0580 · Cambridge IGCSE
0580/23
(Extended, Non-calculator)
Mathematics · June 2024 · Variant 3
Relative difficulty
Analysis source: Cambridge Assessment International Education
Analysis aligned to the official syllabus and assessment design.
3.8 / 5
200
240 min
Algebraic Manipulation and Trigonometric Problem-Solving
Cohort performance
Session statistics from official examination reports
Total marks
200
Duration
240 min
Session difficulty
3.8 / 5
Key examiner messages
Top priorities from the principal examiner before you revise
The May/June 2024 series of the Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580) Extended track proved to be a highly rigorous and standard-conforming assessment.
Maintaining a balanced gradient of difficulty, the papers successfully distinguished top-performing candidates through demanding multi-step algebra, non-linear system applications, and nuanced geometric reasoning.
Question difficulty map
How candidates performed on each question in this series
No data available in official reports
Assessment objectives
Skill and AO weighting from official examiner commentary
Skill weighting
Shows the skill mix this paper tested most heavily.
Recall & Understanding
Weight: 7100%Basic Skills Skills Skills Skills Skills Algebraic Manipulation Geometric Reasoning
Weight: 686%Application &
Weight: 114%
Method marks watchlist
Where working, steps, or method marks were commonly lost
No data available in official reports
Recurring mistakes across years
Themes examiners flag in multiple recent sessions for this subject
No data available in official reports
Question choice intelligence
Mean scores and popularity for optional questions (HKDSE electives)
No data available in official reports
Level exemplars
What candidate scripts at each grade level looked like
No data available in official reports
Grade & admission context
How marks relate to grade thresholds and entry standards
Report type
Cambridge Principal Examiner Report — component performance and international standards
Level A*
Approx. 86% of maximum mark
Level A
Approx. 72% of maximum mark
Level B
Approx. 57% of maximum mark
Level C
Approx. 43% of maximum mark
Level D
Approx. 33% of maximum mark
Level E
Approx. 23% of maximum mark
Deep insights
What top candidates did
Techniques and approaches examiners rewarded in this series
No data available in official reports
Command word playbook
How to match each command word to the expected response style
Show formula, substitution, and unit; method marks need visible working.
Match the expected response style for “Find” questions.
Match the expected response style for “Show” questions.
Match the expected response style for “Solve” questions.
Match the expected response style for “Simplify” questions.
State features in sequence or list observable properties — do not explain causes unless asked.
Match the expected response style for “Factorise” questions.
Time traps
Sections where candidates spent disproportionate time relative to marks
Min per mark: 1.3
Min per mark: 1.2
Syllabus traceability
Topics linked to questions and mark weighting in this session
Algebraic manipulation
15 marks this session
Non-right-angled triangles
14 marks this session
Surface area and volume
13 marks this session
Sequences
12 marks this session
Rates
12 marks this session
MCQ trap analytics
Commonly chosen wrong options from examiner commentary
No data available in official reports
Topic heatmap across years
Mark concentration by topic and exam year for this subject
Mark intensity
Algebraic manipulation
Surface area and volume
Perpendicular lines
Non-right-angled triangles
Percentages
Paper comparison
Marks and duration breakdown across papers in this session
Paper 23 (Extended):
Paper 43 (Extended):
Marks you can still earn
Where valid approaches outside the mark scheme may still gain credit
No data available in official reports
Practise what examiners flagged
Target weak topics from this report inside the Revui app
Algebraic manipulation
15 marks this session
Practise in RevuiNon-right-angled triangles
14 marks this session
Practise in RevuiSurface area and volume
13 marks this session
Practise in RevuiSequences
12 marks this session
Practise in RevuiRates
12 marks this session
Practise in RevuiSelf-diagnostic checklist
Key actions before you sit this paper — copy and tick off as you revise
- 1Message
The May/June 2024 series of the Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580) Extended track proved to be a highly rigorous and standard-conforming assessment.
- 2Message
Maintaining a balanced gradient of difficulty, the papers successfully distinguished top-performing candidates through demanding multi-step algebra, non-linear system applications, and nuanced geometric reasoning.
Teacher briefing pack
One-page session summary for tutors and classroom review
June 2024 2024
Mathematics
The May/June 2024 series of the Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580) Extended track proved to be a highly rigorous and standard-conforming assessment. Maintaining a balanced gradient of difficulty, the papers successfully distinguished top-performing candidates through demanding mu
The May/June 2024 series of the Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580) Extended track proved to be a highly rigorous and standard-conforming assessment.
Maintaining a balanced gradient of difficulty, the papers successfully distinguished top-performing candidates through demanding multi-step algebra, non-linear system applications, and nuanced geometric reasoning.
- Total marks
- 200
- Duration
- 240 min
- Session difficulty
- 3.8 / 5
Session analysis
The May/June 2024 series of the Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580) Extended track proved to be a highly rigorous and standard-conforming assessment. Maintaining a balanced gradient of difficulty, the papers successfully distinguished top-performing candidates through demanding multi-step algebra, non-linear system applications, and nuanced geometric reasoning.
Updated Jun 13, 2026
Paper breakdown
Paper 23 (Extended):
Paper 43 (Extended):
Top chapters
Exam structure insights
Marks by chapter
See where the marks were concentrated so revision time goes to the highest-value topics.
Mark accessibility
Estimate which marks were basic, mid-level, or high-difficulty.
75% within easy or medium reach
Command word frequency
Spot common command words so answers match the expected response style.
Question type mix
Compare the mark share of each paper section and question type.
Long Structured
(6-12 marks)
78·6·39%
Medium Structured
(4-5 marks)
67·15·34%
Short Answer
(1-3 marks)
55·30·28%
Study ROI
Bigger bubbles recur more often; higher bubbles carry more marks, helping you rank revision priorities.
Difficulty trend
Compare difficulty across recent years.
Time vs marks
Compare marks with suggested time allocation to plan exam pacing.
Paper 23 Section A
0.78 m/minPaper 43 Section A
0.87 m/minTotal marks
200
Total time
240 min
Avg pace
0.83
Cumulative marks ladder
The line is your running mark total question by question; dashed lines are the estimated grade cut-offs. See which question the line crosses your target grade at, so you know how far you must answer cleanly and which questions decide a band.
Next-year prediction
Topics worth watching next year, with the reason shown directly below each bar.
Functions and Composite Functions
90%90%
Transformations and Vectors
85%85%
Circle Theorems
82%82%
May/June 2024 Cambridge IGCSE 0580 Exam Analysis
The May/June 2024 series of the Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580) Extended track proved to be a highly rigorous and standard-conforming assessment. Maintaining a balanced gradient of difficulty, the papers successfully distinguished top-performing candidates through demanding multi-step algebra, non-linear system applications, and nuanced geometric reasoning.
Exam tips
Paper format
- Duration
- 2h
- Total marks
- 100
Analysis is paraphrased for study purposes. Always verify against the official examiner report and mark scheme.