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IGCSE Maths Topics

Complete guide to every topic in the Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 syllabus.

Core & Extended Topics

Core + Extended high

Trigonometry

Master SOH-CAH-TOA, sine and cosine rules, bearings, and 3D trigonometry for IGCSE 0580.

12–15% of exam · Paper 1, 2, 3, 4

Core + Extended high

Algebra

From basic equations to quadratics, simultaneous equations, and algebraic fractions in IGCSE 0580.

15–20% of exam · Paper 1, 2, 3, 4

Core + Extended medium

Statistics & Probability

Data handling, averages, probability, and statistical diagrams for IGCSE Maths 0580.

10–12% of exam · Paper 1, 2, 3, 4

Core + Extended medium

Geometry

Angles, shapes, circle theorems, similarity, and similarity in IGCSE Mathematics 0580.

10–12% of exam · Paper 1, 2, 3, 4

Core + Extended medium

Number

Fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio, standard form, and number properties for IGCSE 0580.

12–15% of exam · Paper 1, 2, 3, 4

Core + Extended medium

Coordinate Geometry

Straight lines, gradients, midpoints, and distance between points for IGCSE Maths 0580.

5–8% of exam · Paper 1, 2, 3, 4

Core + Extended medium

Sequences

Arithmetic, geometric, and quadratic sequences with nth term rules for IGCSE 0580.

4–6% of exam · Paper 1, 2, 3, 4

Core + Extended medium

Inequalities

Solving and graphing linear and quadratic inequalities for IGCSE Mathematics 0580.

3–5% of exam · Paper 2, 3, 4

Core + Extended medium

Transformations

Reflections, rotations, translations, and enlargements for IGCSE Maths 0580.

5–7% of exam · Paper 1, 2, 3, 4

Core + Extended medium

Mensuration

Area, volume, and surface area of 2D and 3D shapes for IGCSE Mathematics 0580.

8–10% of exam · Paper 1, 2, 3, 4

Core + Extended low

Set Theory

Venn diagrams, set notation, and set operations for IGCSE Maths 0580.

3–5% of exam · Paper 1, 2, 3, 4

Extended Only Topics