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Introduction to probability: Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580) practice questions
Introduction to probability (C8.1, Core) is part of Probability (Core). STEM Exam Builder holds 107 past-paper questions on it for Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580), from papers set between 2010 and 2025, each with its mark scheme. 9 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:
- Complement of a stated probability
- Missing probability in an exhaustive table
- Probability from a frequency count
- Probability from equally likely numbered cards
- Probability using a ratio of colours
- Unknown number of items from a probability
- Identify the most or least likely outcome
Questions by paper
| Paper | Questions |
|---|---|
| Paper 1 (Core, non-calculator) | 60 |
| Paper 2 (Extended, non-calculator) | 25 |
| Paper 3 (Core, calculator) | 17 |
| Paper 4 (Extended, calculator) | 5 |
Questions by level
Each question carries a level, C, B or A: the grade it is pitched at.
| Level | Questions |
|---|---|
| Level C | 83 |
| Level B | 21 |
| Level A | 3 |
Questions by year the paper was set
| Year | Questions |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 12 |
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 probability, Paper 1. Visitors can browse the sample set; building and downloading a paper needs a plan.