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Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics Syllabus (Details) 0580

The Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics syllabus (0580) covers a comprehensive range of topics across 33 chapters, including number theory, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, statistics, and probability. Each chapter focuses on key mathematical concepts and skills, such as fractions, equations, graphs, and transformations, with extensions for more advanced topics. The syllabus is designed to equip students with essential mathematical knowledge and problem-solving abilities for their examinations.

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Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics Syllabus (Details) 0580

The Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics syllabus (0580) covers a comprehensive range of topics across 33 chapters, including number theory, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, statistics, and probability. Each chapter focuses on key mathematical concepts and skills, such as fractions, equations, graphs, and transformations, with extensions for more advanced topics. The syllabus is designed to equip students with essential mathematical knowledge and problem-solving abilities for their examinations.

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Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics

(0580) Syllabus
Chapter 1: Number

 Square numbers & cube numbers


 Multiples of whole numbers
 Factors of whole numbers
 Prime numbers
 More about HCF & LCM
 Real Numbers

Chapter 2: Fractions & Percentages

 Equivalent fractions
 Fractions and decimals
 Recurring decimals
 Percentages, fractions & decimals
 Calculating percentages
 Increasing or decreasing quantities by a percentage

Chapter 3: The four rules

 Order of operations
 Choosing the correct operation
 Finding a fraction of a quantity
 Adding and subtracting fractions
 Multiplying & dividing fractions

Chapter 4: Directed numbers

 Introduction to directed numbers


 Everyday use of directed numbers
 The number line
 Adding & subtracting directed numbers
 Multiplying and dividing directed numbers

Chapter 5: Powers & roots

 Squares & square roots


 Cubes & Cube roots
 More powers and roots
 Exponential growth – Extended syllabus

Chapter 6: Ordering & set notation

 Inequalities
 Sets & Venn Diagrams
 More about Venn Diagrams – Extended syllabus
Chapter 7: Ratio, proportion & rate

 Ratio
 Increases & decreases using ratios
 Speed
 Rates
 Direct proportion
 Inverse proportion

Chapter 8: Estimation & limits of accuracy

 Rounding whole numbers


 Rounding decimals
 Rounding to significant figures
 Upper & lower bounds
 Upper & lower bounds for calculations – Extended

Chapter 9: Standard Form

 Standard form
 Calculating with standards form

Chapter 10: Applying numbers & using calculators

 Units of measurements
 Converting between metric units
 Time
 Currency conversions

Chapter 11: Algebraic representation & Formulae

 The language of algebra


 Substitution into formulae
 Rearranging formulae
 More complicated formula – Extended

Chapter 12: Algebraic manipulation

 Simplifying expressions
 Expanding brackets
 Factorization
 Multiplying two brackets – using single brackets
 Multiplying two brackets – using double brackets
 Expanding three brackets – Extended
 Quadratic Factorization – Extended
 Algebraic fractions – Extended

Chapter 13: Solutions of equations & Inequalities

 Solving linear equations


 Setting up equations
 Solving quadratic equations by factorization – Extended
 Solving quadratic equations by the quadratic formula – Extended
 Solving quadratic equations by completing the square – Extended
 Simultaneous equations
 Linear & Non-linear simultaneous equations – Extended
 Solving inequalities – Extended

Chapter 14: Graphs in practical situations

 Conversion graphs
 Travel graphs
 Speed-time graphs – Extended
 Curved graphs – Extended

Chapter 15: Straight-line graphs

 Drawing straight-line graphs


 The equation y = mx + c
 More about straight-line graphs
 Solving equations graphically
 Parallel lines
 Points & lines
 Perpendicular lines

Chapter 16: Graphs of functions

 Quadratic graphs
 Turning points on a quadratic graph
 Reciprocal graphs
 More graphs
 Exponential graphs
 Estimating gradients

Chapter 17: Number sequences

 Patterns in number sequences


 The nth term of a sequence
 General rules from pattern
 Further sequences

Chapter 18: Indices

 Using indices
 Negative indices
 Multiplying & dividing with indices
 Fractional indices – Extended

Chapter 19: Variation

 Direct Variation – Extended


 Inverse Variation – Extended

Chapter 20: Linear programming


 Graphical inequalities – Extended
 More than one inequality – Extended
 Linear programming – Extended

Chapter 21: Functions

 Function notation
 Inverse functions
 Composite functions
 More about composite functions

Chapter 22: Differentiation

 The gradient of a curve


 More complex curves
 Turning points

Chapter 23: Angle properties

 Angle facts
 Parallel lines
 Angles in a triangle
 Angles in a quadrilateral
 Regular polygons
 Irregular polygons – Extended
 Tangents & Diameters
 Angles in a circle – Extended
 Cyclic quadrilaterals – Extended
 Alternate segment theorem – Extended

Chapter 24: Geometrical terms & relationships

 Measuring & drawing angles


 Bearings
 Nets
 Congruent shapes
 Congruent triangles – Extended
 Similar shapes
 Areas of similar triangles – Extended
 Areas & volumes of similar shapes – Extended

Chapter 25: Geometrical constructions

 Constructing shapes
 Scale Drawings

Chapter 26: Trigonometry

 Pythagoras theorem
 Trigonometric ratios
 Calculating angles
 Using sine, cosine & tangent functions
 Which ratio to use
 Applications of trigonometric ratios – Extended
 Problems in three dimensions – Extended
 Sine & cosine of obtuse angles – Extended
 Using sine rule and the cosine rule – Extended
 Using sine to find an area of a triangle – Extended
 Sine, cosine and tangent of any angle – Extended

Chapter 27: Mensuration

 Perimeter & aera of a rectangle


 Area of a triangle
 Area of a parallelogram
 Area of a trapezium
 Circumference & area of a circle
 Surface area & volume of a cuboid
 Volume & surface area of a prism
 Volume & surface area of a cylinder
 Sectors & arcs: 1
 Sectors & arcs: 2 – Extended
 Volume of a pyramid
 Volume & surface area of a cone
 Volume & surface area of a sphere

Chapter 28: Symmetry

 Lines of symmetry
 Rotational symmetry
 Symmetry of special two-dimensional shapes
 Symmetry of three-dimensional shapes
 Symmetry in circles

Chapter 29: Vectors

 Introduction to vectors
 Using vectors
 The magnitude of a vector

Chapter 30: Transformations

 Translations
 Reflections
 Rotations
 Enlargements

Chapter 31: Statistical representation

 Frequency tables
 Pictograms
 Bar charts
 Pie charts
 Scatter diagrams
 Histograms
 Histograms with bars of unequal width

Chapter 32: Statistical measures

 The mode
 The median
 The mean
 The range
 Stem-and-leaf diagrams
 Using frequency tables
 Grouped data
 Cumulative frequency diagrams
 Box-and-whisker plots

Chapter 33: Probability

 The probability scale


 Calculating probabilities
 Probability that an event will not happen
 Probability in practise
 Using Venn diagrams
 Possibility diagrams
 Tree diagrams
 Conditional probabilities

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