Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 Past Papers 2026
Download free Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 past papers, mark schemes, examiner reports & grade thresholds. 61 exam sessions from 2002–2026.
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2002–2026
499
Question Papers
490
Mark Schemes
98% coverage
56
Examiner Reports
92% of sessions
51
Grade Thresholds
Components & time pressure
Marks per minute shows how fast you have to work — the higher the number, the tighter the time pressure in that paper.
| Paper | Component | Marks | Duration | Marks / min | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Core (Short-answer, Non-calculator) | 80 | 1h 30m | 0.89 | High |
| Paper 2 | Extended (Short-answer, Non-calculator) | 100 | 2h | 0.83 | Moderate |
| Paper 3 | Core (Structured, Calculator) | 80 | 1h 30m | 0.89 | High |
| Paper 4 | Extended (Structured, Calculator) | 100 | 2h | 0.83 | Moderate |
Component structure extracted from 5 official Cambridge documents (2023–2025). Timings and mark totals are taken from the papers themselves.
Yearly Exam Sessions
Topical Past Papers
Questions organized by syllabus topic — perfect for targeted revision. 1 topics available.
How is Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 examined?
Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics is examined through 4 paper components. Understanding each component helps you allocate revision time effectively.
Paper 1
80 marksCore (Short-answer, Non-calculator)
Duration: 1h 30m
Paper 2
100 marksExtended (Short-answer, Non-calculator)
Duration: 2h
Paper 3
80 marksCore (Structured, Calculator)
Duration: 1h 30m
Paper 4
100 marksExtended (Structured, Calculator)
Duration: 2h
What Cambridge examiners say about Mathematics
Verbatim quotes from 5 official Cambridge examiner reports (2023–2025). Every quote is attributable to a specific paper and session — these are the things Cambridge markers flag year after year.
Not showing working
When calculations of two or more steps are needed, it is best if each step is shown separately for candidates' checking their own work and for method marks to be awarded.
Premature rounding
At least 4 figure accuracy should be used throughout the steps of the method if the final answer is to have 3 significant figure accuracy.
Using wrong geometric reasoning vocabulary
'Z angles' is not accepted as this is the shape made with the parallel lines and not the proper reason — alternate angles.
Most Common Mistakes — Mathematics (0580)
Based on analysis of 5 official Cambridge examiner reports (2023, 2025). Avoid these errors to maximise your marks.
Not showing working — writing only the final answer
Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3, Paper 4 · Flagged in every examiner report across all papers (2023–2025)
Premature rounding — not keeping 4+ significant figures through working
Paper 2, Paper 3, Paper 4 · Every session, all papers
Using wrong geometric reasoning vocabulary
Paper 2, Paper 3, Paper 4 · Every session, Papers 2, 3, 4
'Show that' — working backwards from the given answer
Paper 3, Paper 4 · Every session, Papers 3, 4
Describing two transformations when 'single transformation' is asked
Paper 2, Paper 4 · Every session, Papers 2, 4
Topics Students Struggle With Most
Bearings — drawing and calculating with sine/cosine rule
Drawing the bearing of 215° and calculating reverse bearings are consistently poorly answered. Students measure anticlockwise or forget the three-digit format.
Paper 3, Paper 4
Histogram frequency density
'Many drew bars of various heights from incorrect calculations for frequency density.' Students use frequency instead of frequency density, and draw freehand bars.
Paper 4
Circle theorem vocabulary and geometric reasoning
Students describe angles using everyday language or calculations instead of proper terms. 'Z angles', 'F angles', and 'C angles' earn zero — must use 'alternate', 'corresponding', 'co-interior'.
Paper 2, Paper 4
3D trigonometry — identifying the correct triangle
'It was rare to see this part answered well with most candidates unable to visualise which angle was needed.' Students struggle to identify which right-angled triangle to use in 3D problems.
Paper 4
Algebraic fractions and rationalising denominators
On non-calculator papers, combining algebraic fractions over a common denominator and rationalising surds are consistently weak. Sign errors when expanding brackets are common.
Paper 2
Recurring decimals to fractions
'Candidates multiplied by successive powers of ten and then subtracted incorrectly due to not making the recurring decimal element cancel.' The method of 10x - x or 100x - x is poorly understood.
Paper 2
Vectors — routes and position vectors
Direction errors like AE = BA, incorrect use of ratios (AE = 4/5 AB instead of correct proportion), and confusing column vectors with coordinates are common.
Paper 4
Differentiation — stationary points and tangent equations
Students omit the constant term when differentiating (e.g. differentiating -x to 0 instead of -1). Finding the gradient by dividing coordinates instead of drawing a tangent is common.
Paper 2, Paper 4
Mathematics (0580) — Cambridge IGCSE Full Archive 2002–2026
This page contains all 1096 available papers for Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580) — 61 exam sessions from 2002 to 2026. Each session includes question papers, mark schemes, and where available, examiner reports and grade threshold documents. All files are free to download as PDF — no account required.
Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580) is examined through multiple paper components. Question papers are available in two or three variants per session (v1, v2, v3) — each variant is sat in a different time zone but covers the same syllabus content and is equivalent in difficulty. The paper number in the filename indicates which component: for example, 0580_qp_12 is Paper 1, Variant 2.
Mark schemes for 0580 show the exact marking points accepted by Cambridge examiners. Many questions have multiple acceptable phrasings — look for 'accept', 'allow', and 'credit' in the mark scheme to understand the full range of valid responses. Examiner reports (where available) reveal the most common errors made by the cohort and what top-band answers looked like, making them essential reading before the actual exam.
The most effective way to use this archive is to attempt past papers under timed exam conditions, then analyse your mark scheme results by component. Track which paper components and question types you score lowest on — this tells you exactly where to focus revision. Grade threshold documents show the minimum mark needed for each grade in that specific session, which helps calibrate how your practice scores translate to actual grades.
Mathematics 0580 at other levels
Questions, answered.
You can download all Cambridge Mathematics 0580 past papers right here on PapersDaddy. We have 61 exam sessions from 2002–2026 — including question papers, mark schemes, examiner reports, and grade thresholds for 0580. Click any session below to view and download PDFs.
Yes! Every Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580) exam session includes the corresponding mark scheme alongside the question paper. Mark schemes show exactly how marks are allocated, helping you understand what examiners look for in top-scoring answers.
Start with recent 0580 papers (2025–2023) to understand current trends. Practice under timed conditions, then mark yourself using the mark scheme. Read examiner reports to learn common mistakes. For targeted revision, use Mathematics 0580 topical past papers to focus on specific topics.
We have Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580) papers from May/June, October/November, and March sessions (where applicable), covering 2002–2026. That's 61 exam sessions in total.