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Symmetry: Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580) practice questions
Symmetry (C4.5, Core) is part of Geometry (Core). STEM Exam Builder holds 76 past-paper questions on it for Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580), from papers set between 2010 and 2025, each with its mark scheme. 6 of them are in the sample set visitors can open in the builder.
What it covers
The questions are sorted into 12 skills; you can tick single skills in the builder:
- Complete a pattern with one line of symmetry
- Count lines of symmetry in a shaded pattern
- Draw all lines of symmetry
- Lines of symmetry of quadrilaterals
- Complete a pattern with rotational symmetry
- Rotational order of a non polygon design
- Rotational order of a regular polygon
- Rotational order of a shaded pattern
- Symmetry of a named polygon
- Complete a pattern with two lines of symmetry
- Lines of symmetry of letters
- Rotational order of an irregular shape
Questions by paper
| Paper | Questions |
|---|---|
| Paper 1 (Core, non-calculator) | 52 |
| Paper 2 (Extended, non-calculator) | 14 |
| Paper 3 (Core, calculator) | 8 |
| Paper 4 (Extended, calculator) | 2 |
Questions by level
Each question carries a level, C, B or A: the grade it is pitched at.
| Level | Questions |
|---|---|
| Level C | 66 |
| Level B | 10 |
| Level A | 0 |
Questions by year the paper was set
| Year | Questions |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 8 |
Try sample questions
These questions are in the sample set anyone can open in the builder without an account. Each opens with its mark scheme on the flip side.
The link opens the builder on Symmetry, Paper 1. Visitors can browse the sample set; building and downloading a paper needs a plan.