Overview
Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580) and Cambridge O Level Mathematics Syllabus D (4024) encourage the development of mathematical knowledge as a key life skill, and as a strong basis for more advanced study. The two syllabi aim to build learners' confidence by helping them develop competence and fluency with mathematical concepts, methods and skills, as well as a feel for numbers, patterns and relationships. The syllabi also place a strong emphasis on solving problems and presenting and interpreting results. Learners gain an understanding of how to communicate and reason using mathematical concepts.
Learning Objectives
The syllabi enable candidates to:
- Increase intellectual curiosity, develop mathematical language as a means of communication and investigation and explore mathematical ways of reasoning
- Read Mathematics, and write and talk about the subject in a variety of ways
- Acquire and apply skills and knowledge relating to number, measure and space in mathematical situations that they will meet in life
- Acquire a foundation appropriate to their further study of Mathematics and of other disciplines
- Appreciate the pattern, structure and power of Mathematics and derive satisfaction, enjoyment and confidence from the understanding of concepts and the mastery of skills