Cambridge IGCSE International Mathematics 0607 syllabus for 2023 and 2024.

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E3 Functions
Extended curriculum Notes/Examples
E3.1 Notation Domain is R unless stated otherwise
Domain and range functions
Mapping diagrams
E3.2 Recognition of the following function types from Syllabus link: modelling
the shape of their graphs: Some of a, b, c or d may be 0
linear f(x) = ax + b Syllabus link: E4.6
quadratic f(x) = ax2 + bx + c Syllabus link: E4.8
cubic f(x) = ax3 + bx2 + cx + d
a
reciprocal f(x) = x
exponential f(x) = ax with 0 < a < 1 or a > 1 Compound interest
exp functions Syllabus link: E1.8
absolute value f(x) = | ax + b |
trigonometric f(x) = a sin(bx); a cos(bx); tan x Including period and amplitude
trig functions Syllabus link: E8.8
E3.3 Determination of at most two of a, b, c or d in Syllabus link: modelling
simple cases of E3.2
E3.4 Finding the quadratic function given
vertex and another point, y = a(x – h)2 + k has a vertex of (h, k)
quadratic functions
x-intercepts and a point,
vertex or x-intercepts with a = 1
E3.5 Understanding of the concept of asymptotes e.g. f(x) = tan x asymptotes at 90°, 270°, etc.
and graphical identification of simple examples Excludes algebraic derivation of asymptotes
parallel to the axes
Excludes oblique asymptotes
E3.6 Use of a graphic display calculator to:
sketch the graph of a function Including unfamiliar functions not mentioned
explicitly in this syllabus
produce a table of values
find zeros, local maxima or minima Syllabus link: E2.11
find the intersection of the graphs of functions Vertex of quadratic
Syllabus link: E2.10
E3.7 Simplify expressions such as f(g(x)) where g(x) is
a linear expression functions

E3.8 Description and identification, using the language Syllabus link: E6.4
of transformations, of the changes to the graph of
y = f(x) when y = f(x) + k, y = kf(x), k an integer
y = f(x + k)
E3.9 Inverse function f –1 Syllabus link: E6.5
E3.10 Logarithmic function as the inverse of the Syllabus link: E1.8
exponential function log x is log10 x unless stated otherwise
log functions
y = ax equivalent to x = loga y
Rules for logarithms corresponding to rules for
exponents
log b
Solution to ax = b as x =
log a
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E4 Coordinate geometry
Extended curriculum Notes/Examples
E4.1 Plotting of points and reading from a graph in the Syllabus link: E11.1
Cartesian plane
E4.2 Distance between two points Syllabus links: E5.6 and E6.3
E4.3 Mid-point of a line segment
E4.4 Gradient of a line segment
straight line graphs
E4.5 Gradient of parallel and perpendicular lines
E4.6 Equation of a straight line as y = mx + c Syllabus link: E3.2
and ax + by = d (a, b and d integer)
E4.7 Linear inequalities in the Cartesian plane Shade unwanted regions
E4.8 Symmetry of diagrams or graphs in the Cartesian Syllabus links: E3.2 and E5.2
plane

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This syllabus gives you the flexibility to design a course that will interest, challenge and engage your learners.
Where appropriate you are responsible for selecting resources and examples to support your learners’ study. These
should be appropriate for the learners’ age, cultural background and learning context as well as complying with
your school policies and local legal requirements.

Knowledge of the content of Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (or an equivalent syllabus) is assumed.

Cambridge IGCSE material which is not included in the subject content will not be tested directly but it may be
required in response to questions on other topics.

Proofs of results will not be required unless specifically mentioned in the syllabus.

Candidates will be expected to be familiar with the scientific notation for the expression of compound units,
e.g. 5 m s–1 for 5 metres per second.

1 Functions

• understand the terms: function, domain, range (image set), one-one function, inverse function and
composition of functions
• use the notation f(x) = sin x, f: x ↦ lg x, (x > 0), f –1(x) and f 2(x) [= f(f(x))]
• understand the relationship between y = f(x) and y = |f(x)|, where f(x) may be linear, quadratic or
trigonometric
• explain in words why a given function is a function or why it does not have an inverse
• find the inverse of a one-one function and form composite functions
• use sketch graphs to show the relationship between a function and its inverse

2 Quadratic functions

• find the maximum or minimum value of the quadratic function f : x ↦ ax 2 + bx + c by any method
• use the maximum or minimum value of f(x) to sketch the graph or determine the range for a given domain
• know the conditions for f(x) = 0 to have:
(i)  two real roots, (ii)  two equal roots, (iii)  no real roots
and the related conditions for a given line to
(i)  intersect a given curve, (ii)  be a tangent to a given curve, (iii)  not intersect a given curve
• solve quadratic equations for real roots and find the solution set for quadratic inequalities

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3 Equations, inequalities and graphs

• solve graphically or algebraically equations of the type |ax + b| = c (c ⩾ 0) and |ax + b| = |cx + d|
• solve graphically or algebraically inequalities of the type
|ax + b| > c (c ⩾ 0), |ax + b| ⩽ c (c > 0) and |ax + b| ⩽ |cx + d|
• use substitution to form and solve a quadratic equation in order to solve a related equation
• sketch the graphs of cubic polynomials and their moduli, when given in factorised form
y = k(x – a)(x – b)(x – c)
• solve cubic inequalities in the form k(x – a)(x – b)(x – c) ⩽ d graphically

4 Indices and surds

• perform simple operations with indices and with surds, including rationalising the denominator

5 Factors of polynomials

• know and use the remainder and factor theorems

• find factors of polynomials
• solve cubic equations

6 Simultaneous equations

• solve simple simultaneous equations in two unknowns by elimination or substitution

7 Logarithmic and exponential functions

• know simple properties and graphs of the logarithmic and exponential functions including l nx and ex (series
expansions are not required) and graphs of kenx + a and k ln(ax + b) where n, k, a and b are integers
• know and use the laws of logarithms (including change of base of logarithms)
• solve equations of the form ax = b

8 Straight line graphs

• interpret the equation of a straight line graph in the form y = mx + c

• transform given relationships, including y = axn and y = Abx, to straight line form and hence determine
unknown constants by calculating the gradient or intercept of the transformed graph
• solve questions involving mid-point and length of a line
• know and use the condition for two lines to be parallel or perpendicular, including finding the equation of
perpendicular bisectors

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