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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 IGCSE, Cambridge O Level, Cambridge
International AS and A Level 549
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)........................................ 11
Art and Design ........................................................... 12
Business subjects ...................................................... 13
Child Development .................................................... 15
Computing and ICT subjects ...................................... 16
Design and Technology.............................................. 18
Development Studies ................................................ 19
Economics ................................................................. 20
English subjects......................................................... 26
Fashion and Fabrics ................................................... 33
Food and Nutrition ..................................................... 34
Geography ................................................................ 35
Global Perspectives ................................................... 36
History and Classical Studies ..................................... 37
Languages other than English.................................... 39
Mathematics.............................................................. 40
Music......................................................................... 41
Physical Education ..................................................... 42
Psychology................................................................. 43
Science subjects ........................................................ 44
Sociology ................................................................... 47
Travel and Tourism ... 49
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Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary 1
We published new curriculum frameworks for both Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary 1
in 2011. These are available to download from both the public website www.cie.org.uk 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 36 for Cambridge Primary and
stages 79 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 2011. Cambridge Primary Checkpoint tests are available only for
schools who are registered to offer Cambridge Primary. Specimen papers are available at
http://www.cie.org.uk/qualifications/academic/primary/primarycheckpoint/index_html.
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:
https://direct.cie.org.uk/LoginForm/
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 2011.
Please visit our website www.cie.org.uk to download the new curriculum frameworks and if there
are any queries, please contact Customer Services at [email protected].
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Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge O Level, Cambridge
International AS and A Level
New syllabuses
Code First examination Code First examination
0493 Cambridge IGCSE
Islamiyat
June 2012 5180 Cambridge O Level
Marine Science
November 2014
0535 Cambridge IGCSE Italian
(Foreign language)
June 2014 8987 Cambridge International
AS Level Global
Perspectives
June 2012
5031 Cambridge O Level
Science for All (Mauritius)
Note: This syllabus
replaces 5131 Cambridge
O Level Twenty First
Century Science.
November
2012
9093 Cambridge International
AS and A Level English
Language
Note: This syllabus
replaces 8693 Cambridge
International AS Level
English Language.
June 2014
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Regulated syllabus codes
Cambridge IGCSE
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
Technology (ICT)
0549 Hindi as a Second Language
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. State-
maintained 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. 0520 French and 0685
French use the same assessment material. 0525
German and 0677 German use the same
assessment material. 0530 Spanish and 0678
Spanish use the same assessment material.
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Syllabuses being discontinued
Code Final examination
Code Final examination
0608 Cambridge IGCSE Twenty
First Century Science
November
2013
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
Cambridge IGCSE
Geography (0460), both of
which are available in the
June and November exam
series.
November
2014
2159 Cambridge O Level
History
June 2012 5096 Cambridge O Level Human
and Social Biology
November
2013
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
Cambridge IGCSE History
(0470), both of which are
available in the June and
November exam series.
November
2014
8693 Cambridge International AS
Level English Language
Note: This syllabus will be
replaced by 9093 Cambridge
International AS and A Level
English Language.
November
2013
2162 Cambridge O Level
History (Mauritius)
Note: Centres are advised
that from 2015, entries
should be made for
Cambridge O Level
History (2158) or
Cambridge IGCSE History
(0470), both of which are
available in the June and
November exam series.
November
2014
9697 Cambridge International AS
and A Level History
Note: This syllabus will be
replaced by 9389 Cambridge
International AS and A Level
History.
November
2014
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Syllabuses that have been revised (see subject pages for further information)
Code First revised
examination
Code First revised examination
0410 Cambridge IGCSE
Music
June 2012* 0512 Cambridge IGCSE First
Language Afrikaans
Nov 2013
0413 Cambridge IGCSE
Physical Education
June 2012 0522 Cambridge IGCSE First
Language English
June 2012
0420 Cambridge IGCSE
Computer Studies
June 2012 0531 Cambridge IGCSE IsiZulu
as a Second Language
Nov 2012
0447 Cambridge IGCSE India
Studies
June 2014 0540 Cambridge IGCSE
Portuguese (Foreign
language)
June 2012*
0453 Cambridge IGCSE
Development Studies
June 2014 0544 Cambridge IGCSE Arabic
(Foreign language)
June 2012*
0454 Cambridge IGCSE
Enterprise
June 2014 0600 Cambridge IGCSE
Agriculture
Nov 2012
Nov 2014
0455 Cambridge IGCSE
Economics
June 2013
June 2014
0606 Cambridge IGCSE
Additional Mathematics
June 2013
0457 Cambridge IGCSE
Global Perspectives
June 2012 0637 Cambridge IGCSE
Child Development
June 2013*
June 2014
0460 Cambridge IGCSE
Geography
June 2011 0648 Cambridge IGCSE Food
and Nutrition
June 2012*
June 2014
0471 Cambridge IGCSE Travel
and Tourism
June 2014 0652 Cambridge IGCSE Physical
Science
Nov 2014
0476 Cambridge IGCSE
Literature (English)
June 2014 0653
Cambridge IGCSE
Combined Science
June 2012
0480 Cambridge IGCSE Latin June 2013 0654 Cambridge IGCSE Co-
ordinated Sciences
June 2012
0486 Cambridge IGCSE
Literature in English
June 2014 2010 Cambridge O Level
Literature in English
June 2014
0495 Cambridge IGCSE
Sociology
June 2012* 2158 Cambridge O Level History
(World Affairs 19171991)
June 2013
June 2014
0500 Cambridge IGCSE First
Language English
Nov 2012 2251 Cambridge O Level
Sociology
June 2012 *
0510 Cambridge IGCSE
English as a Second
Language (oral
endorsement)
June 2013* 2281 Cambridge O Level
Economics
June 2013
June 2014
0511 Cambridge IGCSE
English as a Second
Language (count-in oral)
June 2013* 4037 Cambridge O Level
Additional Mathematics
June 2013
* minor changes only
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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 2014
8009 Cambridge International AS
Level General Paper
Nov 2013
5054 Cambridge O Level
Physics
June 2014 8695 Cambridge International AS
Level Language and
Literature in English
June 2014
5070 Cambridge O Level
Chemistry
June 2014 9389 Cambridge International AS
Level History
June 2014
5090 Cambridge O Level
Biology
June 2014 9691 Cambridge International AS
and A Level Computing
June 2011
June 2012
June 2013
5129 Cambridge O Level
Combined Science
June 2014 9698 Cambridge International AS
and A Level Psychology
June 2012
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, 6130.
Nov 2014 9699 Cambridge International AS
and A Level Sociology
June 2012*
June 2014
6065 Cambridge O Level
Food and Nutrition
June 2012
June 2014
9704 Cambridge International AS
and A Level Art and Design
June 2014
7010 Cambridge O Level
Computer Studies
June 2012 9705 Cambridge International AS
and A Level Design and
Technology
Nov 2012*
7096 Cambridge O Level
Travel and Tourism
June 2014 9708 Cambridge International AS
and A Level Economics
June 2012
June 2013
June 2014
8001 Cambridge
International AS
Level General Paper
Nov 2013 9715 Cambridge International A
Level Chinese
Nov 2012
8004 Cambridge
International AS
Level General Paper
Nov 2013
* minor changes only
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Other changes to the availability of syllabuses
Syllabuses being increased to two examinations per year
Code With effect from
0410 Cambridge IGCSE Music November 2013
Syllabuses being made generally available following a pilot
Code With effect from
0408 Cambridge IGCSE 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
www.cie.org.uk/profiles/examsofficers/guide/preparation/timetabling_exams/adminzones/in
dex_html.
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Area studies
India Studies
Cambridge IGCSE
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 Indias 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.
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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.
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Business subjects
Enterprise
Cambridge IGCSE
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.
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Business subjects (continued)
Enterprise
Cambridge IGCSE
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 candidates 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.
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Child Development
Child Development
Cambridge IGCSE
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.
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Computing and ICT subjects
Computing and ICT subjects
Cambridge IGCSE
Computer Studies,
Syllabus 0420
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).
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).
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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: http://teachers.cie.org.uk/qualifications/
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.
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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.
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Development Studies
Development Studies
Cambridge IGCSE
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 2015.
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Economics
Economics
Cambridge IGCSE
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.
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Economics (continued)
Economics
Cambridge IGCSE
Economics,
Syllabus 0455 (continued)
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.
Cambridge O Level
Economics,
Syllabus 2281
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.
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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 multiple-
choice 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.
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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.
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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 economists versus
accountants 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.
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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'.
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English subjects
English subjects
Cambridge IGCSE
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 Cambridge IGCSE 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 0486.
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:
www.education.gov.uk/performancetables/.
From June 2014
For all centres
Details of set texts are contained in the relevant syllabus.
Cambridge IGCSE
Literature in English,
Syllabus 0486
From June 2014
Details of set texts are contained in the relevant syllabus.
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English subjects (continued)
English subjects
Cambridge IGCSE
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: www.cie.org.uk ,
from June 2012.
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English subjects (continued)
English subjects
Cambridge IGCSE First
Language English,
Syllabus 0522
Cambridge International
Level 1/Level 2
Certificate
First Language English,
Syllabus 0522
From June 2012
Syllabus 0522 (based on Cambridge IGCSE 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 www.cie.org.uk/ 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 Cambridge IGCSE 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 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 0500.
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:
www.education.gov.uk/performancetables.
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English subjects (continued)
English subjects
Cambridge IGCSE
English as a Second
Language,
Syllabus 0510 (oral
endorsement)
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: www.cie.org.uk, 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.
Cambridge IGCSE
English as a Second
Language,
Syllabus 0511 (count-in
oral)
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: www.cie.org.uk, 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.
Cambridge O Level
Literature in English,
Syllabus 2010
From June 2014
Details of set texts are contained in the relevant syllabus.
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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 2014.
The current AS syllabus 8693 will be examined for the last time in
November 2013. It will be replaced by Paper 1 and Paper 2 of syllabus
9093. These will be very close to Papers 1 and 2 in AS syllabus 8693.
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.
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English subjects (continued)
World Literature
Cambridge IGCSE World
Literature,
Syllabus 0408
From June 2014
Following a pilot period, Cambridge IGCSE World Literature is being made
available to all centres for first assessment in June 2014.
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:
www.cie.org.uk
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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.
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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, 6130.
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Food and Nutrition
Food and Nutrition
Cambridge IGCSE
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.
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Geography
Geography
Cambridge IGCSE
Geography,
Syllabus 0460
From June 2011
The syllabus has been slightly revised, for first examination in June 2011.
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 candidates 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 2014.
Centres are advised that from 2015, entries should be made for
Cambridge O Level Geography (2217) or Cambridge IGCSE Geography
(0460), both of which are available in the June and November exam
series.
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Global Perspectives
Global Perspectives Cambridge IGCSE
Global Perspectives,
Syllabus 0457
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 2012. 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: www.cie.org.uk.
Cambridge International AS
Level Global Perspectives,
Syllabus 8987
From June 2012
Following the successful pilot of both Cambridge IGCSE 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 2012.
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History and Classical Studies
History and Classical Studies
Cambridge O Level History
(World Affairs 19171991),
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
19171991) is scheduled for 2014. From June 2015, a revised O Level
History (2158) will be examined, with teaching beginning in 2013.
Cambridge O Level History
(Central and Southern
Africa),
Syllabus 2160
From November 2014
This syllabus will be examined for the last time in November 2014.
Centres are advised that from 2015, entries should be made for
Cambridge O Level History (2158) or Cambridge IGCSE History (0470),
both of which are available in the June and November exam series.
Cambridge O Level History
(Mauritius),
Syllabus 2162
From November 2014
This syllabus will be examined for the last time in November 2014.
Centres are advised that from 2015, entries should be made for
Cambridge O Level History (2158) or Cambridge IGCSE History (0470),
both of which are available in the June and November exam series.
Cambridge International AS
Level History,
Syllabus 9389
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
Cambridge IGCSE 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 2015. This means that in 2014, it will not be possible to carry
forward AS Level components from syllabus 9697. 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 2015. First teaching of the new syllabus, whether for staged or
linear assessment, will be from August/September 2013.
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History and Classical Studies (continued)
History and Classical Studies
Cambridge International AS
and A Level History,
Syllabus 9697
From November 2014
This syllabus has been revised. It will be available for last examination of
AS and A Level in November 2014.
The new syllabus (9389) will be available for first teaching in August/
September 2013:
The first series for the new AS Level will be June 2014.
The first series for the new A Level will be June 2015.
Therefore:
Candidates following a two-year linear course, with all examinations
at the end of their course, will be able to take the new AS and A Level
in 2015.
Candidates following a staged assessment route will be able to take
the new AS Level in 2014 and the new A Level in 2015.
It will not be possible to carry forward marks for 9697 into the revised
syllabus. Therefore those wishing to take A Level History in 2015 will
need to study the revised syllabus.
For further information, please refer to the syllabus for 2014.
Cambridge IGCSE Latin,
Syllabus 0480
From June 2013
Slight amendments have been made to required morphology in Paper
1.
The syllabus has been amplified to give more detail about the content
to be assessed, for example the vocabulary.
There is a change to the assessment of Question 2 of Paper 1: the
question about English derivatives has been reduced to 2 marks.
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Languages other than English
Languages other than English
Cambridge IGCSE
First Language Afrikaans,
Syllabus 0512
From November 2013
This syllabus has been completely revised for first examination in
November 2013. Please see the syllabus for details.
Cambridge IGCSE
IsiZulu as a Second
Language,
Syllabus 0531
From November 2012
The optional oral test (component 5) has been discontinued.
Cambridge IGCSE
Foreign Languages:
Portuguese,
Syllabus 0540
Arabic,
Syllabus 0544
From June 2012
A new slightly revised Defined Content Booklet will replace the current
version for the following languages: Portuguese (0540) and Arabic (0544).
The new booklets are available on our website: www.cie.org.uk.
The booklets specify the vocabulary, grammar and structures which can
be tested in the Core elements of the examination and the topic areas,
grammar and structures which can be tested in the Extended elements.
Cambridge IGCSE Italian,
Syllabus 0535
From June 2014
This is a new syllabus that will be made available to Centres for first
teaching in September 2012, with first examination in June 2014.
We are currently seeking approval from the regulator Ofqual, for use in
state-maintained schools in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
For further information please contact Customer Services at
Cambridge International
A Level Chinese,
Syllabus 9715
From November 2012
Component 5, Prose, will no longer be available. The Cambridge
International A Level will comprise Components 2, 3 and 4 only. Please
see the syllabus for details.
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Mathematics
Mathematics
Cambridge IGCSE
Additional Mathematics,
Syllabus 0606
From June 2013
There will be no choice of question on either paper. The last question will
no longer consist of two alternatives, but of a single question. There is no
change in the mark allocation to the question.
Cambridge O Level
Additional Mathematics,
Syllabus 4037
From June 2013
There will be no choice of question on either paper. The last question will
no longer consist of two alternatives, but of a single question. There is no
change in the mark allocation to the question.
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Music
Music
Cambridge IGCSE Music,
Syllabus 0410
From June 2012
Small changes to syllabus content
Notes for Guidance on the Set Works will be available on our website:
www.cie.org.uk and not in the syllabus.
From November 2013
A November examination (Papers 1, 2 and 3) will be available from
November 2013. See the 2013 syllabus for further details.
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Physical Education
Physical Education
Cambridge IGCSE
Physical Education,
Syllabus 0413
From June 2012
Teachers should ensure that they use the correct version of the
Coursework Guidance Booklet. There is a further update (Coursework
guidelines 2010) for examination from 2010 which includes revisions to
the criteria for the 'Analysing and Improving Task'. This can be found on
our website: www.cie.org.uk.
Candidates should continue to be assessed on their performances in four
practical activities, which meet the rubric requirements of the
coursework. Candidates only need to be assessed on one 'Analysing and
Improvising Task', but this must be on one of their four practical activities.
You must submit video evidence, for external moderation, of a sample of
candidates in each practical activity except: Swimming, Athletics, Hill
Walking and Campcraft. For Athletics and Swimming, you must provide
the recorded times/distances which must be independently verified with
a signature, name, position and dates. For Hill Walking and Campcraft,
evidence in the form of route sheets, route tracings, equipment, menu
lists and expedition logs must be submitted for external moderation.
You should ensure that you check your DVD/video evidence before it is
submitted to Cambridge for external moderation. The video evidence
should be recorded on a normal-sized (no mini DVDs) single-layered
DVD, which can be viewed either on Windows Media Player or
Quicktime. Video evidence that cannot be viewed by the external
moderator will be returned to the Centre and you will be requested to
provide replacements. This may result in delays in grading these
candidates.
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Psychology
Psychology
Cambridge International
AS and A Level
Psychology,
Syllabus 9698
From June 2012
The syllabus has undergone substantial revision. Some core studies have
been replaced, the syllabus content has been revised and there are
changes to the scheme of assessment.
See the 2012 syllabus for details of changes to the core studies and
syllabus content.
Changes to the scheme of assessment
Paper 1, 1 hour 30 minutes
Short-answer and structured essay questions, based on core studies.
Section A: 15 short-answer questions (60 marks).
Section B: Two structured essay questions (20 marks) with a choice of
one core study from a list of three in each question.
Paper 2, 1 hour 30 minutes
Structured essay questions.
Section A: One question on methodology with a named core study (25
marks).
One question on approaches and perspectives, and issues and debates
with a named core study (25 marks).
Section B: One question on approaches, issues and debates (20 marks)
related to a number of core studies from a choice of two questions.
Paper 3, 3 hours
Short-answer and structured essays.
Candidates study two specialist options from a choice of five.
For each option chosen, there are three sections:
Section A: Short-answer questions (6 marks).
Section B: One structured essay: topic areas (20 marks).
Section C: One structured essay: applying psychology (14 marks)
from a choice of two questions.
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Science subjects
Agriculture
Cambridge IGCSE
Agriculture,
Syllabus 0600
From November 2012
This syllabus will be available for examination in November only.
Changes to syllabus content
There are a number of small changes to the syllabus content. Please refer
to the syllabus.
Changes to scheme of assessment
There will be one examination paper (1 hour 45 minutes) and coursework.
The examination paper will comprise two sections:
Section A: short-answer questions (70 marks).
Section B: candidates answer two essay questions from a choice of
five (30 marks).
The coursework will comprise:
Practical exercises and a practical investigation.
Coursework will be teacher-assessed and externally moderated.
From November 2014
Changes to syllabus content
There are now two new learning outcomes in Section 5 (Crop protection):
(a) 'Identify one named local weed species of a crop and describe its
harmful effects and the mode of spread'.
(b) 'Explain methods of weed control including cultural, mechanical
and chemical methods'.
Candidates are expected to know that herbicides are toxic chemicals
see former learning outcome (i) of Section 5.
Changes to scheme of assessment
Assessment objectives are now known as AO1, AO2 and AO3 (rather
than A, B and C).
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Science subjects (continued)
Agriculture
Cambridge O Level
Agriculture,
Syllabus 5038
From November 2012
This syllabus will be available for examination in November only.
Changes to syllabus content
There are a number of small changes to the syllabus content. Please refer
to the syllabus.
Changes to scheme of assessment
There will be one examination paper (1 hour 45 minutes) and coursework.
The examination paper will comprise two sections:
Section A: short-answer questions (70 marks).
Section B: candidates answer two essay questions from a choice of
five (30 marks).
The coursework will comprise:
Practical exercises and a practical investigation.
Coursework will be teacher-assessed and externally moderated.
From November 2014
Changes to syllabus content
There are now two new learning outcomes in Section 5 (Crop protection):
(a) 'Identify one named local weed species of a crop and describe its
harmful effects and the mode of spread'.
(b) 'Explain methods of weed control including cultural, mechanical
and chemical methods'.
Candidates are expected to know that herbicides are toxic chemicals
see former learning outcome (i) of Section 5.
Changes to scheme of assessment
Assessment objectives are now known as AO1, AO2 and AO3 (rather
than A, B and C).
Biology
Cambridge O Level
Human and Social Biology,
Syllabus 5096
From November 2013
This syllabus is being withdrawn. The last exam series will be November
2013.
Cambridge will continue to offer qualifications in this subject area.
Biology, 5090, is already available at O Level. Details of this qualification
are available on our website: www.cie.org.uk. This qualification comes
with a number of useful syllabus and teaching materials including
schemes of work, standards booklets, past papers, mark schemes,
examiner reports and discussion groups.
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Science subjects (continued)
Science subjects
Cambridge IGCSE Twenty
First Century Science,
Syllabus 0608
From November 2013
This syllabus is being withdrawn. The last exam series will be November
2013.
Cambridge will continue to offer qualifications in this subject area.
Combined Science, 0653, is already available at IGCSE as a Single Award
and Co-ordinated Sciences, 0654, is available as a Double Award. Details
of these qualifications are available on our website: www.cie.org.uk.
These qualifications come with a number of useful syllabus and teaching
materials including schemes of work, standards booklets, past papers,
mark schemes, examiner reports and discussion groups.
Cambridge IGCSE Physical
Science,
Syllabus 0652
From November 2014
The assessment objectives are now known as AO1, AO2 and AO3.
Cambridge IGCSE
Combined Science,
Syllabus 0653
Cambridge IGCSE
Co-ordinated Sciences,
Syllabus 0654
From June 2012
The syllabus content for Cambridge IGCSE Combined Science (0653) and
Cambridge IGCSE Co-ordinated Sciences (0654), for examination in 2012,
has been revised. Centres have been consulted on the changes.
Paper 2 (Core theory) and Paper 3 (Extended theory) of the Co-ordinated
Sciences (0654) will each be marked out of a total of 120 marks. The
duration of each of the papers will be 2 hours.
Cambridge O Level
Biology,
Syllabus 5090
Cambridge O Level
Chemistry,
Syllabus 5070
Cambridge O Level
Physics,
Syllabus 5054
From June 2014
For all syllabuses:
The assessment objectives are now known as AO1, AO2 and AO3.
Cambridge O Level
Combined Science,
Syllabus 5129
From June 2014
The assessment objectives are now known as AO1 and AO2.
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Sociology
Sociology
Cambridge IGCSE
Sociology,
Syllabus 0495
From June 2012
A glossary has been added to the syllabus which helps teachers and
learners review the key concepts and terms of every unit.
Syllabus revision
With a view to syllabus revision for first examination in June 2015, we
would welcome feedback from teachers on this syllabus. Please send
comments and suggestions to [email protected] marked 0495.
Thank you.
Cambridge O Level
Sociology,
Syllabus 2251
From June 2012
A glossary has been added to the syllabus which helps teachers and
learners review key concepts and terms of every unit.
Syllabus revision
With a view to syllabus revision for first examination in June 2015, we
would welcome feedback from teachers on this syllabus. Please send
comments and suggestions to [email protected] marked 2251.
Thank you.
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Sociology (continued)
Sociology
Cambridge International
AS Level and A Level
Sociology,
Syllabus 9699
From June 2012
A glossary has been added to the syllabus which helps teachers and
learners review key concepts and terms of every unit.
From June 2014
The qualification has been redeveloped in consultation with our existing
customers. The taught content has been updated and introduces a more
global perspective, while retaining the most popular elements of the
qualification. The revised assessment structure will increase accessibility.
The revised syllabus provides a smoother transition from IGCSE/O Level
to AS/A Level.
For the AS Level, candidates will study two units:
Unit 1 The family
Unit 2 Theory and methods
The AS Level will be assessed through two written papers, Paper 1 and
Paper 2. These papers both test units 1 and 2.
In each of Paper 1 and Paper 2, candidates answer one compulsory data-
response question and one essay question from a choice of two.
For the A Level, candidates will study units 1 and 2 plus up to four
additional units:
Unit 3 Education
Unit 4 Global development
Unit 5 Media
Unit 6 Religion
The A Level will be assessed through three written papers, Papers 1, 2
and 3. Papers 1 and 2 are the same as for the AS Level.
In Paper 3, candidates answer three essay-style questions from a choice
of eight.
Paper 3 is in four sections, one for each of the units 3 to 6. There are two
essay questions in each section and candidates must choose three
questions from three different sections.
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Travel and Tourism
Travel and Tourism Cambridge IGCSE
Travel and Tourism,
Syllabus 0471
From June 2014
Changes to the syllabus content
There are updates to the syllabus content which are indicated by
down lines in the syllabus.
Section 3 of the syllabus details the relationship between the
assessment objectives and the components. It also includes grade
descriptions.
Cambridge O Level
Travel and Tourism,
Syllabus 7096
From June 2014
Changes to the syllabus content
There are updates to the syllabus content which are indicated by
down lines in the syllabus.
Section 3 of the syllabus details the relationship between the
assessment objectives and the components.
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