 100 marks, 50% of the qualification. Source: official Cambridge specification, verified 2026-08-26.

The subject

Mathematics teaching and study resources, organised by level and topic.

All Mathematics at Marlbridge

Syllabus topics

The 9 topics below are the official subject content of Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580), for the 2025-2027 examination series, reproduced from the Cambridge syllabus document.

A topic listed here is part of the syllabus. It does not mean Marlbridge has published material for it — topics with resources are marked. Marlbridge currently has resources for 9 of 9 topics.

  1. 1 Number

    3 Marlbridge resources

    Types of number · Sets · Powers and roots · Fractions, decimals and percentages · Ordering · The four operations · Indices I · Standard form · Estimation · Limits of accuracy · Ratio and proportion · Rates · Percentages · Using a calculator · Time · Money · Exponential growth and decay · Surds

  2. 2 Algebra and graphs

    3 Marlbridge resources

    Introduction to algebra · Algebraic manipulation · Algebraic fractions · Indices II · Equations · Inequalities · Sequences · Proportion · Graphs in practical situations · Graphs of functions · Sketching curves · Differentiation · Functions

  3. 3 Coordinate geometry

    3 Marlbridge resources

    Coordinates · Drawing linear graphs · Gradient of linear graphs · Length and midpoint · Equations of linear graphs · Parallel lines · Perpendicular lines

  4. 4 Geometry

    3 Marlbridge resources

    Geometrical terms · Geometrical constructions · Scale drawings · Similarity · Symmetry · Angles · Circle theorems · Circle theorems II

  5. 5 Mensuration

    3 Marlbridge resources

    Units of measure · Area and perimeter · Circles, arcs and sectors · Surface area and volume · Compound shapes and parts of shapes

  6. 6 Trigonometry

    3 Marlbridge resources

    Pythagoras’ theorem · Right-angled triangles · Exact trigonometric values · Trigonometric functions · Non-right-angled triangles · Pythagoras’ theorem and trigonometry

  7. 7 Transformations and vectors

    3 Marlbridge resources

    Transformations · Vectors in two dimensions · Magnitude of a vector · Vector geometry

  8. 8 Probability

    3 Marlbridge resources

    Introduction to probability · Relative and expected frequencies · Probability of combined events · Conditional probability

  9. 9 Statistics

    3 Marlbridge resources

    Classifying statistical data · Interpreting statistical data · Averages and range · Statistical charts and diagrams · Scatter diagrams · Cumulative frequency diagrams · Histograms

Source: Cambridge International -- official IGCSE Mathematics (0580) syllabus PDF, for examination in 2025, 2026 and 2027 — 2025-2027 series. Verified 2026-09-01. This syllabus is tiered -- see the qualification summary above for the exact tier structure. Always check the current syllabus for your examination year.

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