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Introduction to algebra: Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580) practice questions
Introduction to algebra (C2.1, Core) is part of Algebra and graphs (Core). STEM Exam Builder holds 69 past-paper questions on it for Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580), from papers set between 2010 and 2025, each with its mark scheme. 8 of them are in the sample set visitors can open in the builder.
What it covers
The questions are sorted into 7 skills; you can tick single skills in the builder:
- Write a sum of products from a word description
- Substitute a negative value
- Substitute into a conversion formula
- Substitute into a formula with several variables
- Substitute into an expression with powers and fractions
- Write an expression from a word description
- Trial and improvement
Questions by paper
| Paper | Questions |
|---|---|
| Paper 1 (Core, non-calculator) | 33 |
| Paper 2 (Extended, non-calculator) | 21 |
| Paper 3 (Core, calculator) | 12 |
| Paper 4 (Extended, calculator) | 3 |
Questions by level
Each question carries a level, C, B or A: the grade it is pitched at.
| Level | Questions |
|---|---|
| Level C | 45 |
| Level B | 22 |
| Level A | 2 |
Questions by year the paper was set
| Year | Questions |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 10 |
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 Introduction to algebra, Paper 1. Visitors can browse the sample set; building and downloading a paper needs a plan.