ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW (CHANGES FROM 2024 TO 2025) CAMBRIDGE IGCSE MATHEMATICS 0580 / (9-1) 0980
In the transition from 2024 to 2025, significant changes in the IGCSE Mathematics 0580 and 0980 exams include adjustments to the duration of the paper, alterations in total marks, revisions in the structure and types of questions, as well as potential modifications in the allowance or restriction of calculator usage.
2024 PAPER 1 (CORE): CALCULATOR
1 hour
56 marks
Short-Answer Questions
Candidates Answer ALL Questions
A Scientific Calculator is required
Externally Assessed
Weighted at 35% of the Final Total Marks
PAPER 3 (CORE): CALCULATOR
2 hours
104 marks
Structured Questions
Candidates Answer ALL Questions
A Scientific Calculator is required
Externally Assessed
Weighted at 65% of the Final Total Marks
PAPER 2 (EXTENDED): CALCULATOR
1 hour 30 minutes
70 marks
Short-Answer Questions
Candidates Answer ALL Questions
A Scientific Calculator is required
Externally Assessed
Weighted at 35% of the Final Total Marks
PAPER 4 (EXTENDED): CALCULATOR
2 hours 30 minutes
130 marks
Structured Questions
Candidates Answer ALL Questions
A Scientific Calculator is required
Externally Assessed
Weighted at 65% of the Final Total Marks
2025 PAPER 1 (CORE): NON-CALCULATOR
1 hour 30 min
80 marks
Structured and Unstructured Questions
Candidates Answer ALL Questions
Use of Calculator is NOT Allowed
Externally Assessed
Weighted at 50% of the Final Total Marks
PAPER 3 (CORE): CALCULATOR
1 hour 30 min
80 marks
Structured and Unstructured Questions
Candidates Answer ALL Questions
A Scientific Calculator is required
Externally Assessed
Weighted at 50% of the Final Total Marks
PAPER 2 (EXTENDED): NON-CALCULATOR
2 hour
100 marks
Structured and Unstructured Questions
Candidates Answer ALL Questions
Use of Calculator is NOT Allowed
Externally Assessed
Weighted at 50% of the Final Total Marks
PAPER 4 (EXTENDED): CALCULATOR
2 hours
100 marks
Structured and Unstructured Questions
Candidates Answer ALL Questions
A Scientific Calculator is required
Externally Assessed
Weighted at 50% of the Final Total Marks
