IGCSE Add Maths tutor online (0606)
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Our IGCSE Additional Mathematics tutors cover the full Cambridge 0606 syllabus, from functions, polynomials and logarithms to circular measure, series, vectors and calculus, with practice for the non-calculator and calculator papers. Lessons run live online, 1:1 or in small groups, for students in the Gulf, the UK and Pakistan.
IGCSE Add Maths key facts
| Cambridge (CAIE) | Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics (0606), 2 papers/components (official syllabus) |
|---|---|
| Cambridge May/June series | Exams run from late April to June; results are released in mid-August. |
| Cambridge October/November series | Exams run in October and November; results are released in mid-January. |
| Pearson Edexcel International GCSE series | Exams are offered in May/June for all subjects and in November for a smaller set of subjects. |
| Topics covered | 14 syllabus topics, with past-paper practice |
| Lesson format | Live online, 1:1 (60 min) or small group (75 min); first class free |
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IGCSE Additional Mathematics is aimed at strong mathematicians, usually students taking or already holding Extended Mathematics 0580, who want to stretch themselves before A Level or the IB Diploma. Some schools teach it alongside 0580, while others offer it after an early 0580 entry. Its fourteen topics push well beyond the main course into function notation, logarithms and exponentials, radians, binomial expansions and both differentiation and integration.
Assessment consists of two 2-hour papers, each worth 80 marks and half of the grade. Paper 1 bans calculators, so surds, exact values and fraction work must be secure by hand; Paper 2 requires a scientific calculator. Unlike 0580, there is no Core tier: every candidate sits the same papers and can be graded A* to E. The content closely matches Cambridge O Level Additional Mathematics, so students can widen their practice with those past papers too.
Students typically find trigonometric identities, kinematics and connected rates of change in calculus, and converting relationships into straight-line form the most demanding parts. Questions are long, so organisation matters: a tidy layout helps the student track their own reasoning. Additional Maths gives a real head start on A Level Pure Mathematics and on IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches, particularly in calculus, logarithms and trigonometry, which those courses introduce quickly.
How is IGCSE Add Maths (0606) examined?
Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics (0606)
Official syllabus from Cambridge (CAIE)| Paper | Duration | Marks | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: Non-calculatorStructured and unstructured questions; calculators not allowed | 2 hours | 80 | 50% |
| Paper 2: CalculatorStructured and unstructured questions; scientific calculator required | 2 hours | 80 | 50% |
Syllabus for examination in 2025, 2026 and 2027. Untiered; grades A* to E.
Cambridge May/June series
Exams run from late April to June; results are released in mid-August.
Cambridge October/November series
Exams run in October and November; results are released in mid-January.
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE series
Exams are offered in May/June for all subjects and in November for a smaller set of subjects.
Exam facts last verified:
Plan your revision with our exam dates guide, the official IGCSE grade thresholds and where to find official past papers.
What topics are in IGCSE Add Maths?
- 1
Functions
Composing functions in the wrong order, such as working out gf(x) when fg(x) was asked.
- 2
Quadratic functions
Using the discriminant with the wrong inequality for 'meets', 'touches' or 'does not meet'.
- 3
Factors of polynomials
Sign slips when substituting into the remainder theorem, leading to a wrong unknown coefficient.
- 4
Equations, inequalities and graphs
Losing one branch when solving modulus inequalities and drawing cubic sketches without intercepts.
- 5
Simultaneous equations
Producing correct x values but matching them with the wrong y values.
- 6
Logarithmic and exponential functions
Dividing logarithms incorrectly and forgetting that ln and e^x are inverse functions.
- 7
Straight-line graphs
Choosing the wrong variables for the axes when turning a non-linear relationship into a straight line.
- 8
Coordinate geometry of the circle
Arithmetic errors rewriting a circle equation into centre–radius form.
- 9
Circular measure
Forgetting the straight edges when asked for the perimeter of a sector or segment.
- 10
Trigonometry
Dividing through by a trigonometric function and losing solutions, and sketching graphs with wrong amplitude or period.
- 11
Permutations and combinations
Double-counting arrangements when a restriction applies to more than one item.
- 12
Series
Misidentifying the required term in a binomial expansion, and applying the sum to infinity when the ratio is too large.
- 13
Vectors in two dimensions
Mixing position vectors with displacement vectors, and errors in velocity-vector problems.
- 14
Calculus
Integration slips with negative or fractional powers, and wrong signs in kinematics problems.
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How do our online Add Maths classes work?
Diagnostic
A short check of what your child already knows against the syllabus.
Topic teaching
Clear explanations on a shared whiteboard, one topic at a time.
Past-paper practice
Exam questions from your board, timed and marked to the mark scheme.
Feedback
What went well, what to fix and what to practise before next class.
How do you get top marks in IGCSE Add Maths?
Build non-calculator fluency with surds, exact trigonometric values and indices before attempting Paper 1 past papers.
Keep answers exact (surds, π, logarithmic forms) whenever a question asks for an exact value.
Treat 'show that' items as proofs: every line of algebra must be visible, because the result is already given.
Use radians in calculus and circular measure unless the question states degrees.
Sketch a graph over the given interval for trigonometric equations to make sure no solution is missed.
Allow about one and a half minutes per mark and leave time to recheck long calculus questions.
How much does IGCSE Add Maths tutoring cost?
Prices shown in US dollars
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One-to-one
Fully personalised to your child
USD 28 / class
- 60-minute live classes at times you choose
- A plan built from a diagnostic of your child's gaps
- Past-paper practice marked against the mark scheme
- Progress notes for parents
Small group
Up to 6 students, 8 live classes a month
USD 8 / class
- 75-minute live classes, 8 per month
- Taught to your exam board and syllabus code
- Weekly past-paper questions with feedback
- Class recordings and notes
Intensive exam prep
12 one-to-one classes a month before exams
USD 25 / class
- Three 60-minute classes a week
- Timed past papers and full mock exams
- Topic-by-topic weak-spot drills
- Pack discount of 10% applied
Prices are per class unless shown per month: one-to-one classes are 60 minutes and group classes 75 minutes. Your trial class is free and doesn't turn into a paid plan by itself. Pricing FAQ
IGCSE Add Maths FAQs
Is IGCSE Additional Maths worth taking?
IGCSE Additional Maths is worth taking for students who are confident in Extended Mathematics and plan to study A Level Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, engineering or IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches. It introduces calculus and logarithms early, which eases the transition to sixth form. Students who find 0580 a struggle may benefit more from consolidating core maths first.
How many papers are in IGCSE Additional Maths 0606?
Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics 0606 has two papers, each lasting 2 hours, worth 80 marks and counting for 50%. Calculators are banned in Paper 1, while Paper 2 cannot be done without a scientific calculator. All candidates sit the same papers, because there is no Core or Extended tier, and grades run from A* to E.
Is IGCSE Additional Maths harder than IGCSE Maths?
Yes, IGCSE Additional Maths is harder than IGCSE Mathematics 0580, because it covers more abstract topics such as logarithms, trigonometric identities and calculus, and its questions are longer. Students who already find Extended 0580 comfortable usually adapt well. Regular practice with multi-step problems is the key to the jump.
Do I need Additional Maths for A Level Maths or IB Maths AA?
Additional Maths is not required for A Level Mathematics or IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches, but it gives a clear head start. Students who skip it meet calculus, logarithms and radians for the first time in sixth form. Those who take it can spend more of their first term on new ideas and exam technique.
Is IGCSE Additional Maths the same as O Level Additional Maths?
IGCSE Additional Mathematics 0606 and O Level Additional Mathematics 4037 share the same fourteen topics and the same two-paper structure. They are separate qualifications, awarded under the IGCSE and O Level names respectively. Past papers from either are useful practice for both, as long as students follow their own syllabus document.
What topics are in IGCSE Additional Maths 0606?
IGCSE Additional Maths 0606 covers fourteen topics: functions; quadratic functions; factors of polynomials; equations, inequalities and graphs; simultaneous equations; logarithmic and exponential functions; straight-line graphs; circle geometry; circular measure; trigonometry; permutations and combinations; series; vectors; and calculus, including kinematics. Every topic can appear on either paper.
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