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IGCSE Maths Topics

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

Core & Extended Topics

Core + Extended medium

Number

Fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio, standard form, set notation, and Venn diagrams for IGCSE 0580.

15–18% of exam · Paper 1, 2, 3, 4

Core + Extended high

Algebra and Graphs

Equations, graphs, functions, sequences, inequalities, and differentiation for IGCSE Mathematics 0580.

25–30% 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

Geometry

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

10–12% 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 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

Transformations and Vectors

Reflections, rotations, translations, enlargements, and vector geometry for IGCSE 0580.

8–12% of exam · Paper 1, 2, 3, 4

Core + Extended medium

Probability

Basic probability, experimental probability, tree diagrams, Venn diagrams, and conditional probability for IGCSE 0580.

5–8% of exam · Paper 1, 2, 3, 4

Core + Extended medium

Statistics

Data handling, averages, cumulative frequency, histograms, and scatter diagrams for IGCSE 0580.

5–8% of exam · Paper 1, 2, 3, 4