We analysed the data from every Edexcel IGCSE Maths past paper (current specification) to see which topics are the most common. These are you best bets to focus on in preparation for your IGCSE exams.
Data:
We analysed every past paper from the current Edexcel IGCSE Specification and found which topics were the most common at IGCSE.
| Topic | Percentage Appearance on Exams |
|---|---|
| Mixed Algebra | 82.50% |
| Probability Trees | 75.00% |
| SOHCAHTOA | 75.00% |
| Indices Problems | 80.00% |
| Percentages | 65.00% |
| Circle Theorems | 62.50% |
| Sets and Venn Diagrams | 60.00% |
| Mean, Median, Mode and Range | 52.50% |
| Compound Interest | 55.00% |
| Standard Form | 47.50% |
Mixed Algebra!
82.5% of past papers had a page of mixed algebra questions.
These include:
– Simplifying
– Solving
– Expanding and Factorising
– Inequalities
Practice for Mixed Algebra:
Dr Austin Maths has great resources here. (see top 6 in the list!)
Probability Trees
Probability Trees are a very popular topic.
Make sure you’ve practiced lots of exam questions on them: the more practice, the better you will be prepared!
Probability Trees Practice from Corbett Maths
SOHCAHTOA
Indices Problems
You can find some more practice for this topic here.
Percentages
Revise all of GCSE Percentages here!
Circle Theorems
Revise all of GCSE circle theorems with our dedicated revision page here!
Sets and Venn Diagrams
Mean, Median, Mode and Range
Compound Interest
Standard Form
Addvance Maths 