2020

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

Mathematics 0580/23 Oct/Nov 2020 past paper

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580) Paper 2 (Extended · short answer), variant 3, Oct/Nov 2020: the question paper and its official mark scheme, 25 questions worth 70 marks, with the grade thresholds. Free to open, no account needed.

Questions
25
Marks
70
Grade A from
47

File names: 0580_w20_qp_23 · 0580_w20_ms_23

Grade thresholds for 0580/23 Oct/Nov 2020

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.

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4736262014

Topics in this paper

Which syllabus chapters 0580/23 Oct/Nov 2020 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.

ChapterQuestionsMarks
Mensuration27
Algebra27
Statistics17
Arithematics35
Kinematics15
Indices24
Daily Maths24
Probability14
Co-Ordinate Geometry14
Polygons13
Simultaneous13
Similarity13
Trigonometric Graphs13
Constructions And Scale Drawings12
Limits Of Accuracy12
Hcf Lcm12
Factorization12
Proportionality12
Sets11

Questions in 0580/23 Oct/Nov 2020

  1. Question 1Arithematics · 1 mark

    Write down the cube number that is greater than 50 but less than 100.

  2. Question 2Arithematics · 1 mark
  3. Question 3Constructions And Scale Drawings · 2 marks

    In triangle ABC, BC = 7.6 cm and AC = 6.2 cm. Using a ruler and compasses only, construct triangle ABC. Leave in your construction arcs. The side AB has been drawn for you. A B

  4. Question 4Indices · 1 mark
  5. Question 5Daily Maths · 1 mark

    Thor changes 40 000 Icelandic Krona into dollars when the exchange rate is 1 krona …

  6. Question 6Polygons · 3 marks

    B 82° 58° NOT TO SCALE A C The diagram shows triangle ABC. The triangle is reflected in the line BC to give a quadrilateral ABDC. (a) Write down the mathematical name of the quadrilateral ABDC. (b) Find angle ACD. …

  7. Question 7Mensuration · 1 mark
  8. Question 8Limits Of Accuracy · 2 marks

    The length, l cm, of a line is 18.3 cm, correct to the nearest millimetre. Complete this statement about the value of …

  9. Question 9Arithematics · 3 marks

    Without using a calculator, work out …

  10. Question 10Simultaneous · 3 marks

    Solve the simultaneous equations. You must show all your working. …

  11. Question 11Probability · 4 marks

    A bag contains 7 red discs, 5 green discs and 2 pink discs. (a) Helen takes one disc at random, records the colour and replaces it in the bag. She does this 140 times. Find how many times she expects …

  12. Question 12Co-Ordinate Geometry · 4 marks

    A straight line, l, has equation …

  13. Question 13Sets · 1 mark

    A B Use set notation to describe the shaded region.

  14. Question 14Hcf Lcm · 2 marks
  15. Question 15Algebra · 3 marks
  16. Question 16Similarity · 3 marks

    A paperweight has height 4 cm and volume 38.4 cm3. A mathematically similar paperweight has height 7 cm. Calculate the volume of this paperweight. cm3

  17. Question 17Daily Maths · 3 marks

    Adil and Brian are paid the same wage. Adil is given a 7% pay decrease and his new wage is $427.80 . Brian is given a 7% pay increase. Work out Brian’s new wage. $

  18. Question 18Indices · 3 marks
  19. Question 19Kinematics · 5 marks
  20. Question 20Factorization · 2 marks
  21. Question 21Mensuration · 6 marks
  22. Question 22Statistics · 7 marks

    The table shows information about the times, t seconds, taken by each of 100 students to solve a puzzle. Time (t seconds) …

  23. Question 23Proportionality · 2 marks

    y is inversely proportional to the square root of x. When …

  24. Question 24Algebra · 4 marks
  25. Question 25Trigonometric Graphs · 3 marks

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Questions students ask

Where can I get the 0580/23 Oct/Nov 2020 mark scheme?
Open the mark scheme above - it is the official Cambridge scheme for this exact paper (0580_w20_ms_23), and on a wide screen it sits beside the question you are reading.
What was the grade threshold for an A in 0580/23 Oct/Nov 2020?
47 marks out of 70, a C needed 26.
Which topics came up in 0580/23 Oct/Nov 2020?
Mostly Mensuration, Algebra, Statistics. The full list is in the table above.
Do I need an account to open 0580/23 Oct/Nov 2020?
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.