2010

Cambridge IGCSE · 0580 · Paper 2 · Extended · short answer

Mathematics 0580/21 Oct/Nov 2010 past paper

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580) Paper 2 (Extended · short answer), variant 1, Oct/Nov 2010: the question paper and its official mark scheme, 21 questions worth 66 marks, with the grade thresholds. Free to open, no account needed.

Questions
21
Marks
70
Grade A from
58

File names: 0580_w10_qp_21 · 0580_w10_ms_21

Grade thresholds for 0580/21 Oct/Nov 2010

The minimum raw marks Cambridge set for each grade on this component (out of 70). Thresholds change every session and variant, so always compare your score with the paper you actually sat.

ABCDE
58038026

Topics in this paper

Which syllabus chapters 0580/21 Oct/Nov 2010 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.

ChapterQuestionsMarks
Algebra411
Constructions And Scale Drawings29
Sets16
Time15
Arithematics24
Factorization14
Daily Maths14
Exponential Growth And Decay13
Simultaneous13
Linear Inequalities And Shading13
Indices13
Mensuration13
Significant Figures12
Symmetry12
Standard Form12
Limits Of Accuracy12

Questions in 0580/21 Oct/Nov 2010

  1. Question 1Significant Figures · 2 marks

    For Examiner's Use 1 Write each number correct to 1 significant figure and estimate the value of the calculation. You must show your working. …

  2. Question 2Arithematics · 2 marks

    Use a calculator to work out the exact value of …

  3. Question 3Algebra · 2 marks

    Expand the brackets and simplify. …

  4. Question 4Arithematics · 2 marks

    Write the following in order of size, smallest first. …

  5. Question 5Symmetry · 2 marks

    For Examiner's Use 5 (a) This cuboid has a square cross-section. Write down the number of planes of symmetry. Answer(a) (b) axis This cuboid has a rectangular cross-section. The axis shown passes through the centre of two opposite faces. Write …

  6. Question 6Standard Form · 2 marks

    For Examiner's Use 6 Work out …

  7. Question 7Algebra · 2 marks

    Write as a single fraction in its simplest form. …

  8. Question 8Limits Of Accuracy · 2 marks

    The length of a side of a regular hexagon is 6.8 cm, correct to one decimal place. Find the smallest possible perimeter of the hexagon. Answer cm

  9. Question 9Exponential Growth And Decay · 3 marks

    For Examiner's Use 9 Johan invested $600 for 3 years at 4% per year compound interest. Calculate the final amount he had after three years. Answer $

  10. Question 10Simultaneous · 3 marks

    Solve the simultaneous equations …

  11. Question 11Constructions And Scale Drawings · 3 marks

    For Examiner's Use 11 ABCD is a rectangle with AB = 10 cm and BC = 6 cm. MN is the perpendicular bisector of BC. AP is the bisector of angle BAD. O is the midpoint of AB and also …

  12. Question 12Algebra · 3 marks
  13. Question 13Linear Inequalities And Shading · 3 marks

    For Examiner's Use 13 Solve the inequality. …

  14. Question 14Indices · 3 marks

    Find the value of n in the following equations. …

  15. Question 15Mensuration · 3 marks

    NOT TO SCALE 8 cm 6 cm 6 cm A semicircle of diameter 6 cm is cut from a rectangle with sides 6 cm and 8 cm. Calculate the perimeter of the shaded shape, correct to 1 decimal place. Answer …

  16. Question 16Factorization · 4 marks

    For Examiner's Use 16 Simplify this fraction. …

  17. Question 18Time · 5 marks
  18. Question 19Daily Maths · 4 marks

    For Examiner's Use 19 Reina went on holiday to New Zealand. (a) She travelled the 65 km from Tokyo to Narita Airport by taxi. The taxi journey cost 300 yen (¥) per kilometre plus a fixed charge of ¥ 700. …

  19. Question 20Algebra · 4 marks
  20. Question 21Constructions And Scale Drawings · 6 marks
  21. Question 22Sets · 6 marks

    For Examiner's Use 22 In a survey of 60 cars, 25 use diesel, 20 use liquid hydrogen and 22 use electricity. No cars use all three fuels and 14 cars use both diesel and electricity. There are 8 cars which …

Other Mathematics papers from Oct/Nov 2010

Questions students ask

Where can I get the 0580/21 Oct/Nov 2010 mark scheme?
Open the mark scheme above - it is the official Cambridge scheme for this exact paper (0580_w10_ms_21), and on a wide screen it sits beside the question you are reading.
What was the grade threshold for an A in 0580/21 Oct/Nov 2010?
58 marks out of 70, a C needed 38.
Which topics came up in 0580/21 Oct/Nov 2010?
Mostly Algebra, Constructions And Scale Drawings, Sets. The full list is in the table above.
Do I need an account to open 0580/21 Oct/Nov 2010?
No. Every paper opens for free without signing in. A free account also saves your pen marks and records your score against the grade thresholds.