Why choose Cambridge International?Cambridge International prepares school students for life, helping them develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning. We are part of the University of Cambridge.Our Cambridge Pathway gives students a clear path for educational success from age 5 to 19. Schools can shape the curriculum around how they want students to learn – with a wide range of subjects and flexible ways to offer them. It helps students discover new abilities and a wider world, and gives them the skills they need for life, so they can achieve at school, university and work.Our programmes and qualifications set the global standard for international education. They are created by subject experts, rooted in academic rigour and reflect the latest educational research. They provide a strong platform for learners to progress from one stage to the next, and are well supported by teaching and learning resources.Our mission is to provide educational benefit through provision of international programmes and qualifications for school education and to be the world leader in this field. Together with schools, we develop Cambridge learners who are confident, responsible, reflective, innovative and engaged – equipped for success in the modern world.Every year, nearly a million Cambridge students from 10 000 schools in 160 countries prepare for their future with the Cambridge Pathway. ‘We think the Cambridge curriculum is superb preparation for university.’Christoph Guttentag, Dean of Undergraduate Admissions, Duke University, USAQuality managementCambridge International is committed to providing exceptional quality. In line with this commitment, our quality management system for the provision of international qualifications and education programmes for students aged 5 to 19 is independently certified as meeting the internationally recognised standard, ISO 9001:2015. Learn more at www.cambridgeinternational.org/ISO9001Copyright © UCLES September 2020Cambridge Assessment International Education is part of the Cambridge Assessment Group. Cambridge Assessment is the brand name of the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), which itself is a department of the University of Cambridge. UCLES retains the copyright on all its publications. Registered centres are permitted to copy material from this booklet for their own internal use. However, we cannot give permission to centres to photocopy any material that is acknowledged to a third party even for internal use within a centre.www.mymathscloud.com
Contents1 Why choose this syllabus? ....................................................................................................22 Syllabus overview ....................................................................................................................5Aims 5Content overview 6Assessment overview 7Assessment objectives 83 Subject content ......................................................................................................................104 Details of the assessment ..................................................................................................36Core assessment 36Extended assessment 36Command words 375 What else you need to know .............................................................................................38Before you start 38Making entries 39After the exam 40How students and teachers can use the grades 40Grade descriptions 40Changes to this syllabus for 2023 and 2024 41Important: Changes to this syllabusFor information about changes to this syllabus for 2023 and 2024, go to page 41.The latest syllabus is version 1, published September 2020. There are no significant changes which affect teaching. Any textbooks endorsed to support the syllabus for examination from 2020are still suitable for use with this syllabus.www.mymathscloud.com
Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 syllabus for 2023 and 2024.2www.cambridgeinternational.org/igcseBack to contents page1 Why choose this syllabus? Key benefitsCambridge IGCSE is the world’s most popular international qualification for 14 to 16 year olds, although it can be taken by students of other ages. It is tried, tested and trusted. Students can choose from 70 subjects in any combination – it is taught by over 4800 schools in over 150 countries.Our programmes balance a thorough knowledge and understanding of a subject and help to develop the skills learners need for their next steps in education or employment. Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics supports learners in building competency, confidence and fluency in their use of techniques and mathematical understanding. This course helps learners to develop a feel for quantity, patterns and relationships. Learners will develop their reasoning, problem-solving and analytical skills in a variety of abstract and real-life contexts.Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics provides a strong foundation of mathematical knowledge both for candidates studying mathematics at a higher level and those who will require mathematics to support skills in other subjects. The course is tiered to allow all candidates to achieve and progress in their mathematical studies.Our approach in Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics encourages learners to be:Cambridgelearner‘The strength of Cambridge IGCSE qualifications is internationally recognised and has provided an international pathway for our students to continue their studies around the world.’Gary Tan, Head of Schools and CEO, Raffles International Group of Schools, Indonesiawww.mymathscloud.com
Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 syllabus for 2023 and 2024.Why choose this syllabus? 3www.cambridgeinternational.org/igcseBack to contents pageInternational recognition and acceptanceOur expertise in curriculum, teaching and learning, and assessment is the basis for the recognition of our programmes and qualifications around the world. The combination of knowledge and skills in Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics gives learners a solid foundation for further study. Candidates who achieve grades A* to C are well prepared to follow a wide range of courses including Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics.The combination of knowledge and skills in Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics gives learners a solid foundation for further study. Candidates who perform well should be able to progress to the advanced study of mathematics. Teachers and learners should discuss anticipated achievement, taking into account learners’ individual strengths in the subject. From Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics learners can progress to Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics or straight to Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics, or other qualifications at that levelCambridge IGCSEs are accepted and valued by leading universities and employers around the world as evidence of academic achievement. Many universities require a combination of Cambridge International AS & A Levels and Cambridge IGCSEs or equivalent to meet their entry requirements.UK NARIC, the national agency in the UK for the recognition and comparison of international qualifications and skills, has carried out an independent benchmarking study of Cambridge IGCSE and found it to be comparable to the standard of the reformed GCSE in the UK. This means students can be confident that their Cambridge IGCSE qualifications are accepted as equivalent to UK GCSEs by leading universities worldwide.Learn more at www.cambridgeinternational.org/recognition‘Cambridge IGCSE is one of the most sought-after and recognised qualifications in the world. It is very popular in Egypt because it provides the perfect preparation for success at advanced level programmes.’Managing Director of British School in Egypt BSEwww.mymathscloud.com
Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 syllabus for 2023 and 2024.Why choose this syllabus? 4www.cambridgeinternational.org/igcseBack to contents pageSupporting teachersWe provide a wide range of resources, detailed guidance and innovative training and professional development so that you can give your students the best possible preparation for Cambridge IGCSE. To find out which resources are available for each syllabus go to our School Support Hub. The School Support Hub is our secure online site for Cambridge teachers where you can find the resources you need to deliver our programmes. You can also keep up to date with your subject and the global Cambridge community through our online discussion forums. Find out more at www.cambridgeinternational.org/supportTeaching and assessment•Endorsed resources• Online forums•Support for coursework and speaking tests Results•Candidate Results Service• Principal examiner reports for teachers•Results AnalysisLearning and revision•Example candidate responses•Learner guides•Past papers and mark schemes•Specimen paper answersPlanning and preparation•Next step guides•Schemes of work•Specimen papers• Syllabuses•Teacher guidesSupport for CambridgeIGCSESign up for email notifications about changes to syllabuses, including new and revised products and services at www.cambridgeinternational.org/syllabusupdatesProfessional developmentWe support teachers through:•Introductory Training – face-to-face or online•Extension Training – face-to-face or online•Enrichment Professional Development – face-to-face or onlineFind out more at www.cambridgeinternational.org/events•Cambridge Professional Development QualificationsFind out more at www.cambridgeinternational.org/profdevSupporting exams officersWe provide comprehensive support and guidance for all Cambridge exams officers. Find out more at: www.cambridgeinternational.org/eoguidewww.mymathscloud.com
