Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics (0606)
Extend algebraic, trigonometric and calculus techniques beyond IGCSE Mathematics, with both calculator and non-calculator problem-solving.
2025–2027 examinations
Course structure and assessment routes
- All candidates take Papers 1 and 2. There is no Core/Extended split; grades A*–E are available.
Main syllabus content
- Functions and quadratics
- Polynomials, equations, inequalities and graphs
- Simultaneous equations
- Logarithmic and exponential functions
- Straight-line and circle geometry
- Circular measure and trigonometry
- Permutations and combinations
- Series
- Two-dimensional vectors
- Calculus
Use Syllabus for the topic checklist. Where the qualification offers options, follow your chosen route rather than treating every option as compulsory.
0606 assessment structure
Use the route above to identify which components you take. Marks below are raw marks; the stated weightings determine their contribution to the award.
Paper 1
Non-calculator
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Marks
- 80
- Weighting
- 50%
Paper 2
Calculator
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Marks
- 80
- Weighting
- 50%
Key assessment information
- Paper 1 prohibits calculators; Paper 2 requires a scientific calculator. Both papers contain structured and unstructured questions and are externally assessed.
Official sources and verification
Checked 2026-09-04 against the official 0606 syllabus/specification (PDF). 2025–2027 examinations.
Source PDF pages: 8, 9. PDF page positions may differ from printed page numbers.
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