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Graphs in practical situations: Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580) practice questions
Graphs in practical situations (C2.9, Core) is part of Algebra and graphs (Core). STEM Exam Builder holds 61 past-paper questions on it for Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580), from papers set between 2010 and 2025, each with its mark scheme. 7 of them are in the sample set visitors can open in the builder.
What it covers
The questions are sorted into 11 skills; you can tick single skills in the builder:
- Compare prices using a conversion graph
- Extend a conversion using proportionality
- Average speed from a whole distance time journey
- Compare speeds from graph slopes
- Complete a return journey on a distance time graph
- Draw an outward journey from speed and time
- Identify a stop on a distance time graph
- Read a journey time or distance from a travel graph
- Speed from a distance time graph
- Draw a speed time graph from a description
- Draw a conversion graph
Questions by paper
| Paper | Questions |
|---|---|
| Paper 1 (Core, non-calculator) | 27 |
| Paper 2 (Extended, non-calculator) | 5 |
| Paper 3 (Core, calculator) | 27 |
| Paper 4 (Extended, calculator) | 2 |
Questions by level
Each question carries a level, C, B or A: the grade it is pitched at.
| Level | Questions |
|---|---|
| Level C | 10 |
| Level B | 50 |
| Level A | 1 |
Questions by year the paper was set
| Year | Questions |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 4 |
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 Graphs in practical situations, Paper 1. Visitors can browse the sample set; building and downloading a paper needs a plan.