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CONTENTS

Foreword 4 Introduction 5 IGCSE&IBDP 7 Subjects FirstLanguageEnglish(0500) 9 EnglishLiterature(0475) 10 FirstLanguageChinese(0509) 11 InternationalMathematics(0607) 12

GlobalPerspectives(0457)AdditionalMathematics(0606)1314

Biology(0610) 15 Chemistry(0620) 16 Physics(0625) 17 BusinessStudies(0450) 18 Design&Technology(0445) 19 Drama(0411) 20 Economics(0455) 21 Food&Nutrition(0648) 22 Geography(0460) 23 History(0470) 24 Information&CommunicationTechnology(0417) 25 Music(0410) 26 PhysicalEducation(0413) 27 Art&Design(0400) 28

Art&Design(Textiles)(0400)ComputerScience(0478)2930

FrequentlyAskedQuestions 31 ContactInformation 32

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FOREWORDDearParentsandStudents,Whileithasalwaysbeentheaimoftheschooltoprovidestudentswithanenvironmentinwhichtheycanlearneffectivelyandenthusiastically,wealsoencouragethemtochallengethemselvessothattheycancopewithasuitableamountofpressureandcompetitiveness.OurYear8studentsarenowapproachingtheendoftheirKeyStage3education.TopreparefortheirKey stage 4, students have to embark on a two-year course known as the International GeneralCertificateofSecondaryEducation (IGCSE), at theendofwhich theywill sit a seriesofexaminations.Throughoutthenexttwoyears,theyalsohavetocompleteanumberofcourseworkcomponents.Tobesuccessfulinthiscourse,theyhavetoworkconsistentlyhardthroughout.WeadoptCambridgeAssessmentInternationalEducationasourexaminationboard,whichisthelargestand the most established IGCSE provider in the world. In addition, the IGCSE is a subject-specificcurriculum. Thismeans that studentshave tochooseanumberof subjects to study indepth for thenext two years. The types and number of subjects offered are based on the rationale that studentsshould follow a fairly wide and balanced curriculum. This philosophy also ties in with the DiplomaProgrammeoftheInternationalBaccalaureate,whichstudentswillfollowafterthecompletionoftheirIGCSEcourse.This booklet serves to outline the subjects offered by the school and provide an overview of theexamination requirements.We hope that youwill find this booklet informative and, if you have anyqueries,pleasecontactoursubjectteachersortheschooladministrators.DrLAUSiu-LingHeadPrincipalPoLeungKukChoiKaiYauSchool

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INTRODUCTIONEachstudent’sIGCSEselectionwillcompriseanumberofcompulsorysubjects,andarangeofelectives(Optionalsubjects).Thereisalsoan“ExtraOption”availableinEnglishLiterature,however,thiswillonlybeofferedtothosepupilswhohaveshownoutstandingabilityinthesubjectandapassionforreading.Chinese, English, InternationalMathematics andGlobal Perspectiveswill beoffered as part of a coreprogrammeandarenotoptional.However,pupilswillbeenteredforeitherFirstLanguageorSecondLanguage English and Chinese based on their level of language proficiency. In addition, pupils mustchooseaminimumofatleastoneSciencesubjectandonefromtheIndividuals&Societiesfaculty.OptionalSubjectsIn addition to English, Chinese, Maths and Global Perspectives, which must be taken by all pupils,students must indicate their preferred optional subjects in each block of subject choices. Whenchoosingoptionsstudentsareremindedtoobservethefollowingrules:

1. Wherepossible,studentswillbeentered for the6subjects theychooseonthereplyslip. Ifasubjectprovestobeunavailablethenthestudentwillautomaticallybeenteredfortheirback-upoption.

2. StudentsmustchooseatleastoneSciencefromBiology,ChemistryandPhysics.3. Studentsmustchooseat least one subject fromBusinessStudies,Economics,Geographyand

History.4. Forlinguisticallyablestudents,theymaybeofferedEnglishLiterature.Studentscannotchoose

to take this options; however, they should indicate whether they would accept it if it wereoffered.

5. Parents and students should note that the final choice of the subjects has tomeetwith theapproval of the school.Wherepossible, students should achieve at least anMgrade in theiroverall academic achievement in each subject they have chosen. When making the finaldecision,theschoolwilltakeintoconsiderationthestudent’sabilityandattitude.

6. Subjectsmaynotruniftheyonlyattractasmallnumberofstudents,inwhichcasewewilltakethestudents’back-upchoice.

CompulsorySubjects: Chinese English GlobalPerspectives MathematicsOptionalSubjects:Atleastonefrom: Biology

PhysicsChemistry

Atleastonefrom: BusinessStudies Economics Geography History ArtDesign

ArtTextileDesign&Technology

AdditionalMathematicsPhysicalEducationDrama

Food&Nutrition ICT Music ComputerScienceExtraOption: EnglishLiterature

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ChangingSubjectsIt is normal for students to be unsure about some subjects, particularly those they have not studiedbefore. As such, it is possible to request a change to your subject choices after the form has beensubmitted.Anyrequestmust take the formofa letteroutlining thereasons for theproposedchangesignedby the parent/guardian. This should be handed to the IGCSECoordinator as soon as possible.However,pleasebearinmindthatsomesubjectsmaybecomefull,andchangingintoaclassmaynotbepossible.AftertheendofSeptemberstudentswillnolongerbeabletochangeintoasubject,however,ifa student is really strugglingwitha subject therewillbeopportunities todropsubjects later in thecourse.ExaminationFeesThe total costof a student’s IGCSEexaminationswill varydependingon thenumberof subjects theytakeandtheexchangerateatthetimeofpayment.

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IGCSE&IBDPAfter completing their IGCSEs studentswill complete the final stageof their educationwithCKY; theInternationalBaccalaureateDiplomaProgram(IBDP).ForthosewishingtogoontotertiaryeducationinHongKongorabroad,itisimportanttheymaketherightchoicesfortheirIBDP.AtIBDPstudentsareaskedtotakesixsubjects:threeatHigherLevel(HL)andthreeatStandardLevel(SL).ForprogressiontoIBDiploma,studentsareexpectedtoattainaminimumof3Bsand3CsintheirIGCSEswithadditionalrequirementsstatedbelow:

i. a minimum of grade B in Cambridge IGCSE for all Higher Level subjects, exceptMathematics;

ii. aminimumofGradeAinCambridgeIGCSEMathematicsforHigherLevelMathematics.iii. aminimumofgradeCinCambridgeIGCSEforallStandardLevelsubjects,exceptab

initio;

Studentswhodonotmeettheabovecourseselectionrequirementbutachievedaminimumof6CsfortheirchosenIBDPsubjectsintheirrespectiveCambridgeIGCSEgradesareadvisedtoopttofortheIBCertificates.Studentsmustchooseonesubjectfromeachofthefollowinggroups,exceptforGroup6,whichmaybereplacedwithanadditionalcoursefromgroups1to4.Studentsmayalsochoosetwolanguagesfromgroup1 insteadofchoosingone languagefromgroup1andone languagefromgroup2.Thesubjectsweexpect toofferare listedbelow,however,pleasenote thatour IBprogram is constantlygrowing,andbythetimeourcurrentY8studentsreachY11wehopetobeabletoofferanevengreaterrangeofsubjects.(1) Studies in Language & Literature English A Literature

English A Language & Literature

Chinese A Literature

Chinese A Language & Literature

(2) Language Acquisition English B (HL only)

Chinese B (HL only)

French ab initio (SL only)

Spanish ab initio (SL only)

Or another Group 1 language

(3) Individuals and Societies Business Management

Economics

Geography

History

(4) Experimental Sciences Biology

Chemistry

Design Technology

Physics

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(5) Mathematics Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches

Mathematics: Application and Interpretation

(6) The Arts Music

Visual Arts

Or another Group 1, 2, 3, or 4 subject

CORE (taken by all students) Theory of Knowledge Extended Essay

Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS)

Note that students are not allowed to take the same language for literature, language and literature, language B and/or language ab initio. Only one language ab initio should be taken. ForfurtherinformationontheIBDPpleasefeelfreetoconsultourIBDiplomaCoordinatorsorsubjectteachers.DetailedinformationisalsoavailableontheIBwebsite(http://www.ibo.org/).

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FIRSTLANGUAGEENGLISH(0500)AlthoughEnglishisacompulsorysubjectatCKY,therearedifferencesinthecoursesoffered,dependingoneachpupil’s competency inEnglish.Studentswillbeentered intoeitherCambridgeFirstLanguageEnglishIGCSE(Syllabuscode0500)orCambridgeEnglishAsASecondLanguageIGCSE(0510),basedontheirprogressinthesubjectthroughoutyears6-8.ThosestudentswhoareconfidentintheiruseoftheEnglish languagewill be entered for First Language andmay also be offered the option to enter forEnglishLiteratureIGCSE(seepage11).AllotherpupilswillbeenteredfortheSecondLanguageexam.BothFirstandSecondLanguagestudentswillalsocompleteaSpeakingandListeningcomponent,whichisseparatelyendorsed.If you would like to knowwhich IGCSE you are likely to be entered for, please consult your Englishteacher.FirstLanguageEnglishIGCSE(0500)TheFirstLanguageSyllabusisassessedonthreecomponents:

• Reading• Writing• SpeakingandListening

StudentsselectedfortheEnglishFirstLanguageIGCSEareexpectedtoshowconsistentcompetencyintheiruseofEnglishineachofthethreemaincomponents.TheSyllabuswilldevelopstudents’ability tocommunicateaccurately,appropriatelyandeffectively inspeech and writing. Students will be encouraged to use relevant vocabulary, to employ correctgrammar,spellingandpunctuation,andtodisplayasenseofstyleandaudience.In addition, it will complement their other studies by developing general skills such as the ability toanalyse,synthesise,makeinferences,orderfactsandpresentopinions.Assessment:FirstLanguageEnglishisassessedthroughbothexaminationandcoursework.Examination LengthofExam WeightingReadingandWriting(unseen) 2hours 50%Coursework–threeessaysofbetween500and800wordseach 50%

Studentswillalsotakeanoralexaminationbutthesemarkswillnotcontributetotheoverallgrade.Instead,theachievementofgrades1(high)to5(low)willberecordedseparately.

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ENGLISHLITERATURE(0475)AtCKYEnglishLiteratureisanon-optionalcourseofferedtoYear8studentswhoachieveanSgradeinbothreadingandwritingintheirfinalEnglishreport.ThechosenpupilswillthenhavetheopportunitytostudybothEnglishLiteratureandEnglishFirstLanguagesimultaneously.StudentsarefreetoacceptorpassontheopportunitytotakepartinEnglishLiterature,butitisstronglyencouragedthatstudentstakethischancetoworkwithhighattainmentpupilsandamultitudeoftexts. Assessment:TheEnglishLiteraturecourseculminatesinthreeexaminations,onethatfocusesonproseand poetry studied in class (50%), one that focuses on a play covered in class (25%) and finally anunseenpassagepaper (25%).Studentswillbeprovidedwiththeproseelementsof thecoursebeforethesummerholidaysbutitisimportanttonotethatstayingfamiliarwitheachnewtextisvital.

Exam Lengthofexam Weighting

Paper1(Proseandpoetry) 1h30 50%

Paper3(Play) 45m 25%

Paper4(Unseenpaper) 1h15 25%

How difficult is it? The usual concern about the English Literature class is that there is more work,harder tasks or that it is taught at a quicker pace. None of these things are true. Almost withoutexception, studentswhoarechosen for theEnglishLiteratureclass scoreanAorA* for theirEnglishLiteraturegradeandatleastaBgradefortheirEnglishFirstLanguage,withthevastmajorityscoringanAorabove.Moreimportantly,LiteraturestudentsareconsistentlymorepreparedforthechallengeofEnglishAatIBLevel,whereasthosewhoelecttoonlytakeFirstLanguagefacealongerperiodoftimetoadapt.Waystoprepare:Aspreviouslystated,theshortstorieswillbemadeavailabletoallstudentsbeforethesummerand they areencouraged to read thesebefore their course getsunderway. In addition, theoverallabilitytocomprehendawidevarietyofliteratureismadefareasierifstudentshaveahabitofreadingforpleasureduringtheirtimeawayfromclass.Therethousandsofnovelsavailable insidethelibrary as well as their form room that will no doubt capture their interest and help enhance theirvocabularyandreadinglevel. If youhavebeenselectedbutarenot sureaboutwhetheryoushould take theLiteraturecoursefindsomeonefromtheEnglishDepartmentandwewilldoourbesttoansweryourquestions.

“IfyoulovereadingyouwillloveLiterature!!!!!”

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FIRSTLANGUAGECHINESE(0509)Aims:TheCambridgeFirstLanguageChineseIGCSESyllabus(0509)isdesignedforcandidateswhosemothertongueisChinese.CambridgeIGCSEFirstLanguagequalificationsareacceptedbyuniversitiesandemployersasproofofknowledgeandunderstandingofalanguage.Theaimsaretoenablestudentsto:•readawiderangeoftexts,fluentlyandwithgoodunderstanding,enjoyingandappreciatingavarietyoflanguage•readcriticallyanduseknowledgegainedfromwidereadingtoinformandimprovetheirownwriting•writeaccuratelyandeffectivelyusingappropriatestandardlanguage•workwithinformationandideasinChinesebydevelopingskillsofcriticalevaluation,analysis,synthesisandinference•acquireandapplyawidevocabulary,alongsideaknowledgeandunderstandingofgrammaticalterminologyandlinguisticconventions•deepenunderstandingandappreciationofChinesecultureandclassicaltexts.Students are also encouraged to read widely, both for their own enjoyment and to further theirawareness of the ways in which the language can be used. Cambridge IGCSE First Languagequalificationsalsodevelopmoregeneralanalysisandcommunicationskillssuchassynthesis,inference,andtheabilitytoorderfactsandpresentopinionseffectively.Assessment:Thecoursecomprisestwopapers.AllcandidatestakePapers1and2andareeligiblefortheawardofgradesA*toG.

Paper Duration Marks Weighting

Paper1:ReadingCandidatesanswerallthequestionsinthreecompulsorysections.Section1–ComprehensionandUseofLanguage(23marks)Section2–DirectedWriting(25marks)Section3–ClassicalChinese(12marks)

2hour15minutes

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Paper2:WritingCandidatesanswertwoquestions,onefromeachsection.Section1–Argumentative/DiscursiveWriting(25marks)Section2–Descriptive/NarrativeWriting(25marks)Candidatesareadvisedtowriteabout400-600characters.

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INTERNATIONALMATHEMATICS(0607)ThisyearwefollowtheCambridgeIGCSEInternationalMathematicsSyllabus(0607).

TheintroductionofCambridgeIGCSEInternationalMathematicsoffersschoolsevenmorechoicewhenitcomestoselectingamathematicscoursethatisrightfortheirstudents. Cambridge IGCSE International Mathematics has been designed forinternational schools that want their mathematics teaching to focus more oninvestigations andmodeling, andwhichbetter utilizes thepowerful technologyofgraphical calculators. The course integrateswellwith the approach to teaching ofmathematics in IBschools.Thecourse isdivided intoacore tier,andanextendedtier. The syllabus also introduces students to the history of mathematics and itsculturalsignificance.

Assessment: The majority of CKY candidates will take Papers 2, 4 and 6 (the Extended Curriculum),which is eligible for the award of grades A* to G, however a Core Curriculum (Papers 1,3 and 5) isavailableinwhichareducedcurriculumiscoveredintheexams.IftheclassteacherbelievesastudentwouldbenefitfromcompletingtheCoreCurriculumthestudentandtheirparentswillbe informedassoonaspossible.Theassessmentobjectives includemathematical techniquesandapplyingmathematical techniquestosolveproblems.CORECURRICULUM EXTENDEDCURRICULUMPaper Duration Marks Paper Duration MarksPaper1 45minutes 40marks Paper2 45minutes 40marksPaper3 1hand45min 96marks Paper4 2hand15min 120marksPaper5 1hour 24marks Paper6 1hand30min 40marksContents:ThetopicsincludedinInternationalMathematicsareNumber,Algebra,Functions,Geometry,Transformations in Two Dimensions, Mensuration, Coordinate Geometry, Trigonometry, Sets andProbability

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GLOBALPERSPECTIVES(0457)TheGlobalPerspectivescourseaimstoenablestudentstodevelopananalyticalandevaluativegraspofglobal issues and their causes by considering the consequences from different perspectives and thepossible courses of actions. Students will be encouraged to enquire and reflect on issues in ourinterconnectedworldfromapersonal,nationalandinternationalperspectiveinordertocriticallyassesstheinformationavailabletothemintheirever-changingworld.AstheIGCSEGlobalPerspectivescoursepavesasolidfoundationforIBDiplomaprogrammestudentsintheir study of Theory of Knowledge, this course will be a core subject at CKY. This means that allstudentswillstudythiscourseacrossthetwoyears.AssessmentTheassessmentcomponentsforthecourseareasfollows:Component Component1 Component2 Component3NatureofAssessment

WrittenExamination

Studentsanswerfourcompulsoryquestionsbasedonsourcematerialtotesttheirevaluationofclaims,argumentsandevidencefromdifferentperspectivesonglobalissues.

IndividualReportStudentscarryoutresearchonaglobalquestiontoexplorethecausesandimpactonalocal,nationalandglobalscale.

TeamProjectStudentscollaboratewiththeirpeerstoexploreatopicwithinaculturalcontextandinvestigateonthedifferentperspectives.

AssessedFormat

ExternallyAssessed InternallySet;ExternallyAssessed

InternallyAssessed;ExternallyModerated

Duration 1hour15minutes Acrosstheacademicyear AcrosstheacademicyearMarksAllotted 70marks 60marks 70marksWeighting 35% 30% 35%SyllabusContentSomeofthetopicsthatstudentswillexploreoverthetwoyearsinclude:Component1 Component2 Component3

• DemographicChange• EducationforAll• Employment• FuelandEnergy• Globalisation• LawandCriminality• Migration• TransportSystems

• Biodiversityand

EcosystemLoss• ChangingCommunities• DigitalWorld• Family• SustainableLiving• TradeandAid

• DiseaseandHealth• Languageand

Communication• PovertyandInequality• Tradition,Cultureand

Identity• Water,Foodand

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ADDITIONALMATHEMATICS(0606)“A-Maths”isnowofferedasanoptionsubjectatCKY,asitisrecommendedforthosepupilswhointendtotakeHigherLevelMathematicsatIBDP.Aims: Cambridge IGCSE AdditionalMathematics (0606) is accepted by universities and employers asproof of essential mathematical knowledge and ability. Successful IGCSE Additional Mathematicscandidatesgainlifelongskills,including:•thefurtherdevelopmentofmathematicalconceptsandprinciples•theextensionofmathematicalskillsandtheiruseinmoreadvancedtechniques•anabilitytosolveproblems,presentsolutionslogicallyandinterpretresults•asolidfoundationforfurtherstudy.Assessment:AllCKYAdditionalMathematicscandidateswill takePapers1and2,which iseligible fortheawardofgradesA*toE.

Paper Duration MarksPaper110–12questionsofvariouslengthsNochoiceofquestionexceptthatthelastquestionwillconsistoftwoalternatives,onlyoneofwhichmustbeanswered.Themarkallocationsforthelastquestionwillbeintherangeof10–12marks.

2hours 80

Paper210–12questionsofvariouslengthsNochoiceofquestionexceptthatthelastquestionwillconsistoftwoalternatives,onlyoneofwhichmustbeanswered.Themarkallocationsforthelastquestionwillbeintherangeof10–12marks.

2hours 80

Content:Thetopics included inAdditionalMathematicsare:set languageandnotation, functionsandquadraticfunctions,indicesandsurds,factorsofpolynomials,simultaneousequations,logarithmicandexponential functions, straight line graphs, circular measure, trigonometry, permutations andcombinations,binomialexpansions,vectorsandcalculus.

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BIOLOGY(0610)Content: At CKY we offer our students a choice of Science curricula from Biology (0610), Chemistry(0620)andPhysics(0625).Sciencehaslongbeenviewedasanintegralpartofthecurriculumineducation,soeverystudentmusttakeatleastoneSciencesubjectatIGCSE.Inaddition,theywillbeabletoselectfromanycombinationof twoof the three subjects, or all three. For pupils that arenot surewhich Science theyprefer,wewouldencouragethemtotakeallthree.Those students considering continuing their study of Biology at IB Diploma level are stronglyrecommended to take IGCSE Biology and Chemistry to ensure that they have sufficient backgroundknowledgefortheadvancedstudyofMolecularBiology.Cambridge IGCSE Biology is accepted by universities and employers as proof of real ability andknowledge.Aswellasasubjectfocus,thebiologysyllabusenablesstudentsto:

• betterunderstandthetechnologicalworld,withaninformedinterestinscientificmatters• recognisetheusefulness(and limitations)ofscientificmethod,andhowtoapplythistoother

disciplinesandineverydaylife• developrelevantattitudes,suchasaconcernforaccuracyandprecision,objectivity, integrity,

enquiry,initiativeandinventiveness• furtherinterestin,andcarefor,theenvironment• betterunderstandtheinfluenceandlimitationsplacedonscientificstudybysociety,economy,

technology,ethics,thecommunityandtheenvironment• developanunderstandingofthescientificskillsessentialforfurtherstudyatIBDP

Assessment:Allcandidatesmustenterforthreepapers.ThemajorityofCKYcandidateswilltakePapers2&4(theExtendedCurriculum)plusPaper6(AlternativetoPractical),whichiseligiblefortheawardofgradesA*toG. HoweveraCoreCurriculum(Papers1,3&6) isavailableinwhichreducedcontentistested in thePaper1and3exams,withonly gradesC toGavailable. If the class teacherbelievesastudent would benefit from completing the Core Curriculum the student and their parents will beinformedassoonaspossible.Allcandidatestakeeither:CoreCurriculum

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ExtendedCurriculumPaper145minutesMultiplechoicequestionpaperWeightedat30%oftotalavailablemark

Paper245minutesMultiplechoicequestionpaperWeightedat30%oftotalavailablemark

Paper31hour15minutesCoretheorypaperWeightedat50%oftotalavailablemarks

Paper41hour15minutesExtendedtheorypaperWeightedat50%oftotalavailablemarks

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CHEMISTRY(0620)Content: Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry is accepted by universities and employers as proof of essentialchemistryknowledgeandability.Aswellasasubjectfocus,thechemistrysyllabusenablesstudentsto:

• Betterunderstandthetechnologicalworldinwhichtheylive,andtakeaninformedinterestinscienceandscientificdevelopments

• LearnaboutthebasicprinciplesofChemistrythroughamixoftheoreticalandpracticalstudies• DevelopanunderstandingofthescientificskillsessentialforfurtherstudyatIBDP,skillswhich

areusefulineverydaylife• Learn how science is studied and practised, and become aware that the results of scientific

researchcanhavebothgoodandbadeffectsonindividuals,communitiesandtheenvironment.Assessment:Allcandidatesmustenterforthreepapers.ThemajorityofCKYcandidateswilltakePaper2and4 (theExtendedCurriculum),which iseligible for theawardofgradesA*toG,howeveraCoreCurriculum(Paper1and3)isavailableinwhichareducedcurriculumiscoveredintheexamswithonlygradesCtoGavailable.IftheclassteacherbelievesastudentwouldbenefitfromcompletingtheCoreCurriculumthestudentandtheirparentswillbeinformedassoonaspossible.Allcandidatestakeeither:CoreCurriculum

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ExtendedCurriculumPaper145minutesMultiplechoicequestionpaperWeightedat30%oftotalavailablemark

Paper245minutesMultiplechoicequestionpaperWeightedat30%oftotalavailablemark

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Paper41hour15minutesExtendedtheorypaperWeightedat50%oftotalavailablemarks

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PHYSICS(0625)Content:CambridgeIGCSEPhysicsisacceptedbyuniversitiesandemployersasproofofknowledgeandunderstandingofphysics.Successfulcandidatesgainlifelongskills,including:

• confidenceinatechnologicalworld,withaninformedinterestinscientificmatters• an understanding of how scientific theories and methods have developed, and continue to

develop,asaresultofgroupsandindividualsworkingtogether• an understanding that the study and practice of science are affected and limited by social,

economic,technological,ethicalandculturalfactors• anawarenessthattheapplicationofscienceineverydaylifemaybebothhelpfulandharmfulto

theindividual,thecommunityandtheenvironment• knowledgethatscienceovercomesnationalboundariesandthatthelanguageofscience,used

correctlyandthoroughly,isuniversal• anunderstandingoftheusefulness(andlimitations)ofscientificmethod,anditsapplicationin

othersubjectsandineverydaylife• aconcernforaccuracyandprecision• anunderstandingoftheimportanceofsafepractice• improved awareness of the importance of objectivity, integrity, enquiry, initiative and

inventiveness• aninterestin,andcarefor,theenvironment

Assessment:Allcandidatesmustenterforthreepapers.ThemajorityofCKYcandidateswilltakePaper2and4 (theExtendedCurriculum),which iseligible for theawardofgradesA*toG,howeveraCoreCurriculum(Paper1and3)isavailableinwhichareducedcurriculumiscoveredintheexamswithonlygradesCtoGavailable.IftheclassteacherbelievesastudentwouldbenefitfromcompletingtheCoreCurriculumthestudentandtheirparentswillbeinformedassoonaspossible.Allcandidatestakeeither:CoreCurriculum

or

ExtendedCurriculumPaper145minutesMultiplechoicequestionpaperWeightedat30%oftotalavailablemark

Paper245minutesMultiplechoicequestionpaperWeightedat30%oftotalavailablemark

Paper31hour15minutesCoretheorypaperWeightedat50%oftotalavailablemarks

Paper41hour15minutesExtendedtheorypaperWeightedat50%oftotalavailablemarks

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BUSINESSSTUDIES(0450)Aims:The Cambridge IGCSE in Business Studies (0450) develops students’ understanding of a range ofbusinessorganisationsandfunctionsaswellasthewiderenvironmentinwhichfirmsoperate.Studentswilllearnhowtouseconceptsandtoolsthatenablethemtoanalysebusinessproblems,evaluateandrecommend solutions. The course aims to develop students’ practical skills in areas such ascommunication,presentationsandteamworking,inadditiontoignitingtheirentrepreneurialspark.Content:IGCSE Business Studies is accepted by universities and employers as proof of an understanding ofbusiness concepts and techniques across a range of different types of businesses. Successful IGCSEBusinessStudiesstudentsgainlifelongskillsandknowledge,including:

• Understandingdifferentformsofbusinessorganisations,theenvironmentsinwhichbusinessesoperateandbusinessfunctionssuchasmarketing,operationsandfinance

• Anappreciationofthecriticalroleofpeopleinbusinesssuccess• Confidencetocalculateandinterpretbusinessdata• Communicationskillsincludingtheneedtosupportargumentswithreasons• Abilitytoanalysebusinesssituationsandreachdecisionsorjudgements.

Educationalvisits:Business students will have regular opportunities toundertakefieldtripstoorganisations,whichenablethemto apply their learning to real-world companies andsettings. Learning outside the school environment willextend students' awareness of the world of work andtheirunderstandingofhowfirmsoperateinpractice.Assessment: Candidates will take 2 exam papers (eachworth50%oftotalmarks).

Paper WeightingPaper1(1hour30minutes)Short-answerquestionsandstructured/dataresponsequestions. 50%

Paper2(1hour30minutes)Questionsarisingfromagivencase-study(notpre-released). 50%

Progression:Thecourseprovidesstudentswithanidealfoundationforfurtherlearning,preparingstudentsforbusinesseducationcoursesatIBDiplomalevel,aswellasgainfulfutureemployment.

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DESIGN&TECHNOLOGY(D.T.)(0445)FormostpupilstheCambridgeIGCSEinDesign&Technology(0445)providesasafe,excitingandchallengingenvironmenttoapplyknowledgeandskillsoftendifferentfromtheirothersubjects.D.T.hasacademiccontentandrequiresconsiderabletimecommitment.ComputerAidedDesign(CAD)andComputerAidedManufacturing(CAM)arekeyelementsofthecourse.FollowingfromY8,thesubjectfurtherdevelopscreativity,practicalskills,independenceandspecialistlanguageusage,inamulti-disciplineproblem-solvingenvironment,withinabroadcurriculum.Thesubjectisnotgenderbiased,soisequallysuitableforgirlsandboys.

Unfortunately,thisyearwehavetorestrictthenumberofclassestotwo,with20pupilsineach.Background:D.T.isnotasfamiliartomanyparentsassomesubjects.Othersmayhaveanout-datedperceptionbasedontheirexperiencesofwoodwork,metalwork,engineeringdrawingandhomeeconomics.D.T.isnotavocationalsubjectandiscertainlynotaneasyoption.Content:Thefullcontentofthecoursecanbeaccessesatwww.cambridgeinternational.orgtogetherwithallotherrelevantinformation,includingpastpapers.Throughthesubjectcontentpupilsexperience:

• KnowledgewithUnderstanding• ProblemSolving• Communication,and• Realisation

ThesearealsotheAssessmentObjectives.Assessment:Candidatessittwoexaminationsandsubmitaschool-assessedproject.Paper StyleofPaper Duration Weighting Marks1Design Designdrawing 75minutes 25% 503ResistantMaterials Written 60minutes 25% 505SchoolAssessedProject DesignandManufacture 2terms 50% 100Progression:Studentswhoselectthissubjectathigherlevels(Y11-12)maybelookingtoworkinarelatedcreativeprofession:architect,designer,etc.However,thebroadrangeofskillsinvariouscategoriesstronglysupportsapplicationstomosttertiaryeducationcourses.

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DRAMA(0411)Content: The Cambridge Drama IGCSE (0411) seeks to provide students with in-depth subjectknowledge enabling them toboth create and respond tomeaningful theatre. In order to becomeaneffective actor or director, students will learn about technical theatre as well as performance andcommunication skills. Drama students work closely together in groups with a common goal anddeadlineinmind,andthuslearnvaluablesocialskills,whichtranslatewellintoallcareerareas.Aims:TheaimsoftheCambridgeIGCSEinDrama(0411)areto:• Developcandidates’understandingofDramathroughpracticalandtheoreticalstudy.• Enablecandidatestorealisetheperformancepossibilitiesoftextandotherstimuli.• Encourage the use of dramatic forms and structures to communicate feelings and ideas to an

audience.• HelpcandidatesacquireanddevelopskillsinDrama,bothindividuallyandingroups.• Develop understanding of the processes leading to performance and the elements involved in

creatingaperformance;tobeabletoevaluatethevariousstagesofperformancework.• Encourageenjoymentofdrama.Assessment: All candidates take Paper 1 (Written Examination) and Paper 2 (Coursework) and areeligiblefortheawardofgradesA*toG.Paper1Writtenexamination2hours30minutes

Paper2Coursework

Candidatesanswerquestionsrelatingtoapre-releasedtextandthreestimuli.

Candidatesanswerquestionsrelatingtoapre-releasedtextandonadevisedpiecethatcandidateshavedevelopedandperformedtoanaudiencethroughoutthecourse.

SectionA(30marks)Upto8short-answerquestionsonthepre-releasematerial.Andtwoextendedquestions.Answerallquestions

Oneindividualpiece(max5mins):eitheroriginaldevisedworkoraperformanceofanextractfromapieceofrepertoire.

SectionB(25marks)Basedonadifferentextractfromthepre-releasematerialOnecompulsoryquestion(10marks)Onequestionfromachoiceoftwo(15marks)

Twogrouppieces(max15minuteseach):oneoriginaldevisedpieceandoneperformanceofanextractfromapieceofrepertoire.

SectionC(25marks)Twoextended-responsequestionsbasedonadevisedpiecedevelopedandperformedtoanaudienceduringthe2yearscourse.Candidatesanswerbothquestions Weighting:40% Weighting60%

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StudentslearnabouttradingwhilevisitingHKExchangesandClearing

ECONOMICS(0455)Aims:IGCSE Economics is regarded by universities and employers as evidence of knowledge andunderstanding of economics. Economics aims to develop students’ knowledge and a range ofquantitativeandanalyticalskills,including:

• Anunderstandingofeconomictheory,terminologyandprinciples• Theabilitytoapplythetoolsofeconomicanalysis• Theabilitytodistinguishbetweenfactsandvaluejudgementsineconomicissues• Anunderstandingof,andanabilitytouse,basiceconomicnumeracyandliteracy• Theabilitytotakeagreaterpartindecision-makingprocessesineverydaylife• Anunderstandingoftheeconomiesofdevelopedanddevelopingnations.

Content:IGCSE Economics develops students’ ability to: show knowledge and understanding of economics;analyse economic data in various forms; and critically evaluate information and draw conclusions.Studentswillfollowunitscoveringsubjectcontentwhichincludes:

• Basiceconomicproblem:choiceandtheallocationofresources• The allocation of resources: how the market

worksandmarketfailure• The individual as producer, consumer and

borrower• Theprivatefirmasproducerandemployer• Roleofgovernmentinaneconomy• Economicindicators• Developedanddevelopingeconomies:trendsin

production,populationandlivingstandards• Internationalaspectsofeconomics.

Educationalvisits:StudentsofEconomicswillhaveregularopportunitiestovisitavarietyoforganisations;thesevisitswilloftenberun jointlywith IGCSEBusinessStudies.Learningoutsidetheschoolenvironmentwillenablestudentstounderstandhoweconomicconceptsareusedandappliedinreal-worldsituations.Assessment:Paper1Multiplechoice 45minutesCandidatesanswer30multiplechoicequestions.Weightedat30%oftotalavailablemarks.Paper2Structuredquestions 2hours15minutesCandidatesansweronecompulsoryquestion,whichrequiresthemtointerpretandanalysepreviouslyunseendatarelevanttoarealeconomicsituation,andthreeoptionalquestionsfromachoiceofsix.Weightedat70%oftotalavailablemarksProgression:The course provides students with an excellent foundation for advanced studies in economics.CandidateswhoareawardedgradeCtoA*inIGCSEEconomics,andgradeBtoA*inMathematics,arewellpreparedtofollowIBDiplomacoursesinEconomics,ortheequivalent.

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FOOD&NUTRITION(0648)Background:TheCambridgeIGCSEFoodandNutrition(0648)syllabusdevelopstudents’knowledgeandunderstandinginfoodscienceandnutritionscience.Studentsgainknowledge,understandingandskillsinboththeoryandpracticalthroughinvestigations,groupdiscussions,fieldtripsandlectures.Studentscan apply the knowledge to their daily lives to build a healthy lifestyle and gain lifelong skills. Thesubjectenablesstudentstodevelophighorderthinking,solvemultipleproblems,creativity,goodtimemanagementandorganisationskills.Content:TheIGCSEFoodandNutritionsyllabusfocuseson:

• Anunderstandingofnutritionandofhealthproblemsrelatedtodiet

• Anunderstandingofhowsocio-economicfactorsaffectdiet

• Anawarenessofhoweatingpatternsanddietaryneedsdepend onageandsocialgroup

• Anawarenessofhowthepositionof theconsumerdiffersindevelopedandless-developedeconomies

• Theabilitytoassesstheeffectivenessandvalidityofclaimsmadebyadvertisers• Aestheticandsocialsensitivityandenjoymentoffood• Skillsnecessaryforfoodpreparationandfoodpreservation

Assessment:Allcandidatesmustattendallpapers.Paper WeightingPaper1Theory(2hours)Candidatesanswershort-answerquestions,structuredquestionsandopen-endedessayquestionsforatotalof100marks.

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Paper2Practical(4hours)Planningsession(1hour30minutes)–Candidatescompleteaplanningpaperoneweekbeforethepracticalassessment.Candidatesaregivenaallocatedtestquestionandplanthedishestomeettheneedsoftargetmarketfromthequestion.Practicalassessment(2hour30minutes)–Candidatesprepareandmaketheplanneddishesindividually.Thepracticalprocess,texture,flavourandappearanceofproductsareassessed.

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GEOGRAPHY(0460)Content: The Cambridge Geography IGCSE (0460) course aims to develop students’ understanding,geographicalskillsandattitudestowardsglobalproblems,withanemphasisonengagingstudents’bymakingtopicsrelevantandinteresting.Thesyllabusincludesthreebroadthemes:

1. PopulationandSettlement;2. TheNaturalEnvironment;3. EconomicDevelopment.

Geography helps you to be more aware, to be moreunderstanding of the problems of people who live aroundyou, in Hong Kong and across the world. When you seenewspaper or TV reports about new shopping centres andfactories, unemployment, arguments about newdevelopmentsor increasing landfillsize,excitingchangesordisasters from Asia or Africa, your Geography course willhelpyoumakesenseofwhatisgoingon.Assessment:Allcandidatesmustenterforthreepapers.

Paper WeightingPaper1(1hour45minutes)Candidatesanswerthreequestions(25marksforeach)andmustansweronequestionfromeachtheme.Itwillinvolvedata-responsequestions.

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Paper2(1hour30minutes)candidatesmustanswerallthequestions.Thepaperwillbemainlyskills-basedandwilltestacandidate’sabilitytohandlevariouswaysofdepictinggeographicalinformation.

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Paper3Coursework(School-basedassessment).Oneschool-basedassignmentshouldconsistofanaverage2000words. 27.5%

Progression:StudentsmaygoontostudyGeographyatahigherlevel.Inadditiontospecificfuturejobopportunities(Volcanologistanyone?),Geographywillprovidestudentswithabroadrangeofskillsthatwillenablethemtoworkeffectivelyinavarietyoffuturecareers.

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HISTORY(0470)Aims:TheaimsofCambridgeHistoryIGCSE(0470)aremulti-faceted;theseinclude:

• Stimulatinginterestandenthusiasmaboutthepast.• Promotingtheacquisitionofknowledgeandunderstandingofhumanactivity.• Developingtheabilitytoevaluatepiecesofinformationandevidence.• Developing an understanding of key concepts like cause and consequence, continuity and

changeandsimilaritiesanddifferences.• Encouraginginternationalunderstanding.• Encouraging the development of advanced linguistic and

communicationskills.• Developingtheabilitytodebateandformargumentswithsupport

Assessment: The IGCSE consists of two exam papers and coursework on avariety of 20th Century topics. These include charting the causes ofWorldWar2 from itsveryearlybeginningsof theTreatyofVersailles, through tothe development of the Cold War and its impact on the world – namelyspecificincidentsliketheCubanMissileCrisisandtheVietnamWar.Wewillalsostudyanin-depthcoreunit onHitler's Germany, allowing the students toassess his impact on Germany between 1933 and1939.The coursework element will encourage students to research and conduct independent study of anelement within the in-depth unit. The responsibility will be on the students to develop theirinterpretation skills and their written skills to answer an historical question on significance. This isperfectpreparationfortheskillsrequiredatIB,Alevelandforfutureuniversitystudy.

Examination LengthofExam WeightingPaper1 2hours 40%Studentswillberequiredtoanswerthreequestions,twoonthecore20thCenturycontentandoneonthedepthstudy.Theywillchoosethequestionstheywanttoanswerfromaselection.Paper2 2hours 33%Studentsansweraseriesofquestionsononeprescribedcoretopic.Theywillusehistoricalsourcestoanswerthesequestions.Coursework(maximum2000words) 27%Studentswillproduceonepieceofcourseworkbasedonthedepthstudytheyhavelookedat.This requiresa largeamountofpersonal studyandself-motivation.ThedepthstudyisbasedonHitler'sGermany1933-1939.

DoesHistorymattertome?

Not only is History a well-respected subject when it comes to IB, A-Level or Pre-UniversityCambridgepreparationbutitwillhelpyouinthewiderworldaswell.Itteachesyouhowtoargueapoint, how to arrange evidence in a convincingway andhow topresent your own point of viewbackedupwithinformation.Historydevelopsindependentstudy,thinkingskillsandoffersamyriadof transferable skills. These are skills that can be used in the world of work – from lawyers tojournalists; frommanaging directors of huge multi-conglomerates to humble teachers! The skillsyoulearninHistorywillserveyouwellfortherestofyourlife,aswellasdevelopingabetterideaofthejourneyhumankindhastakenandthereasonswhywearethewaywearetoday.

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I.C.T.(0417)

TheCambridgeIGCSEInformationandCommunicationTechnology(0417)syllabusencouragesstudentstodeveloplifelongskillsincluding:

• The ability to understand and implement new and emerging technologies within a businessenvironment

• How to analyse, design, implement, test and evaluate Information and CommunicationTechnology(ICT)systems

• Considering the impactwhichnew technologieswill haveonways ofworking and the social,economicandethicalissuesassociatedwiththem;and

• AnawarenessofthewaysICTcanhelpinpracticalandwork-relatedscenarios.Aims:TheaimsoftheCambridgeInternationalICTsyllabusarewideranging,whichinclude:

1. Forstudentstodevelopandconsolidatetheirknowledge,skillsandunderstandinginICTandbeawareofnewandemergingtechnologies;

2. StudentstodevelopfurtherasautonomoususersofICT;3. Students to continue todevelop their ICT skills inorder toenhance theirwork inavarietyof

subjectareas;4. Provide opportunities for candidates to analyse, design, implement, test and evaluate ICT

systems;5. Encouragecandidatestoconsidertheimpactofnewtechnologiesonmethodsofworkinginthe

outsideworldandonsocial,economic,ethicalandmoralissues;and6. HelpcandidatestoimprovetheirskillsandincreasetheirawarenessofthewaysinwhichICTis

usedinpracticalandwork-relatedsituations.Thepracticalskillscontainedinthesyllabusaredirectlyapplicabletothestudyofothersubjects;atCKYweencouragepupilstoapplytheirICTskillstoarangeofcontexts.Assessment:TheCambridgeInternationalICTcourseisassessedthroughonetheory-basedexamandtwopracticaltests.

Paper WeightingPaper1(2hours)Writtenpapertestingsections1–10ofthecurriculumcontentandassessingtheskillsinAssessmentobjectiveAO2Allquestionscompulsory:mostlymultiplechoiceorshortanswerquestions,butalsosomerequiringlongerresponses

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MUSIC(0410)Aims:TheaimsoftheCambridgeMusicIGCSE(0410)areto:

• Enable candidates to acquire and consolidate a range of basicmusical skills, knowledge andunderstanding,throughtheactivitiesoflistening,performingandcomposing

• Help candidates develop a perceptive, sensitive and critical response to the main historicalperiodsandstylesofWesternmusic

• Helpcandidatestorecogniseandunderstandthemusicofvariousnon-Westerntraditions,andthustoformanappreciationofculturalsimilaritiesanddifferences

• Provideafoundationforthedevelopmentofaninformedappreciationofmusic• Provideafoundationforfurtherstudyinmusicatahigherlevel

WithagoodpasscandidatesarewellpreparedtofollowcoursesleadingtoIBorALevelMusic.Assessment:Theexaminationrewardscandidatesforpositiveachievementinthefollowingareas:

AListening• Aural awareness, perception anddiscrimination in relation toWesternmusic of thebaroque,

classical,romanticand20th-centuryperiods.• Identifyingandcommentingonarangeofmusicfromculturesindifferentcountries.• KnowledgeandunderstandingofoneWesternPrescribedWorkandonePrescribedFocusfrom

anon-Westernculture.BPerforming

• Technicalcompetenceononeormoreinstruments.• Interpretativeunderstandingofthemusicperformed.

CComposing• Discriminationandimaginationinfreecomposition.• Notation,usingstaffnotationand,ifappropriate,othersuitablesystems.

Componentsandtitles Type WeightingA–ListeningQuestionstestunderstandingandperceptionofmusicfromawiderangeofstylesandtraditions

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B–PerformingComponent3Individual–Onepieceortwoshortcontrastingpieces&Ensemble–Onepieceortwoshortcontrastingpieces

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C–ComposingComponent4(Twocompositions)

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PHYSICALEDUCATION(P.E.)(0413)WhytakePEIGCSE?UniversitiesandemployersacceptCambridge IGCSEPhysicalEducationasproof thatcandidateshaveknowledge,skillsandanunderstandingofarangeofrelevantphysicalactivities.Candidates’knowledge,skills and understanding come from studying both practical and theoretical aspects of PhysicalEducation.SuccessfulCambridgeIGCSEPhysicalEducationstudentsgainlifelongskills,including:

• anabilitytoplan,perform,analyzeandimprove,andevaluatephysicalactivities• knowledge,skillsandunderstandingofarangeofrelevantphysicalactivities• anunderstandingofeffectiveandsafeperformance• anunderstandingoftheroleofsportandphysicalactivityinsocietyandinthewiderworld• anexcellentfoundationforadvancedstudy• anenjoymentofphysicalactivity

It is recommendedthatstudentswhowishtotake IGCSEPEshouldbe insportsteam,althoughthis isnotessential.Assessment:TopassCambridgeIGCSEPhysicalEducation,candidatesareassessedunderthefollowingobjectives:AO1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the theoretical principles that underpinperformanceinphysicalactivity/sport.AO2:Applyknowledgeandunderstandingofthetheoreticalprinciplestoanalyze,evaluateandimprovetheirownandothers’performanceAO3:Demonstratetheabilitytoselectandperformappropriateskillstoproduceeffectiveperformanceinpracticalactivities

Component1 Component2Paper11hour45minutes Coursework(centre-basedassessed/

externallymoderated)Candidatesarerequiredtodemonstrateskillsofdescription,interpretationandevaluationinrelatedtothesyllabuscontent.Thequestionsaremixofshortanswerquestionsandstructuredquestions.

Candidateschoosetoundertakefourpracticalactivitiesfromatleasttwoofthesevencategorieslisted.

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ART&DESIGN(0400)Content: Students studying for a Cambridge IGCSE inArt&Design(0400)willlearntousepainting,drawingand photography to express themselves, with sometextiles,sculpture,printmakinganddigitalmedia.Werun a rangeof trips to interestingparts ofHongKongand also visit exciting art galleries to inspire pupils intheirownartwork.Students who put in the time make fast progress intheir technical skill, so those concerned about theircurrent ability should not worry too much. Moreimportantisastrongworkethicandacommitmenttospend at least 2 hours per week on their artworkoutsideofclass.Art&Design is not an ‘easy’ subject, but thosewith a positive attitude can always dowell, and it isextremely rewarding. Students learn to explore, analyse and create their own artwork and to workindependently.Theylearntokeepanartjournalthatshowstheirdevelopingideas.Equipment:Studentsaregenerouslysuppliedwithmaterialsinwell-equippedandmodernartstudios.However,allstudentsshouldhaveaselectionofartequipmentsuchaspencils,brushes,acrylicpaints,oilpastels,colouredpencilsetc.tohelpthemcompletetheirhomeworktoahighstandard.TheyshouldalsohaveaccesstotheInternetandaprinterathomeforresearchpurposes.Assessment: IGCSE is assessed through coursework (50%) and a final exam (50%). Work is assessedbothinschoolandexternally.

Component WeightingObservational/InterpretiveAssignmentExam:An8hourpracticalassignmentcreatinganexaminationpieceplussupportingstudies

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Progression:StudentswhohavetakenIGCSEArtmaygoontostudyArtattheIBandtertiarylevel.TheIGCSE isanexcellent foundation for studentswishing toeventuallyprogress into the followingcareerroutes:productdesign,digitalmedia,advertising,fashion,textiles,illustration,interiordesign,graphics,architecture, photography, and fine art, just to name a few! Art IGCSE is well-looked upon byuniversities and colleges as a subject that builds independent study skills, personal development andcreativethinking.

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ART&DESIGNTEXTILES(0400)QualificationsgainedinthiscoursewillbethesameasthatofIGCSEArtandDesign(0400),howeverthefocus ismorespecificandstudentswillworkondevelopingtextile-specificskills.The lessonswill takeplaceinatextilesstudiowithstudentsabletouseavastarrayofresources/equipmenttosupporttheminbuildingknowledgeandskillsuccessfully.Students shouldnotbeconcernedabout their current capabilities, as thecoursewillbeginwith skill-basedlessonstoensurestudentshavethenecessaryabilitiestodevelopandsucceed.Studentswithapositiveattitudewillalwaysdowell.Content: Pupils learntoexplore,analyze,andcreatetheirownartwork and work independently on individual ideas. Studentswillexperiencesomeofthefollowingdisciplines:Printed and/or Dyed Fabric: Students will become aware of avariety of printing techniques using a range of media inexecution. These include Image transfer throughHeat Pressing,Batik, Tie Dye, Block printing, mono printing, screen printing,stencilprinting.Constructed: Students will learn to manipulate fabric throughtechniquessuchasCutting,Appliqué,Smocking,Embroidery,Weaving,andHandandMachinestitching.Alongwithtraditionalfabricsstudentsmayalsowishtoexperimentwithavarietyofmediumsincludingsmartmaterials,plastic,wiresandpapertodevelopsuchoutcomesandpushboundaries.Fashion:Studentswilllearntoconstructfabricsintofashionoutcomesgainingknowledgeoffashionandits inclusionwithin textiles.Studentswillbeencouragedto include techniques frombothconstructedandprinting/dyingtechniquestocreateoutcomesthatarebothinterestingbutalsopushthestudentsintheircreativeabilitiesandskillwithprecision.Assessment: Art&Design:Textiles isassessed throughaportfolio selectionof theirbestwork (50%)andafinalexam(50%).Workisassessedbothinschoolandexternally.

Component WeightingDesignAssignmentExam:An8hourpracticalassignmentcreatinganexaminationpieceplussupportingstudies

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Progression:Studentsmaygoontostudyartathigher level. It isanexcellentfoundationforstudentswishing to go on and eventually progress into one of the following career routes: Fashion (Design,Marketing, Buying, Communication, Fashion Journalism, and Styling), Textiles, Interior Design, andIllustrationtonamejustafew.Art IGCSE iswell lookeduponbyuniversitiesandcollegesasasubjectthatbuildsindependentstudyskillsandpersonaldevelopment.

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COMPUTERSCIENCE(0478)Aim:TheaimsoftheComputerSciencesyllabusaretodevelop:

1 Computationalthinking,thatisthinkingaboutwhatcanbecomputedandhow,andincludesconsiderationofthedatarequired

2 Understandingofthemainprinciplesofsolvingproblemsbyusingcomputers3 Understandingthateverycomputersystemismadeupofsub-systems,whichinturnconsistof

furthersub-systems4 Understandingofthecomponentpartsofcomputersystemsandhowtheyinterrelate,including

software,data,hardware,communicationsandpeopleSkills necessary to apply understanding to solve computer-based problems using a high-levelprogramminglanguage

Content:

Section1:Theoryofcomputerscience

Section2:Practicalproblem-solvingandprogramming

1.1Datarepresentation

2.1Algorithmdesignandproblem-solving

1.2CommunicationandInternettechnologies

2.2Programing

1.3Hardwareandsoftware

2.3Databases

1.4Security

1.5Ethics

Assessment:TheComputerSciencecourseisassessedviatwowrittenexamstakenattheendofthe2yearscourse.

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Paper1Theoryofcomputerscience(1hour45minutes) 75Marks(60%)

Paper2Problem-solvingandProgramming(1hour45minutes) 50Marks(40%)1

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FREQUENTLYASKEDQUESTIONSHowmanyoptionalsubjectsshouldItake?Every student is different and there is no guideline number set by Cambridge International. Ourtimetablecurrentlypermitsamaximumof10IGCSEs,whichmayriseto11includingEnglishLiterature.However,thosestudentswhoenjoyonlyafewsubjectsbutfindsomeothersubjectschallenging,canconsidertakingfeweroptionalsubjects.Ifthisisthecase,pleasetalktotheIGCSECoordinator.ThosestudentsselectedtotakeEnglishLiteratureareabletodeclineit, iftheyfeelthattheworkloadwillbetoogreat.However,weurgethesestudentsnottoreducetheirnumberofoptionalsubjectsasthismayhindertheirfuturechoices.HowdoIfindoutmoreaboutwhatthecoursesconsistof?Read this booklet carefully, as even familiar subjects can be very different at IGCSE. Your subjectteacherswillbeabletotellyouaboutthesubjecttheyteachandfurtherinformationisavailableontheCambridgeIGCSEwebsite(www.cambridgeinternational.org).ShouldIchoosethesubjectsIlike?YouaremorelikelytodowellatIGCSEifyouenjoythesubjectsyouarestudying.So,asageneralrule,choosethesubjectsyouenjoy.Donotchooseasubjectbecauseyouliketheteacherorsimplybecauseyourbestfriendhaschosenit.Youshouldchoosebecauseofthesubjectitself.Domyoptionsaffectfuturecareerchoices?Likemost studentsyouareprobablyunsurewhatyouwant todo in the futureandeven if youhavesomeideas,theyare likelytochange inthenextfewyears.Youneedtokeepasmanydoorsopenaspossible.Trytoaimforabroadspreadofsubjects.Chooseaccordingtoyourownindividualinterests,abilities and career plans. If you want to know about specific entry requirements for particularUniversitiesthentalktotheschoolUniversityGuidanceDirector,oryourteachers.WhatifIalreadyknowwhatIwanttodoinmyfuturecareer?Ifyouaremoredefinite inyourcareer ideasdosomeresearchtofindoutwhatsubjectsyouneedtostudyandtowhatlevelyouneedtostudythem.WillIbeabletogetthegradesIwant?Usually you can judge this for yourself, but ask your teachers if you are uncertain of your IGCSEprospects.Thesubjectteachersshouldbeabletogiveyouanindicationastohowwellyouwillfareonthecourse,althoughresultpredictionsarerarely100%accurate.WillIbeabletotakethecoursesofmychoice?Wewilldoallwecantotimetablesothatyoucan,butsometimestimetablingdifficultiesmaypreventit.Wearealsorestrictedonthenumberofpupilswhoareable tocompletecertainsubjects, suchasFood&NutritionandDT. For aminorityof students a teachermaybe reluctant to allowyouon thecourseforyourownbenefit.Ifitissuggestedthatyoushouldnotchooseaparticularsubjectthentheschoolwillinformyou.Theschoolwillmakethefinaldecisionastowhetherornottoenteryouforeachexam.

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CONTACTINFORMATIONPlease don’t hesitate to contact the school should you have any questions about the informationprovidedinthisbooklet,oranyotherqueriesrelatingtoIGCSEoptionsatCKY.Email: info@cky.hkTel: 21482052Fax: 29589797Address: PoLeungKukChoiKaiYauSchool

6CaldecottRoadPiper’sHill,Kowloon

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