Cambridge IGCSE

Course available from September 2020, for first exams in June 2022.

Course Structure

Year 1

• Functions
• Quadratic equations and inequalities
• Indices, surds and polynomials
• Simultaneous equations
• Logarithms and exponential functions
• Straight line graphs and vectors
• Permutations, combinations and series

 

Year 2

• Permutations, combinations and series (continued)
• Trigonometry
• Differentiation
• Integration

In each year there is also time for revision and trial examinations.

 

Activities and assessments

The course includes the following activities: readings on current topics, quizzes, self-assessments, marked worksheets and problem sets. Teachers will review and grade assignments during the course. There are also unit discussions to support students with each topic.

The final examinations for students on this course consist of 2 externally-assessed papers, covering:

• Paper 1 – 2 hours, 50%, Structured questions
• Paper 2 – 2 hours, 50%, Structured questions

 

Advice from our teachers

In order to succeed in IGCSE Mathematics – Additional, we recommend students set aside five to six hours a week to study. It is important that students regularly keep up with the readings and the course activities in a timely manner. And that they contact their Pamoja teacher if they fall behind or need help with assignments.

Benefits to students

Taking IGCSE Mathematics – Additional will enable students to:

• become experienced in a wide range of technical and social tools
• develop skills like time management, communication and digital literacy
• develop problem-solving skills that can be applied to issues in everyday life
• acquire a strong foundation in mathematics for further study in the subject or in mathematics-related subjects