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2025 Cambridge IGCSE International Mathematics (0607) Past Paper: Analysis & Answers

A comprehensive analysis of the Cambridge IGCSE International Mathematics (0607) October/November 2025 series across Core and Extended papers, detailing performance benchmarks, GDC usage, algebraic modeling, and examiner feedback.

Updated: Jun 13, 2026

AnalysisSample paper
Difficulty 3.8/5
Total marks
200
Duration
270 mins
Most tested
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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

  • Describing transformations (specifically translations) without vector notation, or using incorrect coordinate pairs for rotation centers.
  • Using arithmetic methods when algebraic proofs are explicitly requested in Investigation papers (e.g. Paper 5, Q6).
  • Truncating intermediate decimals during multi-step trigonometry calculations on the GDC, leading to an inaccurate final answer.

Misconceptions

  • Assuming standard form additions can be done by simply adding coefficients without converting them to equal powers of 10 first.
  • Assuming the range of a physical mathematical model is infinite, rather than restricted by physical context (e.g. number of club members remaining must be an integer less than 200).

Where marks are lost

  • Incorrect expansion of negative binomial coefficients, especially in difference proofs like Step 3 minus Step 2.
  • Missing the 'complete years' condition in compound interest trials, causing candidates to leave fractional answers instead of rounding up.
  • Failing to shade the correct region bounded by a curve and straight lines on GDC sketches due to incorrect inequality interpretation.

Estimated grade boundary

Updated: Jun 13, 2026

Source: Cambridge IGCSE grade thresholds (official)
GradeMarkPercentage
A*212/25085%
A174/25070%
B136/25054%
C98/25039%
D77/25031%
E57/25023%
Official grade boundaries published by Cambridge IGCSE grade thresholds (official).

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