Syllabus Updates for Cambridge Schools 2012

Syllabus updates for Cambridge schools 2012Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Secondary 1, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge O Level and Cambridge International AS and A Level

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Syllabus updates for Cambridge

schools 2012

This major annual update provides advance notifications of changes to

syllabuses. Please make teaching staff aware of these changes.

Contents

Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary 1.. 4

Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge O Level, Cambridge

International AS and A Level 549

New syllabuses ........................................................ 5

Regulated syllabus codes........................................... 6

Syllabuses being discontinued .................................. 7

Syllabuses that have been revised ............................. 8

Other changes to the availability of syllabuses 10

Area studies (India Studies)........................................ 11

Art and Design ........................................................... 12

Business subjects ...................................................... 13

Child Development .................................................... 15

Computing and ICT subjects ...................................... 16

Design and Technology.............................................. 18

Development Studies ................................................ 19

Economics ................................................................. 20

English subjects......................................................... 26

Fashion and Fabrics ................................................... 33

Food and Nutrition ..................................................... 34

Geography ................................................................ 35

Global Perspectives ................................................... 36

History and Classical Studies ..................................... 37

Languages other than English.................................... 39

Mathematics.............................................................. 40

Music......................................................................... 41

Physical Education ..................................................... 42

Psychology................................................................. 43

Science subjects ........................................................ 44

Sociology ................................................................... 47

Travel and Tourism ... 49

Syllabus updates for Cambridge schools 2012


Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary 1

We published new curriculum frameworks for both Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary 1

in 2011. These are available to download from both the public website www.cie.org.uk and the

secure support websites for schools which are registered to offer the programmes.

We have also published revised Cambridge Progression tests to accompany both programmes. We

now have tests in English, mathematics and science for stages 36 for Cambridge Primary and

stages 79 for Cambridge Secondary 1. The tests are housed on the secure support websites for

these programmes.

In 2012 we will hold the first Cambridge Primary Checkpoint tests for English, mathematics and

science. These tests are in place of the Cambridge Primary Achievement tests, the last of which

were available in October/November 2011. Cambridge Primary Checkpoint tests are available only for

schools who are registered to offer Cambridge Primary. Specimen papers are available at

http://www.cie.org.uk/qualifications/academic/primary/primarycheckpoint/index_html.

Cambridge Primary Checkpoint, which will be marked by us, offers comprehensive reporting on a

learner's strengths and weaknesses at the end of Cambridge Primary in the key curriculum areas.

The entry fee for Cambridge Primary Checkpoint can be found in the fees lists. The fees lists are

available to download under the My Messages section of the CIE Direct website:

https://direct.cie.org.uk/LoginForm/

Teachers preparing their learners for Cambridge Secondary 1 Checkpoint tests in 2012 and

subsequent years should be using the Cambridge Secondary 1 curriculum frameworks which were

published in January 2011.

Please visit our website www.cie.org.uk to download the new curriculum frameworks and if there

are any queries, please contact Customer Services at [email protected].



Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge O Level, Cambridge

International AS and A Level

New syllabuses

Code First examination Code First examination

0493 Cambridge IGCSE

Islamiyat

June 2012 5180 Cambridge O Level

Marine Science

November 2014

0535 Cambridge IGCSE Italian

(Foreign language)

June 2014 8987 Cambridge International

AS Level Global

Perspectives

June 2012

5031 Cambridge O Level

Science for All (Mauritius)

Note: This syllabus

replaces 5131 Cambridge

O Level Twenty First

Century Science.

November

2012

9093 Cambridge International

AS and A Level English

Language

Note: This syllabus

replaces 8693 Cambridge

International AS Level

English Language.

June 2014



Regulated syllabus codes

Cambridge IGCSE

Cambridge International Certificate

These syllabuses are approved by the regulator, Ofqual, for regulation in England, Wales and

Northern Ireland as Cambridge International Level 1/Level 2 Certificates.

Regulated code Regulated code 0400 Art and Design 0543 Greek

0410 Music 0547 Mandarin Chinese

0417 Information Communication and

Technology (ICT)

0549 Hindi as a Second Language

0450 Business Studies 0580 Mathematics

0454 Enterprise 0610 Biology

0460 Geography 0620 Chemistry

0470 History 0625 Physics

0476 Literature (English) 0677* German

0511 English as a Second Language 0678* Spanish

0522 First Language English 0685* French

Syllabuses 0476 Literature (English) and 0522 First

Language English have been approved for regulation.

Independent schools in the UK may enter for either

0476 or 0486 for Literature (English) and either 0500

or 0522 for First Language English. State-maintained

schools in England, Wales and Northern Ireland may

enter candidates for syllabuses 0476 and 0522 only.

Refer to syllabuses for further details.

*Syllabuses 0677 German, 0678 Spanish and 0685

French have been approved for regulation. State-

maintained schools in England, Wales and Northern

Ireland may enter candidates for syllabuses 0677,

0678 and 0685 only. Independent schools in the UK

should continue to enter for 0520 French, 0525

German and 0530 Spanish. 0520 French and 0685

French use the same assessment material. 0525

German and 0677 German use the same

assessment material. 0530 Spanish and 0678

Spanish use the same assessment material.



Syllabuses being discontinued

Code Final examination

Code Final examination

0608 Cambridge IGCSE Twenty

First Century Science

November

2013


Geography (Southern Africa)

Note: Centres are advised

that from 2015, entries

should be made for

Cambridge O Level

Geography (2217) or

Cambridge IGCSE

Geography (0460), both of

which are available in the

June and November exam

series.

November

2014


History

June 2012 5096 Cambridge O Level Human

and Social Biology

November

2013


History (Central and

Southern Africa)



should be made for

Cambridge O Level

History (2158) or

Cambridge IGCSE History

(0470), both of which are

available in the June and

November exam series.

November

2014

8693 Cambridge International AS

Level English Language

Note: This syllabus will be

replaced by 9093 Cambridge


English Language.

November

2013


History (Mauritius)



should be made for

Cambridge O Level

History (2158) or

Cambridge IGCSE History

(0470), both of which are

available in the June and

November exam series.

November

2014


and A Level History

Note: This syllabus will be

replaced by 9389 Cambridge


History.

November

2014



Syllabuses that have been revised (see subject pages for further information)

Code First revised

examination

Code First revised examination


Music

June 2012* 0512 Cambridge IGCSE First

Language Afrikaans

Nov 2013


Physical Education

June 2012 0522 Cambridge IGCSE First

Language English

June 2012


Computer Studies

June 2012 0531 Cambridge IGCSE IsiZulu

as a Second Language

Nov 2012

0447 Cambridge IGCSE India

Studies

June 2014 0540 Cambridge IGCSE

Portuguese (Foreign

language)

June 2012*


Development Studies

June 2014 0544 Cambridge IGCSE Arabic

(Foreign language)

June 2012*


Enterprise


Agriculture

Nov 2012

Nov 2014


Economics

June 2013

June 2014


Additional Mathematics

June 2013


Global Perspectives


Child Development

June 2013*

June 2014


Geography

June 2011 0648 Cambridge IGCSE Food

and Nutrition

June 2012*

June 2014

0471 Cambridge IGCSE Travel

and Tourism

June 2014 0652 Cambridge IGCSE Physical

Science

Nov 2014


Literature (English)

June 2014 0653

Cambridge IGCSE

Combined Science

June 2012

0480 Cambridge IGCSE Latin June 2013 0654 Cambridge IGCSE Co-

ordinated Sciences

June 2012


Literature in English

June 2014 2010 Cambridge O Level


June 2014


Sociology

June 2012* 2158 Cambridge O Level History

(World Affairs 19171991)

June 2013

June 2014

0500 Cambridge IGCSE First

Language English

Nov 2012 2251 Cambridge O Level

Sociology

June 2012 *


English as a Second

Language (oral

endorsement)

June 2013* 2281 Cambridge O Level

Economics

June 2013

June 2014


English as a Second

Language (count-in oral)

June 2013* 4037 Cambridge O Level

Additional Mathematics

June 2013

* minor changes only



Syllabuses that have been revised (continued)

(see subject pages for further information)

Code First revised examination Code First revised examination


Agriculture

Nov 2012

Nov 2014


Level General Paper

Nov 2013


Physics

June 2014 8695 Cambridge International AS

Level Language and


June 2014


Chemistry


Level History

June 2014


Biology


and A Level Computing

June 2011

June 2012

June 2013


Combined Science


and A Level Psychology

June 2012


Fashion and Fabrics

Note: From

November 2014 this

syllabus will be

renamed Cambridge

O Level Fashion and

Textiles with a new

syllabus code, 6130.

Nov 2014 9699 Cambridge International AS

and A Level Sociology

June 2012*

June 2014


Food and Nutrition

June 2012

June 2014


and A Level Art and Design

June 2014


Computer Studies


and A Level Design and

Technology

Nov 2012*


Travel and Tourism


and A Level Economics

June 2012

June 2013

June 2014

8001 Cambridge

International AS

Level General Paper

Nov 2013 9715 Cambridge International A

Level Chinese

Nov 2012

8004 Cambridge

International AS

Level General Paper

Nov 2013

* minor changes only



Other changes to the availability of syllabuses

Syllabuses being increased to two examinations per year

Code With effect from

0410 Cambridge IGCSE Music November 2013

Syllabuses being made generally available following a pilot

Code With effect from

0408 Cambridge IGCSE World Literature June 2014

Changes to the availability of Cambridge O Levels

From June 2012

For Centres in Administrative Zones 3, 4 or 5, there is no change to the availability of Cambridge

O Levels. However, from the June 2012 exam series onwards, Centres in Administrative Zones 1, 2

or 6 should contact our Customer Services if they wish to enter candidates for Cambridge

O Level examinations.

If you are uncertain of which administrative zone you are in, please refer to Timetabling exams on

www.cie.org.uk/profiles/examsofficers/guide/preparation/timetabling_exams/adminzones/in

dex_html.



Area studies

India Studies

Cambridge IGCSE

India Studies,

Syllabus 0447

From June 2014

IGCSE India Studies is no longer classified as a pilot qualification.

Paper 3 (Research portfolio) has been clarified in terms of the

research report and the background reflection and recommendations.

The relationship between the assessment objectives and the

components has been clarified.

Slight changes have been made to the wording of the content

concerning Indias relationship with Pakistan (Paper 1 Theme 4 and

Paper 2 Case Study 3) and environmental sustainability (Paper 2 Case

Study 1).

The set questions for Paper 3 (2014 series) have been included.



Art and Design

Art and Design

Cambridge International AS

and A Level

Art and Design,

Syllabus 9704

From June 2014

Changes to submission dates for Papers 1 and 4

Paper 1 (Controlled Test). Centres are advised to check the 2014

timetable for up-to-date information.

Paper 4 (Personal Study) must be received at Cambridge for

moderation at the same time as the other coursework components,

Paper 2 (Coursework A) and Paper 3 (Coursework B). Centres are

advised to check the Cambridge Administrative Guide 2014 for

information on coursework submission.



Business subjects

Enterprise

Cambridge IGCSE

Enterprise,

Syllabus 0454

From June 2014

This syllabus has been approved for regulation for use in state-maintained

schools in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Changes to syllabus content

Topic 1

2(a): The list of ways to be enterprising at school has been removed

and replaced with a general instruction.

2(e): This has been moved to Topic 3.

Topic 3

The title of the topic has been expanded to include personal

attributes of entrepreneurs.

1: A requirement to evaluate the personal attributes has been added.

1: Determination to succeed; practical/technical skills;

prioritisation/time management; interpersonal/communication skills

and delegation have been added.

2: A requirement to carry out evaluation has been added.

Topic 4

The title of the topic has been changed to include responsibilities.

1: Carry out advertising has been removed.

3: The implications of rights and responsibilities and ethical

considerations has been added.

A new topic 3(b) has been added requiring understanding of the

concept of ethical and moral principles related to enterprise.

Topic 5

2: This has been changed to Analyse and evaluate the process of

negotiation.

Parts 2 and 3 have been merged.

Topic 6

The order of the topics has been changed.

Topic 10

2(d): This has been removed.

3: This has been changed to Analyse and evaluate the internal and

external communication methods used in an enterprise.

A topic 3(c) has been added.

5: The requirement to understand the importance of effective

communication to running an effective meeting has been removed.

5(a): This has been removed.

We have made some editorial improvements to the topic outlines.



Business subjects (continued)

Enterprise

Cambridge IGCSE

Enterprise,

Syllabus 0454 (continued)

Changes to Component 2

In response to feedback from Centres and examiners, we have made

some changes to streamline the requirements of the Coursework

component (Component 2).

Task 1

A formal written report is now the only requirement. We provide

details in the syllabus of what the report should cover.

Task 2

Candidates no longer have to submit a risk assessment as part of

their planning.

The witness statement of the candidates financial presentation must

be submitted in writing. We will not accept video recordings as

evidence, owing to practical difficulties in providing and accessing

video recordings.

We have included a requirement in the planning marketing

communications task for candidates to present their proposed

marketing communications methods to a teacher or business person.

A written witness statement must also be provided.

Task 3

We have clarified the structure of the assessment guidelines.

Negotiation with others is now a separate point in the guidelines.

This reflects the fact that candidates must do both the negotiation

and the action plan monitoring tasks.

Task 4

The requirements have been streamlined to make it explicit that the

candidate must submit a formal report to assess their communication

skills.

We have emphasised that the option to evaluate internal

communications is only available to candidates who have worked as

part of a group.

There are no changes to the externally assessed components, the

specimen papers or the mark schemes for this syllabus.



Child Development

Child Development

Cambridge IGCSE

Child Development,

Syllabus 0637

From June 2013


Topic 1.1 Understanding Growth and Development. We have deleted

describe and illustrate the twin laws of development direction.

From June 2014

There are updates to the syllabus content which are indicated by down

lines in the syllabus.



Computing and ICT subjects

Computing and ICT subjects

Cambridge IGCSE

Computer Studies,

Syllabus 0420

From June 2012


1.2: The social and economic implications of the use of computers:

social and economic effects. We have added Candidates should

consider the health and safety aspects of using computers in the

workplace'.

1.2: The social and economic implications of the use of computers. To

the existing topic of computer viruses, we have added Internet

security and usage and have provided an explicit list of potential

problems with Internet use (viruses, hacking, spam, spyware,

cookies, phishing and pharming).

We have also added a list of modern developments in the use of the

Internet (wikis, social networking, blogs, digital media sharing

websites, web browsers, ISPs, tagging, podcasts and bit streaming).

Cambridge O Level

Computer Studies,

Syllabus 7010

From June 2012


1.2: The social and economic implications of the use of computers:

social and economic effects. We have added Candidates should

consider the health and safety aspects of using computers in the

workplace.

1.2: The social and economic implications of the use of computers. To

the existing topic of computer viruses, we have added Internet

security and usage and have provided an explicit list of potential

problems with Internet use (viruses, hacking, spam, spyware,

cookies, phishing and pharming).

We have also added a list of modern developments in the use of the

Internet (wikis, social networking, blogs, digital media sharing

websites, web browsers, ISPs, tagging, podcasts and bit streaming).



Computing and ICT subjects (continued)

Computing and ICT subjects Cambridge International

AS and A Level Computing,

Syllabus 9691

From June 2011

Please note that the use of calculators is not allowed for Papers 1 and 3.

For more information please refer to the syllabus update notice for AS

and A Level Computing, Syllabus 9691 published on the Teacher Support

Site: http://teachers.cie.org.uk/qualifications/

academic/uppersec/alevel/subject?assdef_id=738.

From June 2012


1.8: Handling of data in information systems, learning outcome (f).

We have added 'how they are created and how they function' to the

description of knowledge-based (expert) systems.

1.10: Logic Gates, learning outcome (a). We have added 'NAND and

NOR' to the list of logic gates.

From June 2013


1.5: Data transmission and networking. We have added a new

learning outcome (c), 'describe basic network topologies (bus, star,

ring) explaining the benefits and drawbacks of each topology.

3.5: Programming paradigms, learning outcome (i). We have added

'immediate' to the list of addressing modes.



Design and Technology

Design and Technology

Cambridge International

AS and A Level

Design and Technology,

Syllabus 9705

From November 2012

Questions in Section C of Components 11, 12 and 13 will consist of four

parts of 20 marks each, instead of five parts of 16 marks each as

previously. The requirement for A3 plain paper provision will be reduced

from three sheets to two.



Development Studies

Development Studies

Cambridge IGCSE

Development Studies,

Syllabus 0453

From June 2014

There are updates to the syllabus content which are indicated by down

lines in the syllabus.

We have also added a statement that confirms that the syllabus will take

into account any reviews of the Millennium Development Goals made by

the United Nations, after 2015.



Economics

Economics

Cambridge IGCSE

Economics,

Syllabus 0455

From June 2013

There are changes to the syllabus content but no changes to the

scheme of assessment.


A new bullet point has been added to content section 4.1:

demonstrate how production possibility curves can be used to

illustrate choice and resource allocation.

Bullet point five in content section 4.3 has been amended, with

occupational groups changed to groups of workers.

Two new bullet points have been added to content section 4.4:

distinguish between labour-intensive and capital-intensive production

and define productivity and recognise the difference between

productivity and production.

Also in section 4.4, the bullet point regarding profit maximisation has

been expanded to add recognise that business organisations may

have different goals.


explain fiscal, monetary and supply-side policies and analyse the

use of fiscal, monetary and supply-side policies.

The first bullet point in content section 4.6 now includes the term

consumer prices index. Two new bullet points have been added to

this section: discuss the causes and consequences of inflation and

define the term recession.

A new bullet point has been added to content section 4.7: describe

the difference between absolute and relative poverty.

A new bullet point has been added to content section 4.8: discuss

the causes and consequences of current account deficits and

surpluses.

From June 2014

There are a few additions to and deletions from the syllabus content. The

structure of the assessment and the number of assessment objectives

have changed.


One syllabus aim has been removed, relating to candidates

participating in decision-making as consumers, producers and

citizens.

Candidates should not only describe but also analyse trade unions and

their role in the economy.


the characteristics of perfect competition and monopoly.


and have a general understanding of the causes and consequences of

economic growth.

The resource list is now available online only, and is not included in

the syllabus document.



Economics (continued)

Economics

Cambridge IGCSE

Economics,


Changes to scheme of assessment

Paper 3 Analysis and Critical Evaluation has been removed.

Interpretation and analysis of unseen data are now included in the

compulsory question in Paper 2.

Paper 2 Structured Questions is increased by 10 marks, making

question 1 worth 30 marks. The duration is increased by 15 minutes.

Paper 1 Multiple Choice has not changed but it now accounts for

30% of total marks instead of 20%. Paper 2 accounts for 70% of total

marks.

There are three assessment objectives instead of four. Assessment

objectives 3 and 4 have been combined as a single objective, critical

evaluation and decision-making.

The grade descriptions have been adjusted in the light of the changes

to the assessment objectives.

Cambridge O Level

Economics,

Syllabus 2281

From June 2013

There are changes to the syllabus content but no changes to the

scheme of assessment.


A new bullet point has been added to content section 4.1:

demonstrate how production possibility curves can be used to

illustrate choice and resource allocation.

Bullet point five in content section 4.3 has been amended, with

occupational groups changed to groups of workers.


distinguish between labour-intensive and capital-intensive production

and define productivity and recognise the difference between

productivity and production.

Also in section 4.4, the bullet point regarding profit maximisation has

been expanded to add recognise that business organisations may

have different goals.


explain fiscal, monetary and supply-side policies and analyse the

use of fiscal, monetary and supply-side policies.

The first bullet point in content section 4.6 now includes the term

consumer prices index. Two new bullet points have been added to

this section: discuss the causes and consequences of inflation and

define the term recession.


the difference between absolute and relative poverty.

A new bullet point has been added to content section 4.8: discuss

the causes and consequences of current account deficits and

surpluses.




Economics

Cambridge O Level

Economics,


From June 2014

There are a few additions to and deletions from the syllabus content.

The structure of the assessment and the number of assessment

objectives have changed.


One syllabus aim has been removed, relating to candidates

participating in decision-making as consumers, producers and

citizens.

Candidates should not only describe but also analyse trade unions and

their role in the economy.


the characteristics of perfect competition and monopoly.


and have a general understanding of the causes and consequences of

economic growth.

The resource list is now available online only, and is not included in

the syllabus document.


Paper 1 Multiple Choice now includes 30 instead of 40 multiple-

choice questions and has been reduced from 1 hour to 45 minutes. It

still accounts for 30% of the total marks.

The compulsory question in Paper 2 now includes interpretation and

analysis of unseen data and is increased to 30 marks. Paper 2 is

extended by 15 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes.

There are three assessment objectives instead of four. Assessment

objectives 3 and 4 have been combined as a single objective, critical

evaluation and decision-making.

The grade descriptions have been adjusted in the light of the changes

to the assessment objectives.




Economics


AS and A Level

Economics,

Syllabus 9708

From June 2012

General changes

Minor changes have been made to the division between Core

(Cambridge International AS and A Level) and Supplement

(Cambridge International A Level only) to make the division between

the two more coherent. The substance of the syllabus is unchanged.

Specific changes

Curriculum content Problems of transition when central planning in

an economy is reduced is moved from Supplement additional A Level

material to Core Cambridge International AS Level basic economic

ideas.

Curriculum content Money and real data is moved from Supplement

additional A Level material to Core Cambridge International AS Level

theory and measurement in the macroeconomy.

Curriculum content Shape and determinants of AD, shape and

determinants of AS, and interaction of AD and AS: determination of

level of output, prices and employment is moved from Supplement

additional A Level material to Core Cambridge International AS Level

theory and measurement in the macroeconomy.

Curriculum content Comment on possible conflicts between policy

objectives on inflation, balance of payments and exchange rate is

moved from Supplement additional A Level material to Core

Cambridge International AS Level macroeconomic policies.

Reworded curriculum content on Supplement additional A Level

material macroeconomic policies: Evaluating policy options to deal

with problems arising from conflicts between policy objectives on

inflation, unemployment, economic growth, balance of payments,

exchange rates and the redistribution of income and wealth.

We have added government failure and trade off(s) to examples of

other concepts and terms included.




Economics


and A Level Economics,


From June 2013

General changes

A two page Overview of the Course has been added.

Key directive words and their meanings have been added.

An updated resource and suggested website list has been added.

Minor changes set out below have been made to the curriculum

content but the substance of the syllabus is unchanged.

Specific changes

Core

2. The Price System. We have added producer surplus to the

consumer surplus topic.

2. The Price System. We have added market failure to examples of


3. Government Intervention. We have added non-rejectability to

examples of other concepts and terms included.

4. International Trade. We have added monetary union to the

economic integration topic.

4. International Trade. We have added embargoes, VERs, WTO, net

investment income to examples of other concepts and terms

included.

5. Theory and Measurement in the Macroeconomy. We have

replaced 'base date with base year, deleted the duplicate deflation

term and added sampling to examples of other concepts and terms

included.

6. Macroeconomic Problems. We have added types of inflation to

the inflation topic.

6. Macroeconomic Problems. We have added forex market and dirty

float to the exchange rates topic and moved wage drift to the

Supplement syllabus in examples of other concepts and terms

included.

Supplement

Basic Economic Ideas. We have added pareto optimality to

examples of other concepts and terms included.

The Price System. We have added predatory pricing to examples of


The Price System. We have added profits to the economists versus

accountants costs topic.

2. The Price System. We have replaced 'awareness with

understanding in the other objectives of the firm topic.

2. The Price System. We have added break even point, diversification

and wage drift to examples of other concepts and terms included.




Economics Cambridge International

AS and A Level Economics,


2. The Price System. We have moved transactions demand for

money to 5. Theory and Measurement in the Macroeconomy.

3. Government Intervention. We have added price stabilisation, x

inefficiency, negative income tax, tax credits, technical monopoly,

means testing benefits, universal benefits, poverty trap, deregulation,

and contracting out to 'examples of other concepts and terms

included.


added budget surplus/deficit to the government accounts topic and

added transactions demand for money to examples of other

concepts and terms included.

6. Macroeconomic Problems. We have added types of

unemployment to the unemployment topic and have added disguised

unemployment/underemployment, business and cycle to examples

of other concepts and terms included.

6. Macroeconomic Problems. We have added laffer curve, flat tax,

work disincentives and Quantitative Easing (QE) to examples of other concepts and terms included.

From June 2014

General changes

We have added a Specification Grid to illustrate in greater detail how

the marks available for each group of skills are distributed between the

components.

Specific changes

Supplement

2. The Price System. We have added concentration ratio and

minimum efficient scale to examples of other concepts and terms

included'.


added 'output gap' to examples of other concepts and terms

included'.



English subjects

English subjects

Cambridge IGCSE

Literature (English)


Level 1/Level 2 Certificate

Literature (English),

Syllabus 0476

Syllabus 0476 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (information

only applicable to state-maintained schools in these countries)

When a Cambridge IGCSE is approved for regulation by Ofqual, it appears

on the Register of Regulated Qualifications as a Cambridge International

Level 1/Level 2 Certificate. This is the official title for all Cambridge

IGCSEs approved by Ofqual.

Syllabus 0476 has been approved by Ofqual and only this version of the

syllabus should be taught in state-maintained schools. Independent

schools may offer 0476 or 0486.

From 2013, only 0476 will count towards school performance tables in

England.

Please note that in order to gain a qualification in English for the purposes

of the English Baccalaureate and the headline measure '5 A* C grades

including mathematics and English', candidates must achieve a grade A*

C in First Language English and must also enter for a Literature in English

syllabus, although it does not matter what grade they obtain in the

Literature syllabus. This is the guidance issued by the Department for

Education and it applies to First Language English and English Literature

syllabuses from all examination providers. Schools may use different

examination boards; thus the Literature syllabus need not be from the

same examination provider as the Language syllabus.

All schools should ensure that they do not try to enter candidates for more

than one syllabus within each subject grouping. For example, candidates

would not be permitted to enter for 0476 alongside GCSE Literature in

English, as these two qualifications fall within the same subject group.

Schools must also ensure that they are aware of any restrictions on

subject combinations imposed by the examination board. For further

information on which syllabuses can and cannot be combined, please refer

to the individual syllabuses for any restrictions imposed by the

examination board and also to the Department for Education for any

restrictions imposed by the classification code system.

Please ensure you access the latest information regarding performance

tables. Please consult the Department for Education website:

www.education.gov.uk/performancetables/.

From June 2014

For all centres

Details of set texts are contained in the relevant syllabus.

Cambridge IGCSE

Literature in English,

Syllabus 0486

From June 2014




English subjects (continued)

English subjects

Cambridge IGCSE

First Language English,

Syllabus 0500

From November 2012

The format of the question paper for Paper 2, Reading Passages

(Extended) has changed. Candidates will answer on the question paper.

The question paper will consist of the questions followed by designated

response spaces. The question paper will also contain a separate Reading

Booklet Insert, consisting of the reading passages to answer Questions 1

to 3. A sample paper will be available on our website: www.cie.org.uk ,

from June 2012.




English subjects

Cambridge IGCSE First

Language English,

Syllabus 0522


Level 1/Level 2

Certificate

First Language English,

Syllabus 0522

From June 2012

Syllabus 0522 (based on Cambridge IGCSE syllabus 0500) has compulsory

Speaking and Listening components which contribute to the overall grade

candidates receive. This syllabus has been regulated for use in England,

Wales and Northern Ireland.

This syllabus is also available to Centres in Administrative Zone 3. If you are

uncertain about whether you are in this zone, please refer to Timetabling

exams on www.cie.org.uk/ profiles/exams

officers/guide/preparation/timetabling_exams/adminzones/index_html

Please note that the information below only applies to state-maintained

schools in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Syllabus 0522 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (information only

applicable to state-maintained schools in these countries)

When a Cambridge IGCSE is approved for regulation by Ofqual, it appears on

the Register of Regulated Qualifications as a Cambridge International Level

1/Level 2 Certificate. This is the official title for all Cambridge IGCSEs

approved by Ofqual.

Syllabus 0522 has been approved by Ofqual and only this version of the

syllabus should be taught in state-maintained schools. Independent schools

may offer 0522 or 0500.

From 2013, only 0522 will count towards school performance tables in

England.

Please note that in order to gain a qualification in English for the purposes of

the English Baccalaureate and the headline measure '5 A* C grades

including mathematics and English', candidates must achieve a grade A* C

in First Language English and must also enter for a Literature in English

syllabus, although it does not matter what grade they obtain in the Literature

syllabus. This is the guidance issued by the Department for Education and it

applies to First Language English and English Literature syllabuses from all

examination providers. Schools may use different examination boards; thus

the Literature syllabus need not be from the same examination provider as

the Language syllabus.

All schools should ensure that they do not try to enter candidates for more

than one syllabus within each subject grouping. For example, candidates

would not be permitted to enter for 0522 alongside GCSE English Language,

as these two qualifications fall within the same subject group. Schools must

also ensure that they are aware of any restrictions on subject combinations

imposed by the examination board. For further information on which

syllabuses can and cannot be combined, please refer to the individual

syllabuses for any restrictions imposed by the examination board and also to

the Department for Education for any restrictions imposed by the

classification code system.

Please ensure that you access the latest information regarding performance

tables. Please consult the Department for Education website:

www.education.gov.uk/performancetables.




English subjects

Cambridge IGCSE

English as a Second

Language,

Syllabus 0510 (oral

endorsement)

From June 2013

There is a change to the total component marks for both Core and

Extended tier Reading/Writing papers. Core tier total marks will be 70

(previously 56 marks) and Extended tier total marks will be 90 (previously

84 marks). Please see the 2013 syllabus and 2013 specimen papers on

our website: www.cie.org.uk, for details of where the additional marks

are allocated.

There is no change to the format, purpose or assessment objectives for

any of the exercises.

Cambridge IGCSE

English as a Second

Language,

Syllabus 0511 (count-in

oral)

From June 2013

There is a change to the total component marks for both Core and

Extended tier Reading/Writing papers. Core tier total marks will be 70

(previously 56 marks) and Extended tier total marks will be 90 (previously

84 marks). Please see the 2013 syllabus and 2013 specimen papers on

our website: www.cie.org.uk, for details of where the additional marks

are allocated.

There is no change to the format, purpose or assessment objectives for

any of the exercises.

Cambridge O Level


Syllabus 2010

From June 2014





English subjects


and A Level English

Language,

Syllabus 9093

From June 2014

We are introducing a new AS and A2 qualification in English Language for

first assessment in June 2014.

The current AS syllabus 8693 will be examined for the last time in

November 2013. It will be replaced by Paper 1 and Paper 2 of syllabus

9093. These will be very close to Papers 1 and 2 in AS syllabus 8693.

The key changes are as follows:

Paper 1 will be called Passages. It will have an increased duration of

2 hours 15 minutes. There will still be three questions on the paper,

but one of these will now be compulsory.

Paper 2 will be called Writing. Section A will be headed Imaginative

Writing (i.e. narrative/descriptive) and Section B will be headed

Writing for an Audience (i.e. discursive/argumentative). There will be

three questions in each section. Candidates answer one question

from each section.

From 2014 candidates can achieve an A Level in English Language over

different examination series, or in one single examination series.

Candidates sitting syllabus 8693 in 2013 who wish to sit Papers 3 and 4

(i.e. the A2 papers) of syllabus 9093 in 2014 will be able to gain an A

Level.

In addition to Paper 1 and Paper 2, A Level candidates will take:

Paper 3: Text Analysis (2 hours 15 minutes). Candidates will answer a

directed writing task relating to a passage or passages, and compare

the style and language of texts printed on the question paper.

And Paper 4: Language Topics (2 hours). Candidates will write two

essays in relation to set topic areas, such as English as a global

language and child language acquisition.

Full details are contained in the relevant syllabus.


Level Language and


Syllabus 8695

From June 2014

Paper 2 has been renamed Writing. Section A is headed Imaginative

Writing (i.e. narrative/descriptive) and Section B is headed Writing for an

Audience (i.e. discursive/argumentative). There will be three questions in

each section. Candidates answer one question from each section.




World Literature

Cambridge IGCSE World

Literature,

Syllabus 0408

From June 2014

Following a pilot period, Cambridge IGCSE World Literature is being made

available to all centres for first assessment in June 2014.

This syllabus involves the study of world literature texts in English

translation (or written originally in English).

There are three components:

Paper 1: Coursework Portfolio (50%). Candidates submit two written

assignments and one oral assignment on world literature texts.

Assignments are set and marked by teachers and externally moderated

by Cambridge.

Paper 2: Unseen (25%). Candidates write a critical appreciation of

previously unseen poetry or prose.

Paper 3: Set Text (25%). Candidates answer extract-based and essay

questions on a set world literature text.

Full details are contained in the 2014 syllabus on our website:

www.cie.org.uk




General papers


AS Level General Paper,

Syllabuses 8001, 8004,

8009

From November 2013

Components 8001/11, 8001/12, 8001/13, 8004/11, 8004/12, 8004/13,

8009/01

Candidates will write their answers on the question paper, as is done

already on 8001/21, 8001/22, 8001/23 and 8009/02. The space given will

allow for essays of the maximum length specified in the syllabus:

8001 = one essay, maximum 800 words

8004 = two essays, maximum 600 words each

8009 = one essay, maximum 800 words

The space allowed will also prevent candidates from writing to excess.



Fashion and Fabrics

Fashion and Fabrics

Cambridge O Level

Fashion and Fabrics,

Syllabus 6050

From November 2014

The syllabus has been renamed 'Fashion and Textiles'.

The syllabus has been updated to make it more contemporary.

The practical examination has been replaced with more coursework

and a revised written paper.

The coursework has been expanded to include a fashion accessory as

well as a fashion garment.

New assessment criteria have been produced.

The merging of Papers 2 (practical) and 3 (coursework) into a single

coursework component simplifies the administration for Centres and

provision of paper patterns is no longer required.

The syllabus has a new code, 6130.



Food and Nutrition

Food and Nutrition

Cambridge IGCSE

Food and Nutrition,

Syllabus 0648

From June 2012

Additional topics

Packaging

With the use of more convenience foods, candidates should know

the reasons for packaging food and should be able to suggest

packaging materials and their advantages and disadvantages.

Labelling

Information found on labels and the reasons for it.

From June 2014

There are some updates to the syllabus content which are indicated by

down lines in the syllabus.

Cambridge O Level

Food and Nutrition,

Syllabus 6065

From June 2012

Changes to Paper 1

Section A no change to existing O level (40 marks).

Section B Three compulsory questions, no choice. The style of the

questions remains the same, but candidates write their answers on the

question paper rather than on a separate answer booklet or paper (3 x 15

marks).

Section C One essay question from a choice of two. Candidates write

their answers on the question paper (15 marks).

Paper 2 remains the same.

Additional topics

Packaging

With the use of more convenience foods, candidates should know

the reasons for packaging food and should be able to suggest

packaging materials and their advantages and disadvantages.

Labelling

Information found on labels and the reasons for it.

From June 2014

There are some updates to the syllabus content which are indicated by




Geography

Geography

Cambridge IGCSE

Geography,

Syllabus 0460

From June 2011

The syllabus has been slightly revised, for first examination in June 2011.

The syllabus content remains largely unchanged but there are alterations

affecting Paper 3, the coursework option. Candidates have to produce

one piece of coursework, with a limit of 2000 words.

On Paper 1, candidates now write their answer in a Question and Answer

booklet on the lines provided for each question.

If additional space is required, candidates should use the lined page at the

end of this booklet. The question number(s) must be clearly shown.

If a candidate writes their responses on additional sheets of paper as well

as (or instead of) the combined Question and Answer booklet provided,

for example if a candidate word processes their answers, the additional

sheets of paper must be:

Clearly labelled with the candidates name, number and Centre

number.

Inserted inside the Question and Answer booklet, which must also be

clearly labelled with the candidate's name, number and Centre

number.

Stimulus material provided with the question papers, for example inserts

and map extracts, should not be returned.

Cambridge O Level

Geography (Southern

Africa),

Syllabus 2223

From November 2014

This syllabus will be examined for the last time in November 2014.

Centres are advised that from 2015, entries should be made for

Cambridge O Level Geography (2217) or Cambridge IGCSE Geography

(0460), both of which are available in the June and November exam

series.



Global Perspectives

Global Perspectives Cambridge IGCSE

Global Perspectives,

Syllabus 0457

From June 2012

Following the review of the pilot syllabus incorporating valuable feedback

from schools, teachers, examiners and moderators, we have published a

revised syllabus for first examination in June and November 2012. This

replaces the previously published syllabus for these dates.

We have made a number of changes to clarify the language and the

assessment procedure. The aims of the syllabus remain the same:

learners study a range of global issues from a variety of perspectives

personal, local/national and global. The assessment continues to be based

on skills rather than content, with learners developing and applying a

range of skills.

The syllabus aims and assessment objectives have been reviewed and

clarified.

The list of topics has been increased and some have been broadened.

Two components have new names: 'Individual Research' (instead of

Portfolio) and 'Group Project' (instead of Project).

For the Individual Research component, two reports are submitted.

The weighting of each component has been revised.

The new topics have exemplar questions that teachers may wish to use

as an initial focus for investigation. Revised mark schemes are in the

syllabus, together with guidance on the role of the teacher. A revised

specimen paper is available on our website: www.cie.org.uk.


Level Global Perspectives,

Syllabus 8987

From June 2012

Following the successful pilot of both Cambridge IGCSE Global

Perspectives and Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectives and Independent

Research, we have developed a new qualification: Cambridge

International AS Level Global Perspectives. This will be available for first

examination from June 2012.



History and Classical Studies


Cambridge O Level History

(World Affairs 19171991),

Syllabus 2158

From June 2013

The following bullet point will be removed from Section A: International

relations and developments:

'World economic and social issues, e.g. disarmament, ecology,

energy, population and poverty'.

For examinations from June 2013 onwards, Section A will contain five

questions instead of the six which are currently set.

From June 2014

The final examination for the current 2158 O Level History (World Affairs

19171991) is scheduled for 2014. From June 2015, a revised O Level

History (2158) will be examined, with teaching beginning in 2013.


(Central and Southern

Africa),

Syllabus 2160

From November 2014



Cambridge O Level History (2158) or Cambridge IGCSE History (0470),

both of which are available in the June and November exam series.


(Mauritius),

Syllabus 2162

From November 2014



Cambridge O Level History (2158) or Cambridge IGCSE History (0470),

both of which are available in the June and November exam series.


Level History,

Syllabus 9389

From June 2014

We have made some amendments to the AS Level syllabus for first

examination in June 2014:

We have made sure that there is appropriate progression from

Cambridge IGCSE or Cambridge O Level in terms of required skills

and knowledge.

We have revised the assessment objectives and have included

information about how they are weighted. This will make the focus of

the assessment clearer for teachers and learners.

We have revised the list of topics available and improved flexibility

which means that teachers can tailor choices to suit learners

interests.

The revised A Level syllabus will be available for first examination in

June 2015. This means that in 2014, it will not be possible to carry

forward AS Level components from syllabus 9697. Candidates taking

AS Level as part of a staged assessment must take the AS Level

papers of the new syllabus from 2014 onwards. Candidates following

a two-year, linear course will take 9697 up to 2014 and 9389 from

June 2015. First teaching of the new syllabus, whether for staged or

linear assessment, will be from August/September 2013.



History and Classical Studies (continued)



and A Level History,

Syllabus 9697

From November 2014

This syllabus has been revised. It will be available for last examination of

AS and A Level in November 2014.

The new syllabus (9389) will be available for first teaching in August/

September 2013:

The first series for the new AS Level will be June 2014.

The first series for the new A Level will be June 2015.

Therefore:

Candidates following a two-year linear course, with all examinations

at the end of their course, will be able to take the new AS and A Level

in 2015.

Candidates following a staged assessment route will be able to take

the new AS Level in 2014 and the new A Level in 2015.

It will not be possible to carry forward marks for 9697 into the revised

syllabus. Therefore those wishing to take A Level History in 2015 will

need to study the revised syllabus.

For further information, please refer to the syllabus for 2014.

Cambridge IGCSE Latin,

Syllabus 0480

From June 2013

Slight amendments have been made to required morphology in Paper

1.

The syllabus has been amplified to give more detail about the content

to be assessed, for example the vocabulary.

There is a change to the assessment of Question 2 of Paper 1: the

question about English derivatives has been reduced to 2 marks.



Languages other than English

Languages other than English

Cambridge IGCSE

First Language Afrikaans,

Syllabus 0512

From November 2013

This syllabus has been completely revised for first examination in

November 2013. Please see the syllabus for details.

Cambridge IGCSE

IsiZulu as a Second

Language,

Syllabus 0531

From November 2012

The optional oral test (component 5) has been discontinued.

Cambridge IGCSE

Foreign Languages:

Portuguese,

Syllabus 0540

Arabic,

Syllabus 0544

From June 2012

A new slightly revised Defined Content Booklet will replace the current

version for the following languages: Portuguese (0540) and Arabic (0544).

The new booklets are available on our website: www.cie.org.uk.

The booklets specify the vocabulary, grammar and structures which can

be tested in the Core elements of the examination and the topic areas,

grammar and structures which can be tested in the Extended elements.

Cambridge IGCSE Italian,

Syllabus 0535

From June 2014

This is a new syllabus that will be made available to Centres for first

teaching in September 2012, with first examination in June 2014.

We are currently seeking approval from the regulator Ofqual, for use in

state-maintained schools in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

For further information please contact Customer Services at

[email protected].


A Level Chinese,

Syllabus 9715

From November 2012

Component 5, Prose, will no longer be available. The Cambridge

International A Level will comprise Components 2, 3 and 4 only. Please

see the syllabus for details.



Mathematics

Mathematics

Cambridge IGCSE

Additional Mathematics,

Syllabus 0606

From June 2013

There will be no choice of question on either paper. The last question will

no longer consist of two alternatives, but of a single question. There is no

change in the mark allocation to the question.

Cambridge O Level

Additional Mathematics,

Syllabus 4037

From June 2013

There will be no choice of question on either paper. The last question will

no longer consist of two alternatives, but of a single question. There is no

change in the mark allocation to the question.



Music

Music

Cambridge IGCSE Music,

Syllabus 0410

From June 2012

Small changes to syllabus content

Notes for Guidance on the Set Works will be available on our website:

www.cie.org.uk and not in the syllabus.

From November 2013

A November examination (Papers 1, 2 and 3) will be available from

November 2013. See the 2013 syllabus for further details.



Physical Education

Physical Education

Cambridge IGCSE

Physical Education,

Syllabus 0413

From June 2012

Teachers should ensure that they use the correct version of the

Coursework Guidance Booklet. There is a further update (Coursework

guidelines 2010) for examination from 2010 which includes revisions to

the criteria for the 'Analysing and Improving Task'. This can be found on

our website: www.cie.org.uk.

Candidates should continue to be assessed on their performances in four

practical activities, which meet the rubric requirements of the

coursework. Candidates only need to be assessed on one 'Analysing and

Improvising Task', but this must be on one of their four practical activities.

You must submit video evidence, for external moderation, of a sample of

candidates in each practical activity except: Swimming, Athletics, Hill

Walking and Campcraft. For Athletics and Swimming, you must provide

the recorded times/distances which must be independently verified with

a signature, name, position and dates. For Hill Walking and Campcraft,

evidence in the form of route sheets, route tracings, equipment, menu

lists and expedition logs must be submitted for external moderation.

You should ensure that you check your DVD/video evidence before it is

submitted to Cambridge for external moderation. The video evidence

should be recorded on a normal-sized (no mini DVDs) single-layered

DVD, which can be viewed either on Windows Media Player or

Quicktime. Video evidence that cannot be viewed by the external

moderator will be returned to the Centre and you will be requested to

provide replacements. This may result in delays in grading these

candidates.



Psychology

Psychology


AS and A Level

Psychology,

Syllabus 9698

From June 2012

The syllabus has undergone substantial revision. Some core studies have

been replaced, the syllabus content has been revised and there are

changes to the scheme of assessment.

See the 2012 syllabus for details of changes to the core studies and

syllabus content.

Changes to the scheme of assessment

Paper 1, 1 hour 30 minutes

Short-answer and structured essay questions, based on core studies.

Section A: 15 short-answer questions (60 marks).

Section B: Two structured essay questions (20 marks) with a choice of

one core study from a list of three in each question.

Paper 2, 1 hour 30 minutes

Structured essay questions.

Section A: One question on methodology with a named core study (25

marks).

One question on approaches and perspectives, and issues and debates

with a named core study (25 marks).

Section B: One question on approaches, issues and debates (20 marks)

related to a number of core studies from a choice of two questions.

Paper 3, 3 hours

Short-answer and structured essays.

Candidates study two specialist options from a choice of five.

For each option chosen, there are three sections:

Section A: Short-answer questions (6 marks).

Section B: One structured essay: topic areas (20 marks).

Section C: One structured essay: applying psychology (14 marks)

from a choice of two questions.



Science subjects

Agriculture

Cambridge IGCSE

Agriculture,

Syllabus 0600

From November 2012

This syllabus will be available for examination in November only.


There are a number of small changes to the syllabus content. Please refer

to the syllabus.


There will be one examination paper (1 hour 45 minutes) and coursework.

The examination paper will comprise two sections:

Section A: short-answer questions (70 marks).

Section B: candidates answer two essay questions from a choice of

five (30 marks).

The coursework will comprise:

Practical exercises and a practical investigation.

Coursework will be teacher-assessed and externally moderated.

From November 2014


There are now two new learning outcomes in Section 5 (Crop protection):

(a) 'Identify one named local weed species of a crop and describe its

harmful effects and the mode of spread'.

(b) 'Explain methods of weed control including cultural, mechanical

and chemical methods'.

Candidates are expected to know that herbicides are toxic chemicals

see former learning outcome (i) of Section 5.


Assessment objectives are now known as AO1, AO2 and AO3 (rather

than A, B and C).



Science subjects (continued)

Agriculture

Cambridge O Level

Agriculture,

Syllabus 5038

From November 2012

This syllabus will be available for examination in November only.


There are a number of small changes to the syllabus content. Please refer

to the syllabus.


There will be one examination paper (1 hour 45 minutes) and coursework.

The examination paper will comprise two sections:

Section A: short-answer questions (70 marks).

Section B: candidates answer two essay questions from a choice of

five (30 marks).

The coursework will comprise:

Practical exercises and a practical investigation.

Coursework will be teacher-assessed and externally moderated.

From November 2014


There are now two new learning outcomes in Section 5 (Crop protection):

(a) 'Identify one named local weed species of a crop and describe its

harmful effects and the mode of spread'.

(b) 'Explain methods of weed control including cultural, mechanical

and chemical methods'.

Candidates are expected to know that herbicides are toxic chemicals

see former learning outcome (i) of Section 5.


Assessment objectives are now known as AO1, AO2 and AO3 (rather

than A, B and C).

Biology

Cambridge O Level

Human and Social Biology,

Syllabus 5096

From November 2013

This syllabus is being withdrawn. The last exam series will be November

2013.

Cambridge will continue to offer qualifications in this subject area.

Biology, 5090, is already available at O Level. Details of this qualification

are available on our website: www.cie.org.uk. This qualification comes

with a number of useful syllabus and teaching materials including

schemes of work, standards booklets, past papers, mark schemes,

examiner reports and discussion groups.



Science subjects (continued)

Science subjects

Cambridge IGCSE Twenty

First Century Science,

Syllabus 0608

From November 2013

This syllabus is being withdrawn. The last exam series will be November

2013.

Cambridge will continue to offer qualifications in this subject area.

Combined Science, 0653, is already available at IGCSE as a Single Award

and Co-ordinated Sciences, 0654, is available as a Double Award. Details

of these qualifications are available on our website: www.cie.org.uk.

These qualifications come with a number of useful syllabus and teaching

materials including schemes of work, standards booklets, past papers,

mark schemes, examiner reports and discussion groups.

Cambridge IGCSE Physical

Science,

Syllabus 0652

From November 2014

The assessment objectives are now known as AO1, AO2 and AO3.

Cambridge IGCSE

Combined Science,

Syllabus 0653

Cambridge IGCSE

Co-ordinated Sciences,

Syllabus 0654

From June 2012

The syllabus content for Cambridge IGCSE Combined Science (0653) and

Cambridge IGCSE Co-ordinated Sciences (0654), for examination in 2012,

has been revised. Centres have been consulted on the changes.

Paper 2 (Core theory) and Paper 3 (Extended theory) of the Co-ordinated

Sciences (0654) will each be marked out of a total of 120 marks. The

duration of each of the papers will be 2 hours.

Cambridge O Level

Biology,

Syllabus 5090

Cambridge O Level

Chemistry,

Syllabus 5070

Cambridge O Level

Physics,

Syllabus 5054

From June 2014

For all syllabuses:

The assessment objectives are now known as AO1, AO2 and AO3.

Cambridge O Level

Combined Science,

Syllabus 5129

From June 2014

The assessment objectives are now known as AO1 and AO2.



Sociology

Sociology

Cambridge IGCSE

Sociology,

Syllabus 0495

From June 2012

A glossary has been added to the syllabus which helps teachers and

learners review the key concepts and terms of every unit.

Syllabus revision

With a view to syllabus revision for first examination in June 2015, we

would welcome feedback from teachers on this syllabus. Please send

comments and suggestions to [email protected] marked 0495.

Thank you.

Cambridge O Level

Sociology,

Syllabus 2251

From June 2012


learners review key concepts and terms of every unit.

Syllabus revision

With a view to syllabus revision for first examination in June 2015, we

would welcome feedback from teachers on this syllabus. Please send

comments and suggestions to [email protected] marked 2251.

Thank you.



Sociology (continued)

Sociology


AS Level and A Level

Sociology,

Syllabus 9699

From June 2012


learners review key concepts and terms of every unit.

From June 2014

The qualification has been redeveloped in consultation with our existing

customers. The taught content has been updated and introduces a more

global perspective, while retaining the most popular elements of the

qualification. The revised assessment structure will increase accessibility.

The revised syllabus provides a smoother transition from IGCSE/O Level

to AS/A Level.

For the AS Level, candidates will study two units:

Unit 1 The family

Unit 2 Theory and methods

The AS Level will be assessed through two written papers, Paper 1 and

Paper 2. These papers both test units 1 and 2.

In each of Paper 1 and Paper 2, candidates answer one compulsory data-

response question and one essay question from a choice of two.

For the A Level, candidates will study units 1 and 2 plus up to four

additional units:

Unit 3 Education

Unit 4 Global development

Unit 5 Media

Unit 6 Religion

The A Level will be assessed through three written papers, Papers 1, 2

and 3. Papers 1 and 2 are the same as for the AS Level.

In Paper 3, candidates answer three essay-style questions from a choice

of eight.

Paper 3 is in four sections, one for each of the units 3 to 6. There are two

essay questions in each section and candidates must choose three

questions from three different sections.



Travel and Tourism

Travel and Tourism Cambridge IGCSE

Travel and Tourism,

Syllabus 0471

From June 2014

Changes to the syllabus content

There are updates to the syllabus content which are indicated by


Section 3 of the syllabus details the relationship between the

assessment objectives and the components. It also includes grade

descriptions.

Cambridge O Level

Travel and Tourism,

Syllabus 7096

From June 2014

Changes to the syllabus content

There are updates to the syllabus content which are indicated by


Section 3 of the syllabus details the relationship between the

assessment objectives and the components.

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