IGCSE 2018 Summer Courses

2018 IGCSE Summer courses

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IGCSE Mathematics

Y10 Summer course class structure

Description Lesson 1 Algebra

I. Interpretation of inequalities II. Rearrangement of formulae and simplifying III. Simultaneous equation and application IV. Factorization and application V. Learn how to solve equation with variation and inverse variation

Lesson 2

Lesson 3 Coordinate Geometry and straight lines

I. Learn how to plot graphs II. Using the graphs to find out the distance, gradient and also the

equation of the line III. Applying inequalities from the last topic to coordinate geometry

Lesson 4

Lesson 5 Probability

I. Learning the basic of probability II. Know the difference between discrete and continuous data III. Learn how to combine different event’s probability IV. Learn how to draw and use tree diagram V. Learn how to draw and use Venn diagram

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Description Lesson 1 Trigonometry

I. Learning the right angle trigonometry II. Learning the trigonometric ratio III. Use of Sine rule and Cosine rule IV. Finding the area of irregular triangle V. Learn how to use bearing VI. Learn how to graph trigonometric graphs

Lesson 2

Lesson 3 Function

I. Learning basic of function expression II. Understand what is domain and range III. Understand and be able to recognize the function types: linear,

quadratic, cubic, reciprocal, exponential, absolute value and trigonometric

IV. Using vertex, x-intercept to work out the equation of the graph V. Mastering the function transformation

Lesson 4

Lesson 5 Geometry

I. Knowing the basic of geometrical terms II. Using similarity to solve different algebraic problem III. Pythagoras theorem application IV. Learning of tangent and cyclic quadrilateral

Lesson 6


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IGCSE Coordinated Science


Description Lesson 1 Physics (P12, P13)

Electricity - Introduction to Ohm’s law Calculation of total resistances in

series and parallel circuit Solving resistance by a graphical

method The exceptions that do not obey Ohm’s law

Lesson 2 Physics (P1, P2, P3)

The difference between mass and weight The use of Newton’s second

law F=ma The link between unbalanced force and acceleration

Learning how to draw a free body diagram

Lesson 3 Chemistry (C3)

Introduction to ionic bonds and covalent bonds Giant structures of

compounds and the physical and chemical properties of examples like

diamond and graphite.

Lesson 4 Chemistry (C3, C9)

Introduction in drawing electron diagrams for covalent and ionic

compounds The idea of transferring and sharing electrons and how it

is related to the reactivity of an element

Lesson 5 Biology (B6)

Introduction to respiration as the one of the most importance cellular

reaction that provides energy for cellular activities The difference

between aerobic and anaerobic respiration The features of alveoli for

efficient gaseous exchange by diffusion

Lesson 6 Biology (B6)

The use of microorganisms in food industry for example beer, bread

and yogurt production The components of cigarette and how each

component affects the rate of respiration

* Course code of Cambridge IGCSE Co-ordinated Science 0654 Syllabus


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Description Lesson 1 Physics (P8, P9)

Practice on drawing light ray diagrams with plane mirror and convex lens Introduction to Electromagnetic spectrum and the use of different EM waves

Lesson 2 Physics (P11, P14) Magnetism and Electromagnetic effects Properties of magnets and the identification of pattern of field lines around a bar magnet The difference of permanent magnets and electromagnets

Lesson 3 Chemistry (C12) The contact process hence the production of sulphuric acid The use of catalytic converters in car exhausts to remove harmful nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide Common air pollutants

Lesson 4 Chemistry (C11) The displacement reaction of ammonia from its salts by warming with alkali The Haber process hence the production of ammonia The increasing concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

Lesson 5 Biology (B9) Introduction to DNA, genes and chromosomes Alleles being the alternative forms of a gene The history of how Mendel discovered gene as the hereditable unit of living organisms Cell division including mitosis and meiosis, the difference between them

Lesson 6 Biology (B9) Natural selection and how it is linked to evolution How overusing antibiotics would lead to the development of strains of antibiotic resistance bacteria Artificial selection vs natural selection and the pros and cons about it Introduction to gene mutation and possible consequences

* Course code of Cambridge IGCSE Co-ordinated Science 0654 Syllabus


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IGCSE English Language/ Literature


Description Lesson 1 Course Description on Reading

Post-colonialism literature

Ø The Death of the Bird by A.D. Hope Ø Reading comprehension Ø Thematic exploration Ø Vocabulary familiarisation Ø Literary analysis

Ø Seventeen Syllables by Hisaye Yamamoto

Ø Reading comprehension Ø Thematic exploration Ø Vocabulary familiarisation Ø Literary analysis

Lesson 2

Lesson 3

Lesson 4 Course Description on Writing

Narrative writing Ø Freytag’s pyramid Ø Literary devices in writing short stories Ø Individual commentary

Transactional writing

Ø Autobiographical writing

Lesson 5

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Description Lesson 1 Course Description on Reading

Conflicts in modern culture

Ø This is America by Childish Gambino Ø Visual analysis Ø Thematic exploration

Ø Paul’s Case: A study of temperament by Willa Cather

Ø Reading comprehension Ø Thematic exploration Ø Vocabulary familiarisation Ø Literary analysis

Lesson 2

Lesson 3

Lesson 4 Course Description on Writing

Narrative writing Ø Freytag’s pyramid Ø Literary devices in writing short stories Ø Individual commentary

Transactional writing

Ø Autobiographical writing

Lesson 5

Lesson 6


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IGCSE Chinese Second Language

Y10 and Y11 Summer course class structure

Description Lesson 1 阅读 (Reading) (I)

常见主题：旅游丶音乐丶运动阅读技巧

Lesson 2 阅读 (Reading) (II) 找出重要词语找出中心句

Lesson 3 阅读 (Reading) (III) 中国内地日常用语分析常犯错误

Lesson 4 写作 (Writing) (I) 写信格式丶实用文格式

回应题目关键字

Lesson 5 写作 (Writing) (II) 订立写作大纲写作段落

Lesson 6 写作 (Writing) (III) 运用成语分析常犯错误

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IGCSE 2018 Summer Courses