IGCSE international mathematics syllabus

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Content overview
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Students may follow either the Core curriculum or the Extended curriculum
Students aiming for grades A* to C should follow the Extended curriculum.
All sytudents will study the following topics:
Number
Algebra
Functions
Coordinate geometry
Geometry
Vectors and transformations
Mensuration
Trigonometry
Sets
Probability
Statistics
Graphic display calculator requirements :
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Students should be able to:
sketch a graph
produce a table of values for a function
find zeros and local maxima or minima of a function
find the intersection point of two graphs
find mean, median, quartiles
find the linear regression equation
Other existing in-built applications should not be used and will gain no credit
Calculators with symbolic algebraic logic are not permitted. Any other applications and programs from external sources are not permitted. Problem-solving requirements Candidates should be able to: • select the mathematics and information to model a situation • select the appropriate tools, including ICT, to use in a situation • apply appropriate methods and techniques to analyse a situation • interpret and communicate the results of the analysis.
Assessment overview:
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Core Exam: Total: 172 marks
Paper 1 (Core) 45 minutes 40 marks: Short-answer questions based on the Core curriculum Calculators are not permitted Externally assessed.This paper will be weighted at 25% of the final total mark
Paper 3 (Core) 1 hour 45 minutes 96 marks Structured questions based on the Core curriculum Graphic display calculators are required Externally assessed This paper will be weighted at 60% of the final total mark
Paper 5 Investigation (Core) 1 hour 10 minutes 36 marks: One investigative task based on the Core curriculum Graphic display calculators are required Externally assessed This paper will be weighted at 15% of the final total mark
Extended Exam Total: 220 marks
Paper 2 (Extended) 45 minutes 40 marks: Short-answer questions based on the Extended curriculum Calculators are not permitted Externally assessed This paper will be weighted at 20% of the final total mark
Paper 4 (Extended) 2 hours 15 minutes 120 marks:Structured questions based on the Extended curriculum Graphic display calculators are required Externally assessed This paper will be weighted at 60% of the final total mark
Paper 6 Investigation and modelling (Extended) 1 hour 40 minutes:One investigative task and one modelling task based on the Extended curriculum Graphic display calculators are required Externally assessed This paper will be weighted at 20% of the final total mark
Assessment objective Weighting in components %:
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List of formulae provided for the core and the extended papers has stayed the same
List of formulae provided on Core Papers 1 and 3 are as follows:
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Area, A, of triangle, base b, height h. A = (1/2 )bh
Area, A, of circle, radius r is : A = ?r²
Circumference, C, of circle, radius r. C = 2?r
Curved surface area, A, of cylinder of radius r, height h is: A = 2(pi)rh
Curved surface area, A, of cone of radius r, sloping edge l is: A = (pi)rl
Curved surface area, A, of sphere of radius r is: A = 4(pi)r²
Volume, V, of prism, cross-sectional area A, length l is: V = Al
Volume, V, of pyramid, base area A, height h is: V = (1/3) Ah
Volume, V, of cylinder of radius r, height h is: V = (pi)r ² h
Volume, V, of cone of radius r, height h is: V = (1/3) (pi)r ² h
Volume, V, of sphere of radius r is: V = (4/3) (pi)r ³
List of formulae provided on Core Papers 2 and 4 are as follows:
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For the equation a x²+ bx +c =0 x= [-b +sqrt (b²- 4ac)] 2a
Curved surface area, A, of cylinder of radius r, height h is : A = 2(pi) rh
Curved surface area, A, of cone of radius r, sloping edge l is : A = r l
Curved surface area, A, of sphere of radius r is : A = 4(pi)r²
Volume, V, of pyramid, base area A, height h is V= (1/3) Ah
Volume, V, of cylinder of radius r, height h is : V= (pi) r²h
Volume, V, of cone of radius r, height h is :(1/3) (pi) r²h
The sine rule ,cos rule and the trigonometry formula for the area od the triangle are also included in the formula list
Volume, V, of sphere of radius r is : V= (4/3) (pi) r³
The command words and their meaning have stayed the same.
The command words and their meaning are as given below:
Calculate :work out from given facts, figures or information, generally using a calculator
Compare: identify/comment on similarities and/or differences
Describe: state the points of a topic/give characteristics and main features
Explain: set out purposes or reasons / make the relationships between things evident / provide why and / or how and support with relevant evidence
Give: produce an answer from a given source or recall/memory Investigate use available information to search systematically for a possible solution
Plot: mark point(s) on a graph
Revise: change to reflect further given information
Show (that): provide structured evidence that leads to a given result
Sketch :make a simple freehand drawing showing the key features
Work :out calculate from given facts, figures or information with or without the use of a calculator
Write :give an answer in a specific form
Write down give an answer without significant working
Previous study /Guided learning hours/Availability and timetables/Combining with other syllabuses all stay the same.

So, now you will realise the importance of hgoing through the curriculum. It guides you on planning your studies, right from the previous knowledge to the nature of assessments. Also note that students can retake the whole qualification as many times as they want to. Information on retake entries is at www.cambridgeinternational.org/entries