Frequently Asked Questions. The International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)

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2 The International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) During Years 10 and 11 students at ACG School Jakarta study a range of courses, some compulsory and some optional, which lead to examinations and internationally-recognised qualifications called the International General Certificates of Secondary Education (IGCSEs). Deciding which courses to study in Years 10 and 11 is important because the qualifications gained at the end of the two years may affect your child's individual career path. It is therefore crucial that the decision about what will be studied involves students, parents and teachers and is made after very careful consideration. Our University Placements Counsellor can also assist in making choices. What is the IGCSE? The International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is a qualification awarded by Cambridge International Education (CAIE). It is usual for students to study from six to eight subjects. These courses have been specifically designed to meet the needs of students of International Schools such as those at ACG School Jakarta. They result in the award of internationally-recognised and respected qualifications equal to the GCSE exams that children in England and Wales take at this same stage of their education. Cambridge IGCSE is the world s most popular international qualification for 14 to 16 year olds and is taught in over 10,000 schools in over 160 countries. For more information about Cambridge International Education please go to: IGCSE The IGCSE courses take two years of study and are assessed through final examinations, taken at the end of the course in May/June of the second year. methods vary from subject to subject and, as well as the final written examinations, may include oral/aural, practical examinations, or coursework. All examination scripts are sent to CAIE to be externally marked. IGCSE grades range from A* at the top to G at the bottom, with grades A* to C being recognised as passing grades in regards to entrance to the IB Diploma Programme. The final percentages and grades are awarded in England, by CIE, and are then communicated back to the school. Frequently Asked Questions 1. Do all students take the same number of subjects? Students usually take between 6 and 8 IGCSE subjects. All students are expected to study the core curriculum which consists of IGCSE courses in English (or ESL), Mathematics, at least one science (Physics, Chemistry or Biology) and Global Perspectives. In addition they can choose from a range of further IGCSE options currently available. There are also compulsory non-igcse subjects such as Sport & Games, Swimming, Health and Personal Development (HPD), House Sport and Indonesian Civics and Culture (for non-indonesian students).

3 2. Do all students study the same subject at the same level? Many subjects can be studied at different levels, often referred to as Core and Extended. 3. How do the IGCSEs relate to IBDP? The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is a two year programme of study which follows on directly from IGCSE courses. The IBDP provides greater breadth and depth of study than national systems allow and is an internationally recognised qualification for university entrance. The IBDP is highly regarded throughout the world and facilitates entrance into top universities world-wide. A grade C or better is required in either English - First Language or English Second Language in order to start the IB Diploma Programme. Please note that students need an A or A* in IGCSE Mathematics Additional, or specific permission form the IBDP Coordinator, in order to study Mathematics HL for the IBDP. Furthermore, students need to have performed well in IGCSE in a chosen pure science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) to consider taking the science at HL. 4. How do the IGCSEs relate to University courses? To gain entrance to international quality universities (USA, Europe, Australia, Etc.) a student will need to study beyond IGCSE for a further two years on the IB Diploma Programme. 5. Can all students join the IGCSE programme? It is a requirement of the school that all students on the IGCSE course have a level of English that is sufficient for them to access the curriculum. IGCSE Course Option Guide All students must study IGCSE Mathematics - International and an IGCSE English course as compulsory subjects. The specific courses or level of study is dependent on previous results and is decided upon by the subject teachers in consultation with parents. All students must also study IGCSE Global Perspectives, at least one IGCSE science and a course in Bahasa Indonesia - students with Indonesian nationality must study IGCSE Bahasa Indonesia all other students will study IGCSE Indonesian Foreign Language, which will include Indonesian Civics and Culture. All students also participate in Sport and Games (2 periods per week), House Sports (1 period per week), Swimming (1 period per week) and Health and Personal Development or Assembly (1 period per week). If you have any questions please contact: Mr D Brundage, IGCSE Examinations Officer IBDP Coordinator

4 Compulsory - English English Possibilities 1. IGCSE English - First Language 2. IGCSE English - First Language and IGCSE English - Literature 3. IGCSE English - Second Language (ESL) Decisions on which course and at what level are made by the teachers, in consultation with parents if necessary. IGCSE English - First Language (0500) The aims of this course are to: enable candidates to understand and respond to what they hear, read and experience enable candidates to communicate accurately, appropriately, confidently and effectively encourage candidates to enjoy and appreciate a variety of language complement candidates ability to work with information and ideas in other areas of study, for example, by developing skills of analysis, synthesis and the drawing of inferences promote candidates personal development and an understanding of themselves and others. IGCSE First Language English assessment objectives: Reading - Candidates will be assessed on their ability to: R1 demonstrate understanding of explicit meanings R2 demonstrate understanding of implicit meanings and attitudes R3 analyse, evaluate and develop facts, ideas and opinions R4 demonstrate understanding of how writers achieve effects R5 select for specific purposes. Writing - Candidates will be assessed on their ability to: W1 articulate experience and express what is thought, felt and imagined W2 sequence facts, ideas and opinions W3 use a range of appropriate vocabulary W4 use register appropriate to audience and context W5 make accurate use of spelling, punctuation and grammar. Core candidates Paper 1 1 hour and 45 minutes. Reading Passages 50%. 50 marks. Candidates answer three questions on two passages. Passage A will be words long and Passage B will be words long. Questions will be based on the Core subject content. Assessing grades C G. Externally assessed. Extended candidates Paper 2 2 hours. Reading Passages 50%. 50 marks. Candidates answer three questions on two passages. Passage A will be words long and Passage B will be words long. Questions will be based on the Extended subject content. Assessing grades A* E. Externally assessed. All candidates Paper 3 2 hours. Directed Writing and Composition 50%. 50 marks. Candidates answer one question on a passage or passages totalling words, and complete a composition task from a choice of four titles. Assessing grades A* G. Externally assessed.

5 English - Literature (0486) Set texts for Paper 1 Section A: Poetry - Candidates answer on one set text in this section. From Songs of Ourselves Volume 1, Part 5, there are 15 poems, which include: Fleur Adcock, For Heidi With Blue Hair James K Baxter, Elegy For My Father s Father Boey Kim Cheng, Reservist Emily Brontë, Cold In The Earth Robert Browning, Meeting At Night Emily Dickinson, Because I Could Not Stop For Death Philip Larkin, The Trees Grace Nichols, Praise Song For My Mother Wilfred Owen, Anthem For Doomed Youth Siegfried Sassoon, Attack Alfred, Lord Tennyson, Song: Tears, Idle Tears Hone Tuwhare, Friend Section B: Prose - Candidates answer on one set text in this section. At ACG School Jakarta the text is The Secret River by Kate Grenville. Set texts for Paper 2 Candidates must answer on two different set texts. At ACG School Jakarta the texts are A View from the Bridge by Arthur Miller and Macbeth by William Shakespeare Paper 1 1 hour and 30 minutes. Poetry and Prose 50%. 50 marks. Two questions on two texts: one Poetry and one Prose. Externally assessed. Paper 2 1 hour and 30 minutes. Drama 50%. 50 marks. Two questions on two texts. Externally assessed. All questions encourage an informed personal response and test all four assessment objectives. Candidates will have to demonstrate the following: knowledge of the content of the text through reference to detail and use of quotations from the text understanding of characters, relationships, situations and themes understanding of writer s intentions and methods response to the writer s use of language personal response sometimes directly (answering questions such as What do you think?, What are your feelings about? ) and sometimes by implication (answering questions such as Explore the ways in which ). IGCSE English - Second Language (0510) The aims of IGCSE English Second Language are to: develop learners ability to use English effectively for the purpose of practical communication form a solid foundation for the skills required for further study using English as the medium develop learners awareness of the nature of language and language-learning skills promote learners personal development. IGCSE English - Second Language offers candidates the opportunity to develop practical communication skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Learners will be presented with a variety of stimuli that will build up their skills in reading and writing. They will learn to select relevant details, understand the difference between what is directly stated and implied, and practise writing for different purposes and audiences. Learners will listen to a range of spoken material, including talks and conversations, in order

6 to develop listening skills. Learners will engage in conversations on a variety of topics, and develop their skills in responding to different situations and audiences with a degree of accuracy and clarity. IGCSE English as a Second Language will enable learners to become independent users of English, and to be able to use English to communicate effectively in a variety of practical contexts. Core candidates Paper 1 1 hour 30 minutes. Reading and writing 60%. 60 marks. Six exercises testing a range of reading and writing skills. Questions will be based on the Core subject content. Assessing grades C G. Externally assessed. Paper 3 Approximately 40 minutes. Listening 20%. 30 marks. Candidates listen to several short extracts and longer texts, and complete a range of task types, including short answer questions, gap filling, matching, multiple choice and note taking. Assessing grades C G. Externally assessed Extended candidates Paper 2 2 hours. Reading and writing 60%. 80 marks. Six exercises testing a range of reading and writing skills. Assessing grades A* E. Externally assessed. Paper 4 Approximately 50 minutes. Listening 20%. 40 marks. Candidates listen to several short extracts and longer texts, and complete a range of task types, including short answer questions, gap filling, matching, multiple choice and note taking. Assessing grades A* E. Externally assessed. All candidates Component 5 Approximately minutes. Speaking 20%. 30 marks. Following a 2 3 minute warm-up conversation, candidates engage in a 6 9 minute discussion with the examiner on a given topic. Internally assessed/externally moderated.

7 Compulsory - Mathematics Mathematics Possibilities 1. IGCSE Mathematics - International Core Level 2. IGCSE Mathematics - International Extended Level Decisions on which course and at what level are made by the teachers, in consultation with parents if necessary. Calculators Students are expected to own and bring to school a graphic display calculator (GDC). The GDC is an integral part of this course and prepares students for entry into the IB Diploma Programme where its use is required in several courses. Approved calculators include but are not limited to: Texas Instruments: TI-84, TI Nspire (non-cas) Casio: FX 9750G Plus or GII, FXCG10/20 If you are unsure about which calculator to purchase please contact Mr Brundage or Mr Foster. IGCSE Mathematics - International (0607) 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 3 Functions 4 Geometry 5 Transformations 6 Mensuration 7 Co-ordinate geometry 8 Trigonometry 9 Sets 10 Probability 11 Statistics Although use of calculators is permitted throughout the course, candidates should develop a full range of mental and non-calculator skills during the course of study as Paper 1 (Core) and Paper 2 (Extended) do not allow the use of a calculator. All candidates take three papers. Candidates who have studied the Core syllabus content are entered for Paper 1, Paper 3 and Paper 5. These candidates will be eligible for grades C to G. Candidates who have studied the Extended syllabus content are entered for Paper 2, Paper 4 and Paper 6. These candidates will be eligible for grades A* to E.

8 Core candidates Paper minutes, 25%. 40 marks. Short response questions, no calculator. Externally assessed. Paper 3 1 hour 45 minutes, 60%. 96 marks. Medium to extended response questions, graphics calculator required. Externally assessed. Paper 5 1 hour, 15%. 24 marks. One investigation question, graphics calculator required. Externally assessed. Extended candidates Paper minutes, 20%. 40 marks. Short response questions, no calculator. Externally assessed. Paper 4 2 hours 15 minutes, 60%. 96 marks. Medium to extended response questions, graphics calculator required. Externally assessed. Paper 6 1 hour 30 minutes, 20%. 40 marks. One investigation question and one modelling question, graphics calculator required. Externally assessed.

9 Compulsory - Science All students must study at least one science course (Biology or Physics), they can study a second science (Chemistry) if they wish to. Please note that the choice of IGCSE science will affect the options possible for IBDP science subjects. To study IBDP Physics, Chemistry and Biology you need to have done so at IGCSE. Decisions on which level is made by the teachers, in consultation with parents if necessary. IGCSE Biology (0610) 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 take three papers. Candidates who have studied the Core subject content are entered for Paper 1, Paper 3 and Paper 6. These candidates will be eligible for grades C to G. Candidates who have studied the Extended subject content (Core and Supplement) are entered for Paper 2, Paper 4 and Paper 6. These candidates will be eligible for grades A* to G. Core candidates Paper 1 45 minutes, Multiple Choice 30%. 40 marks. 40 four-choice multiple-choice questions. Questions will be based on the Core subject content. Assessing grades C G. Externally assessed. Paper 3 1 hour 15 minutes. Theory 50%. 80 marks. Short-answer and structured questions. Questions will be based on the Core subject content Assessing grades C G. Externally assessed.

10 Extended candidates Paper 2 45 minutes. Multiple Choice 30%. 40 marks. 40 four-choice multiple-choice questions. Questions will be based on the Extended subject content (Core and Supplement). Assessing grades A* G. Externally assessed. Paper 4 1 hour 15 minutes. Theory 50%. 80 marks. Short-answer and structured questions. Questions will be based on the Extended subject content (Core and Supplement). Assessing grades A* G. Externally assessed. All candidates Paper 6 1 hour. Alternative to Practical 20%. 40 marks. Questions will be based on the experimental skills in Section 4. Externally assessed. IGCSE Chemistry (0620) 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 take three papers. Candidates who have studied the Core subject content are entered for Paper 1, Paper 3 and Paper 6. These candidates will be eligible for grades C to G. Candidates who have studied the Extended subject content (Core and Supplement) are entered for Paper 2, Paper 4 and Paper 6. These candidates will be eligible for grades A* to G. Core candidates Paper 1 45 minutes, Multiple Choice 30%. 40 marks. 40 four-choice multiple-choice questions. Questions will be based on the Core subject content. Assessing grades C G. Externally assessed. Paper 3 1 hour 15 minutes. Theory 50%. 80 marks. Short-answer and structured questions. Questions will be based on the Core subject content Assessing grades C G. Externally assessed. Extended candidates Paper 2 45 minutes. Multiple Choice 30%. 40 marks. 40 four-choice multiple-choice questions. Questions will be based on the Extended subject content (Core and Supplement). Assessing grades A* G. Externally assessed.

11 Paper 4 1 hour 15 minutes. Theory 50%. 80 marks. Short-answer and structured questions. Questions will be based on the Extended subject content (Core and Supplement). Assessing grades A* G. Externally assessed. All candidates Paper 6 1 hour. Alternative to Practical 20%. 40 marks. Questions will be based on the experimental skills in Section 4. Externally assessed. IGCSE Physics (0625) Candidates study the following topics: 1 General physics 2 Thermal physics 3 Properties of waves, including light and sound 4 Electricity and magnetism 5 Atomic physics All candidates take three papers. Candidates who have studied the Core subject content are entered for Paper 1, Paper 3 and Paper 6. These candidates will be eligible for grades C to G. Candidates who have studied the Extended subject content (Core and Supplement) are entered for Paper 2, Paper 4 and Paper 6. These candidates will be eligible for grades A* to G. Core candidates Paper 1 45 minutes, Multiple Choice 30%. 40 marks. 40 four-choice multiple-choice questions. Questions will be based on the Core subject content. Assessing grades C G. Externally assessed. Paper 3 1 hour 15 minutes. Theory 50%. 80 marks. Short-answer and structured questions. Questions will be based on the Core subject content Assessing grades C G. Externally assessed. Extended candidates Paper 2 45 minutes. Multiple Choice 30%. 40 marks. 40 four-choice multiple-choice questions. Questions will be based on the Extended subject content (Core and Supplement). Assessing grades A* G. Externally assessed. Paper 4 1 hour 15 minutes. Theory 50%. 80 marks. Short-answer and structured questions. Questions will be based on the Extended subject content (Core and Supplement). Assessing grades A* G. Externally assessed. All candidates Paper 6 1 hour. Alternative to Practical 20%. 40 marks. Questions will be based on the experimental skills in Section 4. Externally assessed.

12 Compulsory - Indonesian Students with Indonesian nationality must study IGCSE Bahasa Indonesia, all other students will study IGCSE Indonesian Foreign Language. IGCSE Bahasa Indonesia (0538) The aims set out below describe the general educational purposes of a course in IGCSE Bahasa Indonesia, and are the same for all candidates. They are not listed in order of priority. The aims are to: enable candidates to understand and respond to what they hear, read and experience enable candidates to communicate accurately, appropriately, confidently and effectively encourage candidates to enjoy and appreciate a variety of language promote candidates personal development and an understanding of themselves and others. objectives are grouped under skill headings, but it is recognised that these are interrelated. Reading understand and respond to written language. Candidates will be assessed on their ability to: R1 identify and retrieve relevant facts and details R2 understand explicit meaning R3 understand implicit meaning R4 understand how writers achieve effects. Writing communicate clearly, accurately and appropriately in writing. Candidates will be assessed on their ability to: W1 convey information and express ideas effectively W2 articulate experience and express what is thought, felt or imagined W3 make accurate use of grammar, spelling and punctuation W4 demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a range of appropriate vocabulary W5 employ appropriate register/style. Speaking and Responding produce and respond to spoken language. Candidates will be assessed on their ability to: SR1 present facts, ideas and opinions in a sustained, cohesive way SR2 communicate clearly, fluently and purposefully SR3 use a wide range of vocabulary effectively and appropriately SR4 employ and control a wide range of grammatical structures SR5 listen to and respond appropriately to the contribution of others. Paper 1 1 hour 45 minutes. Reading and Understanding 45% 45 marks. Externally assessed. Section 1: two exercises reading Section 2: one exercise note-making Section 3: one exercise comprehension and style Paper 2 1 hour 30 minutes. Reading and Writing 40%. 40 marks. Externally assessed. Section 1: one exercise summary writing Section 2: one exercise continuous writing Component minutes. Speaking and Responding 15%. 30 marks. Individual topic discussion. Internally marked, externally moderated.

13 IGCSE Indonesian Foreign Language (0545) 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 and the international world. The aims of the syllabus outline the educational purposes of a course in a foreign language for the IGCSE examination. They are not listed in order of priority. This syllabus aims to: develop the ability to communicate effectively using the target language offer insights into the culture and civilisation of countries where the language is spoken encourage fuller integration into the local community, where relevant develop awareness of the nature of language and language learning encourage positive attitudes towards speakers of other languages and a sympathetic approach to other cultures and civilisations provide enjoyment and intellectual stimulation develop transferable skills (e.g. analysis, memorising, drawing of inferences) to complement other areas of the curriculum form a sound base of the skills, language and attitudes required for progression to work or further study, either in the target language or another subject area. Candidates will be assessed on their ability to: AO1 Understand and respond to spoken language AO2 Understand and respond to written language AO3 Communicate in speech, showing knowledge of a range and variety of vocabulary, and applying the grammar and structures of the target language accurately AO4 Communicate in writing, showing knowledge of a range and variety of vocabulary, and applying the grammar and structures of the target language accurately. Paper 2 1 hour. Reading. Approximately 33%. 45 marks. Candidates read a number of texts and answer questions testing comprehension. Externally assessed. Paper 3 approximately 15 minutes. Speaking. Approximately 33%. 100 marks. Candidates complete two role plays, a topic presentation/conversation and a general conversation. Internally assessed/externally moderated Paper 4 Writing 1 hour. Approximately 33%. 50 marks. Candidates respond in the target language to three tasks. Externally assessed.

14 Compulsory IGCSE Global Perspectives (0457) Young people face unprecedented challenges in an interconnected and information-heavy world, not least in how they will gain a sense of their own active place in the world and cope with changes that will impact on their life chances and life choices. IGCSE Global Perspectives candidates will have opportunities to acquire and apply a range of skills to support them in these challenges, including: researching, analysing and evaluating information developing and justifying a line of reasoning refl ecting on processes and outcomes communicating information and reasoning collaborating to achieve a common outcome. Candidates explore stimulating topics that have global significance. They learn to collaborate with others from another culture, community or country. They assess information critically and explore lines of reasoning. They learn to direct their own learning and develop an independence of thought. IGCSE Global Perspectives emphasises the development and application of skills rather than the acquisition of knowledge. Candidates develop transferable skills that will be useful for further study and for young people as active citizens of the future. Component 1 1 hour 15 minutes. Written Examination 35%. 70 marks. Four compulsory questions based on a range of sources provided with the paper. Questions 1 4 are worth 12, 14, 20 and 24 marks. Sources will present a global issue from a range of perspectives, personal, local and/or national, global, and will be drawn from a list of eight topics. Externally assessed. Component 2 Individual Report 30%. Candidates research one topic area (from a choice of eight) of personal, local and/or national and global significance and submit one report based on their research. The title is devised by candidates themselves. The report must be words and written in continuous prose. This component is internally set and externally assessed. Component 3 Team Project 35%. Candidates devise and develop a collaborative project into an aspect of one topic (from a choice of eight). This choice of project must allow for the exploration of different cultural perspectives. The Team Project comprises two elements. Team Element Candidates produce as a team one Outcome and one Explanation as a Collaboration. The Explanation must be words. (10 marks) Personal Element Candidates each write a Reflective Paper on their research, contribution and personal learning. The paper must be words. (60 marks) This component is internally assessed and externally moderated.

15 Option Subjects All students must select one subject from each row: A, B and C. A IGCSE Biology or IGCSE Physics B IGCSE Business Studies or IGCSE Physical Education C IGCSE Art & Design or IGCSE Chemistry or IGCSE Music Note: Option subjects will only operate if there are a sufficient number of students. IGCSE Business Studies (0450) All candidates study the following topics. 1 Understanding business activity - Business activity, Classification of businesses, Enterprise, business growth and size, Types of business organisation, 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 breakeven 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. All candidates take two components, Paper 1 and Paper 2. Paper 1 1 hour 30 minutes. Written paper 50%, 80 marks. Four questions requiring a mixture of short answers and structured data responses. Candidates answer all questions. Externally assessed. Paper 2 1 hour 30 minutes. Written paper 50%, 80 marks. Four questions based on a case study, provided as an Insert with the paper. Candidates answer all questions. Externally assessed.

16 IGCSE Art and Design (0400) IGCSE Art & Design has been designed to offer a broad choice of media and approaches so that candidates can produce a personal response. The broad areas of study are: painting and related media printmaking three-dimensional studies photography, digital and lens-based media graphic communication textile design All candidates take Component 1 and Component 4. Component 1 Broad-based assignment 50%. 100 marks. Unlimited preparatory period during which time candidates produce supporting studies (up to 2 sheets, maximum size A2) in advance of the eight-hour examination (maximum size A2). Externally assessed. Component 4 Coursework assignment 50%. 100 marks. Candidates produce a portfolio of up to four sheets (8 sides, maximum size A2) and a final outcome (maximum size A2). Internally assessed by teachers and externally moderated. IGCSE Music (0410) The aims of the syllabus are to: enable candidates to acquire and consolidate a range of basic musical skills, knowledge and understanding, through the activities of listening, performing and composing help candidates develop a perceptive and critical response to the main historical periods and styles of Western music help candidates to recognise and understand the music of selected non-western traditions, and thus to form an appreciation of cultural similarities and differences provide a foundation for the development of an informed appreciation of music provide a foundation for further study in music at a higher level. When studying the IGCSE Music syllabus, learners listen to, perform and compose music, encouraging aesthetic and emotional development, self-discipline and, importantly, creativity. As a result, learners enhance their appreciation and enjoyment of music, an achievement that forms an ideal foundation for future study and enhances lifelong musical enjoyment. Learners study music of all styles; each style is placed in its historical and cultural context, and learners are encouraged to be perceptive, sensitive and critical when listening. Although the majority of the syllabus examines Western European music, the music of other cultures is always represented. All candidates take 3 components. Component 1 approximately 1 hour 15 minutes. Listening 40%. 70 marks. Written examination based on CD recordings. Externally assessed. Component 2 Coursework - Performing. 30%. 50 marks. Two prepared performances, one individual and one ensemble. Internally marked/externally moderated. Component 3 Coursework - Composing 30%. 100 marks, scaled to 50 marks. Two contrasting compositions. Internally marked/externally moderated.

17 IGCSE Physical Education (0413) The syllabus provides candidates with an opportunity to study both the practical and theoretical aspects of Physical Education. It is also designed to foster enjoyment in physical activity. The knowledge gained should enable candidates to develop an understanding of effective and safe physical performance. Candidates will study all of the following topics: 1 Anatomy and physiology 2 Health, fitness and training 3 Skill acquisition and psychology 4 Social, cultural and ethical influences Candidates will also undertake four different physical activities chosen from at least two of the seven categories listed in the curriculum guide. Physical activities make a significant contribution to syllabus aims and objectives, serving as a source of material to facilitate learning. Paper 1 1 hour 45 minutes. Theory 50%. 100 marks. Candidates answer all questions. Externally assessed. Component 2 Coursework 50%. Candidates undertake four physical activities from at least two of the seven categories listed in the curriculum guide. Internally assessed/externally moderated.

18 IGCSE Option Selection Form Name: Choose ONE subject from each option. Option A Biology or Physics Option B Business Studies or Physical Education Option C Art and Design or Chemistry or Music Signed: (Parent/Guardian) Date / / Note: Option subjects will only run if a sufficient number of students select it. The final decision will be made by the Principal.