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Similarity: Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580) practice questions
Similarity (E4.4, Extended) is part of Geometry (Extended). STEM Exam Builder holds 64 past-paper questions on it for Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580), from papers set between 2010 and 2025, each with its mark scheme. 7 of them are in the sample set visitors can open in the builder.
What it covers
The questions are sorted into 10 skills; you can tick single skills in the builder:
- Actual area from a map area
- Area scale factor from length ratio
- Drawing area from an actual area
- Length scale factor from volume ratio
- Volume from a surface area ratio
- Explain similarity using equal angles
- Explain similarity using side ratios
- Linear map scale from area measurements
- Similar solid volume from a length ratio
- Length scale factor from an area ratio
Questions by paper
| Paper | Questions |
|---|---|
| Paper 1 (Core, non-calculator) | 2 |
| Paper 2 (Extended, non-calculator) | 49 |
| Paper 3 (Core, calculator) | 0 |
| Paper 4 (Extended, calculator) | 13 |
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 | 46 |
| Level A | 18 |
Questions by year the paper was set
| Year | Questions |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 4 |
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 Similarity, Paper 2. Visitors can browse the sample set; building and downloading a paper needs a plan.