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How many papers in IGCSE Additional Mathematics (0606)?

Two papers, equal weight, same topics. Knowing the structure helps you plan revision so time is never wasted on the wrong thing.

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By Teacher Au, teaching Cambridge IGCSE Maths (0580) and Additional Mathematics (0606) since 2018. Last updated 6 November 2026.

Short answer

IGCSE Additional Mathematics 0606 has two papers.

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. Paper 1 is a non-calculator paper and a scientific calculator is required for Paper 2. There is no coursework. Grades range A* to E.

Syllabus years this covers: exams in 2025, 2026 and 2027 (a 2028 to 2030 syllabus is also published).

Source: Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics (0606), syllabus for 2025 to 2027 (PDF).

At a glance

Paper structure: side by side

Both papers have the same length, marks and weighting; Paper 1 is non-calculator and Paper 2 needs a scientific calculator. The split exists so that exam boards can test a broader range of skills across two sittings rather than one long paper.

FeaturePaper 1Paper 2
Duration2 hours2 hours
Total marks8080
Weighting50% of grade50% of grade
CalculatorNot allowed (non-calculator paper)Scientific calculator required
ContentAll syllabus topicsAll syllabus topics
CourseworkNoneNone

Paper details refer to Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics (0606). Always confirm the exact assessment year on the Cambridge Assessment International Education syllabus page.

What this means for revision

How the two-paper format shapes your study plan

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.

  • Aim for consistent topic coverage rather than deep revision of only the "easy" chapters.
  • Use past papers to identify which topic types cost the most marks under timed conditions.
  • Rework mistakes immediately, method-by-method, before moving to the next paper.

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.

Common parent questions

Questions about the 0606 paper format

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.

Next step

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