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Coordinate geometry (Core): Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580) practice questions
STEM Exam Builder holds 99 past-paper questions on Coordinate geometry (Core) for Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580), from papers set between 2010 and 2025, each with its mark scheme. 29 of them are in the sample set visitors can open in the builder.
What it covers
Coordinate geometry (Core) (C3) has 5 subtopics:
- Coordinates (C3.1): 21 questions
- Drawing linear graphs (C3.2): 4 questions
- Gradient of linear graphs (C3.3): 12 questions
- Equations of linear graphs (C3.5): 56 questions
- Parallel lines (C3.6): 6 questions
Drawing linear graphs (C3.2)
4 questions on 2 skills:
- Draw a straight-line graph from its equation
- Match a straight-line equation to its graph
Gradient of linear graphs (C3.3)
12 questions on 1 skill:
- Gradient from a plotted straight line
Parallel lines (C3.6)
6 questions on 2 skills:
- Give any parallel line equation
- Parallel line through a stated point
Questions by paper
| Paper | Questions |
|---|---|
| Paper 1 (Core, non-calculator) | 52 |
| Paper 2 (Extended, non-calculator) | 26 |
| Paper 3 (Core, calculator) | 11 |
| Paper 4 (Extended, calculator) | 10 |
Questions by level
Each question carries a level, C, B or A: the grade it is pitched at.
| Level | Questions |
|---|---|
| Level C | 44 |
| Level B | 50 |
| Level A | 5 |
Questions by year the paper was set
| Year | Questions |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 14 |
Try sample questions
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