IGCSE Maths Topics
Complete guide to every topic in the Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 syllabus.
Core & Extended Topics
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
Algebra
From basic equations to quadratics, simultaneous equations, and algebraic fractions in IGCSE 0580.
15–20% of exam · Paper 1, 2, 3, 4
Statistics & Probability
Data handling, averages, probability, and statistical diagrams for IGCSE Maths 0580.
10–12% of exam · Paper 1, 2, 3, 4
Geometry
Angles, shapes, circle theorems, similarity, and similarity in IGCSE Mathematics 0580.
10–12% of exam · Paper 1, 2, 3, 4
Number
Fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio, standard form, and number properties for IGCSE 0580.
12–15% of exam · Paper 1, 2, 3, 4
Coordinate Geometry
Straight lines, gradients, midpoints, and distance between points for IGCSE Maths 0580.
5–8% of exam · Paper 1, 2, 3, 4
Sequences
Arithmetic, geometric, and quadratic sequences with nth term rules for IGCSE 0580.
4–6% of exam · Paper 1, 2, 3, 4
Inequalities
Solving and graphing linear and quadratic inequalities for IGCSE Mathematics 0580.
3–5% of exam · Paper 2, 3, 4
Transformations
Reflections, rotations, translations, and enlargements for IGCSE Maths 0580.
5–7% of exam · Paper 1, 2, 3, 4
Mensuration
Area, volume, and surface area of 2D and 3D shapes for IGCSE Mathematics 0580.
8–10% of exam · Paper 1, 2, 3, 4
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
Vectors
Understand vector notation, position vectors, and geometric proofs for IGCSE Extended Maths.
5–8% of exam · Paper 2, 4
Functions
Master function notation, composite functions, and inverse functions for IGCSE Extended 0580.
5–8% of exam · Paper 2, 4
Differentiation
Basic differentiation, gradients of curves, and turning points for IGCSE Extended 0580.
3–5% of exam · Paper 2, 4