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Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) Mathematics 0980

Syllabus overview

An essential subject for all learners, Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics encourages the development of mathematical knowledge as a key life skill, and as a strong basis for more advanced study. The syllabus aims to build learners' confidence by helping them develop competence and fluency with mathematical concepts, methods and skills, as well as a feel for numbers, patterns and relationships. The syllabus also places a strong emphasis on solving problems and presenting and interpreting results. Learners also gain an understanding of how to communicate and reason using mathematical concepts.

This syllabus is graded from 9 to 1 but is otherwise the same as Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580). You will find past papers and other resources for Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580) that may be useful for teaching Cambridge IGCSE (9-1) Mathematics

0980 syllabus replaces Cambridge IGCSE (9-1) Mathematics (0626) from 2019 onwards. The last series for Cambridge IGCSE (9-1) Mathematics (0626) will be November 2019.

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Important notices

Syllabus availability
- From 2019 this syllabus will be available in Administrative Zone 3 in both June and November. Check the administrative zones for your school.
Grading scale
- Please note that if you make an entry for the 9-1 grading scale, it is not then possible to switch to the A*-G grading scale once the entries deadline has passed. If you find that you have accidentally made an entry for the 9-1 syllabus, you must withdraw and re-enter before the entries deadline.
Grade descriptions
- For some subjects, the syllabus states that Grade Descriptions will be made available after first assessment in 2020 or 2021.
  
  Publication of grade descriptions for these syllabuses has been delayed. This is to make sure that grade descriptions reflect examination outcomes appropriately and are based on the full range of candidate performance after the 2020 and 2021 series.
Front covers
- From 2020, we have made some changes to the wording and layout of the front covers of our question papers to reflect the new Cambridge International branding and to make instructions clearer for candidates - learn more.

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