Which exam specification is IGCSE?
Which exam specification is IGCSE?
What are IGCSEs? IGCSE stands for “International General Certificate of Secondary Education”. It is equivalent to the GCSE qualification which is taken by students in Year 10 – 11 in the UK to prepare them for further pre-university level study, such as A-levels.
What IGCSE history like?
The Cambridge IGCSE (9-1) History 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.
Does IGCSE history have coursework?
Syllabus overview Cambridge IGCSE History will stimulate any learner 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.
What is IGCSE specification?
The IGCSE ‘core’ curriculum consists of a First Language, Second Language, Mathematics, and one or more subjects in the area of science. English, Mathematics, and the Sciences are the IGCSE Core subjects. A student can also choose to study other subjects ranging from Social Sciences to Arts & Technology.
Is Cambridge IGCSE OCR?
The standard between OCR A Levels and Cambridge International A Levels is the same, as Cambridge qualifications are aligned with OCR (our sister organisation and a leading UK exam board). Cambridge International A Level is used as the national qualification in several countries, for example, Mauritius and Brunei.
Is Igcse history hard?
Although statistics say differently, History is quite the difficult subject to get a very good grade in. That being said, effort and reading through past papers will make all the difference, and as in any subject, great grades are attainable.
How does Cambridge IGCSE work?
Cambridge IGCSE is the world’s most popular international curriculum for 14-16 year olds, leading to globally recognised and valued Cambridge IGCSE qualifications. It is part of the Cambridge Secondary 2 stage. Cambridge IGCSE encourages learner-centred and enquiry-based approaches to learning.
What is the Cambridge IGCSE history syllabus?
Cambridge IGCSE History (9-1) (0977) The Cambridge IGCSE (9-1) History 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.
What is IGCSE (9-1) history all about?
The Cambridge IGCSE (9-1) History 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.
Is there an IGCSE American history syllabus for the USA?
This syllabus is available only to Centers participating in the NCEE Excellence for All initiative in the USA. Cambridge IGCSE American History explores the history of the USA from the mid-18th century to the end of the 20th century. The syllabus year refers to the year in which the examination will be taken.
Where can I find Cambridge International Schools teaching and learning materials?
Registered Cambridge International Schools can access the full catalogue of teaching and learning materials including papers from 2015 to 2020 through our School Support Hub.
