Additional Maths (0606) tutor
Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics (0606) is the bridge between IGCSE and A-Level. One-to-one tuition in calculus, advanced trigonometry, functions and more.
Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics (0606) is a serious step up from standard IGCSE Maths. It introduces calculus, deeper algebra and advanced trigonometry — the very topics that make the jump to A-Level or IB Higher Level far smoother for students who've studied them early.
What 0606 covers
- Functions — domain and range, composite and inverse functions, modulus functions.
- Quadratics — completing the square, the discriminant, quadratic inequalities.
- Polynomials — the remainder and factor theorems, cubic and quartic equations.
- Indices, surds and logarithms — including exponential and logarithmic functions.
- Trigonometry — identities, equations, and the graphs of trig functions.
- Calculus — differentiation, tangents and normals, stationary points, integration, area under a curve, and kinematics.
- Series — the binomial theorem, arithmetic and geometric progressions.
- Coordinate geometry — circles and straight-line problems.
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Book on WhatsAppWho should take Additional Maths?
It suits able students — typically those comfortably on track for A* in standard IGCSE Maths — who intend to study Mathematics, Sciences, Engineering or Economics at A-Level or IB. Taking 0606 early removes much of the shock of A-Level calculus.
How we teach it
0606 is unforgiving of shaky fundamentals, so we secure the IGCSE Extended foundation first, then build the calculus and advanced topics conceptually. Students who reach us already strong in Cambridge 0580 Extended tend to progress fastest. As with all our tuition, every topic comes with notes, question banks and full mocks marked to the scheme.
Frequently asked questions
How many hours of tutoring does my child need?
It depends on the starting point and target grade, but most students do well with one to two focused one-to-one lessons a week, alongside their own practice. Consistency matters far more than long, occasional sessions — steady weekly work builds confidence without burnout.
How quickly will my child improve?
With consistent weekly lessons and proper practice, meaningful improvement often shows within a term. The exact pace depends on the starting point and how much your child practises between lessons — but because much of the gain comes from exam technique and mark-scheme precision, progress is usually visible well before the exam.
Is Additional Maths harder than IGCSE Maths?
Yes — 0606 introduces calculus and advanced topics well beyond standard IGCSE. It's best suited to students already strong at Extended level.
Will it help with A-Level Maths?
Considerably. Students who've done 0606 find the transition to A-Level or IB Maths much smoother, especially the calculus.
Do I need to take standard IGCSE Maths too?
Usually yes — 0606 is taken alongside or after standard IGCSE Mathematics, not instead of it.