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IGCSE Maths Revision Timetable
IGCSE Maths improves through repeated problem solving, not by reading notes for hours. A useful timetable revisits weak topics, mixes old and new questions and leaves enough time to correct mistakes before the exam.
A strong Cambridge IGCSE Maths 0580 revision timetable should include three kinds of sessions each week: focused topic repair, mixed problem solving and timed paper practice. Confirm whether you are taking Core or Extended, use the current syllabus for your exam year and practise both calculator and non-calculator work.
Make it a calendar: use the free planner to turn this structure into dated study sessions.
Build my study planCheck your route and syllabus year first
Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 is tiered, so Core and Extended candidates cover different depth and sit different papers. The 2025-2027 syllabus also includes a dedicated non-calculator paper at each tier. Before downloading questions, confirm your route and exam year with your teacher.
| Session | What to do | What to keep |
|---|---|---|
| Topic repair | Learn one weak method, then answer questions without notes | A short worked example and marked question set |
| Non-calculator | Practise exact values, arithmetic, algebra and written methods | A list of errors caused by fluency rather than knowledge |
| Mixed practice | Switch between topics without being told which method to use | A score plus the topic label for every missed question |
| Timed paper | Complete a paper or section for your route under time pressure | A marked paper and three scheduled repair tasks |
A four-week IGCSE Maths revision cycle
- Week 1: diagnose gaps with a mixed set, then repair number and algebra topics.
- Week 2: focus on geometry, mensuration and trigonometry, with one non-calculator block.
- Week 3: revise statistics, probability, graphs and transformations, then mix topics again.
- Week 4: complete timed papers for your route, mark them carefully and revisit only the errors that still repeat.
Turn every mistake into a small next step
Label errors as knowledge, method, arithmetic, calculator use, reading the question, units or time pressure. Then schedule a fresh question on the same skill within two or three days. Copying the correct answer once is not the same as being able to solve it later.
Keep calculator and non-calculator practice separate
Some skills overlap, but the pressure is different. In non-calculator sessions, show complete written methods and check whether fractions, surds or exact values can stay exact. In calculator sessions, practise entering expressions accurately, keeping enough working and rounding only when the question asks.
Fit Maths around your other subjects
Add IGCSE Maths to My Study Plan, enter your mock or exam date and lower the confidence score if mixed questions are still difficult. The planner can spread short Maths sessions around other subjects and export the result as a PDF or calendar file.
Sources and useful next reading
Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 qualification pageCambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 syllabus for 2025-2027Ofqual guide to revision planning and exam pressure
Common questions
How do I make an IGCSE Maths revision timetable?
Schedule focused topic repair, mixed questions, non-calculator practice and timed papers each week. Mark every set and use the errors to choose the next session.
Should I use Core or Extended IGCSE Maths past papers?
Use the route your centre has entered you for. Core and Extended candidates cover different depth and sit different papers, so confirm with your teacher first.
How often should I revise IGCSE Maths?
Several shorter sessions across the week usually give you more chances to retrieve methods and correct mistakes than one long weekly session.
About this guide: My Study Plan is a free study planner operated by Reefwatch. This page gives a practical igcse maths revision timetable and links to official sources for assessment details.