Cambridge IGCSE International Mathematics encourages learners to develop their mathematical ability as a key life skill, and as a strong basis for further study of mathematics or to support skills in other subjects.

The syllabus:

• develops learners’ competency, confidence, and fluency in their use of techniques with and without the use of a graphic display calculator, cultivating mathematical understanding
• develops learners’ feel for quantity, patterns, and relationships, encouraging learners’ reasoning and analytical skills
• places a strong emphasis on solving problems in mathematics and real-life contexts
• promotes appropriate presentation and interpretation of results, encouraging learners’ understanding of how to communicate and reason mathematically
• develops learners’ skills in mathematical investigations and/or modelling, building conceptual understanding as well as ability to apply techniques and use approaches
• is tiered to allow candidates of all abilities to achieve and progress in their mathematical studies.