Cambridge IGCSE · 0580 · Paper 2 · Extended · short answer
Mathematics 0580/21 Oct/Nov 2015 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580) Paper 2 (Extended · short answer), variant 1, Oct/Nov 2015: the question paper and its official mark scheme, 20 questions worth 65 marks, with the grade thresholds. Free to open, no account needed.
- Questions
- 20
- Marks
- 70
- Grade A from
- 57
File names: 0580_w15_qp_21 · 0580_w15_ms_21
Grade thresholds for 0580/21 Oct/Nov 2015
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.
| A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | 46 | 36 | 29 | 23 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 0580/21 Oct/Nov 2015 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
| Chapter | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Factorization | 2 | 9 |
| Mensuration | 2 | 8 |
| Transformations | 2 | 7 |
| Probability | 1 | 6 |
| Functions | 1 | 6 |
| Proportionality | 2 | 5 |
| Time | 1 | 4 |
| Exponential Growth And Decay | 1 | 4 |
| Arithematics | 2 | 3 |
| Circles | 1 | 3 |
| Algebra | 1 | 3 |
| Statistics | 1 | 2 |
| Significant Figures | 1 | 2 |
| Hcf Lcm | 1 | 2 |
| Sets | 1 | 1 |
Questions in 0580/21 Oct/Nov 2015
- Question 1
At midnight the temperature in Newtown was –8 °C. At noon the next day the temperature in Newtown was 9 °C. Work out the rise in temperature from midnight to noon. Answer °C
- Question 2
A B In the Venn diagram shade the region A B'.
- Question 3
- Question 4
Pip and Ali share $785 in the ratio Pip : Ali …
- Question 5
Jim scores the following marks in 8 tests. …
- Question 6
By writing each number correct to 1 significant figure, estimate the value of …
- Question 7
Work out the highest common factor (HCF) of 36 and 90. Answer
- Question 8
P O A 37° 11 cm NOT TO SCALE In the diagram, AP is a tangent to the circle at P. O is the centre of the circle, angle PAO = 37° and AP = 11 cm. (a) Write down …
- Question 9
Factorise completely. (a) ax + ay + 3cx + 3cy Answer(a) …
- Question 10
Write the recurring decimal .0 15o as a fraction. …
- Question 11
6.1 cm NOT TO SCALE A protractor is a semi-circle of radius 6.1 cm. Calculate the perimeter of the protractor. Answer cm
- Question 12
V is directly proportional to the cube of …
- Question 13
Make x the subject of the formula. y ax …
- Question 14
A car travels at 56 km/h. Find the time it takes to travel 300 metres. Give your answer in seconds correct to the nearest second. Answer s
- Question 15
- Question 16
Hazel invests $1800 for 7 years at a rate of 1.5% per year compound interest. Calculate how much interest she will receive after the 7 years. Give your answer correct to the nearest dollar. Answer $
- Question 17
- Question 19
15 cm 5 cm 25° NOT TO SCALE The diagram shows a wooden prism of height 5 cm. The cross section of the prism is a sector of a circle with sector angle 25°. The radius of the sector is …
- Question 20
The table shows the probability that a person has blue, brown or green eyes. Eye colour Blue Brown Green Probability …
- Question 21
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