Interactive
Interactive Learner Guide
Cambridge IGCSETM / Cambridge IGCSETM(9–1)
Mathematics
For examination from 2020
, In order to help us develop the highest quality resources, we are undertaking a continuous programme of
review; not only to measure the success of our resources but also to highlight areas for improvement and to
identify new development needs.
We invite you to complete our survey by visiting the website below. Your comments on the quality and
relevance of our resources are very important to us.
www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/GL6ZNJB
Would you like to become a Cambridge consultant and help us develop support materials?
Please follow the link below to register your interest.
www.cambridgeinternational.org/cambridge-for/teachers/teacherconsultants/
Copyright © UCLES 2018
Cambridge 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.
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,Contents
About this guide 4
Section 1: Syllabus content – what you need to know about 5
Section 2: How you will be assessed 6
Section 3: What skills will be assessed 11
Section 4: Example candidate response 13
Section 5: Revision 24
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, About this guide
This guide introduces you to your Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics course and how you will be assessed. You should use
this guide alongside the support of your teacher.
It will help you to:
99 understand what skills you should develop by taking this course
99 understand how you will be assessed
99 understand what we are looking for in the answers you write
99 plan your revision programme
99 revise, by providing revision tips and an interactive revision checklist (Section 6).
Key benefits
The course will help you to build your skills and knowledge across a range of mathematical techniques. You will be able
to develop your problem solving and reasoning skills in a variety of situations.
The Extended course will provide you with a strong foundation to continue to study mathematics qualifications beyond
IGCSE. The Core course will equip you with skills needed to support your learning in other subjects and in your general
working life.
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Interactive Learner Guide
Cambridge IGCSETM / Cambridge IGCSETM(9–1)
Mathematics
For examination from 2020
, In order to help us develop the highest quality resources, we are undertaking a continuous programme of
review; not only to measure the success of our resources but also to highlight areas for improvement and to
identify new development needs.
We invite you to complete our survey by visiting the website below. Your comments on the quality and
relevance of our resources are very important to us.
www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/GL6ZNJB
Would you like to become a Cambridge consultant and help us develop support materials?
Please follow the link below to register your interest.
www.cambridgeinternational.org/cambridge-for/teachers/teacherconsultants/
Copyright © UCLES 2018
Cambridge 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.
2
,Contents
About this guide 4
Section 1: Syllabus content – what you need to know about 5
Section 2: How you will be assessed 6
Section 3: What skills will be assessed 11
Section 4: Example candidate response 13
Section 5: Revision 24
3
, About this guide
This guide introduces you to your Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics course and how you will be assessed. You should use
this guide alongside the support of your teacher.
It will help you to:
99 understand what skills you should develop by taking this course
99 understand how you will be assessed
99 understand what we are looking for in the answers you write
99 plan your revision programme
99 revise, by providing revision tips and an interactive revision checklist (Section 6).
Key benefits
The course will help you to build your skills and knowledge across a range of mathematical techniques. You will be able
to develop your problem solving and reasoning skills in a variety of situations.
The Extended course will provide you with a strong foundation to continue to study mathematics qualifications beyond
IGCSE. The Core course will equip you with skills needed to support your learning in other subjects and in your general
working life.
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