IGCSE Additional Mathematics (0606)

Final Year Revision Plan

Introduction for Candidates:

This plan is structured to provide a clear, topic-by-topic revision pathway for your IGCSE
Additional Mathematics. It considers the typical content distribution across Paper 1 and Paper
2, offers strategic advice for tackling each paper, and includes valuable resources. The
suggested timings are flexible and should be adjusted based on your current proficiency and
personal schedules. It is very important to actively engage yourself during your free periods,
consistently practice, and thorough review your mistakes. Feel free to seek help from your
teachers or plan a private tutorial with them.

General Guidance for Candidates

• Active Revision is Paramount: Merely watching videos or reading notes isn't enough.
You must actively solve problems, practice questions, and work through past papers
independently.

• Understand, Don't Memorize: You must learn to develop a deep understanding of

concepts rather than rote memorization of formulas. This enables you to adapt to
unfamiliar problem types.

• Master the Basics: A strong foundation in core algebra, functions, and calculus is
crucial for both papers. Revisit these fundamentals if weaknesses are identified.

• Practice Under Exam Conditions: Regularly timed practice sessions with full past
papers are essential for developing speed, accuracy, and exam stamina.

• Learn from Mistakes: Every incorrect answer is an opportunity for growth. you should
meticulously review your errors, understand the root cause, and then practice similar
problems.

• Utilize All Resources: The links, past papers, and reliable resources provided for each
topic are carefully curated. You must explore and utilize them fully.

• Formula Sheet Familiarity: Ensure you are intimately familiar with the Add Math
formula sheet provided in the exam. You should know what's there and when to apply
it.

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Paper 1: Core Concepts & Techniques

Overview
This paper primarily tests fundamental Add Math concepts, algebraic manipulation, and direct
application of techniques. Questions are generally more procedural, requiring accuracy in
calculations and clear presentation of working. Topics often involve sketching graphs, solving
equations/inequalities, and foundational calculus applications.

Guide for Paper 1 Preparation:

• Accuracy: It is very important to do your calculations carefully and show all
intermediate steps. Marks are awarded for method even if the final answer is incorrect
due to a slip.

• Algebraic Fluency: This paper heavily relies on strong algebraic skills. Dedicate time
to reinforcing manipulation of expressions, solving various equation types, and dealing
with indices and surds.

• Graph Sketching: Practice interpreting information from equations to accurately

sketch graphs of functions, quadratics, and identifying key features like intercepts and
turning points.

• Calculus Foundations: Ensure you are completely comfortable with the rules of
differentiation and integration, including chain, product, and quotient rules, and basic
applications like finding gradients of tangents and areas under curves.

Key Skills to Develop for Paper 1:

• Robust algebraic manipulation.

• Accurate differentiation and integration of standard functions.

• Precise graphing and interpretation of graphical information.

• Systematic approach to solving equations and inequalities.

• Careful interpretation of question requirements (e.g., "exact values," "show that").

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Paper 1 Topics
1. Functions
• Content:
Domain and range, one-to-one and many-to-one functions, existence of
inverse functions, finding inverse functions (𝑓 −1 (𝑥)), composite functions
(𝑓𝑔(𝑥)), sketching graphs of functions and their inverses, solving equations
involving functions.
• Duration: 1 week
• Videos: All of iGCSE Functions in 1 Hour
• Past Papers: My Study Compass
• Resource: Cambridge IGCSE™ and O Level Additional Mathematics
Coursebook (Sue Pemberton Writer)

2. Quadratic Functions & Equations

• Content:
Solving quadratic equations (factorisation, quadratic formula, completing the
square), sketching quadratic graphs (identifying vertex, intercepts, axis of
symmetry), discriminant (D = 𝑏 2 − 4𝑎𝑐) and nature of roots, relationships
between roots (𝛼 + 𝛽, 𝛼𝛽 ), forming quadratic equations from roots, quadratic
inequalities.
• Duration: 1 week
• Videos:
o Master Quadratic Functions | Cambridge IGCSE Math
o Quadratic Functions (Part 1)|Cambridge IGCSE,
• Past Papers: My Study Compass
• Resource: Cambridge IGCSE™ and O Level Additional Mathematics
Coursebook (Sue Pemberton Writer)

3. Equations, Inequalities & Graphs (General & Modulus)

• Content:
Solving simultaneous equations (linear-linear, linear-quadratic), solving
polynomial equations by factor theorem, solving inequalities (linear, quadratic),
solving modulus equations and inequalities (|𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏| = 𝑐, |𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏|𝑐, etc.).
• Duration: 1 week
• Videos:
o Solving Simultaneous Quadratic Equations | GCSE/IGCSE Maths
Explained
o Unit-4 Solution of Equations | O Level
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 o Equations, Inequalities & graphs | Modulus Functions | IGCSE OLevel
Add Maths
• Past Papers: My Study Compass
• Resource: Cambridge IGCSE™ and O Level Additional Mathematics
Coursebook (Sue Pemberton Writer)

4. Indices & Surds

• Content:
Laws of indices, solving equations involving indices (e.g., 𝑎 𝑥 = 𝑏), rationalising
the denominator (single and double terms), operations with surds (addition,
subtraction, multiplication, division), solving equations involving surds (e.g.,
√𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏 = 𝑐 ).
• Duration: 1 week
• Videos:
o All of iGCSE Laws of Indices: What You Need To Know
o Really tough GCSE IGCSE Maths Indices Question
• Past Papers: My Study Compass
• Resource: Cambridge IGCSE™ and O Level Additional Mathematics
Coursebook (Sue Pemberton Writer)

5. Polynomials & Factorisation

• Content:
Factor Theorem (𝑃(𝑎) = 0 iff (𝑥 − 𝑎) is a factor), Remainder Theorem,
algebraic division of polynomials (long division or synthetic division), solving
polynomial equations using the factor theorem.
• Duration: 1 week
• Videos:
o Polynomials & Factor Theorem Explained! IGCSE Add Math 0606
o Factors of Polynomial (IGCSE/GCE O Level ADD MATHS) 0606
• Past Papers: My Study Compass
• Resource: Cambridge IGCSE™ and O Level Additional Mathematics
Coursebook (Sue Pemberton Writer)

6. Differentiation
• Content:
𝑑𝑦 𝑑2𝑦
First derivatives ( ), second derivatives ( ), chain rule, product rule,
𝑑𝑥 𝑑𝑥 2
quotient rule (for more complex functions), tangents and normals, stationary
𝑑2𝑦
points (max/min/point of inflexion only if = 0 ), increasing/decreasing
𝑑𝑥 2
functions, rates of change, small changes and approximations.

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 • Duration: 2 weeks
• Videos:
o CIE IGCSE Additional Maths: Differentiation
o Derivative (Chain, product and quotient rule) - Made simple!
o All of iGCSE Differentiation in 40 Minutes | WHAT YOU NEED TO
KNOW
• Past Papers: My Study Compass
• Resource: Cambridge IGCSE™ and O Level Additional Mathematics
Coursebook (Sue Pemberton Writer)

7. Integration
• Content:
Indefinite integrals, definite integrals, area under a curve, area between a curve
and a line, volume of revolution (about x-axis only), reverse chain rule (for
1
functions like (𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏)𝑛 , 𝑒 𝑎𝑥+𝑏 , , sin(𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏) , cos(𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏) ).
𝑎𝑥+𝑏
• Duration: 1 week
• Videos:
o CIE IGCSE Additional Maths: Integration
o The Reverse Chain Rule : Integration
o Integration - Volumes of Revolution between Curves
• Past Papers: My Study Compass
• Resource: Cambridge IGCSE™ and O Level Additional Mathematics
Coursebook (Sue Pemberton Writer)

8. Straight Line Graphs (Coordinate Geometry)

• Content:
Gradient of a line, equation of a line (𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐 , 𝑦 − 𝑦1 = 𝑚(𝑥 − 𝑥1 )),
parallel and perpendicular lines (gradients relationship), distance between two
points, midpoint of a line segment, area of a polygon given coordinates.
• Duration: 1 week
• Videos:
o GCSE Math Crash Course : 3.1 Coordinate Geometry in 20 Minutes
o CIE IGCSE Additional Maths: Coordinate Geometry
• Past Papers: My Study Compass
• Resource: Cambridge IGCSE™ and O Level Additional Mathematics
Coursebook (Sue Pemberton Writer)

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Paper 2: Problem Solving & Advanced Applications
Overview
This paper delves into more complex problems, demanding a deeper conceptual
understanding and the ability to synthesize multiple mathematical techniques. Questions are
often more contextual, require extensive logical reasoning, and involve step-by-step problem-
solving. While calculations are vital, the emphasis often shifts to the problem-solving process
and the justification of steps.

Guide for Paper 2 Preparation:

• Develop Analytical Thinking: Learn to break down complex problems into smaller,
manageable parts. Learn to identify given information and what needs to be found.

• Strategy Development: Before calculations, articulate your plan of attack. Which

concepts are relevant? How will you connect them?

• Diagrammatic Representation: For kinematics, vectors, or geometry problems,

sketching clear, well-labelled diagrams is very important.

• Clear Communication: For "show that" questions or those requiring reasoned

arguments, students must clearly articulate their steps and assumptions.

• Contextual Understanding: Prepare for problems set in real-world scenarios.

Students need to translate word problems into mathematical models and interpret
their results in context.

Key Skills to Develop for Paper 2:

• Advanced problem-solving and analytical reasoning.

• Ability to link and apply concepts from different mathematical areas.

• Strong interpretative skills for word problems.

• Clear and logical presentation of mathematical arguments.

• Proficiency in handling more abstract or less direct applications of formulas.

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Paper 2 Topics
1. Logarithms and Exponential Functions
• Content:
Laws of logarithms (product, quotient, power), solving logarithmic and
exponential equations (e.g., 𝑎 𝑥 = 𝑏, 𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑎 𝑥 = 𝑦), converting between
logarithmic and exponential forms, graphs of exponential (𝑦 = 𝑎 𝑥 ) and
logarithmic (𝑦 = 𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑎 𝑥) functions, natural logarithms (𝑙𝑛𝑥) and exponential
function (𝑒 𝑥 ), transformation of non-linear graphs to linear form.
• Duration: 1 week
• Videos:
o The Product, Quotient, and the Power Properties of Logarithms -
Well Explained - With Examples
o Natural Logarithms | O Level Additional Mathematics
• Past Papers: My Study Compass
• Resource: Cambridge IGCSE™ and O Level Additional Mathematics
Coursebook (Sue Pemberton Writer)

2. Circular Measure
• Content:
Radians as units of angle, conversion between degrees and radians, arc length
1
(𝑠 = 𝑟𝜃 ), area of sector (𝐴 = 𝑟 2 𝜃 ), perimeter of sector, area of segment.
2
Problems often involve composite shapes.
• Duration: 1 week
• Videos:
o CIE IGCSE Add maths: Circular Measure
o Radians, Arc Length & Sector Area of a Circle - [2-21-1]
o Arc Length & Area of a Sector - Formula & Examples - IGCSE Core &
Extended and IB Mathematics
• Past Papers: My Study Compass
• Resource: Cambridge IGCSE™ and O Level Additional Mathematics
Coursebook (Sue Pemberton Writer)

3. Trigonometry
• Content:
Trigonometric ratios (𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑒, 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑒, 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑒𝑛𝑡) for all angles, graphs of
trigonometric functions (amplitude, period, phase shift, vertical shift), principal
values, solving trigonometric equations (linear, quadratic in trig function,
equations requiring identities), trigonometric identities
(𝑠𝑖𝑛2𝜃 + 𝑐𝑜𝑠2𝜃 = 1 , 𝑠𝑒𝑐2𝜃 = 1 + 𝑡𝑎𝑛2𝜃, 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑐2𝜃 = 1 + 𝑐𝑜𝑡2𝜃).

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 • Duration: 1 week
• Videos:
o All of iGCSE Trigonometry in 1 Hour | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
o GCSE Maths - Trigonometry | SOH CAH TOA | Sin, Cos, Tan
o IGCSE & GCSE Maths - Trigonometric Graphs
• Past Papers: My Study Compass
• Resource: Cambridge IGCSE™ and O Level Additional Mathematics
Coursebook (Sue Pemberton Writer)

4. Differentiation (Advanced Applications)

• Content:
Rates of change (related rates problems, often involving geometry or
volume/area changes), optimization problems (finding maximum/minimum
𝑑2𝑦
values in practical contexts using for verification), higher-order derivatives
𝑑𝑥 2
in more complex scenarios. This builds significantly on Paper 1 differentiation.
• Duration: 1 week
• Videos:
o CIE IGCSE Additional Maths: Rates of Change
o Differentiation: Optimisation! How to find maximums and
minimums IGCSE and IB Math Addvance Maths

• Past Papers: My Study Compass

• Resource: Cambridge IGCSE™ and O Level Additional Mathematics
Coursebook (Sue Pemberton Writer)

5. Integration (Advanced Applications)

• Content:
Area between curves, volume of revolution (more complex scenarios, possibly
involving finding intersection points), solving differential equations (separable
variables only, often in context of growth/decay or kinematics). This also
significantly builds on Paper 1 integration.
• Duration: 1 week
• Videos:
o Area Between Curves and Volume of Revolution - Calculus
o Separation of Variables // Differential Equations
o IGCSE - Number - Exponential Growth & Decay Exercise 9.2
o SPM/IGCSE - Find the volume of shaded region? [Integration]
• Past Papers: My Study Compass

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 • Resource: Cambridge IGCSE™ and O Level Additional Mathematics
Coursebook (Sue Pemberton Writer)

6. Permutations and Combinations

• Content:
Factorials (n), permutations (𝑛𝑃𝑟 ), combinations (𝑛𝐶𝑟 ), understanding the
difference between permutation and combination, solving problems involving
arrangements and selections (including restrictions).
• Duration: 1 week
• Videos:
o CIE IGCSE Additional Maths: Permutations & Combinations
o All of A-Level Maths Paper 5 Permutations Combinations
• Past Papers: My Study Compass
• Resource: Cambridge IGCSE™ and O Level Additional Mathematics
Coursebook (Sue Pemberton Writer)

7. Binomial Expansion
• Content:
Pascal's triangle, binomial theorem for positive integer powers (𝑎 + 𝑏)𝑛 ,
finding specific terms, properties of binomial coefficients.
• Duration: 1 week
• Videos:
o (a+b)^5 Binomial expansion| Pascal's triangle|Coefficient of x^3|
ascendingpowers
o Binomial Expansion / Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics
• Past Papers: My Study Compass
• Resource: Cambridge IGCSE™ and O Level Additional Mathematics
Coursebook (Sue Pemberton Writer)

8. Vectors
• Content:
Position vectors, magnitude of a vector, parallel vectors, scalar product (dot
product) and its use in finding angle between vectors or proving
perpendicularity, solving geometric problems using vectors (e.g., collinearity,
ratios of lengths).
• Duration: 1 week
• Videos:
o CIE IGCSE Additional Maths: Vectors

• Past Papers: My Study Compass

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 • Resource: Cambridge IGCSE™ and O Level Additional Mathematics
Coursebook (Sue Pemberton Writer)

Conclusion
At the end of each paper’s topics, schedule one full past paper under timed conditions,
followed by detailed review of errors using examiner reports from Cambridge International.

By following this plan—spending 12 weeks on Paper 1 and 8 weeks on Paper 2, with targeted
resources and timed past-paper practice—you’ll cover every topic in depth, refine exam
technique and build the confidence to secure top grades.

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