How does this Coursebook cover the Cambridge IGCSE® syllabus (0580)?

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics Core and Extended is a complete course that covers all syllabus sections for students studying both Core and Extended. The grid below shows you where each section of the syllabus is covered in the book.

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Revision worksheets with a mix of questions relating to the topics in each chapter are provided on this CD-Rom. Students following the Core course should do the worksheets labelled C1 – C23. Students following the Extended course should
do worksheets E1 – E24 as these contain both core and extended topics.

Concepts covered in IGCSE Mathematics Curriculum content

Core topics Supplementary topics
Chapter 1: Reviewing number concepts 1. Number, set notation and language
1.1 Different types of numbers 2–3 Identify and use natural numbers, integers (positive, negative and zero), prime
1.2 Multiples and factors 3–6 numbers, square numbers, common factors and common multiples.
1.3 Prime numbers 6–10
1.4 Powers and roots 10–12 2. Squares and cubes
1.5 Working with directed numbers 13–14 Calculate squares, square roots, cubes and cube roots of numbers.
1.6 Order of operations 14–18
1.7 Rounding numbers 18–19 3. Directed numbers
Use directed numbers in practical situations (e.g. temperature change, flood levels).
Revision Worksheets (CD-ROM)
C1, E1 5. Ordering
Order quantities by magnitude and demonstrate familiarity with the symbols =, ,<, >,
, 

7. The four rules

Use the four rules for calculations with whole numbers, including correct ordering of
operations and use of brackets.

8. Estimation
Give approximations to specified numbers of significant figures and decimal places.

12. Use of an electronic calculator

Use an electronic calculator efficiently; apply appropriate checks of accuracy.

Chapter 2: Making sense of algebra 20. Algebraic representation and formulae

2.1 Using letters to represent unknown values 23–25 Use letters to express generalised numbers and express basic arithmetic processes
2.2 Substitution 25–27 algebraically, substitute numbers for words; construct simple expressions.
2.3 Simplifying expressions 27–31
2.4 Working with brackets 31–33 21. Algebraic manipulation
2.5 Indices 33–41 Manipulate directed numbers and use brackets.

Revision Worksheets (CD-ROM) 23. Indices 23. Indices

x
C2, E2 Use and interpret positive, negative and zero indices. Use and interpret fractional indices, e.g. solve 32 = 2.

Chapter 3: Lines, angles and shapes 26. Geometrical terms and relationships
3.1 Lines and angles 44–53 Use and interpret the geometrical terms: point, line, parallel, right angle, acute,
3.2 Triangles 53–57 obtuse and reflex angles, perpendicular; use and interpret vocabulary of triangles,
3.3 Quadrilaterals 57–59 quadrilaterals, circles and polygons.
3.4 Polygons 59–62
3.5 Circles 62–63 29. Angle relationships
3.6 Construction 63–69 Calculate unknown angles using the following geometrical properties:
29. Angle relationships
(a) angles at a point
Use in addition the following geometrical property:
Revision Worksheets (CD-ROM) (b) angles at a point on a straight line and intersecting straight lines
(a) angle properties of irregular polygons.
C3, E3 (c) angles formed within parallel lines
(d) angle properties of triangles and quadrilaterals
(e) angle properties of regular polygons.

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Chapter 4: Collecting, organising and displaying data
4.1 Collecting and classifying data 74–76
4.2 Organising data 76–83
4.3 Using charts to display data 83–94
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C4, E4
Chapter 5: Fractions
5.1 Equivalent fractions 99–100
5.2 Operations on fractions 100–104
5.3 Percentages 105–110
5.4 Standard form 110–114
5.5 Your calculator and standard form 114–115
5.6 Estimation 115–116
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C5, E5
Chapter 6: Equations and transforming formulae
6.1 Further expansions of brackets 119–121
6.2 Solving linear equations 121–123
6.3 Factorising algebraic expressions 123–124
6.4 Transformation of a formula 124–126
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Chapter 7: Perimeter, area and volume
7.1 Perimeter and area in two-dimensions 129–141
7.2 Three-dimensional objects 141–143
7.3 Surface areas and volumes of solids 143–150
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C7, E7
Chapter 8: Introduction to probability
8.1 Basic probability 154–154
27. Geometrical constructions
Measure lines and angles; construct a triangle given the three sides using ruler and
pair of compasses only; construct other simple geometrical figures from given data
using protractors and set squares as necessary; construct angle bisectors and
perpendicular bisectors using straight edges and a pair of compasses only.
33. Statistics
Collect, classify and tabulate statistical data; read, interpret and draw simple
inferences from tables and statistical diagrams; construct and use bar charts, pie
charts, pictograms and simple frequency distributions.
4. Vulgar and decimal fractions and percentages
Use the language and notation of simple vulgar and decimal fractions and
percentages in appropriate contexts; recognise equivalence and convert between
these forms.
6. Standard form
n
Use the standard form A × 10 where n is a positive or negative integer, and
1  A < 10.
7. The four rules
Use the four rules for calculations with decimal fractions and vulgar (and mixed)
fractions, including correct ordering of operations and use of brackets.
8. Estimation
Make estimates of numbers, give approximations to specified numbers of significant
figures and decimal places and round off answers to reasonable accuracy in the
context of a given problem.
11. Percentages 11. Percentages
Calculate a given percentage of a quantity; express one quantity as a percentage of Carry out calculations involving reverse percentages, e.g. finding the cost price given
another; calculate percentage increase or decrease. the selling price and the percentage profit.
21. Algebraic manipulation
Manipulate directed numbers; use brackets and extract common factors.
20. Algebraic representation and formulae
Transform simple formulae.
24. Solutions of equations and inequalities
Solve simple linear equations in one unknown.
26. Geometrical terms and relationships
Use and interpret vocabulary of simple solid figures including nets.
31. Mensuration 31. Mensuration
Carry out calculations involving the perimeter and area of a rectangle and triangle, Solve problems involving the arc length and sector area as fractions of the
the circumference and area of a circle, the area of a parallelogram and a trapezium, circumference and area of a circle, the surface area and volume of a sphere, pyramid
the volume of a cuboid, prism and cylinder and the surface area of a cuboid and a and cone (given formulae for the sphere, pyramid and cone).
cylinder.
34. Probability 34. Probability
Calculate the probability of a single event as either a fraction or a decimal (not a Calculate the probability of simple combined events, using possibility diagrams
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8.2 Theoretical probability 154–156 ratio); understand and use the probability scale from 0 to 1; understand that: the where appropriate (in possibility diagrams outcomes will be represented by points on
8.3 The probability that an event does not happen 156–157 probability of an event occurring = 1 – the probability of the event not occurring; a grid).
8.4 Probability space diagrams 158–160 understand probability in practice, e.g. relative frequency.
8.5 Combining independent and mutually exclusive events 160–162

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C8, E8

Chapter 9: Sets and sequences 1. Number, set notation and language 1. Number, set notation and language
9.1 Sequences 166–171 Identify and use rational and irrational numbers (eg , 2), real numbers; continue a Use language, notation and Venn diagrams to describe sets and represent
9.2 Rational and irrational numbers 171–174 given number sequence; recognise patterns in sequences and relationships between relationships between sets as follows:
9.3 Sets 174–182 different sequences, generalise to simple algebraic statements (including Definition of sets, e.g.
expressions for the nth term) relating to such sequences. A = {x: x is a natural number}
Revision Worksheets (CD-ROM) B = {(x,y): y = mx + c}
C9, E9 C = {x: a ≤ x ≤ b}
D = {a, b, c, …}
Notation
Number of elements in set A n(A)
“…is an element of…” ∈
“…is not an element of…” ∉
Complement of set A A’
The empty set ∅
Universal set E
A is a subset of B A⊆B
A is a proper subset of B A⊂B
A is not a subset of B A⊈B
A is not a proper subset of B A⊄B
Union of A and B A∪B
Intersection of A and B A∩B

Chapter 10: Straight lines and quadratic equations 17. Graphs in practical situations
10.1 Straight lines 186–202 Demonstrate familiarity with Cartesian co-ordinates in two dimensions.
10.2 Quadratic expressions 202–208
18. Graphs of functions
Revision Worksheets (CD-ROM) Construct tables of values for functions in the form ax + b; find the gradient of a
C10, E10 straight line graph.

19. Straight line graphs 19. Straight line graphs

Interpret and obtain the equation of a straight line graph in the form y = mx + c; Calculate the gradient of a straight line from the co-ordinates of two points on it;
determine the equation of a straight line parallel to a given line. calculate the co-ordinates of the midpoint of a straight line segment from the co-
ordinates of its end points.

21. Algebraic manipulation

Expand products of algebraic expressions; factorise quadratic expressions of the
form
2 2 2 2 2
ax + bx + c, a x – b y .

24. Solutions of equations and inequalities

Solve quadratic equations by factorisation.

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Chapter 11: Pythagoras’ theorem and similar shapes
11.1 Pythagoras’ theorem 211–215
11.2 Understanding similar triangles 215–219
11.3 Understanding similar shapes 220–228
11.4 Understanding congruence 228–231
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32. Trigonometry 19. Straight line graphs
Apply Pythagoras’ theorem to the calculation of a side of a right-angled triangle. Calculate the length of a straight line segment from the co-ordinates of its end points.
26. Geometrical terms and relationships 26. Geometrical terms and relationships
Use and interpret similarity and congruence. Use the relationships between areas of similar triangles, with corresponding results
for similar figures and extension to volumes and surface areas of similar solids.

Chapter 12: Averages and measures of spread 33. Statistics 33. Statistics
12.1 Different types of average 235–237 Calculate the mean, median and mode for individual and discrete data and Estimate and interpret the median, percentiles, quartiles and inter-quartile range;
12.2 Making comparisons using averages and ranges 237–239 distinguish between the purposes for which they are used; calculate the range. calculate an estimate of the mean for grouped and continuous data; identify the
12.3 Calculating averages and ranges for frequency data 239–241 modal class from a grouped frequency distribution.
12.4 Calculating averages and ranges for grouped continuous data
241–244
12.5 Percentiles and quartiles 244–247

Revision Worksheets (CD-ROM)

C12, E12

Chapter 13: Understanding measurement 8. Estimation

13.1 Understanding units 256–258 Make estimates of quantities and lengths.
13.2 Time 258–262
13.3 Upper and lower bounds 262–267 9. Limits of accuracy 9. Limits of accuracy
13.4 Conversion graphs 267–269 Give appropriate upper and lower bounds for data given to a specified accuracy (e.g. Obtain appropriate upper and lower bounds to solutions of simple problems (e.g. the
13.5 More money 269–270 measured lengths). calculation of the perimeter or the area of a rectangle) given data to a specified
accuracy.
Revision Worksheets (CD-ROM) 13. Measures
C13, E13 Use current units of mass, length, area, volume and capacity in practical situations
and express quantities in terms of larger or smaller units.

14. Time
Calculate times in terms of the 24-hour and 12-hour clock; read clocks, dials and
timetables.

15. Money
Calculate using money and convert from one currency to another.

17. Graphs in practical situations

Interpret and use graphs in practical situations including conversion graphs; draw
graphs from given data.

Chapter 14: Further solving of equations and inequalities 24. Solutions of equations and inequalities 24. Solutions of equations and inequalities
14.1 Simultaneous linear equations 273–280 Solve simultaneous linear equations in two unknowns Solve quadratic equations by factorisation, completing the square or by use of the
14.2 Linear inequalities 280–284 formula; solve simple linear inequalities.
14.3 Regions in a plane 284–289
14.4 Linear programming 289–291 25. Linear programming
14.5 Completing the square 291–292 Represent inequalities graphically and use this representation in the solution of
14.6 Quadratic formula 292–294 simple linear programming problems (the conventions of using broken lines for strict
2
14.7 Factorising quadratics where the number of ‘x ’s is not one inequalities and shading unwanted regions will be expected).
294–296
14.8 Algebraic fractions 296–301 21. Algebraic manipulation
x x4 2x 3  x  5 3a 5ab 3a 9a
Revision Worksheets (CD-ROM) Manipulate algebraic fractions, eg  ,  ,  ,  ,
C14, E14 3 2 3 2 4 3 4 10
x  2x
2
1 2
 ; factorise and simplify fractional expressions such as .
x2 x3 x  2x  6
2

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Chapter 15: Scale drawings, bearings and trigonometry
15.1 Scale drawings 305–306
15.2 Bearings 307–308
15.3 Understanding the tangent, cosine and sine ratios 308–323
15.4 Solving problems using trigonometry 323–326
15.5 Angles between 0° and 180° 327–328
15.6 The sine and cosine rules 328–335
15.7 Area of a triangle 336–339
15.8 Trigonometry in three-dimensions 339–342
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C15, E15
26. Geometrical terms and relationships
Use and interpret the geometrical term bearing.
27. Geometrical constructions
Read and make scale drawings.
32. Trigonometry 32. Trigonometry
Interpret and use three-figure bearings measured clockwise from the North (i.e. Solve trigonometrical problems in two dimensions involving angles of elevation and
000°–360°); apply Pythagoras’ theorem and the sine, cosine and tangent ratios for depression; extend sine and cosine values to angles between 90° and 180°; solve
acute angles to the calculation of a side or of an angle of a right-angled triangle problems using the sine and cosine rules for any triangle and the formula
(angles will be quoted in, and answers required in, degrees and decimals to one area of triangle = 12 ab sin C,
decimal place).
solve simple trigonometrical problems in three dimensions including angle between a
line and a plane.

Chapter 16: Scatter diagrams and correlation 33. Statistics

16.1 Introduction to bivariate data 348–354 Construct and use scatter diagrams (including drawing a line of best fit by eye);
understand what is meant by positive, negative and zero correlation.
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C16, E16

Chapter 17: Managing money 16. Personal and household finance

17.1 Earning money 358–363 Use given data to solve problems on personal and household finance involving
17.2 Borrowing and investing money 363–371 earnings, simple interest and compound interest (knowledge of compound interest
17.3 Buying and selling 371–375 formula is not required), discount, profit and loss; extract data from tables and charts.

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C17, E17
Chapter 18: Curved graphs
18.1 Plotting quadratic graphs (the parabola) 378–382
18.2 Plotting reciprocal graphs (the hyperbola) 382–384
18.3 Using graphs to solve quadratic equations 384–386
18.4 Using graphs to solve simultaneous linear and non-linear
equations 386–388
18.5 Other non-linear graphs 388–397
18.6 Finding the gradient of a curve 397–400
18. Graphs of functions
Construct tables of values for the functions of the form ax + b, x + ax + b, a/x
2
(x  0) where a and b are integral constants; draw and interpret such graphs; solve
linear and quadratic equations approximately by graphical methods.
18. Graphs of functions
n
Construct tables of values and draw graphs for functions of the form ax where a is a
rational constant and n = –2, –1, 0, 1, 2, 3 and simple sums of not more than three of
x
these for functions of the form a where a is a positive integer; estimate gradients of
curves by drawing tangents; solve associated equations approximately by graphical
methods.

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C18, E18

Chapter 19: Symmetry and loci 28. Symmetry 28. Symmetry

19.1 Symmetry in two-dimensions 406–409
19.2 Symmetry in three-dimensions 409–411
19.3 Symmetry properties of circles 412–415
19.4 Angle relationships in circles 415–419
19.5 Locus 420–424
Recognise rotational and line symmetry (including order of rotational symmetry) in
two dimensions and properties of triangles, quadrilaterals and circles directly related
to their symmetries.
Recognise the symmetry properties of the prism (including cylinder) and the pyramid
(including cone); use the following symmetry properties of circles:
(a) equal chords are equidistant from the centre
(b) the perpendicular bisector of a chord passes through the centre
(c) tangents from an external point are equal in length.

Revision Worksheets (CD-ROM) 29. Angle properties 29. Angle properties

C19, E19 Calculate unknown angles using the following geometrical properties: Use in addition the following geometrical properties:
(f) angle in a semi-circle (b) angle at the centre of a circle is twice the angle at the circumference
(g) angle between tangent and radius of a circle. (c) angles in the same segment are equal
(d) angles in opposite segments are supplementary; cyclic quadrilaterals.
30. Locus
Use the following loci and the method of intersecting loci for sets of points in two
dimensions:
(a) which are at a given distance from a given point
(b) which are at a given distance from a given straight line
(c) which are equidistant from two given points
(d) which are equidistant from two given intersecting straight lines.

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Chapter 20: Histograms and frequency distribution diagrams
20.1 Histograms 428–434
20.2 Cumulative frequency 434–446
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Chapter 21: Ratio, rate and proportion
21.1 Working with ratio 450–454
21.2 Ratio and scale 454–457
21.3 Rates 458–460
21.4 Kinematic graphs 460–467
21.5 Proportion 468–471
21.6 Direct and inverse proportion in algebraic terms 471–475
21.7 Increasing and decreasing amounts by a given ratio 475
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C21, E21
Chapter 22: More equations, formulae and functions
22.1 Setting up equations to solve problems 480–482
22.2 Using and transforming formulae 482–485
22.3 Functions and function notation 485–492
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C22, E22
Chapter 23: Transformations and matrices
23.1 Simple plane transformations 496–508
23.2 Vectors 508–519
23.3 Further transformations 519–521
23.4 Matrices and matrix transformations 521–528
23.5 Matrices and transformations 529–533
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C23, E23
Chapter 24: Probability using tree diagrams
24.1 Using tree diagrams to show outcomes 538–539
24.2 Calculating probability from tree diagrams 539–544
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E24
33. Statistics
Construct and use histograms with equal intervals.
10. Ratio, proportion, rate
Demonstrate an understanding of the elementary ideas and notation of ratio, direct
and inverse proportion and common measures of rate; divide a quantity in a given
ratio; use scales in practical situations; calculate average speed.
20. Algebraic representation and formulae
Substitute numbers for words and letters in formulae; construct simple expressions
and set up simple equations.
37. Transformations
Reflect simple plane figures in horizontal or vertical lines; rotate simple plane figures
about the origin, vertices or midpoints of edges of the figures, through multiples of
90; construct given translations and enlargements of simple plane figures; recognise
and describe reflections, rotations, translations and enlargements.
35. Vectors in two dimensions
 x
Describe a translation by using a vector represented by e.g.   , AB or a; add and Calculate the magnitude of a vector
 y
subtract vectors; multiply a vector by a scalar.
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33. Statistics
Construct and read histograms with equal and unequal intervals (areas proportional
to frequencies and vertical axis labelled 'frequency density'); construct and use
cumulative frequency diagrams; identify the modal class from a grouped frequency
distribution.
10. Ratio, proportion, rate
Express direct and inverse variation in algebraic terms and use this form of
expression to find unknown quantities; increase and decrease a quantity by a given
ratio.
17. Graphs in practical situations
Apply the idea of rate of change to easy kinematics involving distance–time and
speed–time graphs, acceleration and deceleration; calculate distance travelled as
area under a linear speed–time graph.
20. Algebraic representation and formulae
Construct and transform more complicated formulae and equations
22. Functions
Use function notation, e.g. f(x) = 3x – 5, f: x → 3x – 5 to describe simple functions,
–1
and the notation f (x) to describe their inverses; form composite functions as defined
by gf(x) = g(f(x)).
37. Transformations
Use the following transformations of the plane: reflection (M); rotation (R); translation
(T); enlargement (E); and their combinations (if M(a) = b and and R(b) = c the
notation RM(a) = c will be used; invariants under these transformations may be
assumed.)
Identify and give precise descriptions of transformations connecting given figures;
describe transformations using co-ordinates and matrices (singular matrices are
excluded).
35. Vectors in two dimensions
 x
  as (x + y ). (Vectors will be printed as
2 2
 y
AB or a and their magnitudes
denoted by modulus signs, e.g. | AB |or |a|. In their
answers to questions candidates are expected to indicate
a in some definite way, e.g. by an arrow or by underlining,
thus AB or a ).
Represent vectors by directed line segments; use the sum and difference of two
vectors to express vectors in terms of two coplanar vectors; use position vectors.
36. Matrices
Display information in the form of a matrix of any order; calculate the sum and
product (where appropriate) of two matrices; calculate the product of a matrix and a
scalar quantity; use the algebra of 2 × 2 matrices including the zero and identity 2 × 2
–1
matrices; calculate the determinant and inverse A of non-singular matrix A.
34. Probability
Calculate the probability of simple combined events, using possibility diagrams and
tree diagrams where appropriate (in possibility diagrams outcomes will be
represented by points on a grid and in tree diagrams outcomes will be written at the
end of branches and probabilities by the side of the branches).