Mathematics
0580Number, algebra, geometry, trigonometry and statistics — with the working that earns the marks.
Mathematics 0580 (for examination 2023-2025). Topic structure paraphrased from the published Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 specification. Not official Cambridge wording — always check the syllabus document.
Number
Number types, fractions, indices, standard form, ratio, percentages, bounds and surds.
- 1.11 lesson
Types of number, HCF and LCM
Primes, factors, multiples, and finding HCF and LCM by prime factorisation.
- 1.21 lesson
Fractions, decimals and percentages
Converting between them and calculating with fractions.
- 1.31 lesson
Indices and standard form
The laws of indices and writing very large or small numbers.
- 1.41 lesson
Ratio, proportion and percentage
Sharing in a ratio, direct and inverse proportion, and percentage change.
- 1.51 lesson
Estimation, bounds and limits of accuracy
Rounding, estimating, and the upper and lower bounds of a measurement.
- 1.61 lesson
Surds
Simplifying exact roots and rationalising denominators.
Algebra and graphs
Manipulating expressions, equations, inequalities, sequences, functions and graphs.
- 2.11 lesson
Expanding and factorising
Brackets, common factors, quadratics and the difference of two squares.
- 2.21 lesson
Linear equations and rearranging formulae
Solving equations and changing the subject of a formula.
- 2.31 lesson
Simultaneous equations
Solving pairs of equations by elimination and substitution.
- 2.41 lesson
Inequalities
Solving and representing inequalities on a number line and in regions.
- 2.51 lesson
Solving quadratic equations
Solving by factorising and by the quadratic formula.
- 2.61 lesson
Sequences
Term-to-term and position-to-term rules, including the nth term.
- 2.71 lesson
Graphs of functions
Recognising and sketching quadratic, cubic, reciprocal and exponential graphs.
- 2.81 lesson
Functions
Function notation, composite and inverse functions.
Coordinate geometry
Gradient, the equation of a straight line, and parallel and perpendicular lines.
Geometry
Angles, polygons, circle theorems, similarity, congruence and constructions.
- 4.11 lesson
Angles and polygons
Angle rules, parallel lines, and the angles in polygons.
- 4.21 lesson
Circle theorems
The angle rules in circles, and how to justify them.
- 4.31 lesson
Similarity and congruence
Similar shapes, scale factors for area and volume, and congruence conditions.
- 4.41 lesson
Constructions, loci, bearings and symmetry
Ruler-and-compass constructions, describing positions, and symmetry.
Mensuration
Area, perimeter, surface area, volume, arcs and sectors.
Trigonometry
Pythagoras, SOHCAHTOA, the sine and cosine rules, and 3D problems.
Transformations and vectors
Describing transformations, and calculating with vectors.
Probability
Single and combined events, tree diagrams, and relative frequency.
Statistics
Averages, cumulative frequency, histograms and scatter diagrams.