Cambridge IGCSE Maths past papers and mark schemes
Cambridge International publishes recent IGCSE Mathematics (0580) papers and mark schemes on its website, plus specimen papers for the new syllabus examined from 2025. From 2025, Core candidates sit Papers 1 and 3 and Extended candidates sit Papers 2 and 4; Papers 1 and 2 are non-calculator.
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Cambridge IGCSE Maths papers by series
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2025 specimen (new syllabus)
- Paper 1Question paperMark scheme
- Paper 2Question paperMark scheme
- Paper 3Question paperMark scheme
- Paper 4Question paperMark scheme
June 2024
- Paper 11Question paperMark scheme
- Paper 21Question paperMark scheme
- Paper 31Question paperMark scheme
- Paper 41Question paperMark scheme
- Both papersExaminer report
Source: official Cambridge IGCSE Maths past papers. All papers are © their publisher.
Cambridge IGCSE Maths paper structure
| Paper | Questions or marks | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: Core, non-calculator | 80 marks | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Paper 2: Extended, non-calculator | 100 marks | 2 hours |
| Paper 3: Core, calculator | 80 marks | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Paper 4: Extended, calculator | 100 marks | 2 hours |
This is the syllabus examined from 2025. The June 2024 papers on this page are from the previous syllabus, where a calculator was allowed in every paper and the papers had different lengths, so use them for topic practice and the 2025 specimens for the new format. Paper numbers such as 21 mean Paper 2, variant 1.
Tips for Cambridge IGCSE Maths papers
- Practise Papers 1 and 2 without a calculator from the start: that is the biggest change in the 2025 syllabus.
- Extended candidates should still be fluent on Core topics, which make up much of every Extended paper.
- Write working clearly: Cambridge mark schemes give method marks for correct steps.
- Your school can get more past papers from Cambridge's School Support Hub, so ask your teacher for extra series.
Frequently asked questions
What changed in Cambridge IGCSE Maths in 2025?
The 0580 syllabus examined from 2025 has non-calculator Papers 1 and 2 and calculator Papers 3 and 4, with new paper lengths. Older papers are still good topic practice.
What does Paper 21 mean?
Paper 2, variant 1. Cambridge sets several variants of each paper for different time zones.
Where are older Cambridge IGCSE papers?
Cambridge publishes recent series openly; schools can download more from the School Support Hub.