Same syllabus as 0580, with 9–1 grading instead of A*–G
Exam board: Cambridge · Level: IGCSE · Syllabus code: 0980 · Grading: 9-1
What it is: Same syllabus as 0580, with 9–1 grading instead of A*–G
Best for: UK-regulated schools or parents preferring the 9–1 scale
Leads to: A Level Mathematics, AS/A Level Further Mathematics
Identical content to Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 — same papers, same questions. Only the grading scale differs (9–1 instead of A*–G). Universities accept both as equivalent.
Pairs well with: Additional Mathematics · Sciences · Computer Science
Difficulty: 3/5
Identical difficulty to 0580 — content is the same.
Core (papers 1+3) or Extended (papers 2+4)
| Paper | Name | Time | Marks | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Non-calculator (Core) | 90 min | 80 | 50% |
| 2 | Non-calculator (Extended) | 120 min | 100 | 50% |
| 3 | Calculator (Core) | 90 min | 80 | 50% |
| 4 | Calculator (Extended) | 120 min | 100 | 50% |
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No — same syllabus, same questions. Only the grading scale differs.