Saturday 17 December 2011

Differences between IGCSE and O' Level Mathematics

Differences between IGCSE and O' Level Mathematics

 The main differences between O Level and IGCSE Mathematics are as follows:

  • IGCSE Maths is available with or without Coursework, whereas O Level Maths is only available without Coursework. 
  • IGCSE has Core and Extended options (grades C-G and A* to E available respectively), O level has grades A to E available. 
  • O level Maths has a non-calculator paper whereas IGCSE Maths requires a calculator for both papers.
  • Examining time: 4.5 hours for O' level Maths compared with 3 hours for Core IGCSE Maths and 4 hours for Extended IGCSE Maths. 
  • There is no question choice for IGCSE Maths; for O level Maths there is limited question choice in Paper 2. 
  • O level Maths question paper weighting is 50% per paper; IGCSE Maths is 35% for the first paper, 65% for the second.

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