Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics 0606 syllabus for 2025, 2026 and 2027.

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4 Equations, inequalities and graphs (continued)

4.3 Use substitution to form and solve a quadratic For example:

equation in order to solve a related equation. 4 2
• x 3 + x 3 - 12 = 0
• 2(1n 5x)2 + 1n 5x – 6 = 0
• 3ex = 12 – 5e –x

Candidates are expected to identify the appropriate

substitution.

4.4 Sketch the graphs of cubic polynomials and The points of intersection of the graph with the
their moduli, when given as a product of three coordinate axes should be clearly labelled.
linear factors.

4.5 Solve graphically cubic inequalities of the form

• f(x) ⩾ d
• f(x) > d
• f(x) ⩽ d
• f(x) < d
where f(x) is a product of three linear factors
and d is a constant.

5 Simultaneous equations

Candidates should be able to: Notes/Examples

5.1 Solve simultaneous equations in two For example:

unknowns by elimination or substitution.
• y – x + 3 = 0 and x2 – 3xy + y2 + 19 = 0
• xy2 = 4 and xy = 3
x 2y
•
x = 4 and y = x – 2
+
y

6 Logarithmic and exponential functions

Candidates should be able to: Notes/Examples

6.1 Know and use simple properties and graphs Logarithms may be given to any base.
of the logarithmic and exponential functions, Understand that f(x) = ex and g(x) = 1n x are each
including ln x and ex. the inverse of the other.
Understand the asymptotic nature of the graphs
of logarithmic and exponential functions. State the
equations of any asymptotes.
Graphs are limited to y = kenx + a and
y = k ln(ax + b) where n, k, a and b are integers.
Series expansions are not required.

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6 Logarithmic and exponential functions (continued)

6.2 Know and use the laws of logarithms, For example:

including change of base of logarithms.
• Write 3 + 21g p – 1g q as a single base 10
logarithm.
1
• Write as a natural logarithm.
log5 e

6.3 Solve equations of the form ax = b.

7 Straight-line graphs

Candidates should be able to: Notes/Examples

7.1 Use the equation of a straight line.

7.2 Know and use the condition for two lines to

be parallel or perpendicular.

7.3 Solve problems involving midpoint and length

of a line, including finding and using the
equation of a perpendicular bisector.

7.4 Transform given relationships to and from For example:

straight-line form, including determining
• To straight-line form
unknown constants by calculating the gradient
or intercept of the transformed graph. y = Axn
y = Abx
• From straight-line form to an equation of the form
y2 = Ax3 + B
e2y = Ax2 + B
y3 = A1n x + B

8 Coordinate geometry of the circle

Candidates should be able to: Notes/Examples

8.1 Know and use the equation of a circle with Identify the centre and radius of a circle using a circle
radius r and centre (a, b). equation in any form.
For example:
• (x – a)2 + (y – b)2 = r2
• x2 + y2 + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0
Formula is given in the List of formulas.

8.2 Solve problems involving the intersection of a Includes finding points of intersection.
circle and a straight line. Includes determining whether a straight line:
• is a tangent
• is a chord
• does not intersect the circle.

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8 Coordinate geometry of the circle (continued)

8.3 Solve problems involving tangents to a circle. Includes finding equations of tangents.
No use of calculus is expected.

8.4 Solve problems involving the intersection of Includes finding points of intersection, finding the
two circles. equation of a common chord or determining whether
two circles:
• intersect
• touch
• do not intersect.

9 Circular measure

Candidates should be able to: Notes/Examples

9.1 Solve problems involving the arc length and Use of radian measure is expected in the solution of
sector area of a circle, including knowledge problems which may involve compound shapes.
and use of radian measure. Formulas are not given.

10 Trigonometry

Candidates should be able to: Notes/Examples

10.1 Know and use the six trigonometric functions sine, cosine, tangent, secant, cosecant, cotangent
of angles of any magnitude.

10.2 Understand and use the amplitude and For example: y = sin x and y = 3sin 2x
period of a trigonometric function, including The period may be in either degrees or radians.
the relationship between graphs of related
trigonometric functions.

10.3 Draw and use the graphs of Graphs will be drawn over a given domain which
y = a sin bx + c may be in either degrees or radians.
y = a cos bx + c For a graph of y = a tan bx + c, the x-coordinate of
any asymptote should be clearly labelled.
y = a tan bx + c
Fractions will have a denominator of 2, 3, 4, 6 or 8
where a is a positive integer, b is a simple
only.
fraction or integer, and c is an integer.

10.4 Use the relationships: Trigonometric identities are given in the List of
• 2 2
sin A + cos A = 1 formulas.
• sec2 A = 1 + tan2 A
• cosec2 A = 1 + cot2 A

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10 Trigonometry (continued)

10.5 Solve, for a given domain, trigonometric Includes the use of the relationships in 10.4.
equations involving the six trigonometric For example:
functions.
• 4 cot θ = tan θ
• 2 sec2 θ + tan θ – 3 = 0
i i
• 5 sin + 2 cos =0
3 3

3 cosec d2i - n=4

r
•
12

10.6 Prove trigonometric relationships involving the Includes the use of the relationships in 10.4.
six trigonometric functions. For example:
• sin x tan x + cos x = sec x
sin i 1 + cos i
• + = 2 cosec θ
1 + cos i sin i

11 Permutations and combinations

Candidates should be able to: Notes/Examples

11.1 Recognise the di!erence between

permutations and combinations and know
when each should be used.

11.2 Know and use the notation n! and Includes 0! = 1.

the expressions for permutations and
combinations of n items taken r at a time.

11.3 Solve problems on arrangement and selection Problems will be either in an everyday context or
using permutations or combinations. based on an algebraic problem.
Problems involving:
• repetition of objects
• objects arranged in a circle
• both permutations and combinations,
are not included.

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12 Series

Candidates should be able to: Notes/Examples

12.1 Use the binomial theorem for expansion of Includes simplification of coefficients.
(a + b)n for positive integer n. Formula is given in the List of formulas.

12.2 Use the general term For example:

JN
KnO an–rbr, 0 ⩽ r ⩽ n . Find the term independent of x in the expansion of
KrO
d2x + 1 n .
10
LP
x
Knowledge of the greatest term and properties of
the coefficients is not required.

12.3 Recognise arithmetic and geometric

progressions and understand the di!erence
between them.

12.4 Use the formulas for the nth term and for the Problems may be in context.
sum of the first n terms to solve problems Formulas are given in the List of formulas.
involving arithmetic or geometric progressions.

12.5 Use the condition for the convergence of a Includes explaining why a particular geometric
geometric progression, and the formula for progression has or does not have a sum to infinity.
the sum to infinity of a convergent geometric Formula is given in the List of formulas.
progression.

13 Vectors in two dimensions

Candidates should be able to: Notes/Examples

13.1 Understand and use vector notation. Vectors will be given in any form including:
JaN
KK OO , AB , p, ai – bj
LbP
Candidates are expected to use correct vector
notation.

13.2 Know and use position vectors and unit For example:
vectors. a
The unit vector in the same direction as a is .
a

13.3 Find the magnitude of a vector; add and Includes:

subtract vectors and multiply vectors by
• equating like vectors
scalars.
• solving problems using vector geometry, with a
diagram given in more complex cases.

13.4 Compose and resolve velocities. Determine a resultant vector by adding two or more
vectors together.
Includes the use of a velocity vector to determine
position and solve problems in context such as
particles colliding.

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14 Calculus

No formulas will be given in the List of formulas for the Calculus section.

Candidates should be able to: Notes/Examples

14.1 Understand the idea of a derived function. Only an informal understanding of the idea of a limit
is expected, and the technique of di!erentiation from
first principles is not required.

14.2 Use the notations

R V
dy d2 y S d JKdyNOW
f′(x), f″(x), ,
dx dx2 SS dx KdxOWW
=
T L PX
dy
δx, δx → 0, .
dx

14.3 Know and use the derivatives of the standard Includes constant multiples, sums and composite
functions xn (for any rational n), sin x, cos x, functions (use of chain rule).
tan x, ex, ln x.
For example, di!erentiate `3x 2 + 4j .
1
3

For trigonometric functions angles will always be in

radians.

14.4 Di!erentiate products and quotients of

functions.

14.5 Use di!erentiation to find gradients, tangents

and normals.

14.6 Use di!erentiation to find stationary points. Points of inflexion are not included.

14.7 Apply di!erentiation to connected rates of

change, small increments and approximations.

14.8 Apply di!erentiation to practical problems

involving maxima and minima.

14.9 Use the first and second derivative tests to Points of inflexion are not included.
discriminate between maxima and minima. Full justification of conclusions is expected.
An explanation of how to distinguish between a
maximum point and a minimum point may be
required.
Unless specified otherwise, any valid method is
allowed.

14.10 Understand integration as the reverse process Solutions for indefinite integrals should include an
of di!erentiation. arbitrary constant.

14.11 Integrate sums of terms in powers of x, Solutions for indefinite integrals should include an
1 1 arbitrary constant.
including and .
x ax + b

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14 Calculus (continued)

14.12 Integrate functions of the form: Includes the case where n = –1.
n
• (ax + b) for any rational n For trigonometric functions angles will always be in
• sin (ax + b) radians.
• cos (ax + b) Solutions for indefinite integrals should include an
arbitrary constant.
• sec2 (ax + b)
• eax+b

14.13 Evaluate definite integrals and apply Plane areas include:

integration to the evaluation of plane areas.
• between a line and a curve
• between two curves
• a sum of two areas.

14.14 Apply di!erentiation and integration For example:

to kinematics problems that involve Given the velocity of a particle is v = 3t2 – 30t + 72
displacement, velocity and acceleration of a find its acceleration when t = 2.
particle moving in a straight line with variable
or constant acceleration.

14.15 Make use of the relationships in 14.14 to draw For example:

and use the following graphs: A particle moves in a straight line. Its displacement s,
• displacement–time from a fixed point at time, t, is given by s = 3t3 – 10t2
• distance–time + 4t + 8 for 0 ⩽ t ⩽ 3. Sketch its displacement–time
graph, its speed–time graph, its acceleration–time
• velocity–time
graph.
• speed–time
• acceleration–time.

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4 Details of the assessment

All candidates take two written papers.

Grades A* to E will be available for candidates who achieve the required standards. Grades F and G will not be
available. Therefore, candidates who do not achieve the minimum mark for grade E will be unclassified.

Candidates must show all necessary working.

Paper 1
Written paper, 2 hours, 80 marks
Use of a calculator is not allowed.
Candidates answer all questions.
Structured and unstructured questions.
This paper consists of questions based on any part of the content.
This is a compulsory component for all candidates.
This written paper is an externally set assessment, marked by Cambridge.

Paper 2
Written paper, 2 hours, 80 marks
A scientific calculator is required.
Candidates answer all questions.
Structured and unstructured questions.
This paper consists of questions based on any part of the content.
This is a compulsory component for all candidates.
This written paper is an externally set assessment, marked by Cambridge.

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List of formulas
Equation of a circle with centre (a, b) and radius r. (x – a)2 + (y – b)2 = r2

Curved surface area, A, of cone of radius r, sloping edge l. A = πrl

Surface area, A, of sphere of radius r. A = 4πr2

1
Volume, V, of pyramid or cone, base area A, height h. V= Ah
3
4
Volume, V, of sphere of radius r. V = πr3
3
Quadratic Equation For the equation ax2 + bx + c = 0,
-b ! b 2 - 4ac
x= 2a

JnN JnN JnN

Binomial Theorem (a + b) n = a n + KK OO a n - 1 b + KK OO a n - 2 b 2 + … + KK OO a n - r b r + … + b n
L1P L2P LrP
JnN n!
where n is a positive integer and KK OO = -
n r) !r!
LrP
(

Arithmetic series un = a + ^n − 1h d

Sn = 2 n ^a + lh = 2 n #2a + ^n − 1h d -
1 1

−1
Geometric series un = ar n
a ^1 − r nh
Sn = ^r ! 1h
1− r
S3 = − ^ r 1 1h
a
1 r

Identities sin2 A + cos2 A = 1

sec2 A = 1 + tan2 A
cosec2 A = 1 + cot2 A

a b c
Formulas for ∆ABC = =
sin A sin B sin C
a2 = b2 + c2 – 2bc cos A
1
∆= ab sin C
2

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