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CAMBRIDGE iGCSE HIGHER MATHS
PAPERS & MORE
Below you will find all the available past papers, mark schemes and grade boundaries for the CAMBRIDGE iGCSE edtended/higher examination. Also included on this page are the course's specification and other useful information.
Cambridge iGCSE Extended Maths Exam Boundaries (9 - 3)
This higher examination comprises of two test papers sat on different days.
The first paper
is called
extended paper 2
Duration 1 hour with calculator and maximun score of 70 marks.
The second paper is called extended paper 4
Duration 2 hours with calculator, maximum score of 130 marks.
The scores from each paper are combined to give the students examination total score. A maximum of 200 marks is possible. So for example in June 2019, a student with a total score of 100 which equates to 100/200 = 50%, would have been awarded a grade 4.
Please note, I do NOT tutor iGCSE students.
| CAMBRIDGE extended | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2019 | 93.5% = 187 | 85.0% = 170 | 77.0% = 154 | 67.0% = 134 | 57.0% = 114 | 47.0% = 94 | 35.0% = 70 |
| November 2019 | 94.0% = 188 | 85.0% = 170 | 74.0% = 148 | 64.5% = 129 | 55.5% = 111 | 46.5% = 93 | 35.0% = 70 |
| COVID = November 2020 | 83.5% = 167 | 72.5% = 145 | 61.5% = 123 | 53.0% = 106 | 44.5% = 89 | 36.5% = 73 | 27.0% = 54 |
| COVID =June 2021 | 78.5% = 157 | 67.5% = 135 | 56.5% = 113 | 47.5% = 95 | 39.0% = 78 | 30.5%= 61 | 20.5% = 41 |
| November 2021 | 80.5% = 161 | 69% = 138 | 57.5% = 115 | 48.5% = 97 | 40.0% = 80 | 31.5% = 63 | 22.0% = 44 |
| June 2022 | 84.0% = 168 | 73.5% = 147 | 63.5% = 127 | 52.5% = 105 | 42.0% = 84 | 31.5% = 63 | 20.0% = 40 |
| November 2022 | 82.5% = 165 | 73.0% = 146 | 63.5% = 127 | 50.5% = 101 | 37.0% = 74 | 27.0% = 54 | 08.0% = 16 |
| June 2023 | 90.5% = 181 | 82.0% = 164 | 74.0% = 148 | 62.0% = 124 | 50.5% = 101 | 39.0% = 78 | 27.5% = 55 |
| November 2023 | 91.0% = 182 | 82.0% = 164 | 73.0% = 146 | 63.5% = 127 | 54.5% = 109 | 45.5% = 91 | 33.5% = 67 |
| June 2024 | 90.0% = 180 | 82.5% = 165 | 75.0% = 150 | 64.0% = 128 | 53.0% = 106 | 42.5% = 85 | 30.0% = 60 |
NOTE: percentages are rounded to nearest 1 d.p.
Grade boundaries can change from year to year, as you will see in the table above. Although CAMBRIDGE work hard to produce exam papers that are of the same level of difficulty each year, small variations do occur. To compensate for this the exam board adjusts the grade boundaries.
Cambridge iGCSE maths extended: Past papers & mark schemes
ANNOUNCEMENT: In June 2025 Cambridge are switching from two calculator papers to one non-calcuator paper and one calculator paper.
About Cambridge iGCSE series 0980: Extended
This course helps learners to develop a feel for quantity, patterns and relationships. Learners will develop their reasoning, problem-solving and analytical skills in a variety of abstract and real-life contexts. Supports learners in building competency, confidence and fluency in a range of mathematical techniques.
The examination comprises of two papers, sat on different days. The questions are designed for students targeting grades 3 to 9.
Disclaimer: Sharon works hard to ensure that she delivers her very best teaching to all of her tutees. However, examination results and success cannot be guaranteed as they are dependent on multiple factors.
