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Cambridge IGCSE International Mathematics (0607) - March 2023 Past Papers

Download 14 free IGCSE International Mathematics past papers, mark schemes, and examiner reports from the March 2023 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 March 2023 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.

Question Paper
Mark Scheme
QP + MS QP + ER

All variants (different time zones):

QP:
v2
MS:
v2

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.

Question Paper
Mark Scheme
QP + MS QP + ER

All variants (different time zones):

QP:
v2
MS:
v2

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.

Question Paper
Mark Scheme
QP + MS QP + ER

All variants (different time zones):

QP:
v2
MS:
v2
View syllabus topics tested in Paper 3 (1 topics, 96 marks total)

This 0607 Paper 3 from March 2023 tests 1 different syllabus topics. The highest-weighted topic is Other functions (Functions) worth 22 marks out of 96 total marks.

Mark distribution by topic:

Other functions 22/96

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.

Question Paper
Mark Scheme
QP + MS QP + ER

All variants (different time zones):

QP:
v2
MS:
v2

0607 Paper 5 - Core Investigation

1 hr 10 min • 36 marks

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

Question Paper
Mark Scheme
QP + MS QP + ER

All variants (different time zones):

QP:
v2
MS:
v2

0607 Paper 6 - Extended Investigation

1 hr 30 min • 48 marks

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

Question Paper
Mark Scheme
QP + MS QP + ER

All variants (different time zones):

QP:
v2
MS:
v2

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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0607 March 2023 - 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 March 2023, showing how marks are distributed. Use this to focus your revision on topics relevant to your papers.

0607 Paper 3 (Core (Structured))

96 marks total
Other functions (Functions)
22m

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 - March 2023

Key feedback from Cambridge examiners on how students performed

Key Takeaways

  • • Read questions carefully and underline key words to avoid misinterpretations. Pay close attention to what they are exactly asking.
  • • Always show your working, even if you're using a calculator, to gain method marks. This includes expanding brackets correctly, taking care of signs.
  • • Practice arithmetic calculations regularly to minimize careless errors and silly mistakes.
  • • Pay close attention to units and conversions; and use the correct equation.
  • • Remember the importance of justifying your solution and communicating your method of finding the answer.
Paper 12 - Paper 12 (Core)

To succeed, candidates need to complete the full Core syllabus, apply formulae, clearly show working, and check answers. Arithmetic errors were common, especially in one-mark questions, and candidates sometimes struggled to interpret questions accurately.

Study Tips:

  • ✓ Practice arithmetic calculations regularly without a calculator to improve accuracy.
  • ✓ Underline key words and instructions in questions to avoid misinterpretations.
  • ✓ Always show your working, especially in multi-step problems, to gain method marks even if the final answer is incorrect.

Common Mistakes:

Q1(b) (Geometry)
✗ Confusing congruent and similar polygons.
→ Understand the precise definitions: congruent shapes are identical in size and shape, while similar shapes have the same shape but can be different sizes.
Q5 (Time Calculations)
✗ Treating times as integers or incorrectly calculating time differences (e.g., assuming 3 hours between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM).
→ Carefully break down the time into hours and minutes, and pay attention to whether you are adding or subtracting.
Q7 (Perimeter)
✗ Finding half the perimeter or calculating the area of the rectangle instead of the perimeter.
→ Read the question carefully to understand exactly what is being asked for and review the formula for calculating perimeter.
Q11 (Surface Area)
✗ Calculating the area of only two faces and not considering all six, or misunderstanding the concept of surface area versus volume.
→ Make sure to calculate the area of each unique face and then sum them, remembering that opposite faces of a cuboid are identical.
Paper 22 - Paper 22 (Extended)

Candidates showed improved presentation of solutions with clear working. They exhibited strong algebraic skills but some careless numerical slips caused loss of marks. Confusion arose regarding the complement of the union versus the complement of the intersection of sets.

Study Tips:

  • ✓ Always leave answers in their simplest form.
  • ✓ When a question requires standard form, a fractional answer will not score full marks.
  • ✓ Show sufficient working to gain method marks.

Common Mistakes:

Q3(b) (Decimals)
✗ Giving an incorrect decimal representation due to misunderstanding place value.
→ Review decimal place values and practice converting fractions to decimals.
Q8(a) (Standard Form)
✗ Leaving the answer in a non-standard form (e.g., 16 × 10–2) instead of converting it to standard form.
→ Ensure the coefficient in standard form is between 1 and 10.
Q8(b) (Standard Form)
✗ Converting fraction to decimal but not giving answer in standard form. Incorrect manipulation of powers of 10.
→ Make sure to convert to a decimal and then adjust the power of 10 so that the expression is in standard form.
Q9 (Polygons)
✗ Careless numerical slips when dividing 360 by 24 to find exterior angles.
→ Cancel numbers down first before attempting long division to avoid arithmetic errors.
Paper 32 - Paper 32 (Core)

Most candidates attempted all questions, indicating sufficient time. Accuracy in answers was crucial, with marks lost for insufficient significant figures or premature rounding. Using a graphic display calculator was helpful for drawing graphs and finding intersections, and teachers should ensure familiarity with command words.

Study Tips:

  • ✓ Ensure you have the correct equipment for the exam, including a graphic display calculator and ruler.
  • ✓ Show all working out to allow for partial credit even if the final answer is incorrect.
  • ✓ Give answers to 3 significant figures unless the answer is exact or otherwise specified.

Common Mistakes:

Q1(b)(i) (Cube Root)
✗ Writing the answer to 3 significant figures instead of 3 decimal places.
→ Read the question carefully and pay attention to whether it asks for significant figures or decimal places.
Q2(b) (Statistics)
✗ Incorrectly calculating the range (subtracting frequencies) or the mean (adding up frequencies and dividing by 7).
→ Review the formulas for calculating range, median, and mean from frequency tables. Understand the difference between frequency and data values.
Q3(a) (Large Numbers)
✗ Using the word ‘lakh’ instead of a numerical value.
→ Use the correct numerical values to represent large numbers.
Q7(b)(i) (Area of Circle)
✗ Using 3.14 for π and this gave an inaccurate answer. Some candidates wrote their answer only to 2 significant figures.
→ Use the π button on the calculator and give answers to 3 significant figures.
Paper 42 - Paper 42 (Extended)

The paper was accessible to almost all candidates. Some questions towards the end proved very challenging. Most candidates displayed knowledge of the use of a graphics display calculator.

Study Tips:

  • ✓ Show sufficient working to gain method marks.
  • ✓ Give answers to three significant figures unless the answer is exact or stated otherwise.
  • ✓ Use the graphics display calculator for curve sketching questions.

Common Mistakes:

Q1(e) (Numerical Calculations)
✗ Giving the answer to one decimal place or making a slight error in their calculations.
→ Be precise with calculations and give answers to the correct degree of accuracy, i.e. 3 significant figures
Q2(b) (Transformations)
✗ Omitting the degree of clockwise rotation.
→ State both the transformation and the degree of the transformation where required.
Q3(a) (Functions)
✗ A reference to tangents in a function problem.
→ Carefully read questions and avoid using related terminologies when questions are about functions.
Q5(c) (Algebra)
✗ Not dealing with the ‘2’ term correctly. In multiplying through by 20, they omitted to multiply the 2 by 20.
→ Make sure that all terms in the equasion are being operated on and multiplied by the value.

Insights extracted from the official Cambridge Examiner Report for 0607 March 2023. 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 March 2023 examination session included 6 paper components, each testing different skills and knowledge areas.

This page contains all 0607 past papers from March 2023, 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:

  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 0607 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 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 March 2023 past papers?
You can download all IGCSE International Mathematics (0607) March 2023 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 0607 mark schemes included?
Yes, mark schemes for all 0607 March 2023 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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