Question 1

What are Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics grade thresholds (syllabus 0580)?

Accepted Answer

Grade thresholds are the minimum weighted marks you need for each grade in Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (syllabus 0580). This syllabus uses the letter-grade scale (A*-G) rather than the 9-1 scale used in England. Cambridge sets the thresholds once marking is complete for the whole cohort, based on how the papers scored and how past cohorts performed.

Cambridge also offers the same content under a 9-1 grading syllabus (starts 09XX) if your school wants the 9-1 output for their reports.

Question 2

Why are there Extended and Core options?

Accepted Answer

Cambridge splits IGCSE Mathematics into two tiers of entry: **Extended** targets grades A*-E (and matches components 2X/4X/5X), and **Core** targets grades C-G (components 1X/3X/6X). Your school decides which tier to enter you for, based on how you're performing in class. Each tier has its own set of option combinations for the different exam variants.

Question 3

What does 'weighted' mean on the maximum mark?

Accepted Answer

Cambridge scales individual component marks before adding them up, so the total after weighting sits at the value in the 'max' column, not the raw sum of component maxes. The scaling gives each component its intended weight, so a short practical paper contributes less than a long structured paper.

When you're scoring past papers, add up your raw marks, apply Cambridge's published scaling, then compare the weighted total against the threshold on this page.

Question 4

When are the Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics thresholds published?

Accepted Answer

Cambridge International publishes grade threshold tables per syllabus within a few days of IGCSE results being issued each August. They land on Cambridge's grade threshold tables page as one PDF per syllabus. Cambridge also runs November and March series for some regions.

Question 5

How should I use these thresholds when I'm revising?

Accepted Answer

Sit past papers timed, mark them against the official Cambridge mark scheme, and compare your weighted total to the threshold for your option. The gap between your score and the grade you're targeting tells you where to focus.

A [Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics course](https://cognito.org/courses/gcse/maths/cie) can help you work through the syllabus systematically. Score against the [past-papers library](https://cognito.org/past-papers) as you go.

Question 6

Can I use Cognito for Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics practice?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our [Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics course](https://cognito.org/courses/gcse/maths/cie) covers the syllabus with notes, quizzes and past papers. Use the [past-papers library](https://cognito.org/past-papers) to time yourself against real Cambridge papers, then check your weighted total against the thresholds on this page.

Question 7

Which series are covered on this page?

Accepted Answer

We show every option Cambridge published for syllabus 0580 across the June, November and March series from 2022 to 2025. Extended options (BX, BY, BZ) run in every series; Core options (AX, AY, AZ) run in June and November; the March series only offers the AY and BY options. Paper 5 (option P1) is Cambridge's alternative-to-coursework component and runs alongside the main options in June and November.

Series	Max	Grade A*	Grade A	Grade B	Grade C	Grade D	Grade E
Jun 2025Latest	200	156	131	106	81	68	55
Nov 2024	200	168	140	112	84	66	49
Jun 2024	200	152	125	98	72	56	40
Nov 2023	200	173	146	118	91	74	57
Jun 2023	200	158	132	106	81	62	44
Nov 2022	200	154	127	100	74	59	45
Jun 2022	200	133	106	79	52	38	25

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