Curriculum Summary
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Module |
Skill Area |
Focus Areas |
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1. Functions |
Algebraic understanding |
Define and use functions; determine domain and range; use inverse and composite functions; interpret functional relationships. |
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2. Quadratic Functions |
Quadratic analysis |
Find maximum and minimum points; complete the square; solve quadratic equations; sketch and interpret graphs. |
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3. Factors of Polynomials |
Polynomial manipulation |
Factorise polynomials; apply factor and remainder theorems; solve polynomial equations. |
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4. Equations, Inequalities and Graphs |
Algebraic reasoning |
Solve equations and inequalities; interpret and sketch graphs to find solutions. |
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5. Simultaneous Equations |
Systems solving |
Solve simultaneous equations involving linear and non-linear expressions. |
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6. Logarithmic and Exponential Functions |
Exponential relationships |
Use laws of logarithms; solve exponential and logarithmic equations; interpret related graphs. |
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7. Straight-line and Coordinate Geometry |
Coordinate techniques |
Use gradients and equations of straight lines; calculate distance and midpoint; solve geometric problems algebraically. |
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8. Circle Geometry |
Coordinate geometry |
Use and interpret the equation of a circle; identify centres and radii; solve related problems. |
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9. Circular Measure and Trigonometry |
Trigonometric skills |
Use radians; apply trigonometric functions and identities; solve trigonometric equations. |
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10. Permutations and Combinations |
Counting techniques |
Calculate permutations and combinations; solve problems involving arrangements and selections. |
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11. Binomial Expansions |
Algebraic expansion |
Expand expressions using the binomial theorem for positive integer powers; identify specific terms. |
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12. Series |
Sequence analysis |
Use and interpret arithmetic and geometric sequences and series; apply summation formulae. |
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13. Vectors in Two Dimensions |
Vector algebra |
Represent vectors diagrammatically and algebraically; perform vector calculations; solve geometric problems using vectors. |
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14. Calculus |
Differentiation and integration |
Differentiate and integrate basic functions; find gradients, rates of change, areas under curves, and solve related problems. |
Notes:
• The syllabus content is topic-based and flexible not necessarily in the order taught.
• Learners should build on prior knowledge from standard IGCSE Mathematics.
Assessment Overview
Assessment for Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics (0606) consists of two externally-assessed written examination papers.
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Item |
Paper 1 |
Paper 2 |
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Paper Type |
Structured & unstructured questions, non-calculator |
Structured & unstructured questions, calculator allowed |
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Duration |
2 hours |
2 hours |
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Marks |
80 |
80 |
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Weighting |
50% |
50% |
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Skills Assessed |
Algebraic manipulation, reasoning, problem solving without technology |
Complex problem solving, application of techniques with a scientific calculator |
Key Points:
• Paper 1 must be attempted without a calculator.
• Paper 2 allows a scientific calculator.
• Both papers assess a blend of conceptual knowledge and applied reasoning aligned to the syllabus aims.
Cambridge official IGCSE Mathematics – Additional 0606 syllabus link bellow:
https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/Images/662470-2025-2027-syllabus.pdf