0607 · Cambridge IGCSE
0607/41
(Extended, Calculator)
International Mathematics · June 2023 · Variant 1
Relative difficulty
Analysis source: Cambridge Assessment International Education
Analysis aligned to the official syllabus and assessment design.
3.4 / 5
220
280 min
Functions and Mathematical Modelling
Cohort performance
Session statistics from official examination reports
Total marks
220
Duration
280 min
Session difficulty
3.4 / 5
Key examiner messages
Top priorities from the principal examiner before you revise
The Summer 2023 Cambridge IGCSE International Mathematics (0607) Extended papers represent a balanced assessment.
Paper 21 is a rigorous, non-calculator test that rewards fluent mental arithmetic and algebraic manipulation.
Paper 41 demands confident calculator usage, coordinate geometry integration, and solid trigonometric problem-solving.
Paper 61 presents the toughest challenge, focusing on highly unstructured investigations and multi-variable modeling.
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.
Algebraic Manipulation
Weight: 10100%Geometric & Graphical Reasoning
Weight: 880%Trigonometry Statistical Interpretation
Weight: 770%Pattern Investigation
Weight: 440%Practical Modelling
Weight: 220%
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. 84% of maximum mark
Level A
Approx. 68% of maximum mark
Level B
Approx. 51% of maximum mark
Level C
Approx. 35% of maximum mark
Level D
Approx. 25% of maximum mark
Level E
Approx. 16% 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 “Solve” questions.
Match the expected response style for “Simplify” questions.
Match the expected response style for “Find” questions.
Match the expected response style for “Sketch” questions.
Match the expected response style for “Show” questions.
Give reasons and link mechanism to outcome; each point needs a because/so chain.
Time traps
Sections where candidates spent disproportionate time relative to marks
Min per mark: 1.7
Min per mark: 1.7
Min per mark: 1.1
Syllabus traceability
Topics linked to questions and mark weighting in this session
Functions
14 marks this session
Surface area and volume
14 marks this session
Algebraic manipulation
12 marks this session
Probability of combined events
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
Sequences
Algebraic manipulation
Functions
Similarity
Surface area and volume
Pythagoras’ theorem
Probability of combined events
Transformations
Difficulty trend
How session difficulty has shifted across recent years
Paper comparison
Marks and duration breakdown across papers in this session
Paper 21 (Extended):
Paper 41 (Extended):
Paper 61 (Extended Investigation & Modelling):
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
Functions
14 marks this session
Practise in RevuiSurface area and volume
14 marks this session
Practise in RevuiAlgebraic manipulation
12 marks this session
Practise in RevuiProbability of combined events
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 Summer 2023 Cambridge IGCSE International Mathematics (0607) Extended papers represent a balanced assessment.
- 2Message
Paper 21 is a rigorous, non-calculator test that rewards fluent mental arithmetic and algebraic manipulation.
- 3Message
Paper 41 demands confident calculator usage, coordinate geometry integration, and solid trigonometric problem-solving.
- 4Message
Paper 61 presents the toughest challenge, focusing on highly unstructured investigations and multi-variable modeling.
Teacher briefing pack
One-page session summary for tutors and classroom review
June 2023 2023
International Mathematics
The Summer 2023 Cambridge IGCSE International Mathematics (0607) Extended papers represent a balanced assessment. Paper 21 is a rigorous, non-calculator test that rewards fluent mental arithmetic and algebraic manipulation. Paper 41 demands confident calculator usage, coordinate
The Summer 2023 Cambridge IGCSE International Mathematics (0607) Extended papers represent a balanced assessment.
Paper 21 is a rigorous, non-calculator test that rewards fluent mental arithmetic and algebraic manipulation.
Paper 41 demands confident calculator usage, coordinate geometry integration, and solid trigonometric problem-solving.
- Total marks
- 220
- Duration
- 280 min
- Session difficulty
- 3.4 / 5
Session analysis
The Summer 2023 Cambridge IGCSE International Mathematics (0607) Extended papers represent a balanced assessment. Paper 21 is a rigorous, non-calculator test that rewards fluent mental arithmetic and algebraic manipulation. Paper 41 demands confident calculator usage, coordinate geometry integration, and solid trigonometric problem-solving. Paper 61 presents the toughest challenge, focusing on highly unstructured investigations and multi-variable modeling.
Updated Jun 13, 2026
Paper breakdown
Paper 21 (Extended):
Paper 41 (Extended):
Paper 61 (Extended Investigation & Modelling):
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.
Structured
120·11·55%
Investigation & Modelling
60·7·27%
Short Answer
40·15·18%
Study ROI
Bigger bubbles recur more often; higher bubbles carry more marks, helping you rank revision priorities.
Time vs marks
Compare marks with suggested time allocation to plan exam pacing.
Paper 21 (Extended)
0.89 m/minPaper 61 - Investig
0.60 m/minPaper 61 - Modelling
0.60 m/minTotal marks
100
Total time
145 min
Avg pace
0.69
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.
Pythagoras’ theorem and trigonometry in 3D
85%85%
Magnitude of a vector
80%80%
Transforming graphs of functions
75%75%
May/June 2023 Series Difficulty Verdict
The Summer 2023 Cambridge IGCSE International Mathematics (0607) Extended papers represent a balanced assessment. Paper 21 is a rigorous, non-calculator test that rewards fluent mental arithmetic and algebraic manipulation. Paper 41 demands confident calculator usage, coordinate geometry integration, and solid trigonometric problem-solving. Paper 61 presents the toughest challenge, focusing on highly unstructured investigations and multi-variable modeling.
Exam tips
Paper format
- Duration
- 1h 30min
- Total marks
- 75
Analysis is paraphrased for study purposes. Always verify against the official examiner report and mark scheme.