Guide to CIE Maths IGCSE Exams - Core vs Extended, Preparation Tips, and Timings
Dive into the world of CIE Maths IGCSE exams focusing on the disparities between core and extended papers, the significance of calculators and answer formats, along with valuable preparation tips. Explore the paper structures for Core and Extended exams, essential rules like using a scientific calculator, and the allocation of marks for each paper. Uncover the detailed content of Core Paper 1 & 3, as well as Extended Paper 2 & 4, along with the distribution of marks and question types. Equip yourself with the necessary knowledge to excel in these exams.
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CIE Maths CIE Maths Igcse exams Igcse exams (0580) (0580) All about the papers
Contents Contents 1. Differences between core and extended COre (aiming grade G-c) Extended (aiming grade D-A*) 1. IMPORTance (calculators, answer formats, value of 2. Tips for preparation
Core papers Core papers All papers require a Scientific calculator (models as allowed) Answer with -three significant figures for numbers -1 decimal place for angle value is 3.142
About the Core Core exam content COre (aiming grade G-c) Paper 1 (1 hr) and Paper 3 (2 hr)
CORE PAper 1 ( 1Hr) PAper 1 ( 1Hr) 35% of total GRADE 56 marks Short-answer questions Externally assessed
CORE PAper 3 ( 2 Hr) PAper 3 ( 2 Hr) 65% of total GRADE 104 marks Structured questions Externally assessed
extended papers extended papers All papers require a Scientific calculator (models as allowed) Answer with -three significant figures for numbers -1 decimal place for angle value is 3.142
About the Extended Extended exam content Extended (aiming grade D-A*) Paper 2 (1:30 hr) and Paper 4 (2:30 hr)
Extended PAPER 2 (1:30 hr) PAPER 2 (1:30 hr) 35% of total grade 70 marks Short-answer questions Externally assessed
Extended PAPER 4 (2:30 hr) PAPER 4 (2:30 hr) 65% of total grade 130 marks Structured questions Externally assessed
2. Important 2. Important All papers require a Scientific calculator (models as allowed) Answer with -three significant figures for numbers -1 decimal place for angle value is 3.142
What does 3 significant figures 3 significant figures mean? Significant figures Significant figures are the digits in a number that contribute to the accuracy of it. We start counting significant figures at the first non first non- -zero digit of a number zero digit of a number
3. TIPS 3. TIPS 1. revise how to solve the questions(find where you tend to make mistakes, note down formulae, make a list of essential things to memorise) 2. Practice past papers (timed)Is Essential 3. Utilize Your Mock Exam
