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Mathematics 0580

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 — Approximation and Estimation topical past papers

51 past-paper questions on Approximation and Estimation for Mathematics 0580.

Questions
51
Years
2010–2026
With mark scheme
100%
Questions 2022–2026
39

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How Approximation and Estimation has been examined

From 2022 to 2026, Approximation and Estimation was on Paper 1 · Non-calculator (Core) in 12 of 14 exam series, worth about 2% of that paper’s marks.

How Approximation and Estimation has been examined, by paper
PaperQuestionsShare of marksSeries
Paper 1 · Non-calculator (Core)242%12 of 14
Paper 2 · Non-calculator (Extended)41%4 of 14
Paper 3 · Calculator (Core)71%5 of 14
Paper 4 · Calculator (Extended)41%4 of 14

Momentum’s own count, over the questions in its bank for these years: a series is one exam session, every zone included, and a question filed under two chapters counts in both. Median marks per question: 2.

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