IGCSE Maths and Physics guides
Free, clear guides to IGCSE Maths and Physics: topics, equations, exam technique and revision plans, written by our tutors. 8 guides so far.
Cambridge IGCSE is taken by students in around 150 countries, including many schools in India. Our guides cover Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580) and Physics (0625), with notes for Edexcel International GCSE where it differs.
Both subjects have Core and Extended routes. Extended opens the top grades: A* to E in Maths, A* to G in Physics.
From 2025, IGCSE Maths has non-calculator Papers 1 and 2 and prints a list of formulas on page 2 of every paper. IGCSE Physics has no equation sheet.
Start here
- What is IGCSE? The International GCSE explained: Cambridge and Edexcel explained
- IGCSE vs ICSE vs CBSE vs IB: comparing boards in India: comparing boards in India
- The Cambridge IGCSE Maths formula sheet: what is given in the exam and what to learn
- IGCSE Physics equations you need to know: every equation to recall
- IGCSE Physics Paper 6: the Alternative to Practical: how to score on Paper 6
The exam at a glance
| Cambridge IGCSE Maths (0580) | Core: Papers 1 and 3. Extended: Papers 2 and 4. Papers 1 and 2 are non-calculator |
|---|---|
| Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625) | Multiple choice 30%, theory 50%, and a practical or alternative to practical paper 20% |
| Formula help | Maths: a list of formulas on page 2. Physics: none, so learn the equations |
All IGCSE Maths and Physics guides
- What is IGCSE? The International GCSE explainedWhat the IGCSE is, who offers it, how Core and Extended work, how it is graded, how it compares with GCSE, CBSE and ICSE, and what comes after it.
- IGCSE vs ICSE vs CBSE vs IB: comparing boards in IndiaIGCSE, ICSE, CBSE and IB compared for families in India: who runs each, the years covered, exams, subjects, maths and science, and what comes next.
- IGCSE Physics Paper 6: the Alternative to PracticalHow Cambridge IGCSE Physics Paper 6, the Alternative to Practical, works: the format, the experiments it draws on, the skills marked, and worked examples.
- Cambridge IGCSE and A Level results dayWhen Cambridge IGCSE, O Level, AS and A Level results come out for each series, including June 2026, how to get them, and what to do next.
- IGCSE Physics notes: every 0625 topicClear IGCSE Physics notes for Cambridge 0625, topic by topic: motion and forces, thermal physics, waves, electricity and magnetism, nuclear and space physics.
- IGCSE Maths notes, topic by topicIGCSE Maths notes for Cambridge 0580, topic by topic: number, algebra, coordinate geometry, geometry, mensuration, trigonometry and statistics.
- The Cambridge IGCSE Maths formula sheetEvery formula printed on Cambridge IGCSE Maths 0580 papers from 2025, Core and Extended, plus the formulas you must still learn, with worked examples.
- IGCSE Physics equations you need to knowEvery equation in Cambridge IGCSE Physics 0625, topic by topic, with units and worked examples. There is no equation sheet in the exam, so learn them.
Free practice and past papers
- Cambridge IGCSE Maths past papers
- Cambridge IGCSE Physics past papers
- Our IGCSE tutoring in India
- GCSE Maths guides, for extra topic practice
Frequently asked questions
Is IGCSE the same as GCSE?
The content is similar, but the papers, grading and boards differ. Practise with your own board's papers.
Is there a formula sheet in IGCSE Maths?
For Cambridge 0580 from 2025, yes: a list of formulas is printed on page 2 of each paper, with extra formulas for Extended.
Is there an equation sheet in IGCSE Physics?
Not for Cambridge 0625. You need to recall the equations listed in the syllabus.
Core or Extended?
Extended is for students aiming at grade C or above and opens the A* grade. Core papers are graded C to G.