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2024 Cambridge IGCSE International Mathematics (0607) Past Paper: Analysis & Answers

A comprehensive review of the May/June 2024 Cambridge IGCSE International Mathematics (0607) examination series, spanning Core and Extended papers, including specialized Investigation and Modelling components. The papers demonstrate a balanced mix of fundamental operations, coordinate geometry, advanced algebra, and hands-on mathematical investigations.

Updated: Jun 13, 2026

AnalysisSample paper
Difficulty 3.4/5
Total marks
200
Duration
270 mins
Most tested

Paper breakdown

Paper 2 (Extended, Non-calculator): 75 marks · 90 minsPaper 4 (Extended, Calculator): 75 marks · 90 minsPaper 6 (Extended, Investigation and Modelling): 50 marks · 90 mins

Examiner insights

Official report

Common pitfalls

  • When describing a stretch transformation, students routinely omit the direction or invariant line, or incorrectly label it as an enlargement.
  • Many candidates fail to apply the order of operations (BODMAS) when insert brackets in numerical statements, leading to incorrect evaluations.
  • In reciprocal graph questions, drawing lines that cross asymptotes or missing curves in the negative quadrant remains a significant examiner concern.

Misconceptions

  • Students confuse the translation vector components, often swapping the x and y displacements or incorrect signs.
  • Thinking that a fraction division division like 2/5 divided by 9 is calculated as 2/(5*9) is a common misconception; students sometimes multiply the numerator instead.

Where marks are lost

  • In combined probability without replacement, candidates frequently fail to decrease the denominator for subsequent selections, losing method and accuracy marks.
  • Generalising expressions in Paper 5 and 6 where candidates confuse the variable n (number of branches) with x (leaves per branch).

Estimated grade boundary

Updated: Jun 13, 2026

Source: Cambridge IGCSE grade thresholds (official)
GradeMarkPercentage
A*255/30085%
A211/30070%
B161/30054%
C111/30037%
D78/30026%
E46/30015%
Official grade boundaries published by Cambridge IGCSE grade thresholds (official).

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