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

Mathematics 0580/21 Oct/Nov 2023 past paper

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580) Paper 2 (Extended · short answer), variant 1, Oct/Nov 2023: the question paper and its official mark scheme, 22 questions worth 70 marks, with the grade thresholds. Free to open, no account needed.

Questions: 22
Marks: 70
Grade A from: 56

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File names: 0580_w23_qp_21 · 0580_w23_ms_21

Grade thresholds for 0580/21 Oct/Nov 2023

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
56	46	37	31	26

Topics in this paper

Which syllabus chapters 0580/21 Oct/Nov 2023 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.

Chapter	Questions	Marks
Algebra	2	8
Linear Inequalities And Shading	2	8
Statistics	2	6
Indices	1	5
Daily Maths	2	4
Arithematics	2	4
Sets	1	4
Trigonometric Graphs	1	4
3D Trigonometry	1	4
Mensuration	1	4
Factorization	1	3
Exponential Growth And Decay	1	3
Limits Of Accuracy	1	3
Circles	1	3
2D Trigonometry	1	3
Polygons	1	2
Hcf Lcm	1	2

Questions in 0580/21 Oct/Nov 2023

Question 1Polygons · 2 marks
The diagram shows an isosceles triangle. NOT TO SCALE x° 41° Find the value of …
Question 2Statistics · 3 marks
The stem‑and‑leaf diagram shows the time, in minutes, it takes each of 15 people to complete a race. …
Question 3Algebra · 2 marks
Complete these statements. (a) When …
Question 4Daily Maths · 3 marks
The table shows some information about Amir’s shopping. Fruit Cost per kilogram Number of kilograms Amir buys Cost Oranges …
Question 5Factorization · 3 marks
Question 6Statistics · 3 marks
For each of 10 people working in an office, the scatter diagram shows their salary and the value of their car. …
Question 7Daily Maths · 1 mark
The exchange rate between Singapore dollars and euros is 1 Singapore dollar = 0.62 euros. Find the value of 161.20 euros in Singapore dollars. Singapore dollars
Question 8Arithematics · 1 mark
Question 9Hcf Lcm · 2 marks
Find the highest common factor (HCF) of 140 and 126.
Question 10Indices · 5 marks
Question 11Linear Inequalities And Shading · 3 marks
Question 12Arithematics · 3 marks
Write .0 42o as a fraction in its simplest form. You must show all your working.
Question 13Exponential Growth And Decay · 3 marks
At the end of 2021 there were 27 000 rhinos living in the wild. The number of rhinos is expected to decrease exponentially by 3% each year. Work out the number of rhinos expected to be living in the wild …
Question 14Sets · 4 marks
Question 15Linear Inequalities And Shading · 5 marks
Question 16Limits Of Accuracy · 3 marks
Question 17Circles · 3 marks
Question 182D Trigonometry · 3 marks
NOT TO SCALE y° 105° 8.3 cm 16.2 cm Calculate the value of …
Question 19Trigonometric Graphs · 4 marks
Question 20Algebra · 6 marks
Write as a single fraction in its simplest form. …
Question 213D Trigonometry · 4 marks
Question 22Mensuration · 4 marks

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Questions students ask

Where can I get the 0580/21 Oct/Nov 2023 mark scheme?

Open the mark scheme above - it is the official Cambridge scheme for this exact paper (0580_w23_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 2023?

56 marks out of 70, a C needed 37.

Which topics came up in 0580/21 Oct/Nov 2023?

Mostly Algebra, Linear Inequalities And Shading, Statistics. The full list is in the table above.

Do I need an account to open 0580/21 Oct/Nov 2023?

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.