From recent 0580 syllabuses, non-calculator papers are a fixed part of Extended and Core routes. Past papers labelled non-calculator must be practised without a calculator — otherwise timing and method practice are invalid.

Hub: maths past papers · Extended papers.

Non-calculator skills

Skill	Practice
Fractions & percentages	Mental + written layout
Surds & indices (Extended)	Simplify without CAS
Geometry	Angle rules, constructions
Algebra	Factorise, solve linear/quadratic

Exam discipline

• Hide calculator physically.
• Write every step — lost method marks common.
• Use Past Paper Timer for exact duration.

Frequently asked questions

Edexcel 4MA1 non-calculator?

Edexcel linear papers may allow calculators on both — check 4MA1 spec; this guide is Cambridge 0580 focused.

Can I use calculator for topic revision?

Yes for learning; use non-calc papers for exam simulation.

Which paper number?

Confirm current syllabus — school handout lists Paper 1/2 roles.

Formulae sheet?

Which formulas given IGCSE maths.

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