IGCSE Art & Design Why study Art & Design at IGCSE? Cambridge IGCSE Art and Design is accepted by universities, art colleges and employers as evidence of experience and skills in developing and producing a range of artefacts and designs showing visual knowledge and understanding along with critical and cultural awareness. The Cambridge IGCSE Art and Design syllabus encourages a range of skills, stimulates aesthetic awareness, knowledge and critical understanding of art, and provides opportunities for learners to develop a range of skills. Crucially, a personal and independent perspective is encouraged at all times. The syllabus is designed to accommodate a wide range of abilities, materials and resources, and allows the different skills of the teaching staff to be fully exploited. Successful candidates who have taken Cambridge IGCSE Art and Design gain lifelong skills, including: confidence and enthusiasm as they develop technical skills in two- and three-dimensional form and composition the ability to identify and solve problems in visual and tactile forms the ability to develop ideas from initial attempts to outcomes. Cambridge IGCSE Art and Design has been designed to offer a broad choice of media and approaches so that candidates can produce a personal response and Centres can play to their strengths in terms of staff, expertise and interests. The broad areas of study are: painting and related media printmaking three-dimensional studies photography, digital and lens-based media graphic communication textile design. Candidates can respond to any component using any of the media above. All candidates take two components: Component 1 and one of Components 2, 3 or 4. Available options: Option A Component 1 and Component 2 Option B Component 1 and Component 3 Option C Component 1 and Component 4 Components Requirement Weighting Component 1 Broad-based assignment 100 marks externally assessed Supporting studies Unlimited preparatory period during which time candidates produce their supporting studies (two sheets (four sides) maximum size A2). and the Controlled test Candidates take an eight-hour test. 50% Component 2
Design-based assignment 100 marks externally assessed Supporting studies Unlimited preparatory period during which time candidates produce their supporting studies (two sheets (four sides) maximum size A2). and the Controlled test Candidates take an eight-hour test. 50% Component 3 Critical and historical assignment 100 marks Externally assessed Folder Candidates produce a folder of 1500 2000 words with illustrative material (maximum size A2). 50% Component 4 Coursework assignment 100 marks Internally marked by teachers and externally moderated Supporting portfolio Candidates produce a portfolio of up to four sheets (eight sides) of maximum size A2. and the Final outcome Candidates produce a final outcome in a chosen medium. 50% IGCSE Biology Why choose Cambridge IGCSE Biology? Cambridge IGCSE Biology is accepted by universities and employers as proof of essential knowledge and ability. As well as a subject focus, the biology syllabus enables learners to: better understand the technological world, with an informed interest in scientific matters recognise the usefulness (and limitations) of scientific method, and how to apply this to other disciplines and in everyday life develop relevant attitudes, such as a concern for accuracy and precision, objectivity, integrity, enquiry, initiative and inventiveness develop an interest in, and care for, the environment better understand the influence and limitations placed on scientific study by society, economy, technology, ethics, the community and the environment develop an understanding of the scientific skills essential for both further study and everyday life. Candidates study the following topics. 1. Characteristics and classification of living organisms 2. Organisation of the organism 3. Movement in and out of cells
4. Biological molecules 5. Enzymes 6. Plant nutrition 7. Human nutrition 8. Transport in plants 9. Transport in animals 10. Diseases and immunity 11. Gas exchange in humans 12. Respiration 13. Excretion in humans 14. Coordination and response 15. Drugs 16. Reproduction 17. Inheritance 18. Variation and selection 19. Organisms and their environment 20. Biotechnology and genetic engineering 21. Human influences on ecosystems All candidates must enter for three papers. Core candidates take: Paper 1 45 minutes A multiple-choice paper consisting of 40 items of the four-choice type. This paper will test assessment objectives AO1 and AO2. Questions will be based on the Core syllabus content. This paper will be weighted at 30% of the final total mark. and: Paper 3 1 hour 15 minutes A written paper consisting of short-answer and structured questions. This paper will test assessment objectives AO1 and AO2. Questions will be based on the Core syllabus content. 80 marks This paper will be weighted at 50% of the final total mark. Extended candidates take: Paper 2 45 minutes A multiple-choice paper consisting of 40 items of the four-choice type. This paper will test assessment objectives AO1 and AO2. Questions will be based on the Extended syllabus content (Core and Supplement). This paper will be weighted at 30% of the final total mark. And: Paper 4 1 hour 15 minutes A written paper consisting of short-answer and structured questions. This paper will test assessment objectives AO1 and AO2. Questions will be based on the Extended syllabus content (Core and Supplement). 80 marks This paper will be weighted at 50% of the final total mark. All candidates take: either: Paper 5 1 hour 15 minutes Practical Test Questions will be based on the experimental skills in Section 7. 40 marks This paper will be weighted at 20% of the final total mark. or: Paper 6 1 hour Alternative to Practical
Questions will be based on the experimental skills in Section 7. 40 marks This paper will be weighted at 20% of the final total mark. IGCSE Business Studies Why study Business Studies at IGCSE? Cambridge IGCSE Business Studies is accepted by universities and employers as proof of an understanding of business concepts and techniques across a range of different types of businesses. Successful Cambridge IGCSE Business Studies learners will be able to: understand different forms of business organisations, the environments in which businesses operate and business functions such as marketing, operations and finance appreciate the role of people in business success. They will also gain lifelong skills, including: the ability to calculate and interpret business data communication skills needed to support arguments with reasons the ability to analyse business situations and reach decisions or judgements. 1. Understanding business activity Business activity Classification of businesses Enterprise, business growth and size Types of business organization Business objectives and stakeholder objectives 2. People in business Motivating workers Organisation and management Recruitment, selection and training of workers Internal and external communication 3. Marketing Marketing, competition and the customer Market research Marketing mix Marketing strategy 4. Operations management Production of goods and services Costs, scale of production and break-even analysis Achieving quality production Location decisions 5. Financial information and decisions Business finance: needs and sources Cash-flow forecasting and working capital Income statements Balance sheets Analysis of accounts 6. External influences on business activity Government economic objectives and policies Environmental and ethical issues Business and the international economy There will be two papers at the end of Year 11: For Cambridge IGCSE Business Studies, candidates take two compulsory components, Paper 1 and Paper 2. Both question papers will draw on topics taken from the whole of the syllabus content. All candidates are eligible for grades A* to G.
IGCSE Chemistry Why choose Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry? Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry is accepted by universities and employers as proof of essential knowledge and ability. As well as a subject focus, the chemistry syllabus enables learners to: better understand the technological world, with an informed interest in scientific matters recognise the usefulness (and limitations) of scientific method, and how to apply this to other disciplines and in everyday life develop relevant attitudes, such as a concern for accuracy and precision, objectivity, integrity, enquiry, initiative and inventiveness develop an interest in, and care for, the environment better understand the influence and limitations placed on scientific study by society, economy, technology, ethics, the community and the environment develop an understanding of the scientific skills essential for both further study and everyday life. Candidates study the following topics. 1. The particulate nature of matter 2. Experimental techniques 3. Atoms, elements and compounds 4. Stoichiometry 5. Electricity and chemistry 6. Chemical energetics 7. Chemical reactions 8. Acids, bases and salts 9. The Periodic Table 10. Metals 11. Air and water 12. Sulfur 13. Carbonates 14. Organic chemistry All candidates must enter for three papers. Core candidates take: Paper 1 45 minutes A multiple-choice paper consisting of 40 items of the four-choice type.questions will be based on the Core syllabus content. This paper will be weighted at 30% of the final total mark. and: Paper 3 1 hour 15 minutes A written paper consisting of short-answer and structured questions. Questions will be based on the Core syllabus content.80 marks This paper will be weighted at 50% of the final total mark. Extended candidates take:
Paper 2 45 minutes A multiple-choice paper consisting of 40 items of the four-choice type. Questions will be based on the Extended syllabus content weighted at 30% of the final total mark. And: Paper 4 1 hour 15 minutes A written paper consisting of short-answer and structured questions. Questions will be based on the Extended syllabus content 80 marks This paper will be weighted at 50% of the final total mark. All candidates take either: Paper 5 1 hour 15 minutes Practical Test Questions will be based on the experimental skills in Section 7. 40 marks This paper will be weighted at 20% of the final total mark. or: Paper 6 1 hour Alternative to Practical Questions will be based on the experimental skills in Section 7. 40 marks This paper will be weighted at 20% of the final total mark. IGCSE Mandarin Chinese Why choose Cambridge IGCSE Mandarin Chinese? Cambridge IGCSE Mandarin Chinese is accepted by universities and employers as proof of linguistic ability and understanding. The course encourages learners to develop lifelong skills, including: the ability to use a foreign language as a means of practical communication insight into the culture and civilisation of countries where the language is spoken a positive attitude towards language learning, towards the speakers of other languages, and towards other cultures and civilisations techniques which can be applied to other areas of learning, such as analysis and memory skills a sound foundation for progression to employment or further study. The syllabus content is organised around five broad Topic areas which provide contexts for the acquisition of vocabulary and the study of grammar and structures. Through the study of these Topic areas, candidates gain insight into target language countries and communities. The Topic areas are: Everyday activities Personal and social life The world around us The world of work The international world.
All candidates take the following four components: Paper 1 Listening approximately 35 minutes Candidates listen to a number of recordings and answer questions testing comprehension. 30 marks Externally assessed 25% Paper 2 Reading 1 hour 15 minutes Candidates read a number of texts and answer questions testing comprehension. 36 marks Externally assessed 25% Paper 3 Speaking* approximately 15 minutes Candidates complete two role plays, a topic presentation/conversation and a general conversation. 100 marks Internally assessed/externally moderated 25% Paper 4 Writing 1 hour 15 minutes Candidates respond in the target language to three tasks. 45 marks Externally assessed 25% IGCSE Computer Science Why choose Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science? Computer science is the study of the foundational principles and practices of computation and computational thinking and their application in the design and development of computer systems. Learning computational thinking involves learning to program, that is to write computer code, because this is the means by which computational thinking is expressed. Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science enables learners to develop an interest in computing and to gain confidence in computational thinking and programming. They develop their understanding of the main principles of problem-solving using computers. Learners apply their understanding to develop computer-based solutions to problems using algorithms and a high-level programming language. They also develop a range of technical skills, as well as the ability to test effectively and to evaluate computing solutions. This qualification will help learners appreciate current and emerging computing technologies and the benefits of their use. They learn to recognise the ethical issues and potential risks when using computers. Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science is an ideal foundation for further study in Computer Science. Understanding the principles of Computer Science provides learners with the underpinning knowledge required for many other subjects in science and engineering, and the skills learnt can also be used in everyday life. Syllabus content at a glance Theory of Computer Science Data representation, Binary systems, Hexadecimal, Data storage, Communication and Internet technologies, Data transmission, Security aspects, Internet principles of operation, Hardware and software, Logic gates, Computer architecture and the fetch-execute cycle, Input devices, Output devices, Memory, storage devices and media, Operating systems, High- and low-level languages and their translators, Security, Ethics Section 2 Practical Problem-solving and Programming Algorithm design and problem-solving, Problem-solving and design, Pseudocode and flowcharts, Programming, Programming concepts, Data structures; arrays, Databases For Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science, candidates take two components: Paper 1 and Paper 2.
Components Weighting Paper 1 Theory 1 hour 45 minutes This written paper contains short-answer and structured questions. All questions are compulsory. No calculators are permitted in this paper. 75 marks Externally assessed. 60% Paper 2 Problem-solving and Programming 1 hour 45 minutes This written paper contains short-answer and structured questions. All questions are compulsory. 20 of the marks for this paper are from questions set on the pre release material. No calculators are permitted in this paper. 50 marks Externally assessed. 40% IGCSE Drama Why choose Cambridge IGCSE Drama? Cambridge IGCSE Drama is accepted by universities and employers as proof of knowledge and understanding of both the theory and practical application of drama. Through practical and theoretical study, the Cambridge IGCSE Drama syllabus encourages students to understand and enjoy drama by: developing their performance skills, both individually and in groups understanding the role of actor, director and designer in creating a piece of theatre considering ways in which ideas and feelings can be communicated to an audience discovering the performance possibilities of plays and other dramatic stimuli devising dramatic material of their own. For Cambridge IGCSE Drama, candidates take two compulsory components: Component 1 (Written examination) and Component 2 (Coursework), and are eligible for the award of grades A* to G. Components Weighting Component 1 Written examination 2 hours 30 minutes The questions on this paper relate to pre-release material which is sent to Centres in advance of the examination. This material consists of three stimuli and an extended extract from a play (or an abridged version of an entire play). Candidates devise a piece of drama based on one of the three stimuli and study the extract from the play. The questions on the paper will require candidates to have engaged with the pre-release material from the perspective of actor, director and designer. The question paper is structured as follows: Section A (30 marks) Candidates answer 6 8 short-answer questions on the extract from the play (20 marks) and 2 4 questions on the drama devised from their chosen stimulus (10 marks). Section B (25 marks) Candidates answer one longer-answer question from a choice of three on the extract from the play. Section C (25 marks) Candidates answer one longer-answer question from a choice of three on the drama devised from their chosen stimulus. Externally assessed. 40%
Component 2 Coursework Candidates submit three pieces of practical work. One individual piece (3 5 minutes): one performance of an extract from a play. Two group pieces (maximum 15 minutes each): one performance of an extract from a play and one original devised piece. Note: the stimuli on the pre-release material for Component 1 may not be used as a basis for the devised piece on Component 2. Internally assessed and externally moderated. 60% IGCSE Economics Why study Economics at IGCSE? Cambridge IGCSE Economics is accepted by universities and employers as proof of knowledge and understanding of economics. Cambridge IGCSE Economics candidates gain lifelong skills, including: an understanding of economic theory, terminology and principles the ability to apply the tools of economic analysis the ability to distinguish between facts and value judgements in economic issues an understanding of, and an ability to use, basic economic numeracy and literacy the ability to take a greater part in decision-making processes in everyday life an understanding of the economies of developed and developing nations an excellent foundation for advanced study in economics. 1. Basic economic problem: choice and the allocation of resources: economic problem factors of production opportunity cost resource allocation choice production possibility curves. 2. The allocation of resources: how the market works; market failure: market and mixed economic systems demand and supply analysis price elasticity market failure social and private costs and benefits. 3. The individual as producer, consumer and borrower: functions of money exchange central banks, stock exchanges and commercial banks labour market motives for spending, saving and borrowing. 4. The private firm as producer and employer: types and sizes of business organization demand for factors of production costs and revenue profit maximisation and other business goals perfect competition monopoly advantages and disadvantages of increased scale. 5. Role of government in economy: government as a producer and an employer aims of government economic policy fiscal, monetary and supply-side policies types of taxation possible policy conflicts government s influence on private producers. 6. Economic indicators: price indices inflation and deflation employment and unemployment GDP, economic growth and recession GDP and other measures of living standards. 7. Developed and developing economies: trends in production, population and living standards: developed and developing countries absolute and relative poverty alleviating poverty population growth differences in living standards. 8. International aspects: specialization current account of the balance of payments current account deficits and surpluses exchange rate fluctuations protectionism and free trade.
There will be two papers at the end of Year 11: The assessment has two components, Paper 1: Multiple choice and Paper 2: Structured questions. Candidates must take both papers. Candidates receive grades from A* to G. All candidates take: Paper 1 Multiple choice 45 minutes45 minutes Candidates answer 30 multiple choice questions. Weighted at 30% of total available marks. Paper 2 Structured questions 2 hours 15 minutes questions 2 hours 15 minutes Candidates answer one compulsory question, which requires them to interpret and analyse previously unseen data relevant to a real economic situation, and three optional questions from a choice of six. Weighted at 70% of total available marks. IGCSE English as a Second Language Why choose Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language? Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language offers learners the opportunity to gain lifelong skills and knowledge including: better communicative ability in English improved ability to understand English in a range of everyday situations and in a variety of social registers and styles greater awareness of the nature of language and language-learning skills wider international perspective. Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language candidates take three components: Reading and writing (Component 1 or Component 2), Listening (Component 3 or Component 4) and a speaking component (Component 5 or Component 6). Candidates who study the Core curriculum take Components 1 and 3, and candidates who study the Extended curriculums take Components 2 and 4. It is not possible for candidates to combine Component 1 with Component 4 or Component 2 with Component 3. Components Weighting Candidates take either: Component 1 Reading and writing (Core) Written paper 1 hour 30 minutes There are seven tasks in the paper, testing a range of reading and writing skills. 70 marks Externally marked or: Component 2 Reading and writing (Extended) Written paper 2 hours There are seven tasks in the paper, testing a range of reading and writing skills.
90 marks Externally marked 70% and either: Component 3 Listening (Core) Written paper Approximately 30 40 minutes Candidates listen to several short extracts and longer texts, and complete a range of task types, including shortanswer questions, gap filling, matching and multiple choice. 30 marks Externally marked or: Component 4 Listening (Extended) Written paper Approximately 45 minutes Candidates listen to several short extracts and longer texts, and complete a range of task types, including shortanswer questions, gap filling, matching, multiple choice and note taking. 40 marks Externally marked 30% and either: Component 5 Speaking Approximately 10 15 minutes Following a 2 3 minute warm-up conversation, candidates engage in a 6 9 minute discussion with the examiner on a given topic. 30 marks Internally marked and externally moderated or: Component 6 Speaking coursework Candidates complete three speaking tasks, chosen by the Centre. 30 marks Internally marked and externally moderated Separately endorsed IGCSE Geography Why study Geography at IGCSE? Through the Cambridge IGCSE Geography syllabus, learners will develop a 'sense of place' by looking at the world around them on a local, regional and global scale. Learners will examine a range of natural and man-made environments, and study some of the processes which affected their development. They will also look at the ways in which people interact with their environment and the opportunities and challenges an environment can present, thereby gaining a deeper insight into the different communities and cultures that exist around the world.
The content of the course is based on three themes which have been designed to develop an understanding of both the natural and the human environment: Section 1: Population and Settlement Section 2: The Natural Environment. Section 3: Economic Development and the Use of Resources Note: Geographical Skills is incorporated into teaching Sections 1, 2 and 3. There will be three papers at the end of Year 11: Paper 1-1 hour 45 minutes Candidates answer any three questions out of six. There are two questions set on each of three themes. Questions are structured with gradients of difficulty and are resource based, involving problem solving and free response writing. (75 marks, weighted to 100 marks) 45% of total marks. Paper 2-1 hour 30 minutes Candidates answer all the questions. The paper is based on testing the interpretation and analysis of geographical information and on the application of graphical and other techniques as appropriate. The questions will not require specific information of place. One question is based on a 1:25 000 or 1:50 000 topographical map of a tropical area such as Zimbabwe, the Caribbean or Mauritius. (60 marks) 27.5% of total marks. Paper 4-1 hour 30 minutes - Alternative to Coursework Candidates answer two compulsory questions, completing a series of written tasks based on the three themes. The questions involve an appreciation of a range of techniques used in fieldwork studies. Questions test the methodology of questionnaires, observation, counts, measurement techniques and may involve developing hypotheses appropriate to specific topics. The processing, presentation and analysis of data will be tested. (60 marks) 27.5% of total marks. IGCSE History Why study History at IGCSE? The History IGCSE syllabus looks at some of the major international issues of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, as well as covering the history of particular regions in more depth. The emphasis is on both historical knowledge and on the skills required for historical research. Students learn about the nature of cause and effect, continuity and change, similarity and difference and find out how to use and understand historical evidence as part of their studies. IGCSE History will stimulate any student already interested in the past, providing a basis for further study, and also encouraging a lifelong interest in the subject. Both coursework and non-coursework options are available. All candidates study all the Core Content in option B: The 20th century: International Relations since 1919 The content focuses on the following Key Questions: Were the peace treaties of 1919 23 fair? To what extent was the League of Nations a success?
Why had international peace collapsed by 1939? Who was to blame for the Cold War? How effectively did the USA contain the spread of Communism? How secure was the USSR s control over Eastern Europe, 1948 c.1989? Why did events in the Gulf matter, c.1970 2000? In addition, all candidates must also study at least one of the following Depth Studies: China, c.1930 c.1990 Israelis and Palestinians since 1945 There will be three papers at the end of Year 11: Cambridge IGCSE History candidates take three components. All candidates take Component 1 and Component 2, and choose either Component 3 or Component 4. Components Weighting All candidates take: Component 1 Written paper: 2 hours Candidates answer two questions from Section A (Core Content) and one question from Section B (Depth Study). All questions are in the form of structured essays, split into 3 parts: (a), (b) and (c).60 marks Externally marked 40% Component 2: Written paper 2 hours (paragraph answers) Candidates answer six questions on one prescribed topic taken from the Core Content. There is a range of source material relating to each topic. 50 marks. Externally marked 33% Component 4 1 hour Written paper Alternative to Coursework Candidates answer one question on a Depth Study. 40 marks Externally marked 27% IGCSE Additional Mathematics Why choose Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics? Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics is accepted by universities and employers as proof of essential mathematical knowledge and ability. The Additional Mathematics syllabus is intended for high ability candidates who have achieved, or are likely to achieve, Grade A*, A or B in the Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics examination. Successful Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics candidates gain lifelong skills, including: the further development of mathematical concepts and principles the extension of mathematical skills and their use in more advanced techniques an ability to solve problems, present solutions logically and interpret results a solid foundation for further study. All candidates will take two written papers.
The syllabus content will be assessed by Paper 1 and Paper 2. Paper 1 10 12 questions of various lengths No choice of question. 2 hours 80 Marks Paper 2 10 12 questions of various lengths No choice of question. 2 hours 80 Marks IGCSE Mathematics Why choose Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics? Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics is accepted by universities and employers as proof of mathematical knowledge and understanding. Successful Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics candidates gain lifelong benefits, including: the development of their mathematical knowledge confidence, by developing a feel for numbers, patterns and relationships an ability to consider and solve problems and present and interpret results skills in communication and reasoning using mathematical concepts a solid foundation for further study. Candidates may follow either the Core curriculum or the Extended curriculum. Candidates aiming for grades A* to C should follow the Extended curriculum. All candidates will study the following topics: 1. Number 2. Algebra and graphs 3. Geometry 4. Mensuration 5. Co-ordinate geometry 6. Trigonometry 7. Matrices and transformations 8. Probability 9. Statistics Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics is assessed via two components. All candidates take two written papers. Candidates who follow the Core curriculum take Papers 1 and 3 and are eligible for grades C to G. Candidates who follow the Extended curriculum take Papers 2 and 4 and are eligible for grades A* to E. Component Weighting Paper 1 (Core) 1 hour Short-answer questions based on the Core curriculum. 56 marks. Externally marked. 35% Paper 2 (Extended) 1 hour 30 minutes
Short-answer questions based on the Extended curriculum. 70 marks. Externally marked. 35% Paper 3 (Core) 2 hours Structured questions based on the Core curriculum. 104 marks. Externally marked. 65% Paper 4 (Extended) 2 hours 30 minutes Structured questions based on the Extended curriculum. 130 marks. Externally marked. 65% IGCSE Physics Why choose Cambridge IGCSE Physics? Cambridge IGCSE Physics is accepted by universities and employers as proof of essential knowledge and ability. As well as a subject focus, the physics syllabus enables learners to: better understand the technological world, with an informed interest in scientific matters recognise the usefulness (and limitations) of scientific method, and how to apply this to other disciplines and in everyday life develop relevant attitudes, such as a concern for accuracy and precision, objectivity, integrity, enquiry, initiative and inventiveness develop an interest in, and care for, the environment better understand the influence and limitations placed on scientific study by society, economy, technology, ethics, the community and the environment develop an understanding of the scientific skills essential for both further study and everyday life. Candidates study the following topics. 1. General physics Length and time, Motion, Mass and weight, Density, Forces, Momentum (Extended candidates only), Energy, work and power, Pressure 2. Thermal physics Simple kinetic molecular model of matter, Thermal properties and temperature, Thermal processes 3. Properties of waves, including light and sound General wave properties, Light, Electromagnetic spectrum, Sound 4. Electricity and magnetism Simple phenomena of magnetism, Electrical quantities, Electric circuits, Digital electronics (Extended candidates only), Dangers of electricity, Electromagnetic effects 5. Atomic physics The nuclear atom, Radioactivity All candidates must enter for three papers. Core candidates take: Paper 1 45 minutes A multiple-choice paper consisting of 40 items of the four-choice type. Questions will be based on the Core syllabus content.
This paper will be weighted at 30% of the final total mark. And: Paper 3 1 hour 15 minutes A written paper consisting of short-answer and structured questions. Questions will be based on the Core syllabus content. 80 marks This paper will be weighted at 50% of the final total mark. Extended candidates take: Paper 2 45 minutes A multiple-choice paper consisting of 40 items of the four-choice type. Questions will be based on the Extended syllabus content (Core and Supplement). This paper will be weighted at 30% of the final total mark. And: Paper 4 1 hour 15 minutes A written paper consisting of short-answer and structured questions. Questions will be based on the Extended syllabus content (Core and Supplement). 80 marks This paper will be weighted at 50% of the final total mark. All candidates take: either: Paper 5 1 hour 15 minutes Practical Test This paper will test assessment objective AO3. Questions will be based on the experimental skills in Section 7. 40 marks This paper will be weighted at 20% of the final total mark. or: Paper 6 1 hour Alternative to Practical This paper will test assessment objective AO3. Questions will be based on the experimental skills in Section 7. 40 marks This paper will be weighted at 20% of the final total mark. IGCSE Combined Science Why choose Cambridge IGCSE Combined Science? Cambridge IGCSE Combined Science gives learners the opportunity to study biology, chemistry and physics within a scientifically coherent syllabus and is accepted by universities and employers as proof of essential knowledge and ability. As well as a subject focus, the combined science syllabus enables learners to: better understand the technological world, with an informed interest in scientific matters recognise the usefulness (and limitations) of scientific method, and how to apply this to other disciplines and in everyday life
develop relevant attitudes, such as a concern for accuracy and precision, objectivity, integrity, enquiry, initiative and inventiveness develop an interest in, and care for, the environment better understand the influence and limitations placed on scientific study by society, economy, technology, ethics, the community and the environment develop an understanding of the scientific skills essential for both further study and everyday life. Candidates study the following topics. Biology Characteristics of living organisms, Cells, Enzymes, Nutrition, Transportation, Respiration, Co-ordination and response, Reproduction, Energy flow in ecosystems, Human influences on the ecosystem Chemistry The particulate nature of matter, Experimental techniques, Atoms, elements and compounds, Stoichiometry, Electricity and chemistry, Energy changes in chemical reactions, Chemical reactions, Acids, bases and salts, The Periodic Table, Metals, Air and water, Organic chemistry Physics Motion, Matter and forces, Energy, work and power, Simple kinetic molecular model of matter, Matter and thermal properties, Transfer of thermal energy, Waves, Light, Electromagnetic spectrum, Sound, Electricity, Electric circuits All candidates must enter for three papers. Core candidates take: Paper 1 45 minutes A multiple-choice paper consisting of 40 items of the four-choice type. Questions will be based on the Core syllabus content. This paper will be weighted at 30% of the final total mark. and: Paper 3 1 hour 15 minutes A written paper consisting of short-answer and structured questions. Questions will be based on the Core syllabus content. 80 marks This paper will be weighted at 50% of the final total mark. Extended candidates take: Paper 2 45 minutes A multiple-choice paper consisting of 40 items of the four-choice type. Questions will be based on the Extended syllabus content (Core and Supplement). This paper will be weighted at 30% of the final total mark. And: Paper 4 1 hour 15 minutes A written paper consisting of short-answer and structured questions. Questions will be based on the Extended syllabus content (Core and Supplement). 80 marks This paper will be weighted at 50% of the final total mark. All candidates take: either: Paper 5 1 hour 30 minutes Practical Test Questions will be based on the experimental skills in Section 7.
30 marks This paper will be weighted at 20% of the final total mark. or: Paper 6 1 hour Alternative to Practical Questions will be based on the experimental skills in Section 7. 60 marks This paper will be weighted at 20% of the final total mark. IGCSE Travel and Tourism Why study Travel and Tourism at IGCSE? Cambridge IGCSE Travel and Tourism is designed to help meet the need for skilled and knowledgeable individuals in this rapidly diversifying industry. The intention of the syllabus is to provide a broad introduction to the travel and tourism industry and related ancillary service industries. The syllabus develops practical skills across a range of working roles, as well as providing a global and local perspective on travel and tourism. Students gain an overview of the industry, and learn about popular destinations, customer care, working procedures, travel and tourism products and services, and marketing and promotion. Through their studies, students will gain an understanding of the concepts, models and theories used within the industry, and also enhance their skills of investigation, analysis, interpretation and evaluation. The aims of the Cambridge IGCSE Travel and Tourism syllabus are to provide candidates with: understanding of the travel and tourism industry theoretical knowledge of the industry and related sectors, including knowledge of travel and tourism products and services, the infrastructure on which they depend and the transport system needed to operate them practical ability in a range of skills and procedures related to working in the travel and tourism industry, including knowledge of the essential personal and professional skills required by individuals working in the service sector critical awareness of the physical, social and economic environments in which travel and tourism takes place, including understanding of the global, regional and local perspectives of travel and tourism. The syllabus develops a clear understanding of the relationship between the theory and practice of working in travel and tourism. Candidates are encouraged to develop an understanding of tourist industry operations and problems, and competence in identifying procedures and solutions, by using best practice from industry, established business techniques and information systems. Through investigation, candidates apply their knowledge and skills in a detailed study of a particular aspect of the travel and tourism industry. There will be two papers done at the end of the course: Paper 1 2 hours Core Paper. Short answer question paper (60% of total marks) 100 marks and either: Paper 2 2½ hours
Alternative to Coursework. Short answer question paper, based primarily on Unit 5 of the syllabus (40% of total marks) 100 marks or: Paper 3 Coursework Investigation (max 3000 words) Centre-based assessment, directed towards Unit 6 of the syllabus (40% of total marks) 60 marks