International Mathematics 0607/61 Oct Nov 2024 | Cambridge IGCSE Past Papers With Mark Scheme

1. Pattern Investigation & Sequences | House of Cards Structures – Analyzing number patterns in stacked card structures, deriving formulas for total cards, and solving for specific cases.

2. Geometric Series & Summation | Row and House Formulations – Developing expressions for diagonal and horizontal cards, simplifying summation formulas, and determining row counts from total cards.

3. Mathematical Modelling & Data Analysis | Fastest Running Times by Age – Plotting scatter diagrams, deriving linear models, interpreting trends, and validating predictions against real-world records.

4. Regression & Curve Fitting | Developing Equations for Time vs. Age – Using given data points to find regression equations, solving for unknowns, and assessing model accuracy.

5. Quadratic Modelling & Predictions | Athlete Performance Trends – Sketching models for senior athletes, comparing predicted times to real data, and calculating age from given times.

6. Equation Solving & Model Applications | Finding Optimal Performance Ages – Using mathematical models to estimate the age at which the fastest 100m time was recorded.