Cambridge · IGCSE
Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics
Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580). What it covers, how it is assessed, a link to the official syllabus, and the free study material Marlbridge publishes for it.
- Syllabus
- 0580
- Board
- Cambridge
- Qualification
- IGCSE
- Not your course?
- Change course
Online tuition for this course: teachers, fees and a free trial
Topics and resources
Each topic below is from the official Cambridge document for Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580), with its study guides, revision notes and practice questions together. Everything here is for Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580) only.
- Learn with study guides
- Revise with revision notes
- Practise with practice questions
- Test yourself in 10 minutes Six topics across the syllabus, Core content
- Test yourself in 10 minutes Five topic areas, Extended content
- Self-check practice 161 questions with worked answers
- Printable topic checklist Tick off each topic as you revise
Searches topic names and resource titles for this course only.
No Mathematics (0580) resources match “”.
- Try one shorter word, or check the spelling.
- Try the wording the syllabus uses for the topic, as listed below once you clear the search.
- Some topics have no Marlbridge resource yet; they are still listed.
- Topic 1
Number
Covers 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
Study guides
- Topic 2
Algebra and graphs
Covers Introduction to algebra, Algebraic manipulation, Algebraic fractions, Indices II, Equations, Inequalities, Sequences, Proportion, Graphs in practical situations, Graphs of functions, Sketching curves, Differentiation, Functions
Study guides
Revision notes
- Topic 3
Coordinate geometry
Covers Coordinates, Drawing linear graphs, Gradient of linear graphs, Length and midpoint, Equations of linear graphs, Parallel lines, Perpendicular lines
Study guides
Revision notes
Practice questions
- Topic 4
Geometry
Covers Geometrical terms, Geometrical constructions, Scale drawings, Similarity, Symmetry, Angles, Circle theorems, Circle theorems II
Study guides
Revision notes
- Topic 5
Mensuration
Covers Units of measure, Area and perimeter, Circles, arcs and sectors, Surface area and volume, Compound shapes and parts of shapes
Study guides
Revision notes
Practice questions
- Topic 6
Trigonometry
Covers Pythagoras’ theorem, Right-angled triangles, Exact trigonometric values, Trigonometric functions, Non-right-angled triangles, Pythagoras’ theorem and trigonometry in 3D
Study guides
Revision notes
- Topic 7
Transformations and vectors
Covers Transformations, Vectors in two dimensions, Magnitude of a vector, Vector geometry
Study guides
Revision notes
Practice questions
- Topic 8
Probability
Covers Introduction to probability, Relative and expected frequencies, Probability of combined events, Conditional probability
Study guides
Revision notes
- Topic 9
Statistics
Covers Classifying statistical data, Interpreting statistical data, Averages and range, Statistical charts and diagrams, Scatter diagrams, Cumulative frequency diagrams, Histograms
Study guides
Revision notes
Source: Cambridge International – official IGCSE Mathematics (0580) syllabus PDF, for examination in 2025, 2026 and 2027 — 2025-2027 series. Verified 2026-09-01. Subtopics are shown where Marlbridge has entered them; a topic may have more in the official document. This syllabus is tiered: see “About this course” below for the tier structure. A topic listed here is part of the syllabus; it does not mean Marlbridge has published material for it. Always check the current syllabus for your examination year.
About this course
- Qualification
- Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics
- Spec code
- 0580
- Does Marlbridge teach it?
- Yes — teachers, fees and a free trial
- Are resources available?
- Yes — 60 published
- Is enrolment open?
- Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
- Official syllabus
- Cambridge syllabus
- Topic checklist
- Printable 0580 checklist
- Where was this verified?
- 2026-08-19, official Cambridge specification
- Free practice questions?
- Yes — 161 self-check questions
- Free 10-minute diagnostic?
- Yes — Six topics across the syllabus, Core content · Five topic areas, Extended content
Compiled and maintained by the Marlbridge Academic Team, checked against the official Cambridge specification on 2026-08-19.
Spotted something wrong on this page? Report an error — see the corrections policy.
The qualification
Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580)
Marlbridge's summary of the course
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.
The board's own description is on the official Cambridge 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.
The content on this page also applies to the 2028–2030 syllabus: Cambridge states there are no significant changes which affect teaching. Read the official 2028–2030 syllabus (PDF).
Specifications change between examination series. Always confirm the current syllabus and assessment structure on the Cambridge syllabus page for your examination year.
Assessment structure
Linear qualification
| Component | Duration | Marks | Weighting | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: Non-calculator (Core) | 1h 30m | 80 | 50% | Written exam |
| Paper 3: Calculator (Core) | 1h 30m | 80 | 50% | Written exam |
| Paper 2: Non-calculator (Extended) | 2h | 100 | 50% | Written exam |
| Paper 4: Calculator (Extended) | 2h | 100 | 50% | Written exam |
Source: official Cambridge specification, verified 2026-10-04. 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.
Questions about this course
How is Cambridge Mathematics (0580) assessed?
Cambridge Mathematics (0580) is assessed through: Core candidates take: 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. Extended candidates take: Paper 2 (Non-calculator (Extended)) — 2h, 100 marks, 50% of the qualification; Paper 4 (Calculator (Extended)) — 2h, 100 marks, 50% of the qualification. It is a linear qualification. Source: official Cambridge specification, verified 2026-10-04.
What topics does Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580) cover?
9 topics in the current syllabus: Number; Algebra and graphs; Coordinate geometry; Geometry; Mensuration; Trigonometry; Transformations and vectors; Probability; Statistics. The printable topic checklist lists every topic and subtopic on one page.
Are there free Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580) revision notes and practice questions?
Yes. Marlbridge has published 60 free resources for this course (study guides, revision notes, practice questions), free to read with no sign-up.
The subject
Mathematics teaching and study resources, organised by level and topic.
Tuition
Online tuition for Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580)
Students taking Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580), at Core or Extended tier, who want live lessons from a named Mathematics teacher, online from anywhere or in person at the academy in Lahore.
Who teaches it
-
Muhammad Ghazali Siddiqui Mathematics and Statistics Teacher · 25 years teaching Ask for Muhammad -
Arslan Tanvir Mathematics Teacher · 10 years teaching Ask for Arslan -
Sajawal Zahid Mathematics Teacher · 5 years teaching Ask for Sajawal
Listed teachers teach this board. Experience is as stated on each teacher's published profile. We confirm which teacher is available before a class is scheduled.
How classes run
Classes are taught against the 0580 syllabus. Between classes, students can use the free 0580 self-check questions and the printable syllabus checklist on this site.
- Group classes
- 45 to 50 minutes per class, 3 classes a week, per subject. Up to 15 students.
- One-to-one
- 1 hour per class. How many classes you take is up to you.
- Where and when
- Live online wherever you are, or in person at the academy in Lahore. Class times are agreed with you before the first class, in your own time zone; there is no fixed public timetable.
Fees
Group fees are per subject, per month. One-to-one fees are per class. The first trial class is free. Fees are billed monthly, starting once your free trial class has taken place.
| Region | Group, per subject per month | One-to-one, per class |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 19,000 PKR | 3,500 PKR |
| Saudi Arabia | 270 SAR | 49 SAR* |
| United Arab Emirates | 270 AED | 48 AED* |
| Qatar | 270 QAR | 47 QAR* |
| Kuwait | 22.500 KWD | 3.773 KWD* |
| Bahrain | 27.500 BHD | 4.872 BHD* |
| Oman | 28.000 OMR | 4.984 OMR* |
| United Kingdom | 60 GBP | 9 GBP* |
| Europe | 70 EUR | 11 EUR* |
| Malaysia | 279 MYR* | 51 MYR* |
| Singapore | 88 SGD* | 16 SGD* |
| Other countries | 69 USD* | 13 USD |
* Only the Pakistan and US dollar rates above were directly set by Marlbridge. The other regions are indicative currency conversions of the Pakistan rate (exchange rates from exchangerate-api.com: dated 2026-08-22 for the Gulf, UK and Europe rows, 2026-09-23 for Malaysia; Singapore from the XE mid-market rate dated 2026-10-05). They are not independently published regional rates, are refreshed as exchange rates move, and the exact fee is confirmed in writing before any payment. Group rates last confirmed 2026-08-20. These fees are reviewed periodically and are not guaranteed to remain unchanged. Discounts and every term: pricing page.
Topics covered
Classes are taught against the 0580 syllabus, which has these topics:
- Number
- Algebra and graphs
- Coordinate geometry
- Geometry
- Mensuration
- Trigonometry
- Transformations and vectors
- Probability
- Statistics
Sample material
Free Marlbridge material for this syllabus, so you can see how topics are explained.
Questions from parents and students
How much does Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580) tuition cost?
Group classes are charged per subject, per month: for example Rs 19,000 in Pakistan, 270 AED in the UAE and £60 in the UK. One-to-one classes are charged per class instead: Rs 3,500 per class in Pakistan. Every region's rates are on the pricing page. The first trial class is free.
How long are classes, and how often?
Group classes: 45 to 50 minutes per class, 3 classes a week, per subject. Groups have at most 15 students. One-to-one: 1 hour per class. How many classes you take is up to you.
When are the classes?
Class times are agreed with you before the first class, in your own time zone. There is no fixed public timetable, so tell us when you are free on the trial form.
What happens after I request a trial?
We reply to WhatsApp messages within an hour, between 8am and 11pm Pakistan time every day, and to email enquiries the same day. We match you with a specialist teacher, agree a time in your own time zone, and send the joining details.
Do you teach Core or Extended 0580?
Both. 0580 is a tiered syllabus. Tell us which tier the school has entered the student for, or choose "Not sure" on the trial form and the teacher will help you check.
Mathematics at other qualifications
These are separate qualifications with different syllabuses and assessments — not different names for the same course. Check which one your school enters you for.
- Cambridge A Level Mathematics Syllabus 9709
- Cambridge O Level Mathematics Syllabus 4024
- Pearson Edexcel A Level Mathematics Syllabus YMA01
- AQA GCSE Mathematics Syllabus 8300
- AQA A Level Mathematics Syllabus 7357
- OCR GCSE Mathematics Syllabus J560
- OCR A Level Mathematics Syllabus H240
- OxfordAQA A Level Mathematics Syllabus 9660
- International Baccalaureate IB Middle Years Programme Mathematics Syllabus MYP Mathematics
Related articles
-
exam preparation
Where IGCSE Mathematics marks are lost early
The first weeks of an IGCSE Mathematics course rarely go wrong on difficulty. They go wrong on method, command words, rounding and units — four habits that cost marks a student had already earned.
24 August 2026
-
teaching
A Level tuition in Dubai: Cambridge or Pearson Edexcel International A Level?
Schools in Dubai and Abu Dhabi teach either Cambridge International AS & A Level or Pearson Edexcel International A Level. How the two are structured, why it matters for tuition, and how online classes from Lahore work.
9 October 2026
-
curriculum guides
Choosing subjects at IGCSE and A Level
How subject choices at 14 and 16 affect university options later, and how to keep pathways open without overloading a timetable.
28 July 2026