Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics 0606 syllabus for 2025, 2026 and 2027.
Syllabus overview
Content overview
All candidates study the following topics:
1 Functions
2 Quadratic functions
3 Factors of polynomials
4 Equations, inequalities and graphs
5 Simultaneous equations
6 Logarithmic and exponential functions
7 Straight-line graphs
8 Coordinate geometry of the circle
9 Circular measure
10 Trigonometry
11 Permutations and combinations
12 Series
13 Vectors in two dimensions
14 Calculus
The subject content is organised by topic and is not presented in a teaching order. This content structure
allows flexibility for teachers to plan delivery in a way that is appropriate for their learners. Learners are
expected to use techniques listed in the content and apply them to solve problems with or without a calculator,
as appropriate.
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Assessment overview
All candidates take two components. Candidates will be eligible for grades A* to E.
Candidates should have a scientific calculator for Paper 2. Please see the Cambridge Handbook at
www.cambridgeinternational.org/eoguide for guidance on use of calculators in the examinations.
Calculators are not allowed for Paper 1.
All candidates take: and:
Paper 1 2 hours Paper 2 2 hours
Non-calculator 50% Calculator 50%
80 marks 80 marks
Structured and unstructured questions Structured and unstructured questions
Use of a calculator is not allowed A scientific calculator is required
Externally assessed Externally assessed
Information on availability is in the Before you start section.
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Assessment objectives
The assessment objectives (AOs) are:
AO1 Knowledge and understanding of mathematical techniques
Candidates should be able to:
• recall and apply mathematical knowledge and techniques
• carry out routine procedures in mathematical and abstract situations
• understand and use mathematical notation and terminology
• perform calculations with and without a calculator
• organise, process, present and understand information in written form, tables, graphs and diagrams
• work to degrees of accuracy appropriate to the context
• recognise and use spatial relationships in two and three dimensions.
AO2 Analyse, interpret and communicate mathematically
Candidates should be able to:
• analyse a problem and identify a suitable strategy to solve it, including using a combination of processes
where appropriate
• make connections between di!erent areas of mathematics
• recognise patterns in a variety of situations and make and justify generalisations
• make logical inferences and draw conclusions from mathematical data or results
• communicate methods and results in a clear and logical form
• interpret information in di!erent forms and change from one form of representation to another.
Weighting for assessment objectives
The approximate weightings allocated to each of the assessment objectives (AOs) are summarised below.
Assessment objectives as a percentage of the qualification
Assessment objective Weighting in IGCSE %
AO1 Knowledge and understanding of mathematical techniques 45–55
AO2 Analyse, interpret and communicate mathematically 45–55
Total 100
Assessment objectives as a percentage of each component
Assessment objective Weighting in components %
Paper 1 Paper 2
AO1 Knowledge and understanding of mathematical techniques 45–55 45–55
AO2 Analyse, interpret and communicate mathematically 45–55 45–55
Total 100 100
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Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics 0606 syllabus for 2025, 2026 and 2027.
3 Subject content
This syllabus gives you the flexibility to design a course that will interest, challenge and engage your learners.
Where appropriate you are responsible for selecting resources and examples to support your learners’
study. These should be appropriate for the learners’ age, cultural background and learning context as well as
complying with your school policies and local legal requirements.
Knowledge of the content of Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (or an equivalent syllabus) is assumed.
Cambridge IGCSE material which is not included in the subject content, such as surds and indices, will not be
tested directly but it may be required in response to questions on other topics.
Proofs of results will not be required unless specifically mentioned in the syllabus.
Candidates will be expected to be familiar with the scientific notation for the expression of compound units,
e.g. 5 m s–1 for 5 metres per second.
A List of formulas is provided on page 2 of the examination papers for candidates to refer to during the
examinations. Please note that not all required formulas are given; the ‘Notes and examples’ column of the
subject content will indicate where a formula is given in the examination papers and when a formula is not
given i.e. knowledge of a formula is required.
Formulas for:
• curved surface area of a cone
• surface area of a sphere
• volume of a pyramid or a cone
• volume of a sphere
• sine rule
• cosine rule
• area of a non-right-angled triangle (no diagram is given in the List of formulas)
are also given in the List of formulas to assist candidates in the examinations.
Syllabus content
1 Functions
Candidates should be able to: Notes/Examples
1.1 Understand the terms: function, domain, Includes explaining in words why a given function is
range (image set), one–one function, a function.
many–one function, inverse function and
composition of functions.
1.2 Find the domain and range of functions. Includes inverse functions and composite functions.
The domain of f may need to be restricted for
f –1 and/or gf to exist.
Domain gf ⊆ Domain f
Range gf ⊆ Range g
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1 Functions (continued)
1.3 Recognise and use function notation. Examples include:
• f(x) = 2ex
• f : x ↦ lg x, for x > 0
• f –1(x)
• fg(x) [= f(g(x))]
• f 2(x) [= f(f(x))]
The notation f 2(x) will not be used with trigonometric
functions.
1.4 Understand the relationship between If f(x) is trigonometric it will be one of the following:
y = f(x) and y = |f(x)|, where f(x) may be linear,
• y = a sin bx + c
quadratic, cubic or trigonometric.
• y = a cos bx + c
• y = a tan bx + c
where a is a positive integer, b is a simple fraction
or integer, and c is an integer. Fractions will have a
denominator of 2, 3, 4, 6 or 8 only.
1.5 Explain in words why a given function does
not have an inverse.
1.6 Find the inverse of a one–one function. Correct notation must be used. For example:
• f(x) = e2x
1
• f –1(x) = ln x
2
1.7 Form and use composite functions. Understand that order of functions is important, i.e.
fg may not be the same as gf .
1.8 Use sketch graphs to show the relationship Understand that each function is the reflection of the
between a function and its inverse. other in the line y = x.
2 Quadratic functions
Candidates should be able to: Notes/Examples
2.1 Find the maximum or minimum value of the
quadratic function f : x ↦ ax2 + bx + c by
completing the square or by di!erentiation.
2.2 Use the maximum or minimum value of f(x) to Candidates should use correct notation to write a
sketch the graph of y = f(x) or determine the domain or range.
range for a given domain.
2.3 Know the conditions for f(x) = 0 to have: Understand how the discriminant relates to the roots
(i) two real roots of the equation.
(ii) two equal roots
(iii) no real roots
and the related conditions for a given line to:
(i) intersect a given curve
(ii) be a tangent to a given curve
(iii) not intersect a given curve.
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