“International school Mathematics” is not one curriculum. A tutor should identify the exact programme, level and assessment route before choosing material. Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics and IB Diploma Mathematics can overlap in mathematical ideas while differing substantially in structure, depth, technology use and assessment expectations.
This legacy Orchard IB/IGCSE tutor page now owns one job: identify the curriculum before teaching the Mathematics. It does not claim a current eduKate branch in Orchard; families should verify actual teaching location, timing and availability directly.
Current IB Diploma Mathematics
The current IB Diploma Programme offers Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (AA) at SL and HL, and Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation (AI) at SL and HL. IB has also published updated AA and AI courses for first teaching in 2027 with first assessment in 2029, so tutors should verify which cohort/course version a student is actually following. See the official IB Mathematics curriculum page.
Current Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics
Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 currently has a 2025–2027 syllabus, with 2028–2030 also published for future cohorts. Cambridge notes that one paper at each tier is now a dedicated non-calculator paper. Tutors should confirm the syllabus year and tier rather than use generic IGCSE worksheets. See Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580.
The First Tutor Questions
- Which curriculum and course code?
- Which level/tier?
- Which examination cohort?
- Which calculator/technology conditions?
- Which topics have already been taught at school?
- Where does the student’s current mathematical chain break?
Do Not Diagnose From the Curriculum Name Alone
An IB AA student may have strong algebra but weak proof or function reasoning. An IGCSE student may know the content but lose marks in non-calculator fluency or interpretation. The next move should come from learner evidence.
| Failure layer | Possible repair |
|---|---|
| Concept | Rebuild mathematical model |
| Algebra/fluency | Targeted retrieval and manipulation |
| Interpretation | Representation and problem-reading work |
| Strategy | Compare valid methods and conditions |
| Execution | Timed practice after method is stable |
For Orchard Families
Verify the actual current eduKate teaching location before planning travel. A strong tutor should be able to say exactly which curriculum version the student follows and which mathematical failure layer is being repaired.
