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Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics (0606) - May-June 2022 Past Papers

Download 14 free IGCSE Additional Mathematics past papers, mark schemes, and examiner reports from the May-June 2022 Cambridge examination session. Includes question papers for all variants with full solutions.

About IGCSE Additional Mathematics (0606)

IGCSE Additional Mathematics extends beyond standard maths with calculus, trigonometry, and advanced algebra. Candidates must demonstrate fluency in differentiation, integration, and solving complex equations.

What this exam tests: Key skills include curve sketching, solving trigonometric equations, and applying calculus to real problems.

Papers available in variants 11, 12, 13 for different time zones. All variants cover the same Additional Mathematics syllabus with equal difficulty.

Grade Thresholds

0606 May-June 2022 Papers

0606 Paper 1 - Paper 1

2 hr • 80 marks

Tests broad syllabus knowledge with 40 questions. Each question has four options (A-D). Core tier paper.

Select variant:
Question Paper
Mark Scheme
QP + MS QP + ER

All variants (different time zones):

QP:
v1
v2
v3
MS:
v1
v2
v3

0606 Paper 2 - Paper 2

2 hr • 80 marks

Extended tier multiple choice with more challenging questions covering the full syllabus. 40 questions, 45 minutes.

Select variant:
Question Paper
Mark Scheme
QP + MS QP + ER

All variants (different time zones):

QP:
v1
v2
v3
MS:
v1
v2
v3
View syllabus topics tested in Paper 2 (1 topics, 80 marks total)

This 0606 Paper 2 from May-June 2022 tests 1 different syllabus topics. The highest-weighted topic is Logarithmic and exponential functions (Functions) worth 17 marks out of 80 total marks.

Mark distribution by topic:

Logarithmic and exponential functions 17/80

Understanding which topics carry the most marks helps you prioritize your Additional Mathematics revision. Practice questions from high-mark topics like Logarithmic and exponential functions to maximize your score.

Other Resources

Additional materials to help you prepare and understand how exams are marked.

Examiner Report

Insights from examiners on how students performed. Learn common mistakes to avoid and what examiners look for in top answers.

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0606 May-June 2022 - Topics Breakdown by Paper

Each Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics (0606) paper tests specific syllabus topics. Below is a breakdown of topics for each paper in May-June 2022, showing how marks are distributed. Use this to focus your revision on topics relevant to your papers.

0606 Paper 1 (Paper 1)

80 marks total
Kinematics (Calculus)
22m

0606 Paper 2 (Paper 2)

80 marks total
Logarithmic and exponential functions (Functions)
17m

Study tip: If you're taking the Extended tier, focus on Papers 2, 4, and 6. For Core tier, prepare for Papers 1, 3, and 5/6. Review the topics above for your specific papers and practice past questions from those syllabus areas.

Examiner Insights - May-June 2022

Key feedback from Cambridge examiners on how students performed

Key Takeaways

  • • Read each question carefully to understand the required form of the answer and all constraints.
  • • Show all steps in your working, especially when a calculator is not allowed, and check your arithmetic.
  • • Pay attention to the required level of accuracy and ensure your final answers meet the specified criteria.
  • • When a question asks you to 'show that' a result is true, provide a complete and detailed proof with all steps clearly shown.
  • • Be mindful of the units required and keep angles in the proper measure (radians vs. degrees).
Paper 11 - Paper 11

The general quality of work showed great variation, with some candidates producing excellent answers and others leaving several questions without valid attempts. Some candidates did not pay attention to the mark allocation for a question. The adoption of an appropriate strategy in solving a mathematical problem was not always followed, especially with questions on trigonometry.

Study Tips:

  • ✓ Read each question carefully and pay attention to the required form of the answer.
  • ✓ Show all steps of your working, especially when a calculator must not be used.
  • ✓ Check the validity of your solutions in the context of the original problem.

Common Mistakes:

Q1 (Indices)
✗ Made errors when working with negatives in indices.
→ Pay careful attention to the rules of indices, especially when dealing with negative exponents.
Q2(a) (Velocity and Speed)
✗ Did not distinguish between velocity and speed, giving a negative answer for speed.
→ Remember that speed is the magnitude of velocity, and is always non-negative.
Q2(b) (Differentiation)
✗ Found the second derivative but failed to prove acceleration is never zero, often only checking at t=0.
→ Consider the properties of the expression for acceleration and demonstrate why it cannot be zero for any value of t (e.g., by showing a term is always positive).
Q3(a) (Logarithmic Functions)
✗ Did not use the correct notation when describing the range of a logarithmic function.
→ Learn and use the correct notation for describing the domain and range of functions.
Paper 12 - Paper 12

Most candidates were able to make a reasonable attempt at most of the topics with varying levels of success. Many candidates were well prepared and produced well set out solutions. Timing did not appear to be an issue.

Study Tips:

  • ✓ Check that each final solution is complete and in the correct form.
  • ✓ When sketching curves, it is usually required that the coordinates of the points where the curves or straight lines meet the coordinate axes are stated.
  • ✓ Use the blank page at the end of the examination paper first when requiring more room for solutions.

Common Mistakes:

Q1 (Trigonometry)
✗ Incorrectly determined the value of b, which was associated with the period of the trigonometric function.
→ Remember the relationship between the coefficient of x and the period of trigonometric functions.
Q2 (Trigonometric Identities)
✗ Failed to eliminate trigonometric terms completely when asked to find a relationship between x and y.
→ Look for trigonometric identities that can help you eliminate trigonometric terms in equations.
Q3(b) (Logarithmic Functions)
✗ Unable to evaluate the correctly derived formula with a simple substitution.
→ Double-check your arithmetic and order of operations when substituting values into expressions.
Q3(c) (Logarithmic Functions)
✗ Gave an answer correct to 2 significant figures when 3 significant figures were needed.
→ Pay careful attention to the required level of accuracy stated in the question and in the rubric.
Paper 13 - Paper 13

Most candidates were able to make a reasonable attempt at most of the topics with varying levels of success. Many candidates were well prepared and produced well set out solutions. Timing did not appear to be an issue.

Study Tips:

  • ✓ Check that each final solution is complete and in the correct form.
  • ✓ Use the blank page at the end of the examination paper first when requiring more room for solutions.
  • ✓ Ensure angles are in the correct measure.

Common Mistakes:

Q1(a) (Binomial Expansion)
✗ Errors when dealing with powers of 3 and 9 in some cases.
→ Pay closer attention when dealing with powers during expansion.
Q2(a) (Mensuration)
✗ Did not show calculation accurate to greater than 2 decimal places before giving final given answer.
→ Ensure to show a more accurate value of a result when the answer is given.
Q3(a) (Exponential Equations)
✗ Used logarithms when substitution was the correct method.
→ Evaluate different approaches that can be taken when answering equations.
Q5(a) (Calculus)
✗ Solution of trigonometric equation in degrees rather than radians.
→ Be aware that when trigonometry and calculus are used in conjunction with each other, then any angles must be in radians.
Paper 21 - Paper 21

Some candidates produced high quality work displaying wide-ranging mathematical skills, with well-presented, clearly organised answers. Other candidates produced solutions with a lot of unlinked working, often resulting in little or no credit being given. Questions which required the knowledge of standard methods were done well.

Study Tips:

  • ✓ Read questions carefully and keep working relevant.
  • ✓ Ensure final answer is in particular form.
  • ✓ Use appropriate form of angle measure within a question

Common Mistakes:

Q1(a) (Logarithms)
✗ Did not give the answer correct to 2 decimal places.
→ Pay attention to the accuracy required in the question.
Q1(b) (Logarithms)
✗ Did not clearly state the substitution used with variable x as the replacing variable.
→ Ensure that you clearly state the substitution used when changing the formula.
Q2(b) (Logarithms)
✗ Retained the negative solution which was not appropriate.
→ Ensure to use and discard appropriate answers.
Q3 (Coordinate geometry)
✗ Cubing each term instead of expanding the term
→ Expand the cubic terms correctly to avoid errors.

Insights extracted from the official Cambridge Examiner Report for 0606 May-June 2022. View full report →

About Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics (0606)

Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics (0606) is one of the most popular qualifications taken by students worldwide. The May-June 2022 examination session included 2 paper components, each testing different skills and knowledge areas.

This page contains all 0606 past papers from May-June 2022, including question papers (QP), mark schemes (MS), and examiner reports (ER). Use these resources to practice under timed conditions and understand how examiners award marks.

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0606 Study Tips & FAQ

What are paper variants?

Cambridge releases multiple variants of each paper (e.g., Paper 11, 12, 13) to accommodate different time zones around the world and maintain exam security.

  • Variant 1 (e.g., 11, 21): Usually for Zone 1 (Americas)
  • Variant 2 (e.g., 12, 22): Usually for Zone 2 (Europe, Africa)
  • Variant 3 (e.g., 13, 23): Usually for Zone 3 (Asia, Oceania)

All variants cover the same syllabus and have similar difficulty. Practice with any variant to prepare effectively for your exam.

How to use Mark Schemes effectively

Mark schemes show exactly how examiners award marks for each question. Understanding them helps you write answers that earn full marks.

Example from a Physics mark scheme:

Q: Calculate the speed of a car that travels 150m in 5 seconds. [2]

Mark scheme answer:

• speed = distance / time [1 mark for formula]

• speed = 150 / 5 = 30 m/s [1 mark for correct answer with unit]

Tips:

  • Look for key words that must appear in your answer
  • Note how many points are needed for each mark
  • Check if units are required for the final mark
  • Understand the difference between "state" (brief) and "explain" (detailed)
Understanding Grade Thresholds

Grade thresholds show the minimum marks needed for each grade. They vary each session based on paper difficulty — harder papers have lower thresholds.

Example Grade Thresholds (out of 100 total):

A*
90+
A
80-89
B
70-79
C
60-69

* Actual thresholds vary by subject and session

How to use thresholds:

  • Set realistic target marks based on your goal grade
  • Track your practice paper scores against thresholds
  • Remember: you don't need 100% for an A* — aim for consistency
  • Compare thresholds across sessions to gauge difficulty trends
How is the topic breakdown calculated?

The "Topics Breakdown by Paper" section above shows which syllabus topics are tested in each paper and how many marks they carry. Here's how we calculate this:

Our methodology:

  1. Extract questions: We analyze each question paper (QP) and identify individual questions and their mark allocations (shown in square brackets, e.g., [3]).
  2. Match to syllabus: Each question is matched to the official Cambridge 0606 syllabus topics based on keywords, concepts, and question content.
  3. Sum marks per topic: For each paper, we add up the marks for all questions testing the same topic. For example, if Q1 (4 marks) and Q5b (3 marks) both test "Enzymes", that topic shows as "7 marks" for that paper.

Example: If Paper 3 shows "Photosynthesis - 13 marks", it means questions worth a total of 13 marks (out of the paper's 80 marks) tested the Photosynthesis topic from the Plant Nutrition unit of the syllabus.

How to use this: Look at the paper(s) you'll be taking (e.g., Papers 2, 4, 6 for Extended tier). The topics with the highest marks in YOUR papers are where you should focus your revision. A topic worth 15 marks deserves more study time than one worth 3 marks.

Note: Our topic matching may be inaccurate for questions that span multiple topics. Use this as a guide alongside the official syllabus.

How to Use IGCSE Additional Mathematics Past Papers

📝 Timed Practice

Complete papers under exam conditions. 0606 Paper 4 is 1 hour 15 minutes - practice finishing within this time to build exam stamina.

✅ Self-Marking

Use the mark scheme to score your answers. Look for marking points you missed and understand what examiners expect in Additional Mathematics responses.

📊 Examiner Reports

Read the 0606 examiner report to see common mistakes. Focus revision on topics where candidates typically lose marks.

🎯 Grade Targets

Check grade thresholds to see how many marks you need for your target grade. An A* in IGCSE Additional Mathematics typically requires 85-90%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I download IGCSE Additional Mathematics May-June 2022 past papers?
You can download all IGCSE Additional Mathematics (0606) May-June 2022 past papers directly from this page. We provide 14 files including question papers, mark schemes, and examiner reports for all variants (11, 12, 13). Click "View" to open in browser or "Download" to save the PDF.
Are 0606 mark schemes included?
Yes, mark schemes for all 0606 May-June 2022 papers are included. Each question paper has a corresponding mark scheme showing expected answers and mark allocation.
What papers are available for IGCSE Additional Mathematics 0606?
IGCSE Additional Mathematics (0606) has 2 papers: Paper 1 (Paper 1), Paper 2 (Paper 2). Core tier students take Papers 1, 3, 5/6. Extended tier students take Papers 2, 4, 5/6.
What is the difference between paper variants 11, 12, and 13?
The three variants (11, 12, 13) are different versions of the same paper used in different time zones to prevent cheating. All variants test the same syllabus content at the same difficulty level. You can practice with any variant as they are equally valid for revision.
How can I practice these past papers effectively?
Use our free Exam Hub to practice past papers like real exams. It lets you view question papers and mark schemes side-by-side, so you can self-mark your answers. No sign-up required, works with any PDF, and your files stay completely private.

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