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Paper Marks Analyzer

See exactly how marks are distributed across topics in each Cambridge 0580 paper. Find the highest-value topics and build a smarter exam strategy.

PAPER OVERVIEW

Cambridge 0580 Paper Structure

Four papers across two tiers. Core students sit Papers 1 & 3, Extended students sit Papers 2 & 4.

Paper 1 (Core)

Core
Type: Short-answer
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Max Marks: 80
Calculator: ❌ No

Paper 2 (Extended)

Extended
Type: Short-answer
Duration: 2 hours
Max Marks: 100
Calculator: ❌ No

Paper 3 (Core)

Core
Type: Structured
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Max Marks: 80
Calculator: ✅ Yes

Paper 4 (Extended)

Extended
Type: Structured
Duration: 2 hours
Max Marks: 100
Calculator: ✅ Yes

INTERACTIVE ANALYSIS

Topic Mark Distribution

Compare how marks are split across topics for each paper. Switch between Core, Extended, or view all papers side-by-side.

HIGHEST-VALUE TOPICS

Top 5 Topics by Marks

Focus your revision on the topics worth the most marks across your papers.

Top 5 for Core

Paper 1 + Paper 3 = 160 marks
  1. 1 Number 38 marks 23.8%
  2. 2 Algebra and Graphs 36 marks 22.5%
  3. 3 Geometry 20 marks 12.5%
  4. 4 Mensuration 16 marks 10.0%
  5. 5 Trigonometry 14 marks 8.8%

Top 5 for Extended

Paper 2 + Paper 4 = 200 marks
  1. 1 Algebra and Graphs 68 marks 34.0%
  2. 2 Number 30 marks 15.0%
  3. 3 Trigonometry 22 marks 11.0%
  4. 4 Transformations and Vectors 20 marks 10.0%
  5. 5 Geometry 16 marks 8.0%

EXAM STRATEGY

Tips for Maximising Your Marks

Use the mark distribution data above to make smarter revision decisions.

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Prioritise High-Value Topics

Algebra and Number alone are worth 30%+ of marks. Make sure these fundamentals are rock-solid before moving to smaller topics.

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Balance Short-Answer and Structured

Paper 1/2 (non-calculator) and Paper 3/4 (calculator) test different skills. Practise both formats and get comfortable without a calculator.

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Use the 80/20 Rule

The top 5 topics make up about 65-70% of all marks. Focus 80% of your study time on these high-value areas for the biggest return.

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Don't Ignore Low-Weight Topics

Topics like Set Theory and Sequences are lower-weight but also easier. Picking up these "free marks" can be the difference between grades.

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Track Your Paper Scores

After each past paper, record your marks by topic. Compare against the distribution above to find where you're losing the most marks.

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