Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 — 2024 May/June Paper 1 · Variant 1
0580/11/M/J/24 · 24 questions · 56 marks · ≈63 min
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Questions as text
Q1 · Write 0.8 as a fraction
1 (a) Write 0.8 as a fraction. ................................................. [1] (b) Write 28% as a decimal. ................................................. [1] (c) Write 4876 correct to the nearest hundred. ................................................. [1]
Mark scheme: Question Answer Marks Partial Marks 1(a) 8 1 oe fraction 10 1(b) 0.28 1 1(c) 4900 cao 1
Q2 · A B Measure the length of line AB in millimetres
2 A B Measure the length of line AB in millimetres. .......................................... mm [1]
Mark scheme: 2 107 1
Q3 · The travel graph shows the journey of a bus
3 The travel graph shows the journey of a bus. 14 12 10 8 Distance (km) 6 4 2 0 14 00 14 30 15 00 15 30 16 00 Time (a) Find the distance the bus travels in the first 50 minutes. ........................................... km [1] (b) Find how long, in minutes, the bus is stationary. .......................................... min [1]
Mark scheme: 3(a) 10 1 3(b) 40 1
Q4 · Write down the order of rotational symmetry of a rhombus
4 Write down the order of rotational symmetry of a rhombus. ................................................. [1]
Mark scheme: 4 2 1
Q5 · The diagram shows a shape on a 1 cm2 grid
5 The diagram shows a shape on a 1 cm2 grid. Find the area of this shape. .......................................... cm2 [1]
Mark scheme: 5 12 1
Question 6
6 (a) Work out. 28 - 16 ' 2 ................................................. [1] (b) Find the reciprocal of 4. 5 ................................................. [1]
Mark scheme: 6(a) 20 1 6(b) 1 1 1.25 or 1 oe 4
Q7 · The temperature on Monday is –27 °C
7 The temperature on Monday is –27 °C. The temperature on Tuesday is 15 °C higher than on Monday. Work out the temperature on Tuesday. ............................................. °C [1]
Mark scheme: 7 12 1
Q8 · Draw all the lines of symmetry on this shape
8 Draw all the lines of symmetry on this shape. [2]
Mark scheme: 8 2 correct lines of symmetry 2 B1 for one correct line and no extras or two correct lines and one extra
Q9 · Y 8 7 6 A 5 4 3 C 2 1 B x – 8 – 7 – 6 – 5 – 4 – 3 – 2 – 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 – 1 – 2 The diagram…
9 y 8 7 6 A 5 4 3 C 2 1 B x – 8 – 7 – 6 – 5 – 4 – 3 – 2 – 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 – 1 – 2 The diagram shows two sides of a parallelogram ABCD. Find the coordinates of point D. ( ...................... , ...................... ) [2]
Mark scheme: 9 (–3, 7) 2 B1 for correct diagram or for correct coordinates for their point D or for (-3, k) or (k, 7)
Q10 · H cm NOT TO SCALE 6 cm 15 cm The total surface area of this cuboid is 369 cm2
10 h cm NOT TO SCALE 6 cm 15 cm The total surface area of this cuboid is 369 cm2. Work out the value of h. h = ................................................ [4]
Mark scheme: 10 4.5 4 M3 for 2 6 h 15 h 369 2 6 15 or better or M2 for 2 6 15 6 h 15 h oe or M1 for [2] 6 15 or [2] 6h or [2] 15h
Q11 · Geetha has a box of toys
11 Geetha has a box of toys. She picks a toy at random from the box. The probability that she picks a wooden toy is 0.6 . (a) Work out the probability that she does not pick a wooden toy. ................................................. [1] (b) The box contains three types of toys, wooden, plastic or metal. Type of toy Wooden Plastic Metal Number of toys 14 14 Probability 0.6 Complete the table. [2]
Mark scheme: 11(a) 0.4 oe 1 11(b) 42 2 B1 for 42 0.2 0.2 B1 for 0.2 and 0.2 If B0 scored, SC1 for their two probabilities each being half of their (a)
Q12 · The table shows some information about two sequences
12 The table shows some information about two sequences. nth term 5th term Sequence A 60 – 4n Sequence B n2 – 300 Complete the table. [2]
Mark scheme: 12 40 2 B1 for each –275
Q13 · Find the coordinates of the point where the line y = 3x - 5 crosses the y-axis
13 Find the coordinates of the point where the line y = 3x - 5 crosses the y-axis. ( ...................... , ...................... ) [1]
Mark scheme: 13 0, 5 1
Q14 · By writing each number in the calculation correct to 1 significant figure, find an…
14 By writing each number in the calculation correct to 1 significant figure, find an estimate for the value of 28. 2 - 5. 6 . 4.2 # 1.68 You must show all your working. ................................................. [2]
Mark scheme: 14 30 6 M1 4 2 3 nfww A1 If 0 scored, SC1 for 3 correct roundings or all correct but with trailing zeros
Question 15
15 Factorise completely. 36x 2 + 40x ................................................. [2]
Mark scheme: 9 x 2 10 x15 4 x 9 x 10 2 B1 for x 36 x 40 or 4 final answer or 2 x 18 x 20 or for 4 x 9 x 10 seen then spoilt
Q16 · NOT TO SCALE x + 7 3x - 12 The diagram shows a rectangle with length 3x - 12 and width x…
16 NOT TO SCALE x + 7 3x - 12 The diagram shows a rectangle with length 3x - 12 and width x + 7 . Find an expression for the perimeter of the rectangle. Give your answer in its simplest form. ................................................. [3]
Mark scheme: 16 8 x 10 or 2 4 x 5 3 B2 for 8 x 10 seen and spoilt final answer or M2 for 2 x 7 2 3 x 12 oe or M1 for x 7 3 x 12 oe or B1 for 8 x or 10 in final answer
Q17 · The diagram shows a circle, centre O
17 The diagram shows a circle, centre O. P lies on the circle. P O (a) Write down the mathematical name of the line OP. ................................................. [1] (b) Draw a tangent to the circle at P. [1]
Mark scheme: 17(a) radius 1 17(b) Ruled line drawn through P 1 perpendicular to OP
Q18 · Find the greatest odd number that is a factor of 140 and a factor of 210
18 Find the greatest odd number that is a factor of 140 and a factor of 210. ................................................. [2]
Mark scheme: 18 35 2 B1 for answer 5 or 7 or 70 or M1 for 2 × 2 × 5 × 7 and 2 × 3 × 5 × 7 or two correct factor trees or tables or 5 7 k seen
Question 19
19 Calculate. (a) 3 343 - 40.96 ................................................. [1] (b) (192 + 4 # 16 ) .125 ................................................. [1]
Mark scheme: 19(a) 3 1 0.6 or 5 19(b) 1024 1
Q21 · Calculate .1827 # 10 6 ' 9000
21 Calculate .1827 # 10 6 ' 9000 . Give your answer in standard form. ................................................. [2]
Mark scheme: 21 2.03 10 2 cao 2 B1 for 203 oe If 0 scored, SC1 for writing their ordinary number correctly in standard form
Q22 · Solve the simultaneous equations
22 Solve the simultaneous equations. You must show all your working. 6x + 2y = 29 3x - 4y = 17 x = ................................................ y = ................................................ [3]
Mark scheme: 22 Correctly eliminating one variable M1 x 5 A1 y 0.5 A1 If M0 scored SC1 for 2 values satisfying one of the original equations
Q23 · Change 9.6 km/h into m/s
23 Change 9.6 km/h into m/s. ........................................... m/s [2]
Mark scheme: 23 2 2 9.6 1000 2 or 2.67 M1 for oe 3 60 60 or 2.666 to 2.667
Q24 · These are the first five terms of a sequence
24 These are the first five terms of a sequence. 11 18 25 32 39 Find an expression for the nth term of the sequence. ................................................. [2]
Mark scheme: 24 7n + 4 oe final answer 2 B1 for 7n + j or kn + 4 k ≠ 0 or 7n + 4 seen then spoilt
Q25 · 12.8 cm J L NOT TO SCALE 12.8 cm K The diagram shows a shape made from a triangle JKL and…
25 12.8 cm J L NOT TO SCALE 12.8 cm K The diagram shows a shape made from a triangle JKL and a semicircle with diameter JL. JKL is an isosceles right-angled triangle with JK = JL = 12.8 cm. (a) Calculate the area of this shape. ........................................... cm2 [3] (b) Calculate the perimeter of this shape. ............................................ cm [4]
Mark scheme: 25(a) 146 or 3 146.2 to 146.3 1 M1 for 12.8 12.8 2 1 12.8 2 M1 for 2 2 25(b) 51[.0] or 4 1 M1 for 12.8 51.00 to 51.01… 2 2 2 12.8 M2 for 12.8 12.8 or oe Sin 45 or M1 for 12.8 2 12.8 2 oe 12.8 or sin 45 = oe KL
What was in this paper
The subtopics covered by these 24 questions, and how many questions each got. Open one in a new tab to see every Cambridge question on it.
3Coordinates2Sequences2Symmetry2The four operations2Algebraic manipulation1Circles, arcs and sectors1Equations1Estimation1Fractions, decimals and percentages1Introduction to probability1Powers and roots1Rates1Standard form1Surface area and volume1Time1Types of number1Units of measure1What you needed in this session
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