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Indices II: Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580) practice questions
Indices II (E2.4, Extended) is part of Algebra and graphs (Extended). STEM Exam Builder holds 33 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 5 skills; you can tick single skills in the builder:
- Find an unknown root index by substitution
- Solve an equation with fractional powers of x
- Fractional power of a monomial
- Fractional power of an algebraic quotient
- Negative fractional power of an algebraic fraction
Questions by paper
| Paper | Questions |
|---|---|
| Paper 1 (Core, non-calculator) | 0 |
| Paper 2 (Extended, non-calculator) | 32 |
| Paper 3 (Core, calculator) | 0 |
| Paper 4 (Extended, calculator) | 1 |
Questions by level
Each question carries a level, C, B or A: the grade it is pitched at.
| Level | Questions |
|---|---|
| Level C | 0 |
| Level B | 30 |
| Level A | 3 |
Questions by year the paper was set
| Year | Questions |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
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 Indices II, Paper 2. Visitors can browse the sample set; building and downloading a paper needs a plan.