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Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics - Additional (0606)

Syllabus overview

Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics encourages learners to further develop their mathematical ability in problem solving and provides strong progression for advanced study of mathematics or highly numerate subjects.

The syllabus:

stretches more able candidates and provides a smooth transition to Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics.
reinforces learners' competency, confidence, and fluency in their use of techniques with and without a calculator, strengthening mathematical understanding and communication skills.
enriches learners understanding of connections within mathematics, refining learners’ reasoning and analytical skills.
requires a fluent and confident ability to solve problems in abstract mathematics.
progresses learners’ ability to communicate mathematically and justify their reasons using structured arguments.

Syllabuses

The syllabus year refers to the year in which the examination will be taken.

Syllabus support

Mathematics Notation List (PDF, 274KB)

Syllabus updates

Syllabus changes
- We have updated the subject content to support progression to further study and to align with changes made to the other Cambridge Upper Secondary Mathematics qualifications.
  
  The updated syllabus includes examples to exemplify the depth of required teaching.
  
  One of the papers is now a dedicated non-calculator paper, allowing candidates to demonstrate more of what they know and can do, without changing the standard and demand of the qualification.
  
  For full details of the changes, please see the 2025-2027 syllabus above or download our factsheet for an overview.
Teaching and learning resources
- Coming soon
  
  We are developing a comprehensive range of resources to help teachers deliver this updated syllabus.
  
  We aim to provide a scheme of work and other relevant classroom resources. Example Candidate Responses will be available following the first examination in 2025. Visit the School Support Hub from June 2025 onwards for details.
  
  Endorsed resources
  
  View the latest resources that are being developed by our Endorsement Partners for the Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics syllabus (0606).
  
  Cambridge IGCSE™ Additional Maths (Second Edition) (Collins)
  
  Building on Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics, this course tests students' initial understanding and prepares them for Additional Maths content. It provides comprehensive coverage of the Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics syllabuses (0606/4037).
  
  Read more on the Collins website
  
  Marshall Cavendish Education Cambridge IGCSE™ O Level & Additional Mathematics (Marshall Cavendish Education)
  
  Designed to support active and inquiry-based learning, this series challenges and develops learners' problem-solving and critical thinking skills. It includes print and digital resources and is suitable for all learners, regardless of English language proficiency.
  
  Read more on the Marshall Cavendish Education website
  
  Cambridge IGCSE™ and O Level Additional Mathematics Second Edition (Hodder Education)
  
  Confidently deliver the latest Cambridge IGCSE™ and O Level Additional Mathematics syllabuses (0606/4037). This resource develops fluency in mathematical skills, focussing on the application of techniques to solve problems through a variety of activities.
  
  Read more on the Hodder Education website
  
  Cambridge IGCSE™ and O Level Additional Mathematics 3rd Edition (Cambridge University Press)
  
  Your students will feel prepared for Cambridge Advanced mathematics with practice opportunities, projects, investigations, classroom discussions and our digital teaching and learning platform, Cambridge Online Mathematics. The series includes a new worked solutions manual.
  
  Read more on the Cambridge University Press website

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Important notices

Grade descriptions
- For some subjects, the syllabus states that grade descriptions will be made available after first assessment in 2020, 2021 or 2022.
  
  Publication of grade descriptions was paused in response to the Covid-19 pandemic and the temporary changes to the grading standard that have been in place for 2020, 2021 and 2022. We are currently working on producing these grade descriptions. This work will make sure that grade descriptions reflect examination outcomes appropriately and are based on the more stable grading standard that we expect to have in place for June 2023 onwards.

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