Cambridge Oct 2024 Maths Paper 11, (0580/11/O/N/2024)

The Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580) is a widely recognized international qualification for students. It is designed to develop mathematical knowledge, skills, and understanding, and is accepted by schools and universities worldwide.

The 0580 qualification consists of two exam papers:
Paper 2 (Extended) or Paper 1 (Core)
Paper 4 (Extended) or Paper 3 (Core)

Students are entered for either the Core curriculum or the Extended curriculum. The Extended curriculum includes more challenging content and is aimed at students aiming for higher grades.

0580/11/O/N/2024 refers to the Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics Paper 11 from the Oct 2024 exam series.

This page covers the Question Paper and Mark Scheme for Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics Paper 11, 0580/11/O/N/2024, from the Oct 2024 examination. It includes a video that will give you a detailed answer for each question.

 

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Question Paper 0580/11/O/N/2024, Oct 2024

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Mark Scheme 0580/11/O/N/2024, Oct 2024

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Topics Covered
The 0580 Core syllabus includes the following key areas:

Number

1. Integers, Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages:
   Calculations with integers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
   Converting between fractions, decimals, and percentages.
   Percentage increase and decrease.
   
2. Ratio and Proportion:
   Simplifying ratios.
   Sharing quantities in a given ratio.
   Direct and inverse proportion.
   
3. Indices:
   Understanding and using the laws of indices.
   

Algebra

1. Algebraic Expressions:
   Simplifying algebraic expressions.
   Expanding and factorizing simple expressions.
   
2. Equations and Inequalities:
   Solving linear equations.
   Solving simple quadratic equations by factorizing.
   Solving linear inequalities.
   
3. Sequences:
   Recognizing and generating arithmetic sequences.
   Finding the nth term of an arithmetic sequence.
   
4. Graphs:
   Plotting and interpreting linear graphs.
   Finding the gradient and intercept of a straight line.
   

Geometry and Measures

1. Angles and Shapes:
   Properties of triangles, quadrilaterals, and polygons.
   Angle rules (e.g., angles on a straight line, in a triangle, and around a point).
   
2. Pythagoras’ Theorem:
   Using Pythagoras’ theorem to find missing sides in right-angled triangles.
   
3. Area and Volume:
   Calculating areas of 2D shapes (e.g., triangles, rectangles, circles).
   Calculating volumes of 3D shapes (e.g., prisms, cylinders).
   
4. Transformations:
   Understanding and describing reflections, rotations, translations, and enlargements.
   

Statistics and Probability

1. Data Handling:
   Calculating mean, median, mode, and range.
   Interpreting tables, charts, and graphs (e.g., bar charts, pie charts).
   
2. Probability:
   Calculating probabilities of single events.
   Understanding mutually exclusive events.
   

Assessment overview
● Paper 1 and Paper 3 may contain questions on any topics from the syllabus content.
● Students must answer all questions.
● Calculators can be used in the assessment

Syllabus for Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580)
More detailed syllabus

General Tips for 0580/11/O/N/2024

1. Understand the Syllabus:
   Make sure you’re familiar with the key concepts and formulas.
   
2. Practice Past Papers:
   Past papers help you understand the exam format, question types, and marking scheme.
   Download past papers.
   Simulate exam conditions by timing yourself.
   Review your answers using the mark scheme and identify areas for improvement.
   
3. Focus on Problem Areas
   Identify topics you find challenging and spend extra time practicing them.
   Use online tutorials to clarify difficult concepts.
   
4. Time Management:
   Allocate time wisely during the exam. Spend more time on high-mark questions but don’t neglect the smaller ones.
   
5. Show Your Work:
   Even if you make a mistake, showing your steps can earn you partial marks.

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