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Cambridge IGCSE International Mathematics (0607) - October-November 2022 Past Papers

Download 38 free IGCSE International Mathematics past papers, mark schemes, and examiner reports from the October-November 2022 Cambridge examination session. Includes question papers for all variants with full solutions.

About IGCSE International Mathematics (0607)

IGCSE International Mathematics emphasizes investigation, modeling, and technology use in mathematics. Candidates must solve problems creatively, use graphic calculators, and interpret mathematical models.

What this exam tests: Key skills include mathematical investigation, pattern recognition, and applying maths to real contexts.

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

Grade Thresholds

0607 October-November 2022 Papers

0607 Paper 1 - Core (Short Answer)

45 min • 40 marks

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

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0607 Paper 2 - Extended (Short Answer)

45 min • 40 marks

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

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0607 Paper 3 - Core (Structured)

1 hr 45 min • 96 marks

Structured and free-response questions testing understanding and application. Core tier, grades available C-G.

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View syllabus topics tested in Paper 3 (1 topics, 96 marks total)

This 0607 Paper 3 from October-November 2022 tests 1 different syllabus topics. The highest-weighted topic is Other functions (Functions) worth 17 marks out of 96 total marks.

Mark distribution by topic:

Other functions 17/96

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

0607 Paper 4 - Extended (Structured)

2 hr 15 min • 120 marks

Extended tier theory paper with more demanding questions. Full grade range A*-G available with this paper.

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View syllabus topics tested in Paper 4 (1 topics, 120 marks total)

This 0607 Paper 4 from October-November 2022 tests 1 different syllabus topics. The highest-weighted topic is Equations (Algebra) worth 11 marks out of 120 total marks.

Mark distribution by topic:

Equations 11/120

Understanding which topics carry the most marks helps you prioritize your International Mathematics revision. Practice questions from high-mark topics like Equations to maximize your score.

0607 Paper 5 - Core Investigation

1 hr 10 min • 36 marks

Tests practical skills including planning experiments, recording data, and drawing conclusions from results.

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0607 Paper 6 - Extended Investigation

1 hr 30 min • 48 marks

Written paper testing practical skills through questions about experimental methods, data, and analysis.

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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.

0607 October-November 2022 - Topics Breakdown by Paper

Each Cambridge IGCSE International Mathematics (0607) paper tests specific syllabus topics. Below is a breakdown of topics for each paper in October-November 2022, showing how marks are distributed. Use this to focus your revision on topics relevant to your papers.

0607 Paper 1 (Core (Short Answer))

40 marks total

Number and language (Number)

23m

0607 Paper 3 (Core (Structured))

96 marks total

Other functions (Functions)

17m

0607 Paper 4 (Extended (Structured))

120 marks total

Equations (Algebra)

11m

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 - October-November 2022

Key feedback from Cambridge examiners on how students performed

Key Takeaways

• Read questions carefully and answer what is being asked.
• Show all working steps to enable method marks, even if the final answer is wrong.
• Practice arithmetic calculations without a calculator to improve accuracy.
• Understand key mathematical concepts and terminology.
• Ensure full syllabus coverage, especially topics with low understanding (Trigonometry, Compound Interest, Circle Theorems).

Paper 11 - Paper 11 (Core)

To succeed on this paper, candidates needed to have completed the full Core syllabus. It's vital they show workings for two-step problems to access method marks, as calculators are not permitted, accurate calculations are essential.

Study Tips:

✓ Complete the full Core syllabus.
✓ Practice arithmetic without a calculator.

Common Mistakes:

Q1 (Arithmetic)

✗ Writing the correct method but making arithmetic errors when evaluating.

→ Double-check your calculations, especially in one-mark questions where no method marks are available if the final answer is wrong.

Q2 (Rounding)

✗ Rounding each digit in turn (e.g., 6847 to 6850, then 6900) instead of rounding to the nearest hundred directly.

→ Identify the hundreds digit first, then consider the tens digit to determine whether to round up or down.

Q8 (Fractions/Problem Solving)

✗ Working out the number of girls and then going no further, or making arithmetic errors in the subtraction step.

→ Always ensure you fully address what the question is asking. For multistep questions, check at each stage if you've answered the actual question.

Q11 (Stem-and-leaf diagrams)

✗ Not being confident about what was required, putting the numbers in order but using the tens digit (when that should not be shown) or using just the units digits but not ordered

→ Review stem-and-leaf diagram structure: the stem shows all digits except the last one of a number, the leaf shows the last digit, the leaves are in order.

Paper 12 - Paper 12 (Core)

The paper was accessible to most candidates, but accurate calculations were essential. Candidates need to focus on carefully reading the questions and instructions.

Study Tips:

✓ Practice arithmetic without a calculator.
✓ Carefully read and understand the question before attempting it.

Common Mistakes:

Q5 (Bearings)

✗ Giving compass points or angles without reference to north instead of a three-figure bearing.

→ Bearings are measured clockwise from North and written as three figures (e.g., 045°).

Q6 (Rounding)

✗ Rounding to the nearest tenth instead of the nearest ten, or arriving at correct significant digits with wrong place value (e.g., 37 instead of 370).

→ Identify the tens place, then check the ones digit to determine rounding direction.

Q7 (Problem Solving/Time Conversion)

✗ Making arithmetic errors in multi-step calculations when calculating total times and differences or showing working not in order and difficult to follow.

→ Write down each step clearly to minimize errors. Check your work regularly.

Q12 (Inequalities)

✗ Omitting end circle or drawing additional circles on inequality number line, attempting to write an inequality rather than giving a single value.

→ Use an open circle if the value is not included and a closed circle if it is included in the inequality.

Paper 13 - Paper 13 (Core)

Candidates performed quite well, demonstrating a strong understanding of the syllabus content. Completion of full syllabus coverage is essential.

Study Tips:

✓ Practice arithmetic without a calculator.
✓ Carefully read and understand the question before attempting it.

Common Mistakes:

Q5 (Bearings)

✗ Giving compass points or angles without reference to north instead of a three-figure bearing.

→ Bearings are measured clockwise from North and written as three figures (e.g., 045°).

Q6 (Rounding)

✗ Rounding to the nearest tenth instead of the nearest ten, or arriving at correct significant digits with wrong place value (e.g., 37 instead of 370).

→ Identify the tens place, then check the ones digit to determine rounding direction.

Q7 (Problem Solving/Time Conversion)

✗ Making arithmetic errors in multi-step calculations when calculating total times and differences.

→ Write down each step clearly to minimize errors. Check your work regularly.

Q12 (Inequalities)

✗ Omitting end circle or drawing additional circles on inequality number line

→ Use an open circle if the value is not included and a closed circle if it is included in the inequality.

Paper 21 - Paper 21 (Extended)

Many candidates did not seem fully prepared and found several questions very challenging. Some candidates made numerical slips impacting their achieved marks. Showing clear working is essential.

Study Tips:

✓ Show all working steps to allow for method marks.
✓ Always leave answers in the simplest form.

Common Mistakes:

Q4 (Percentage Change)

✗ Multiplying or dividing by 100 instead of the correct method.

→ Understand the formula for percentage change. (New Value - Original Value)/Original Value * 100.

Q6 (Standard Form)

✗ Inability to express numbers in standard form or perform addition with standard form numbers.

→ Standard form is A x 10^n, where 1 ≤ |A| < 10. Practice converting between ordinary numbers and standard form.

Q8 (Sequences)

✗ Providing a term-to-term rule (e.g., n + 6) instead of an expression for the nth term.

→ The nth term is an expression of n that you can put any term number in to find the term in the sequence.

Q10 (Coordinate Geometry)

✗ Careless arithmetic errors and misconceptions when finding the gradient of AB, negative reciprocal, mid-point and equation of a line.

→ Double-check each calculation. Write the formulas out correctly to help with your substitution.

Insights extracted from the official Cambridge Examiner Report for 0607 October-November 2022. View full report →

About Cambridge IGCSE International Mathematics (0607)

Cambridge IGCSE International Mathematics (0607) is one of the most popular qualifications taken by students worldwide. The October-November 2022 examination session included 6 paper components, each testing different skills and knowledge areas.

This page contains all 0607 past papers from October-November 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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0607 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:

Extract questions: We analyze each question paper (QP) and identify individual questions and their mark allocations (shown in square brackets, e.g., [3]).
Match to syllabus: Each question is matched to the official Cambridge 0607 syllabus topics based on keywords, concepts, and question content.
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 96 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 International Mathematics Past Papers

📝 Timed Practice

Complete papers under exam conditions. 0607 Paper 4 is 2 hr 15 min - 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 International Mathematics responses.

📊 Examiner Reports

Read the 0607 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 International Mathematics typically requires 85-90%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I download IGCSE International Mathematics October-November 2022 past papers?

You can download all IGCSE International Mathematics (0607) October-November 2022 past papers directly from this page. We provide 38 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 0607 mark schemes included?

Yes, mark schemes for all 0607 October-November 2022 papers are included. Each question paper has a corresponding mark scheme showing expected answers and mark allocation.

What papers are available for IGCSE International Mathematics 0607?

IGCSE International Mathematics (0607) has 6 papers: Paper 1 (Core (Short Answer)), Paper 2 (Extended (Short Answer)), Paper 3 (Core (Structured)), Paper 4 (Extended (Structured)), Paper 5 (Core Investigation), Paper 6 (Extended Investigation). 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?

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