2021

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

Mathematics 0580/22 May/June 2021 past paper

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580) Paper 2 (Extended · short answer), variant 2, May/June 2021: the question paper and its official mark scheme, 24 questions worth 70 marks, with the grade thresholds. Free to open, no account needed.

Questions
24
Marks
70
Grade A from
42

File names: 0580_s21_qp_22 · 0580_s21_ms_22

Grade thresholds for 0580/22 May/June 2021

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
4233241813

Topics in this paper

Which syllabus chapters 0580/22 May/June 2021 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.

ChapterQuestionsMarks
Algebra410
Mensuration210
Arithematics48
Co-Ordinate Geometry28
Statistics25
Factorization15
Functions14
Sets13
Circles13
Congruent13
Proportionality13
Probability12
Constructions And Scale Drawings12
Standard Form12
Trigonometric Graphs12

Questions in 0580/22 May/June 2021

  1. Question 1Probability · 2 marks

    The probability that Jane wins a game is …

  2. Question 2Arithematics · 1 mark
  3. Question 3Statistics · 3 marks

    Emma has 15 mathematics questions to complete. The stem‑and‑leaf diagram shows the time, in minutes, it takes her to complete each question. …

  4. Question 4Algebra · 1 mark

    Write down an expression for the range of k consecutive integers.

  5. Question 5Statistics · 2 marks

    (a) Henrik draws this scatter diagram. Put a ring around the one correct statement about this scatter diagram. It shows no correlation. It is not possible to tell if there is correlation as there are not enough points. It shows …

  6. Question 6Constructions And Scale Drawings · 2 marks

    A rhombus has side length 6.5 cm. The rhombus can be constructed by drawing two triangles. Using a ruler and compasses only, construct the rhombus. Leave in your construction arcs. One diagonal of the rhombus has been drawn for you.

  7. Question 7Arithematics · 3 marks

    (a) Complete these statements. The reciprocal of 0.2 is A prime number between 90 and 100 is …

  8. Question 8Algebra · 2 marks
  9. Question 9Arithematics · 3 marks

    Without using a calculator, work out …

  10. Question 10Standard Form · 2 marks

    (a) Write 0.006 54 in standard form. (b) The number …

  11. Question 11Arithematics · 1 mark

    Write .0 04 o o as a fraction in its simplest form.

  12. Question 12Sets · 3 marks

    (a)  = {integers greater than …

  13. Question 13Circles · 3 marks
  14. Question 14Mensuration · 4 marks

    62° 15.4 cm NOT TO SCALE 18.2 cm The diagram shows a trapezium. The trapezium has one line of symmetry. Work out the area of the trapezium. cm2

  15. Question 15Congruent · 3 marks

    Complete the table showing information about the congruence of pairs of triangles. The first two rows have been completed for you. All diagrams are not to scale. Pair of triangles Congruent or not congruent Congruence criterion …

  16. Question 16Co-Ordinate Geometry · 6 marks

    A is the point (5, 7) and B is the point …

  17. Question 17Co-Ordinate Geometry · 2 marks

    Find the gradient of the line that is perpendicular to the line …

  18. Question 18Functions · 4 marks
  19. Question 19Mensuration · 6 marks

    (a) A B C NOT TO SCALE The diagram shows a shape made from an equilateral triangle ABC and a sector of a circle. Points B and C lie on the circle, centre A. The side length of the equilateral …

  20. Question 20Algebra · 3 marks
  21. Question 21Proportionality · 3 marks

    The force of attraction, F Newtons, between two magnets is inversely proportional to the square of the distance, d cm, between the magnets. When …

  22. Question 22Algebra · 4 marks
  23. Question 23Trigonometric Graphs · 2 marks

    Find all the solutions of sinx …

  24. Question 24Factorization · 5 marks

Other Mathematics papers from May/June 2021

Questions students ask

Where can I get the 0580/22 May/June 2021 mark scheme?
Open the mark scheme above - it is the official Cambridge scheme for this exact paper (0580_s21_ms_22), and on a wide screen it sits beside the question you are reading.
What was the grade threshold for an A in 0580/22 May/June 2021?
42 marks out of 70, a C needed 24.
Which topics came up in 0580/22 May/June 2021?
Mostly Algebra, Mensuration, Arithematics. The full list is in the table above.
Do I need an account to open 0580/22 May/June 2021?
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.