Syllabus updates for Cambridge schools 2012

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1 Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Secondary 1,, Cambridge O Level and Cambridge International AS and A Level Please distribute the relevant pages to all teaching staff concerned

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3 Syllabus updates for Cambridge schools 2012 This major annual update provides advance notifications of changes to syllabuses. Please make teaching staff aware of these changes. Contents Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary 1.. 4, Cambridge O Level, Cambridge International AS and A Level 5 49 New syllabuses... 5 Regulated syllabus codes... 6 Syllabuses being discontinued... 7 Syllabuses that have been revised... 8 Other changes to the availability of syllabuses 10 Area studies (India Studies) Art and Design Business subjects Child Development Computing and ICT subjects Design and Technology Development Studies Economics English subjects Fashion and Fabrics Food and Nutrition Geography Global Perspectives History and Classical Studies Languages other than English Mathematics Music Physical Education Psychology Science subjects Sociology Travel and Tourism PLEASE DISTRIBUTE THE RELEVANT PAGES TO ALL TEACHING STAFF CONCERNED 3

4 Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary 1 We published new curriculum frameworks for both Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary 1 in These are available to download from both the public website and the secure support websites for schools which are registered to offer the programmes. We have also published revised Cambridge Progression tests to accompany both programmes. We now have tests in English, mathematics and science for stages 3 6 for Cambridge Primary and stages 7 9 for Cambridge Secondary 1. The tests are housed on the secure support websites for these programmes. In 2012 we will hold the first Cambridge Primary Checkpoint tests for English, mathematics and science. These tests are in place of the Cambridge Primary Achievement tests, the last of which were available in October/November Cambridge Primary Checkpoint tests are available only for schools who are registered to offer Cambridge Primary. Specimen papers are available at Cambridge Primary Checkpoint, which will be marked by us, offers comprehensive reporting on a learner's strengths and weaknesses at the end of Cambridge Primary in the key curriculum areas. The entry fee for Cambridge Primary Checkpoint can be found in the fees lists. The fees lists are available to download under the My Messages section of the CIE Direct website: Teachers preparing their learners for Cambridge Secondary 1 Checkpoint tests in 2012 and subsequent years should be using the Cambridge Secondary 1 curriculum frameworks which were published in January Please visit our website to download the new curriculum frameworks and if there are any queries, please contact Customer Services at international@cie.org.uk. PLEASE DISTRIBUTE THE RELEVANT PAGES TO ALL TEACHING STAFF CONCERNED 4

5 , Cambridge O Level, Cambridge International AS and A Level New syllabuses Code 0493 Islamiyat 0535 Italian (Foreign language) 5031 Cambridge O Level Science for All (Mauritius) Note: This syllabus replaces 5131 Cambridge O Level Twenty First Century Science. First Code examination June Cambridge O Level Marine Science June Cambridge International AS Level Global Perspectives November Cambridge International AS and A Level English Language Note: This syllabus replaces 8693 Cambridge International AS Level English Language. First examination November 2014 June 2012 June 2014 PLEASE DISTRIBUTE THE RELEVANT PAGES TO ALL TEACHING STAFF CONCERNED 5

6 Regulated syllabus codes Cambridge International Certificate These syllabuses are approved by the regulator, Ofqual, for regulation in England, Wales and Northern Ireland as Cambridge International Level 1/Level 2 Certificates. Regulated code Regulated code 0400 Art and Design 0543 Greek 0410 Music 0547 Mandarin Chinese 0417 Information Communication and 0549 Hindi as a Second Language Technology (ICT) 0450 Business Studies 0580 Mathematics 0454 Enterprise 0610 Biology 0460 Geography 0620 Chemistry 0470 History 0625 Physics 0476 Literature (English) 0677* German 0511 English as a Second Language 0678* Spanish 0522 First Language English 0685* French Syllabuses 0476 Literature (English) and 0522 First Language English have been approved for regulation. Independent schools in the UK may enter for either 0476 or 0486 for Literature (English) and either 0500 or 0522 for First Language English. State-maintained schools in England, Wales and Northern Ireland may enter candidates for syllabuses 0476 and 0522 only. Refer to syllabuses for further details. *Syllabuses 0677 German, 0678 Spanish and 0685 French have been approved for regulation. Statemaintained schools in England, Wales and Northern Ireland may enter candidates for syllabuses 0677, 0678 and 0685 only. Independent schools in the UK should continue to enter for 0520 French, 0525 German and 0530 Spanish French and 0685 French use the same assessment material German and 0677 German use the same assessment material Spanish and 0678 Spanish use the same assessment material. PLEASE DISTRIBUTE THE RELEVANT PAGES TO ALL TEACHING STAFF CONCERNED 6

7 Syllabuses being discontinued Code 0608 Twenty First Century Science 2159 Cambridge O Level History 2160 Cambridge O Level History (Central and Southern Africa) Note: Centres are advised that from 2015, entries should be made for Cambridge O Level History (2158) or History (0470), both of which are available in the June and November exam series Cambridge O Level History (Mauritius) Note: Centres are advised that from 2015, entries should be made for Cambridge O Level History (2158) or History (0470), both of which are available in the June and November exam series. Final examination November 2013 Code 2223 Cambridge O Level Geography (Southern Africa) Note: Centres are advised that from 2015, entries should be made for Cambridge O Level Geography (2217) or Geography (0460), both of which are available in the June and November exam series. June Cambridge O Level Human and Social Biology November 2014 November Cambridge International AS Level English Language Note: This syllabus will be replaced by 9093 Cambridge International AS and A Level English Language Cambridge International AS and A Level History Note: This syllabus will be replaced by 9389 Cambridge International AS and A Level History. Final examination November 2014 November 2013 November 2013 November 2014 PLEASE DISTRIBUTE THE RELEVANT PAGES TO ALL TEACHING STAFF CONCERNED 7

8 Syllabuses that have been revised (see subject pages for further information) Code 0410 Music 0413 Physical Education 0420 Computer Studies 0447 India Studies 0453 Development Studies 0454 Enterprise First revised examination Code June 2012* 0512 First Language Afrikaans June First Language English June IsiZulu as a Second Language June Portuguese (Foreign language) June Arabic (Foreign language) June Agriculture First revised examination Nov 2013 June 2012 Nov 2012 June 2012* June 2012* Nov 2012 Nov Economics June 2013 June Additional Mathematics June Global Perspectives 0460 Geography 0471 Travel and Tourism 0476 Literature (English) June Child Development June Food and Nutrition June Physical Science June Combined Science June 2013* June 2014 June 2012* June 2014 Nov 2014 June Latin June Coordinated Sciences June Literature in English 0495 Sociology 0500 First Language English 0510 English as a Second Language (oral endorsement) 0511 English as a Second Language (count-in oral) * minor changes only June Cambridge O Level Literature in English June 2012* 2158 Cambridge O Level History (World Affairs ) Nov Cambridge O Level Sociology June 2013* 2281 Cambridge O Level Economics June 2013* 4037 Cambridge O Level Additional Mathematics June 2014 June 2013 June 2014 June 2012 * June 2013 June 2014 June 2013 PLEASE DISTRIBUTE THE RELEVANT PAGES TO ALL TEACHING STAFF CONCERNED 8

9 Syllabuses that have been revised (continued) (see subject pages for further information) Code First revised examination Code First revised examination 5038 Cambridge O Level Agriculture Nov 2012 Nov Cambridge International AS Level General Paper Nov Cambridge O Level Physics 5070 Cambridge O Level Chemistry 5090 Cambridge O Level Biology 5129 Cambridge O Level Combined Science 6050 Cambridge O Level Fashion and Fabrics Note: From November 2014 this syllabus will be renamed Cambridge O Level Fashion and Textiles with a new syllabus code, June Cambridge International AS Level Language and Literature in English June Cambridge International AS Level History June Cambridge International AS and A Level Computing June Cambridge International AS and A Level Psychology Nov Cambridge International AS and A Level Sociology June 2014 June 2014 June 2011 June 2012 June 2013 June 2012 June 2012* June Cambridge O Level Food and Nutrition June 2012 June Cambridge International AS and A Level Art and Design June Cambridge O Level Computer Studies 7096 Cambridge O Level Travel and Tourism 8001 Cambridge International AS Level General Paper 8004 Cambridge International AS Level General Paper June Cambridge International AS and A Level Design and Technology June Cambridge International AS and A Level Economics Nov Cambridge International A Level Chinese Nov 2013 Nov 2012* June 2012 June 2013 June 2014 Nov 2012 * minor changes only PLEASE DISTRIBUTE THE RELEVANT PAGES TO ALL TEACHING STAFF CONCERNED 9

10 Other changes to the availability of syllabuses Syllabuses being increased to two examinations per year Code With effect from 0410 Music November 2013 Syllabuses being made generally available following a pilot Code With effect from 0408 World Literature June 2014 Changes to the availability of Cambridge O Levels From June 2012 For Centres in Administrative Zones 3, 4 or 5, there is no change to the availability of Cambridge O Levels. However, from the June 2012 exam series onwards, Centres in Administrative Zones 1, 2 or 6 should contact our Customer Services if they wish to enter candidates for Cambridge O Level examinations. If you are uncertain of which administrative zone you are in, please refer to Timetabling exams on dex_html. PLEASE DISTRIBUTE THE RELEVANT PAGES TO ALL TEACHING STAFF CONCERNED 10

11 Area studies India Studies India Studies, Syllabus 0447 From June 2014 IGCSE India Studies is no longer classified as a pilot qualification. Paper 3 (Research portfolio) has been clarified in terms of the research report and the background reflection and recommendations. The relationship between the assessment objectives and the components has been clarified. Slight changes have been made to the wording of the content concerning India s relationship with Pakistan (Paper 1 Theme 4 and Paper 2 Case Study 3) and environmental sustainability (Paper 2 Case Study 1). The set questions for Paper 3 (2014 series) have been included. PLEASE DISTRIBUTE THE RELEVANT PAGES TO ALL TEACHING STAFF CONCERNED 11

12 Art and Design Art and Design Cambridge International AS and A Level Art and Design, Syllabus 9704 From June 2014 Changes to submission dates for Papers 1 and 4 Paper 1 (Controlled Test). Centres are advised to check the 2014 timetable for up-to-date information. Paper 4 (Personal Study) must be received at Cambridge for moderation at the same time as the other coursework components, Paper 2 (Coursework A) and Paper 3 (Coursework B). Centres are advised to check the Cambridge Administrative Guide 2014 for information on coursework submission. PLEASE DISTRIBUTE THE RELEVANT PAGES TO ALL TEACHING STAFF CONCERNED 12

13 Business subjects Enterprise Enterprise, Syllabus 0454 From June 2014 This syllabus has been approved for regulation for use in state-maintained schools in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Changes to syllabus content Topic 1 2(a): The list of ways to be enterprising at school has been removed and replaced with a general instruction. 2(e): This has been moved to Topic 3. Topic 3 The title of the topic has been expanded to include personal attributes of entrepreneurs. 1: A requirement to evaluate the personal attributes has been added. 1: Determination to succeed; practical/technical skills; prioritisation/time management; interpersonal/communication skills and delegation have been added. 2: A requirement to carry out evaluation has been added. Topic 4 The title of the topic has been changed to include responsibilities. 1: Carry out advertising has been removed. 3: The implications of rights and responsibilities and ethical considerations has been added. A new topic 3(b) has been added requiring understanding of the concept of ethical and moral principles related to enterprise. Topic 5 2: This has been changed to Analyse and evaluate the process of negotiation. Parts 2 and 3 have been merged. Topic 6 The order of the topics has been changed. Topic 10 2(d): This has been removed. 3: This has been changed to Analyse and evaluate the internal and external communication methods used in an enterprise. A topic 3(c) has been added. 5: The requirement to understand the importance of effective communication to running an effective meeting has been removed. 5(a): This has been removed. We have made some editorial improvements to the topic outlines. PLEASE DISTRIBUTE THE RELEVANT PAGES TO ALL TEACHING STAFF CONCERNED 13

14 Business subjects (continued) Enterprise Enterprise, Syllabus 0454 (continued) Changes to Component 2 In response to feedback from Centres and examiners, we have made some changes to streamline the requirements of the Coursework component (Component 2). Task 1 A formal written report is now the only requirement. We provide details in the syllabus of what the report should cover. Task 2 Candidates no longer have to submit a risk assessment as part of their planning. The witness statement of the candidate s financial presentation must be submitted in writing. We will not accept video recordings as evidence, owing to practical difficulties in providing and accessing video recordings. We have included a requirement in the planning marketing communications task for candidates to present their proposed marketing communications methods to a teacher or business person. A written witness statement must also be provided. Task 3 We have clarified the structure of the assessment guidelines. Negotiation with others is now a separate point in the guidelines. This reflects the fact that candidates must do both the negotiation and the action plan monitoring tasks. Task 4 The requirements have been streamlined to make it explicit that the candidate must submit a formal report to assess their communication skills. We have emphasised that the option to evaluate internal communications is only available to candidates who have worked as part of a group. There are no changes to the externally assessed components, the specimen papers or the mark schemes for this syllabus. PLEASE DISTRIBUTE THE RELEVANT PAGES TO ALL TEACHING STAFF CONCERNED 14

15 Child Development Child Development Child Development, Syllabus 0637 From June 2013 Changes to syllabus content Topic 1.1 Understanding Growth and Development. We have deleted describe and illustrate the twin laws of development direction. From June 2014 There are updates to the syllabus content which are indicated by down lines in the syllabus. PLEASE DISTRIBUTE THE RELEVANT PAGES TO ALL TEACHING STAFF CONCERNED 15

16 Computing and ICT subjects Computing and ICT subjects Computer Studies, Syllabus 0420 Cambridge O Level Computer Studies, Syllabus 7010 From June 2012 Changes to syllabus content 1.2: The social and economic implications of the use of computers: social and economic effects. We have added Candidates should consider the health and safety aspects of using computers in the workplace'. 1.2: The social and economic implications of the use of computers. To the existing topic of computer viruses, we have added Internet security and usage and have provided an explicit list of potential problems with Internet use (viruses, hacking, spam, spyware, cookies, phishing and pharming). We have also added a list of modern developments in the use of the Internet (wikis, social networking, blogs, digital media sharing websites, web browsers, ISPs, tagging, podcasts and bit streaming). From June 2012 Changes to syllabus content 1.2: The social and economic implications of the use of computers: social and economic effects. We have added Candidates should consider the health and safety aspects of using computers in the workplace. 1.2: The social and economic implications of the use of computers. To the existing topic of computer viruses, we have added Internet security and usage and have provided an explicit list of potential problems with Internet use (viruses, hacking, spam, spyware, cookies, phishing and pharming). We have also added a list of modern developments in the use of the Internet (wikis, social networking, blogs, digital media sharing websites, web browsers, ISPs, tagging, podcasts and bit streaming). PLEASE DISTRIBUTE THE RELEVANT PAGES TO ALL TEACHING STAFF CONCERNED 16

17 Computing and ICT subjects (continued) Computing and ICT subjects Cambridge International AS and A Level Computing, Syllabus 9691 From June 2011 Please note that the use of calculators is not allowed for Papers 1 and 3. For more information please refer to the syllabus update notice for AS and A Level Computing, Syllabus 9691 published on the Teacher Support Site: academic/uppersec/alevel/subject?assdef_id=738. From June 2012 Changes to syllabus content 1.8: Handling of data in information systems, learning outcome (f). We have added 'how they are created and how they function' to the description of knowledge-based (expert) systems. 1.10: Logic Gates, learning outcome (a). We have added 'NAND and NOR' to the list of logic gates. From June 2013 Changes to syllabus content 1.5: Data transmission and networking. We have added a new learning outcome (c), 'describe basic network topologies (bus, star, ring) explaining the benefits and drawbacks of each topology. 3.5: Programming paradigms, learning outcome (i). We have added 'immediate' to the list of addressing modes. PLEASE DISTRIBUTE THE RELEVANT PAGES TO ALL TEACHING STAFF CONCERNED 17

18 Design and Technology Design and Technology Cambridge International AS and A Level Design and Technology, Syllabus 9705 From November 2012 Questions in Section C of Components 11, 12 and 13 will consist of four parts of 20 marks each, instead of five parts of 16 marks each as previously. The requirement for A3 plain paper provision will be reduced from three sheets to two. PLEASE DISTRIBUTE THE RELEVANT PAGES TO ALL TEACHING STAFF CONCERNED 18

19 Development Studies Development Studies Development Studies, Syllabus 0453 From June 2014 There are updates to the syllabus content which are indicated by down lines in the syllabus. We have also added a statement that confirms that the syllabus will take into account any reviews of the Millennium Development Goals made by the United Nations, after PLEASE DISTRIBUTE THE RELEVANT PAGES TO ALL TEACHING STAFF CONCERNED 19

20 Economics Economics Economics, Syllabus 0455 From June 2013 There are changes to the syllabus content but no changes to the scheme of assessment. Changes to syllabus content A new bullet point has been added to content section 4.1: demonstrate how production possibility curves can be used to illustrate choice and resource allocation. Bullet point five in content section 4.3 has been amended, with occupational groups changed to groups of workers. Two new bullet points have been added to content section 4.4: distinguish between labour-intensive and capital-intensive production and define productivity and recognise the difference between productivity and production. Also in section 4.4, the bullet point regarding profit maximisation has been expanded to add recognise that business organisations may have different goals. Two new bullet points have been added to content section 4.5: explain fiscal, monetary and supply-side policies and analyse the use of fiscal, monetary and supply-side policies. The first bullet point in content section 4.6 now includes the term consumer prices index. Two new bullet points have been added to this section: discuss the causes and consequences of inflation and define the term recession. A new bullet point has been added to content section 4.7: describe the difference between absolute and relative poverty. A new bullet point has been added to content section 4.8: discuss the causes and consequences of current account deficits and surpluses. From June 2014 There are a few additions to and deletions from the syllabus content. The structure of the assessment and the number of assessment objectives have changed. Changes to syllabus content One syllabus aim has been removed, relating to candidates participating in decision-making as consumers, producers and citizens. Candidates should not only describe but also analyse trade unions and their role in the economy. A new bullet point has been added to content section 4.4: describe the characteristics of perfect competition and monopoly. A new bullet point has been added to content section 4.6: describe and have a general understanding of the causes and consequences of economic growth. The resource list is now available online only, and is not included in the syllabus document. PLEASE DISTRIBUTE THE RELEVANT PAGES TO ALL TEACHING STAFF CONCERNED 20

21 Economics (continued) Economics Economics, Syllabus 0455 (continued) Cambridge O Level Economics, Syllabus 2281 Changes to scheme of assessment Paper 3 Analysis and Critical Evaluation has been removed. Interpretation and analysis of unseen data are now included in the compulsory question in Paper 2. Paper 2 Structured Questions is increased by 10 marks, making question 1 worth 30 marks. The duration is increased by 15 minutes. Paper 1 Multiple Choice has not changed but it now accounts for 30% of total marks instead of 20%. Paper 2 accounts for 70% of total marks. There are three assessment objectives instead of four. Assessment objectives 3 and 4 have been combined as a single objective, critical evaluation and decision-making. The grade descriptions have been adjusted in the light of the changes to the assessment objectives. From June 2013 There are changes to the syllabus content but no changes to the scheme of assessment. Changes to syllabus content A new bullet point has been added to content section 4.1: demonstrate how production possibility curves can be used to illustrate choice and resource allocation. Bullet point five in content section 4.3 has been amended, with occupational groups changed to groups of workers. Two new bullet points have been added to content section 4.4: distinguish between labour-intensive and capital-intensive production and define productivity and recognise the difference between productivity and production. Also in section 4.4, the bullet point regarding profit maximisation has been expanded to add recognise that business organisations may have different goals. Two new bullet points have been added to content section 4.5: explain fiscal, monetary and supply-side policies and analyse the use of fiscal, monetary and supply-side policies. The first bullet point in content section 4.6 now includes the term consumer prices index. Two new bullet points have been added to this section: discuss the causes and consequences of inflation and define the term recession. A new bullet point has been added to content section 4.7: describe the difference between absolute and relative poverty. A new bullet point has been added to content section 4.8: discuss the causes and consequences of current account deficits and surpluses. PLEASE DISTRIBUTE THE RELEVANT PAGES TO ALL TEACHING STAFF CONCERNED 21

22 Economics (continued) Economics Cambridge O Level Economics, Syllabus 2281 (continued) From June 2014 There are a few additions to and deletions from the syllabus content. The structure of the assessment and the number of assessment objectives have changed. Changes to syllabus content One syllabus aim has been removed, relating to candidates participating in decision-making as consumers, producers and citizens. Candidates should not only describe but also analyse trade unions and their role in the economy. A new bullet point has been added to content section 4.4: describe the characteristics of perfect competition and monopoly. A new bullet point has been added to content section 4.6: describe and have a general understanding of the causes and consequences of economic growth. The resource list is now available online only, and is not included in the syllabus document. Changes to scheme of assessment Paper 1 Multiple Choice now includes 30 instead of 40 multiplechoice questions and has been reduced from 1 hour to 45 minutes. It still accounts for 30% of the total marks. The compulsory question in Paper 2 now includes interpretation and analysis of unseen data and is increased to 30 marks. Paper 2 is extended by 15 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes. There are three assessment objectives instead of four. Assessment objectives 3 and 4 have been combined as a single objective, critical evaluation and decision-making. The grade descriptions have been adjusted in the light of the changes to the assessment objectives. PLEASE DISTRIBUTE THE RELEVANT PAGES TO ALL TEACHING STAFF CONCERNED 22

23 Economics (continued) Economics Cambridge International AS and A Level Economics, Syllabus 9708 From June 2012 General changes Minor changes have been made to the division between Core (Cambridge International AS and A Level) and Supplement (Cambridge International A Level only) to make the division between the two more coherent. The substance of the syllabus is unchanged. Specific changes Curriculum content Problems of transition when central planning in an economy is reduced is moved from Supplement additional A Level material to Core Cambridge International AS Level basic economic ideas. Curriculum content Money and real data is moved from Supplement additional A Level material to Core Cambridge International AS Level theory and measurement in the macroeconomy. Curriculum content Shape and determinants of AD, shape and determinants of AS, and interaction of AD and AS: determination of level of output, prices and employment is moved from Supplement additional A Level material to Core Cambridge International AS Level theory and measurement in the macroeconomy. Curriculum content Comment on possible conflicts between policy objectives on inflation, balance of payments and exchange rate is moved from Supplement additional A Level material to Core Cambridge International AS Level macroeconomic policies. Reworded curriculum content on Supplement additional A Level material macroeconomic policies : Evaluating policy options to deal with problems arising from conflicts between policy objectives on inflation, unemployment, economic growth, balance of payments, exchange rates and the redistribution of income and wealth. We have added government failure and trade off(s) to examples of other concepts and terms included. PLEASE DISTRIBUTE THE RELEVANT PAGES TO ALL TEACHING STAFF CONCERNED 23

24 Economics (continued) Economics Cambridge International AS and A Level Economics, Syllabus 9708 (continued) From June 2013 General changes A two page Overview of the Course has been added. Key directive words and their meanings have been added. An updated resource and suggested website list has been added. Minor changes set out below have been made to the curriculum content but the substance of the syllabus is unchanged. Specific changes Core 2. The Price System. We have added producer surplus to the consumer surplus topic. 2. The Price System. We have added market failure to examples of other concepts and terms included. 3. Government Intervention. We have added non-rejectability to examples of other concepts and terms included. 4. International Trade. We have added monetary union to the economic integration topic. 4. International Trade. We have added embargoes, VERs, WTO, net investment income to examples of other concepts and terms included. 5. Theory and Measurement in the Macroeconomy. We have replaced 'base date with base year, deleted the duplicate deflation term and added sampling to examples of other concepts and terms included. 6. Macroeconomic Problems. We have added types of inflation to the inflation topic. 6. Macroeconomic Problems. We have added forex market and dirty float to the exchange rates topic and moved wage drift to the Supplement syllabus in examples of other concepts and terms included. Supplement Basic Economic Ideas. We have added pareto optimality to examples of other concepts and terms included. The Price System. We have added predatory pricing to examples of other concepts and terms included. The Price System. We have added profits to the economist s versus accountant s costs topic. 2. The Price System. We have replaced 'awareness with understanding in the other objectives of the firm topic. 2. The Price System. We have added break even point, diversification and wage drift to examples of other concepts and terms included. PLEASE DISTRIBUTE THE RELEVANT PAGES TO ALL TEACHING STAFF CONCERNED 24

25 Economics (continued) Economics Cambridge International AS and A Level Economics, Syllabus 9708 (continued) 2. The Price System. We have moved transactions demand for money to 5. Theory and Measurement in the Macroeconomy. 3. Government Intervention. We have added price stabilisation, x inefficiency, negative income tax, tax credits, technical monopoly, means testing benefits, universal benefits, poverty trap, deregulation, and contracting out to 'examples of other concepts and terms included. 5. Theory and Measurement in the Macroeconomy. We have added budget surplus/deficit to the government accounts topic and added transactions demand for money to examples of other concepts and terms included. 6. Macroeconomic Problems. We have added types of unemployment to the unemployment topic and have added disguised unemployment/underemployment, business and cycle to examples of other concepts and terms included. 6. Macroeconomic Problems. We have added laffer curve, flat tax, work disincentives and Quantitative Easing (QE) to examples of other concepts and terms included. From June 2014 General changes We have added a Specification Grid to illustrate in greater detail how the marks available for each group of skills are distributed between the components. Specific changes Supplement 2. The Price System. We have added concentration ratio and minimum efficient scale to examples of other concepts and terms included'. 5. Theory and Measurement in the Macroeconomy. We have added 'output gap' to examples of other concepts and terms included'. PLEASE DISTRIBUTE THE RELEVANT PAGES TO ALL TEACHING STAFF CONCERNED 25

26 English subjects English subjects Literature (English) Cambridge International Level 1/Level 2 Certificate Literature (English), Syllabus 0476 Syllabus 0476 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (information only applicable to state-maintained schools in these countries) When a is approved for regulation by Ofqual, it appears on the Register of Regulated Qualifications as a Cambridge International Level 1/Level 2 Certificate. This is the official title for all Cambridge IGCSEs approved by Ofqual. Syllabus 0476 has been approved by Ofqual and only this version of the syllabus should be taught in state-maintained schools. Independent schools may offer 0476 or From 2013, only 0476 will count towards school performance tables in England. Please note that in order to gain a qualification in English for the purposes of the English Baccalaureate and the headline measure '5 A* C grades including mathematics and English', candidates must achieve a grade A* C in First Language English and must also enter for a Literature in English syllabus, although it does not matter what grade they obtain in the Literature syllabus. This is the guidance issued by the Department for Education and it applies to First Language English and English Literature syllabuses from all examination providers. Schools may use different examination boards; thus the Literature syllabus need not be from the same examination provider as the Language syllabus. All schools should ensure that they do not try to enter candidates for more than one syllabus within each subject grouping. For example, candidates would not be permitted to enter for 0476 alongside GCSE Literature in English, as these two qualifications fall within the same subject group. Schools must also ensure that they are aware of any restrictions on subject combinations imposed by the examination board. For further information on which syllabuses can and cannot be combined, please refer to the individual syllabuses for any restrictions imposed by the examination board and also to the Department for Education for any restrictions imposed by the classification code system. Please ensure you access the latest information regarding performance tables. Please consult the Department for Education website: From June 2014 For all centres Details of set texts are contained in the relevant syllabus. Literature in English, Syllabus 0486 From June 2014 Details of set texts are contained in the relevant syllabus. PLEASE DISTRIBUTE THE RELEVANT PAGES TO ALL TEACHING STAFF CONCERNED 26

27 English subjects (continued) English subjects First Language English, Syllabus 0500 From November 2012 The format of the question paper for Paper 2, Reading Passages (Extended) has changed. Candidates will answer on the question paper. The question paper will consist of the questions followed by designated response spaces. The question paper will also contain a separate Reading Booklet Insert, consisting of the reading passages to answer Questions 1 to 3. A sample paper will be available on our website: from June PLEASE DISTRIBUTE THE RELEVANT PAGES TO ALL TEACHING STAFF CONCERNED 27

28 English subjects (continued) English subjects First Language English, Syllabus 0522 Cambridge International Level 1/Level 2 Certificate First Language English, Syllabus 0522 From June 2012 Syllabus 0522 (based on syllabus 0500) has compulsory Speaking and Listening components which contribute to the overall grade candidates receive. This syllabus has been regulated for use in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. This syllabus is also available to Centres in Administrative Zone 3. If you are uncertain about whether you are in this zone, please refer to Timetabling exams on profiles/exams officers/guide/preparation/timetabling_exams/adminzones/index_html Please note that the information below only applies to state-maintained schools in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Syllabus 0522 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (information only applicable to state-maintained schools in these countries) When a is approved for regulation by Ofqual, it appears on the Register of Regulated Qualifications as a Cambridge International Level 1/Level 2 Certificate. This is the official title for all s approved by Ofqual. Syllabus 0522 has been approved by Ofqual and only this version of the syllabus should be taught in state-maintained schools. Independent schools may offer 0522 or From 2013, only 0522 will count towards school performance tables in England. Please note that in order to gain a qualification in English for the purposes of the English Baccalaureate and the headline measure '5 A* C grades including mathematics and English', candidates must achieve a grade A* C in First Language English and must also enter for a Literature in English syllabus, although it does not matter what grade they obtain in the Literature syllabus. This is the guidance issued by the Department for Education and it applies to First Language English and English Literature syllabuses from all examination providers. Schools may use different examination boards; thus the Literature syllabus need not be from the same examination provider as the Language syllabus. All schools should ensure that they do not try to enter candidates for more than one syllabus within each subject grouping. For example, candidates would not be permitted to enter for 0522 alongside GCSE English Language, as these two qualifications fall within the same subject group. Schools must also ensure that they are aware of any restrictions on subject combinations imposed by the examination board. For further information on which syllabuses can and cannot be combined, please refer to the individual syllabuses for any restrictions imposed by the examination board and also to the Department for Education for any restrictions imposed by the classification code system. Please ensure that you access the latest information regarding performance tables. Please consult the Department for Education website: PLEASE DISTRIBUTE THE RELEVANT PAGES TO ALL TEACHING STAFF CONCERNED 28

29 English subjects (continued) English subjects English as a Second Language, Syllabus 0510 (oral endorsement) English as a Second Language, Syllabus 0511 (count-in oral) Cambridge O Level Literature in English, Syllabus 2010 From June 2013 There is a change to the total component marks for both Core and Extended tier Reading/Writing papers. Core tier total marks will be 70 (previously 56 marks) and Extended tier total marks will be 90 (previously 84 marks). Please see the 2013 syllabus and 2013 specimen papers on our website: for details of where the additional marks are allocated. There is no change to the format, purpose or assessment objectives for any of the exercises. From June 2013 There is a change to the total component marks for both Core and Extended tier Reading/Writing papers. Core tier total marks will be 70 (previously 56 marks) and Extended tier total marks will be 90 (previously 84 marks). Please see the 2013 syllabus and 2013 specimen papers on our website: for details of where the additional marks are allocated. There is no change to the format, purpose or assessment objectives for any of the exercises. From June 2014 Details of set texts are contained in the relevant syllabus. PLEASE DISTRIBUTE THE RELEVANT PAGES TO ALL TEACHING STAFF CONCERNED 29

30 English subjects (continued) English subjects Cambridge International AS and A Level English Language, Syllabus 9093 From June 2014 We are introducing a new AS and A2 qualification in English Language for first assessment in June The current AS syllabus 8693 will be examined for the last time in November It will be replaced by Paper 1 and Paper 2 of syllabus These will be very close to Papers 1 and 2 in AS syllabus The key changes are as follows: Paper 1 will be called Passages. It will have an increased duration of 2 hours 15 minutes. There will still be three questions on the paper, but one of these will now be compulsory. Paper 2 will be called Writing. Section A will be headed Imaginative Writing (i.e. narrative/descriptive) and Section B will be headed Writing for an Audience (i.e. discursive/argumentative). There will be three questions in each section. Candidates answer one question from each section. From 2014 candidates can achieve an A Level in English Language over different examination series, or in one single examination series. Candidates sitting syllabus 8693 in 2013 who wish to sit Papers 3 and 4 (i.e. the A2 papers) of syllabus 9093 in 2014 will be able to gain an A Level. In addition to Paper 1 and Paper 2, A Level candidates will take: Paper 3: Text Analysis (2 hours 15 minutes). Candidates will answer a directed writing task relating to a passage or passages, and compare the style and language of texts printed on the question paper. And Paper 4: Language Topics (2 hours). Candidates will write two essays in relation to set topic areas, such as English as a global language and child language acquisition. Full details are contained in the relevant syllabus. Cambridge International AS Level Language and Literature in English, Syllabus 8695 From June 2014 Paper 2 has been renamed Writing. Section A is headed Imaginative Writing (i.e. narrative/descriptive) and Section B is headed Writing for an Audience (i.e. discursive/argumentative). There will be three questions in each section. Candidates answer one question from each section. PLEASE DISTRIBUTE THE RELEVANT PAGES TO ALL TEACHING STAFF CONCERNED 30

31 English subjects (continued) World Literature World Literature, Syllabus 0408 From June 2014 Following a pilot period, World Literature is being made available to all centres for first assessment in June This syllabus involves the study of world literature texts in English translation (or written originally in English). There are three components: Paper 1: Coursework Portfolio (50%). Candidates submit two written assignments and one oral assignment on world literature texts. Assignments are set and marked by teachers and externally moderated by Cambridge. Paper 2: Unseen (25%). Candidates write a critical appreciation of previously unseen poetry or prose. Paper 3: Set Text (25%). Candidates answer extract-based and essay questions on a set world literature text. Full details are contained in the 2014 syllabus on our website: PLEASE DISTRIBUTE THE RELEVANT PAGES TO ALL TEACHING STAFF CONCERNED 31

32 English subjects (continued) General papers Cambridge International AS Level General Paper, Syllabuses 8001, 8004, 8009 From November 2013 Components 8001/11, 8001/12, 8001/13, 8004/11, 8004/12, 8004/13, 8009/01 Candidates will write their answers on the question paper, as is done already on 8001/21, 8001/22, 8001/23 and 8009/02. The space given will allow for essays of the maximum length specified in the syllabus: 8001 = one essay, maximum 800 words 8004 = two essays, maximum 600 words each 8009 = one essay, maximum 800 words The space allowed will also prevent candidates from writing to excess. PLEASE DISTRIBUTE THE RELEVANT PAGES TO ALL TEACHING STAFF CONCERNED 32

33 Fashion and Fabrics Fashion and Fabrics Cambridge O Level Fashion and Fabrics, Syllabus 6050 From November 2014 The syllabus has been renamed 'Fashion and Textiles'. The syllabus has been updated to make it more contemporary. The practical examination has been replaced with more coursework and a revised written paper. The coursework has been expanded to include a fashion accessory as well as a fashion garment. New assessment criteria have been produced. The merging of Papers 2 (practical) and 3 (coursework) into a single coursework component simplifies the administration for Centres and provision of paper patterns is no longer required. The syllabus has a new code, PLEASE DISTRIBUTE THE RELEVANT PAGES TO ALL TEACHING STAFF CONCERNED 33

34 Food and Nutrition Food and Nutrition Food and Nutrition, Syllabus 0648 From June 2012 Additional topics Packaging With the use of more convenience foods, candidates should know the reasons for packaging food and should be able to suggest packaging materials and their advantages and disadvantages. Labelling Information found on labels and the reasons for it. From June 2014 There are some updates to the syllabus content which are indicated by down lines in the syllabus. Cambridge O Level Food and Nutrition, Syllabus 6065 From June 2012 Changes to Paper 1 Section A no change to existing O level (40 marks). Section B Three compulsory questions, no choice. The style of the questions remains the same, but candidates write their answers on the question paper rather than on a separate answer booklet or paper (3 x 15 marks). Section C One essay question from a choice of two. Candidates write their answers on the question paper (15 marks). Paper 2 remains the same. Additional topics Packaging With the use of more convenience foods, candidates should know the reasons for packaging food and should be able to suggest packaging materials and their advantages and disadvantages. Labelling Information found on labels and the reasons for it. From June 2014 There are some updates to the syllabus content which are indicated by down lines in the syllabus. PLEASE DISTRIBUTE THE RELEVANT PAGES TO ALL TEACHING STAFF CONCERNED 34

35 Geography Geography Geography, Syllabus 0460 From June 2011 The syllabus has been slightly revised, for first examination in June The syllabus content remains largely unchanged but there are alterations affecting Paper 3, the coursework option. Candidates have to produce one piece of coursework, with a limit of 2000 words. On Paper 1, candidates now write their answer in a Question and Answer booklet on the lines provided for each question. If additional space is required, candidates should use the lined page at the end of this booklet. The question number(s) must be clearly shown. If a candidate writes their responses on additional sheets of paper as well as (or instead of) the combined Question and Answer booklet provided, for example if a candidate word processes their answers, the additional sheets of paper must be: Clearly labelled with the candidate s name, number and Centre number. Inserted inside the Question and Answer booklet, which must also be clearly labelled with the candidate's name, number and Centre number. Stimulus material provided with the question papers, for example inserts and map extracts, should not be returned. Cambridge O Level Geography (Southern Africa), Syllabus 2223 From November 2014 This syllabus will be examined for the last time in November Centres are advised that from 2015, entries should be made for Cambridge O Level Geography (2217) or Geography (0460), both of which are available in the June and November exam series. PLEASE DISTRIBUTE THE RELEVANT PAGES TO ALL TEACHING STAFF CONCERNED 35

36 Global Perspectives Global Perspectives Global Perspectives, Syllabus 0457 Cambridge International AS Level Global Perspectives, Syllabus 8987 From June 2012 Following the review of the pilot syllabus incorporating valuable feedback from schools, teachers, examiners and moderators, we have published a revised syllabus for first examination in June and November This replaces the previously published syllabus for these dates. We have made a number of changes to clarify the language and the assessment procedure. The aims of the syllabus remain the same: learners study a range of global issues from a variety of perspectives personal, local/national and global. The assessment continues to be based on skills rather than content, with learners developing and applying a range of skills. The syllabus aims and assessment objectives have been reviewed and clarified. The list of topics has been increased and some have been broadened. Two components have new names: 'Individual Research' (instead of Portfolio) and 'Group Project' (instead of Project). For the Individual Research component, two reports are submitted. The weighting of each component has been revised. The new topics have exemplar questions that teachers may wish to use as an initial focus for investigation. Revised mark schemes are in the syllabus, together with guidance on the role of the teacher. A revised specimen paper is available on our website: From June 2012 Following the successful pilot of both Global Perspectives and Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectives and Independent Research, we have developed a new qualification: Cambridge International AS Level Global Perspectives. This will be available for first examination from June PLEASE DISTRIBUTE THE RELEVANT PAGES TO ALL TEACHING STAFF CONCERNED 36

37 History and Classical Studies History and Classical Studies Cambridge O Level History (World Affairs ), Syllabus 2158 From June 2013 The following bullet point will be removed from Section A: International relations and developments: 'World economic and social issues, e.g. disarmament, ecology, energy, population and poverty'. For examinations from June 2013 onwards, Section A will contain five questions instead of the six which are currently set. From June 2014 The final examination for the current 2158 O Level History (World Affairs ) is scheduled for From June 2015, a revised O Level History (2158) will be examined, with teaching beginning in Cambridge O Level History (Central and Southern Africa), Syllabus 2160 Cambridge O Level History (Mauritius), Syllabus 2162 Cambridge International AS Level History, Syllabus 9389 From November 2014 This syllabus will be examined for the last time in November Centres are advised that from 2015, entries should be made for Cambridge O Level History (2158) or History (0470), both of which are available in the June and November exam series. From November 2014 This syllabus will be examined for the last time in November Centres are advised that from 2015, entries should be made for Cambridge O Level History (2158) or History (0470), both of which are available in the June and November exam series. From June 2014 We have made some amendments to the AS Level syllabus for first examination in June 2014: We have made sure that there is appropriate progression from or Cambridge O Level in terms of required skills and knowledge. We have revised the assessment objectives and have included information about how they are weighted. This will make the focus of the assessment clearer for teachers and learners. We have revised the list of topics available and improved flexibility which means that teachers can tailor choices to suit learners interests. The revised A Level syllabus will be available for first examination in June This means that in 2014, it will not be possible to carry forward AS Level components from syllabus Candidates taking AS Level as part of a staged assessment must take the AS Level papers of the new syllabus from 2014 onwards. Candidates following a two-year, linear course will take 9697 up to 2014 and 9389 from June First teaching of the new syllabus, whether for staged or linear assessment, will be from August/September PLEASE DISTRIBUTE THE RELEVANT PAGES TO ALL TEACHING STAFF CONCERNED 37