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Pythagoras’ theorem: Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580) practice questions
Pythagoras’ theorem (C6.1, Core) is part of Trigonometry (Core). STEM Exam Builder holds 66 past-paper questions on it for Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580), from papers set between 2010 and 2025, each with its mark scheme. 9 of them are in the sample set visitors can open in the builder.
What it covers
The questions are sorted into 5 skills; you can tick single skills in the builder:
- Find a rectangle diagonal
- Find a shorter side of a right triangle
- Find a sloping trapezium side
- Find the hypotenuse of a right triangle
- Converse of Pythagoras
Questions by paper
| Paper | Questions |
|---|---|
| Paper 1 (Core, non-calculator) | 27 |
| Paper 2 (Extended, non-calculator) | 14 |
| Paper 3 (Core, calculator) | 19 |
| Paper 4 (Extended, calculator) | 6 |
Questions by level
Each question carries a level, C, B or A: the grade it is pitched at.
| Level | Questions |
|---|---|
| Level C | 19 |
| Level B | 36 |
| Level A | 11 |
Questions by year the paper was set
| Year | Questions |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 5 |
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 Pythagoras’ theorem, Paper 1. Visitors can browse the sample set; building and downloading a paper needs a plan.