Two papers, equal weight, same topics. Knowing the structure helps you plan revision so time is never wasted on the wrong thing.
Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics 0606 has two papers, Paper 1 and Paper 2. Each is 2 hours long, worth 80 marks, and weighted 50% of the grade. A scientific calculator is allowed in both. There is no coursework. Grades range A* to E.
Both papers are identical in format and weighting. The split exists so that exam boards can test a broader range of skills across two sittings rather than one long paper.
| Feature | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 2 hours | 2 hours |
| Total marks | 80 | 80 |
| Weighting | 50% of grade | 50% of grade |
| Calculator | Scientific calculator allowed | Scientific calculator allowed |
| Content | All syllabus topics | All syllabus topics |
| Coursework | None | None |
Paper details refer to Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics (0606). Always confirm the exact assessment year on the Cambridge Assessment International Education syllabus page.
Because Paper 1 and Paper 2 both draw from the full syllabus, a student cannot specialise or skip chapters and rely on one paper to carry the other. Every topic, from functions and quadratic theory through to calculus and vectors, can appear in either sitting.
This makes the revision priority simple: fix weak topics before the exam window opens, not after. A student who patches one chapter in the final week but leaves another shaky will lose marks in both papers simultaneously.
For a chapter-by-chapter breakdown of what lands first and what tends to trip students up, see the Add Maths revision map. If you want structured support through each topic with a teacher who identifies the weak step early, see MathPert Add Maths tuition.
Each paper in Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics 0606 is 2 hours long. Both Paper 1 and Paper 2 have the same duration and the same mark allocation of 80 marks each.
Yes. A scientific calculator is permitted in both Paper 1 and Paper 2 of Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics 0606. There is no non-calculator paper in this syllabus.
No. Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics 0606 is assessed entirely by written examination. There is no coursework, portfolio, or internal assessment component.
Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics 0606 is graded A*, A, B, C, D, and E. A student who does not meet the minimum threshold receives a U (ungraded). There is no tiered system; all students sit the same papers.
Knowing the format is the first step. The second step is making sure the algebra and topic foundations are solid enough to score consistently across all questions in both papers. MathPert's free diagnostic identifies which chapter to fix first.