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Changes to the

Cambridge Handbook

for 2017

Following feedback from Cambridge schools, we are making some

changes to our exams officer documents from 2017:

1. We are combining the

Cambridge Administrative Guide

and the

Cambridge Handbook.

This means that all our administrative

processes and regulations will be detailed in one document, the

Cambridge Handbook,

and it will be easier for exams officers to find

the information they need quickly.

2. The monthly diaries that are currently in the

Cambridge Administrative

Guide

will be available online only as interactive PDFs. This will allow

exams officers to navigate between different months and to access

online forms and documents directly from the diaries.

The

Cambridge Handbook

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and

sent to schools in hard-copy in October 2016.

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Cambridge Secondary 1

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Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary 1

English 0844, 1111 ... 5

English as a Second Language 0837 ... 8

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Syllabus changes

Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary 1

English

0844, 1111

From 2018

Changesto the English Curriculum Frameworks

The Cambridge Primary English Curriculum Framework and the Cambridge Secondary 1 English Curriculum Framework have been reorganised for 2018.

There is no substantive change to the teaching content of the curriculum frameworks. Some of the learning objectives in both curriculum

frameworks have been reworded for clarity and detail added. The learning objectives within each Stage are arranged under new headings which have a direct link to new reporting strands and sub-strands for 2018.

Curriculum framework heading Reporting strand/sub-strand from 2018

Reading Reading

Develop broad reading skills n/a Demonstrate understanding of

explicit meaning in texts

Explicit meaning

Demonstrate understanding of implicit meaning in texts

Implicit meaning

Explain, comment on and analyse the way writers use stylistic and other features of language and structure in texts

Language and structure of a text

Recognise conventions and evaluate viewpoint, purpose, themes and ideas in texts

Purpose and viewpoint

Writing Writing

Develop broad writing skills n/a Select and develop content and

use register and language

appropriate to genre, purpose and audience

Content/purpose and audience

Structure and organise ideas coherently using section or paragraphs

Text structure and organisation

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Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary 1

English

0844, 1111 (continued)

The learning objectives codes have been changed to reflect the

reorganisation. A mapping of the new codes for 2018 to the codes up to 2017 is available on the Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary 1 websites.

Changesto the Cambridge Primary Checkpoint and

Secondary 1 Checkpoint English tests

 From 2018 there will be two reporting strands – Reading and Writing. From 2018 skills which were previously reported as Usage will be reported as either Reading or Writing.

 The reporting strands and sub-strands used in the Primary Checkpoint and Secondary 1 Checkpoint English statement of achievement and diagnostic reports will enable teachers to link the feedback in the reports to the learning objectives in the curriculum frameworks.  The assessment of Reading and Writing will be equally weighted on

all the papers, which is in line with our other English assessments.  There will be wider sampling of the learning objectives in the

curriculum frameworks in the tests from 2018.

 The specimen materials have been revised to reflect the changes for 2018.

Primary Checkpoint Paper 1

In Section A, the questions will aid the development of reading skills by following the sequence of the text. Questions at the end of Section A will test overall understanding of the two texts on the paper.

The rewriting task (Section A: Question 4) will no longer be included in the paper. Feedback from schools suggests this skill is best assessed by the teacher in the classroom in the context of other work.

To better align Paper 1 with the reporting strands of Reading and Writing, the skills currently assessed in Section C (Usage) will be assessed in Section A and Section B, in the context of Reading or Writing. Section C will be removed from the paper.

Some questions relating to writing will no longer be included in the paper. These are:

 rewriting a sentence to include a clause (Section C: Question 13b)  changing the tense of a sentence (Section C: Question 14a)  inserting the passive form of a verb (Section C: Question 14b)  correcting a sentence (Section C: Question 15)

 adding apostrophes to two words (Section C: Question 17)  adding missing punctuation (Section C: Question 18). Grammar and punctuation will be assessed in the writing task in

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Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary 1

English

0844, 1111 (continued)

Primary Checkpoint Paper 2

In Section A, the questions will aid the development of reading skills by following the sequence of the text. Questions at the end of Section A may test overall understanding of the text.

In Section B, the writing task will be 25 marks.

Secondary 1 Checkpoint Paper 1

In Section A, the questions will aid the development of reading skills by following the sequence of the text.

To align the paper more closely with the reporting strands of Reading and Writing, four questions relating to writing skills in Section A, reported on under the ‘Usage’ strand, will not be included in the paper after 2017. These are:

 adding missing punctuation to a sentence (Section A: Question 3)  rewriting a sentence to include a relative clause (Section A:

Question 4)

 combining three sentences into one complex sentence (Section A: Question 5)

 completing a sentence using two different forms of the same verb (Section A: Question 6).

Grammar and punctuation will be assessed in the writing task in Section B.The writing task will be 25 marks.

The word count of the summary task in Section A has been reduced to 30 words.

Secondary 1 Checkpoint Paper 2

In Section A, the questions will aid the development of reading skills by following the sequence of the text. Questions at the end of Section A may test overall understanding of the text.

In Section B, the writing task will be 25 marks.

Changes to the

Cambridge Primary and Secondary 1

Progression Tests

The Progression Tests are being revised to support the changes in reporting. Centres will be notified when revised versions are available.

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Cambridge Primary

English as a Second Language

0837

From 2017

This new syllabus is available for first assessment in April 2017. There will be three papers:

Paper 1 Reading and Usage, 40 minutes Paper 2 Writing, 40 minutes

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Contents for Cambridge English

language and literature

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Cambridge IGCSE

English as a Second Language 0510 ... 10

English as a Second Language 0511 ... 13

First Language English 0500 ... 16

First Language English 0522 ... 16

Literature (English) 0486 ... 17

World Literature 0408 ... 18

Cambridge O Level

English Language 1123 ... 19

Literature in English 2010 ... 21

Cambridge International AS and A Level

English Language 9093 ... 22

Language and Literature in English 8695... 22

Literature in English 9695 ... 22

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Syllabus changes

Cambridge IGCSE

English as a Second Language

0510 (speaking endorsement)

From March 2017

The latest syllabus is version 3,published September 2016. In addition to the June and the November examination series, this syllabus is also available for examination in March for India only.

Listening test duration

The approximate timings of the Listening test have been updated to reflect more accurately for Centres the complete time for the test, which may assist in room timetabling.

The duration of Paper 3 has been updated to ‘Approximately 40 minutes’. The duration of Paper 4 has been updated to ‘Approximately 50 minutes’. The amount and demand of the Spoken text in the test is unchanged.

Listening test transcripts

From 2017 onwards Listening transcripts for Components 3 and 4 will be published separately from the mark scheme.

From March 2019

The syllabus has been revised. The latest syllabus is version 1, published September 2016.

Teachers are strongly advised to read the whole syllabus before planning their teaching programme.

Changes to syllabus

information 

Candidates who achieve grade C overall, with grade 2 in Speaking, in Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language 0510 (speaking endorsement) can be considered to be at a level equivalent to B2 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

 Grade descriptions have been updated.

 The syllabus assessment objectives (AOs) have been updated. The wording of the AOs has been revised to make it clearer. The newly worded AOs test the same knowledge and skills.

 The weighting of the components is unchanged.

Changes to assessment  Component 6, Speaking coursework, will be discontinued from 2019. From 2019, all candidates will take Component 5.

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Cambridge IGCSE

English as a Second Language

0510 (speaking endorsement)

(continued)

Changes to assessment

(continued) 

One exercise (3) has been removed from Components 1 and 2, and the number of marks has changed for both papers:

Component 1 (Core): 6 exercises, 60 marks.

Component 2 (Extended): 6 exercises, 80 marks.

 Tasks in Components 1 and 2 (Reading and Writing) have been updated:

- exercise 1 has been removed, exercise 2 will now be exercise 1 but without the ‘chart’ question

- exercise 2 will be a multiple matching task

- exercise 3 has been removed. The note-making exercise (currently exercise 4) will become exercise 3

- exercise 4 will be summary writing with a source text printed in the paper

- exercise 5 has no changes

- for exercise 6 there will be a greater variety of text types candidates are asked to write. The text may be a report, or review or article.  Marks for Components 1 and 2 have been updated to match the

changes to the type of exercise.

 There are no changes to marks for Component 3 and Component 4 (Listening). The only change to Components 3 and 4 will be the introduction of mild Australian/US accents.

 The mark schemes for all components have an updated format. For Components 1 and 2, the levels for the writing exercises have been updated to make the progression clearer.

Changes to syllabus

content 

The syllabus content has been slightly updated and refreshed to reflect the updated AOs, and to provide more variety to some exercises and source material.

The specimen materials have been revised to reflect the changes to the assessment and the syllabus content.

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Cambridge IGCSE

English as a Second Language

0510 (speaking endorsement)

(continued)

Publishers’ endorsed resources

Collins Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language Student's Book (Second Edition)

9780008197261 Collins

Collins Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language Teacher Guide (Second Edition)

9780008197292 Collins

Collins Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language Student Workbook (Second Edition)

9780008197278 Collins

Collins Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language Revision Guide (Second Edition)

9780008210380 Collins

Success International Extended English Skills for Cambridge IGCSE Student's Book (Fourth Edition)

9781316637050 Cambridge University Press

Success International Extended English Skills for Cambridge IGCSE Workbook (Fourth Edition)

9781316637081 Cambridge University Press

Success International Extended English Skills for Cambridge IGCSE Teacher's Guide and CD (Fourth Edition)

9781316636589 Cambridge University Press

Skills Check Online Solution for Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language

9781316636541 Cambridge University Press

Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language Coursebook (Fifth Edition)

9781316636558 Cambridge University Press

Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language Workbook (Fifth Edition)

9781316636596 Cambridge University Press

Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language Teacher's Guide and DVD (Fifth Edition)

9781316636589 Cambridge University Press

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Cambridge IGCSE

English as a Second Language

0511 (count-in speaking)

From June 2017

The latest syllabus is version 3,published September 2016.

Listening test duration

The approximate timings of the Listening test have been updated to reflect more accurately for Centres the complete time for the test, which may assist in room timetabling.

Listening test transcripts

From 2017 onwards Listening transcripts for Components 3 and 4 will be published separately from the mark scheme.

From June 2019

The syllabus has been updated. The latest syllabus is version 1, published September 2016.

Teachers are strongly advised to read the whole syllabus before planning their teaching programme.

Change to syllabus

availability 

This syllabus is examined in the June and November examination series.

 There was an error in an earlier syllabus concerning the March examination series in India: 0511 will NOT be available in India from March 2017. [Only 0510 is offered in India only from March 2017 onwards.]

Changes to syllabus

information 

Candidates who achieve grade C overall in Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language 0511 (count-in speaking) can be considered to be at a level equivalent to B2 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

 Grade descriptions have been updated.

 The syllabus assessment objectives (AOs) have been updated. The wording of the AOs has been revised to make it clearer. The newly worded AOs test the same skills and knowledge.

 The weighting of the components has changed slightly. 

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Cambridge IGCSE

English as a Second Language

0511 (count-in speaking)

(continued)

Changes to assessment

(continued) 

The weighting of the components has changed to: Reading and Writing 60%

Listening 20% Speaking 20%

 One exercise (3) has been removed from Components 1 and 2, and the number of marks has changed for both papers:

Component 1 (Core): 6 exercises, 60 marks.

Component 2 (Extended): 6 exercises, 80 marks.

 Tasks in Components 1 and 2 (Reading and Writing) have been updated:

- exercise 1 has been removed, exercise 2 will now be exercise 1 (but without the ‘chart’ question)

- exercise 2 will be a multiple matching task

- exercise 3 has been removed. The note-making exercise (currently exercise 4) will become exercise 3

- exercise 4 will be summary writing with a source text printed in the paper

- exercise 5 has no changes

changes to the type of exercise.

 There are no changes to marks for Component 3 and Component 4 (Listening). The only change to Components 3 and 4 will be the introduction of mild Australian/US accents.

 The mark schemes for all components have an updated format. For Components 1 and 2, the levels for the writing exercises have been updated to make the progression clearer.

Changes to syllabus

content 

The syllabus content has been slightly updated and refreshed to reflect the updated AOs, and to provide more variety to some exercises and source material.

The specimen materials have been revised to reflect the changes to the assessment and the syllabus content.

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Cambridge IGCSE

English as a Second Language

0511 (count-in speaking)

(continued)

Publishers’ endorsed resources

Collins Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language Student's Book (Second Edition)

9780008197261 Collins

Collins Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language Teacher Guide (Second Edition)

9780008197292 Collins

Collins Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language Student Workbook (Second Edition)

9780008197278 Collins

Collins Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language Revision Guide (Second Edition)

9780008210380 Collins

Success International Extended English Skills for Cambridge IGCSE Student's Book (Fourth Edition)

9781316637050 Cambridge University Press

Success International Extended English Skills for Cambridge IGCSE Workbook (Fourth Edition)

9781316637081 Cambridge University Press

Success International Extended English Skills for Cambridge IGCSE Teacher's Guide and CD (Fourth Edition)

9781316636589 Cambridge University Press

Skills Check Online Solution for Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language

9781316636541 Cambridge University Press

Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language Coursebook (Fifth Edition)

9781316636558 Cambridge University Press

Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language Workbook (Fifth Edition)

9781316636596 Cambridge University Press

Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language Teacher's Guide and DVD (Fifth Edition)

9781316636589 Cambridge University Press

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Cambridge IGCSE

First Language English

0500

From March 2017

The latest syllabus is version 1, published February 2015.

From 2017 this syllabus will be published in its own syllabus document and not with the version of the syllabus that is regulated in England (0627, formerly 0522).

From March 2019

We regularly consult with schools to ensure our qualifications and assessments meet their requirements. We have decided to extend our consultation period for Cambridge IGCSE English – First Language 0500. As a consequence, we expect to publish the syllabus for 2019 examination, together with specimen papers and mark schemes, in early December 2016.

Cambridge IGCSE

First Language English

0522

From 2017

June 2017 is the final examination series for syllabus 0522. This syllabus is being offered in the June 2017 series as a re-sit opportunity only. It is available in the UK and intended only for candidates that are aged 16 or above on 31 August 2016. This syllabus will not be offered again and there will be no further re-sit opportunities.

From 2017 this syllabus is being replaced by a new syllabus that is regulated in England: code 0627.

Performance tables To access the latest information regarding performance tables Centres should consult the Department for Education website

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Cambridge IGCSE

Literature (English)

0486

From 2017

The latest syllabus is version 1, published February 2015.

This syllabus has been updated. Some of the changes are significant. Teachers are advised to read the whole syllabus before planning their teaching programme. In addition, teachers are advised to refer to the published specimen assessment materials on our public website at

www.cie.org.uk

Changes to syllabus  Assessment Objective 1 (AO1) has the following wording added: ‘supported by reference to the text’.

 The list of set texts for the syllabus has been updated and the number of poems candidates are required to study has increased from 14 to 15 for each collection.

 The terminology has been changed to refer to coursework as ‘Centre-based assessment’ rather than ‘school-based assessment’.  In Component 5: Coursework, the band descriptors have been

updated to further clarify the assessment criteria for an empathic response. The bands have also been inverted (highest: Band 8; lowest: Band 0).

 There are some changes to the format of the mark schemes for Components 1 to 4. The band descriptors have changed and the bands have been inverted (highest: Band 8; lowest: Band 0). New specimen mark schemes for examination from 2017 are available on our public website at www.cie.org.uk/igcse

 The specimen question papers for examination from 2015 for Components 1 to 4 are still applicable for examinations from 2017. (Note: texts used in the specimen question papers for examination from 2015 are for general illustrative purposes; see the syllabus for details of the set texts for 2017.)

 Please note that syllabus 0486is not regulated from 2017. For first examination in 2017, a separate syllabus 0477 is regulated in England.

Performance tables To access the latest information regarding performance tables Centres should consult the Department for Education website

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Cambridge IGCSE

Literature (English)

0486 (continued)

From 2019

The latest syllabus is version 2, published September 2016.

Changes to syllabus This document has a new design. The subject content and the specimen papers remain the same.

Minor changes to the wording of some sections have been made to improve clarity.

Changes to set texts:

The set texts have changed for 2019. Please see Section 4 of this syllabus for the set texts for 2019.

Publishers’ endorsed resources

Any textbooks endorsed to support the syllabus for examination from 2015 are still suitable for use with this syllabus.

Cambridge IGCSE

World Literature

0408

From June 2017

The latest syllabus is version 2, published June 2016.

Paper 3: There are changes to set texts in 2017, 2018 and 2019. Full details are provided in the syllabus.

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Cambridge O Level

English Language

1123

From June 2018

The latest syllabus is version 1, published September 2015.

This syllabus has been revised. Some changes are significant and these are outlined below. Teachers are advised to read the whole syllabus before planning their teaching programme.

Changes to syllabus

content 

The syllabus sections have been updated.

 The wording of the assessment objectives (AOs) has been revised to make it more concise. (The reworded AOs test the same knowledge and skills of English Language and continue to be grouped as AO1 Reading and AO2 Writing.)

 The description of components has been updated to reflect changes to the papers.

Changes to question papers

Paper 1 Writing

 Section 1 Directed Writing: the rubric on the question paper has been amended to show how marks are awarded – 15 marks for task fulfilment and 15 marks for language.

 Section 2 has been renamed Composition (previously named Creative Writing). The number of marks for this task is unchanged at 30 marks.  There will continue to be a choice of 5 essay questions. These will be

grouped as: Description 1 Argument 2 Narrative 2

The single-word essay option has been removed.

Paper 2 Reading

 Section 1 Reading for Ideas (25 marks): The summary task has been updated as follows:

– Q1a: 12 marks for content points

– Q1b: 10 marks for the written summary (for relevance and for coherence)

– candidates write a summary of approximately 150–180 words – 3 marks for short-answer questions.

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Cambridge O Level

English Language

1123 (continued)

Changes to question

papers (continued) 

Section 2 Reading for Meaning (25 marks): Tasks have been updated in this paper, including:

– where questions require a paraphrase of a section of the text (‘own words’ questions), the section of the text to be paraphrased will be given in the question

– the introduction of multiple choice style questions for vocabulary – separate section for questions on writer’s craft.

Please see the published specimen papers for reference.

 The mark schemes have been amended to reflect the changes to the question papers. Please see the published mark schemes for

reference.

In addition to reading the syllabus carefully, teachers should refer to the published specimen papers for exemplification of these changes, available on our public website at www.cie.org.uk

Publishers’ endorsed resources

Cambridge O Level English Student Book

9781107610804 Cambridge University Press Cambridge O Level English

Language

9781471868634 Hodder Education

Oxford Progressive English Book 9 (Third Edition)

9780199401864 Oxford University Press, Pakistan Oxford Progressive English

Book 10 (Third Edition)

9780199401871 Oxford University Press, Pakistan

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Cambridge O Level

Literature in English

2010

From June 2017

The latest syllabus is version 1, published February 2015.

This syllabus has been updated. Some of the changes are significant. Teachers are advised to read the whole syllabus and to refer to the published specimen assessment materials before planning their teaching programme.

Changes to syllabus

content 

The list of set texts for the syllabus has been updated and the number of poems candidates are required to study has increased from 14 to 15 for each collection.

 There are some changes to the format of the mark schemes for Components 1 and 2. The band descriptors have changed and the bands have been inverted (highest: Band 8; lowest: Band 0). New specimen mark schemes for examination from 2017 are available on our public website at www.cie.org.uk

 The specimen question papers for examination from 2015 for Components 1 and 2 are still applicable for examinations from 2017. (Note: texts used in the specimen question papers for examination from 2015 are for general illustrative purposes; see the syllabus for details of the set texts for 2017.)

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Cambridge International AS and A Level

English Language

9093

In 2017 and 2018

The latest syllabus is version 4, published June 2016.

From March 2019

The latest syllabus is version 1, published September 2016.

Cambridge International AS Level

Language and Literature in English

8695

In 2017 and 2018

The latest syllabus is version 4, published June 2016.

From June 2019

The latest syllabus is version 1, published September 2016.

Cambridge International AS and A Level

Literature in English

9695

In 2017 and 2018

The latest syllabus is version 4, published June 2016.

From June 2019

The latest syllabus is version 1, published September 2016.

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Contents for Cambridge mathematics

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Cambridge IGCSE

International Mathematics 0607 ... 24

Mathematics 0580 ... 25

Additional Mathematics 0606 ... 26

Cambridge O Level

Mathematics (Syllabus D) 4024 ... 27

Additional Mathematics 4037 ... 28

Statistics 4040 ... 29

Cambridge International AS and A Level

Mathematics 9709 ... 30

Further Mathematics 9231... 31

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publishers’

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Syllabus changes

Cambridge IGCSE

International Mathematics

0607

From June 2017

The latest syllabus is version 1, published February 2015.

From June 2018

Paper 6 will remain in two sections, Section A Investigation and Section B Modelling. However, the numbering of questions will be continuous throughout the paper, rather than each section starting with question 1. A revised specimen paper can be found on Teacher Support.

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Cambridge IGCSE

Mathematics

0580

From March 2017

The latest syllabus is version 1, published February 2015.

Changes to syllabus content

This syllabus has been updated. Teachers are advised to read the whole syllabus before planning their teaching programme.

 Syllabus content sections C1.16 and E1.16 have been reworded to cover ‘personal and small business finance’.

 In the grade description for Grade F, the wording is clarified as: ‘candidates should be able to perform calculations using the four rules on positive integers and decimal fractions (one operation only), using a calculator where necessary’.

 In section E1.5 of the syllabus content, covering ‘Recognise

equivalence and convert between these forms’, the notes have been repositioned and an example added: ‘e.g. change 0. ̇ to a fraction’.  Syllabus content section E7.2 has been reworded to remove some of

the restrictions for reflections and rotations.

 Please note that syllabus 0580 is not regulated from 2017. For first examination in 2017, a separate syllabus 0626 is regulated in England.

Performance tables To access the latest information regarding performance tables Centres should consult the Department for Education website

www.education.gov.uk

From March 2019

The latest syllabus is version 1, published September 2016.

This document has a new design. The subject content and the specimen papers remain the same.

Minor changes to the wording of some sections have been made to improve clarity.

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Cambridge IGCSE

Additional Mathematics

0606

From 2017

The latest syllabus is version 1, published February 2015.

Changes to syllabus

content 

7 Logarithmic and exponential functions. Know graphs of kenx+ a and

kln(ax + b) where n, k, a and b are integers.

 14 Matrices. Candidates need to be able to state the order of a given matrix and know that the zero, identity and inverse matrices can be denoted by O,

I

, and A-1 respectively.

 15 Differentiation and integration. The sixth bullet point has been reworded as: use the first and second derivative tests to discriminate between maxima and minima.

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Cambridge O Level

Mathematics (Syllabus D)

4024

From June 2018

The latest syllabus is version 1, published September 2015.

Changes to assessment objectives and

weightings

 The assessment objectives have been reworded for clarity and grouped under two separate headings: AO1 Mathematical techniques and AO2 Applying mathematical techniques to solve problems.  The standard and focus of the assessment remain unchanged.  Assessment objective weighting information has been added to the

syllabus to show the balance of skills in the question papers.

Changes to question

papers 

Paper 1 will no longer be ordered strictly by increasing mark allocation.

 Paper 2 will no longer include optional questions; all questions on Paper 2 will be compulsory. The paper will no longer be divided into Sections A and B.

Changes to syllabus

content 

To exemplify the syllabus content, notes and examples have been added in an additional column in the syllabus.

 Some sections of the syllabus content have been updated (as shown by black vertical lines either side of the text).

 New content has been added to the following sections: 1. Number; 13. Use of an electronic calculator; 16. Personal and small business finance; 25. Graphs of functions; 27. Coordinate geometry;

28. Geometrical terms; 35. Mensuration; 40. Probability;

41. Categorical, numerical and grouped data; 42. Statistical diagrams.  Some syllabus content has been removed from the following sections: 33. Loci – references to loci in three dimensions have been removed; 39. Transformations – shear and stretching have been removed.  Some sections of the syllabus content have been reordered and

regrouped, so the section numbering has changed.

 Some existing content has moved into sections with new headings as follows: 22. Sequences; 23. Variation; 27. Coordinate geometry; 30. Similarity and congruence; 41. Categorical, numerical and grouped data; 42. Statistical diagrams.

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Cambridge O Level

Mathematics (Syllabus D)

4024 (continued)

Other changes  The syllabus title has been simplified to ‘Cambridge O Level

Mathematics (Syllabus D)’; the words ‘(Calculator Version)’ have been removed.

 A new ‘Syllabus content at a glance’ section has been added.  The additional materials required in examinations and the regulations

on use of calculators have been clarified.

Paper 1– the use of all calculating aids is prohibited.

Paper 2– all candidates should have a silent electronic calculator. A scientific calculator with trigonometric functions is strongly

recommended. Algebraic or graphical calculators are not permitted.

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Cambridge O Level

Additional Mathematics

4037

From June 2017

The latest syllabus is version 1, published February 2015.

Changes to syllabus content

 7 Logarithmic and exponential functions. Know graphs of kenx+ a and

kln(ax + b) where n, k, a and b are integers.

 14 Matrices. Candidates need to be able to state the order of a given matrix and know that the zero, identity and inverse matrices can be denoted by O,

I

, and A-1 respectively.

 15 Differentiation and integration. The sixth bullet point has been reworded as: use the first and second derivative tests to discriminate between maxima and minima.

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Cambridge O Level

Statistics

4040

From November 2018

The latest syllabus is version 1, published September 2015.

This syllabus has been revised. Some changes are significant and these are outlined below. Teachers are advised to read the whole syllabus before planning their teaching programme.

Changes to syllabus

content 

A new section showing the syllabus content at a glance has been added.

 The syllabus content has been reviewed, expanded and reorganised. – The headings have been amended to say ‘Topic area’ and

‘Further guidance’.

– Box-and-whisker diagrams, stem-and-leaf diagrams and correlation have been added.

– Change charts, use of assumed mean and cyclic variation have been removed.

Changes to assessment  From 2018, there will no longer be a choice of questions in Section B; instead candidates will complete all questions.

 Following the removal of optionality within the papers, the section headings will be removed.

 From 2018, there will be two assessment objectives: – AO1 Knowledge and techniques 85–90% – AO2 Interpretation and communication 10–15%. A weighting for each AO is now included in the syllabus.

The specimen materials have been updated to reflect refreshed content.

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Cambridge International AS and A Level

Mathematics

9709

From March 2017

This syllabus has been updated. The latest syllabus is version 3, published August 2015.

Change to syllabus availability

In addition to the June and the November examination series, this syllabus is also available for examination in March for India only.

Changes to List of formulae and tables (MF9)

Changes have been made to page 28. Within the section Algebra, the second equation for a geometric series has been changed.

Changes to assessment Format of examination materials

For all 9709 examination papers from March 2017 onwards the candidates will answer the questions on the question paper.

Candidates should answer each question in the space provided for that question. Candidates do not necessarily need to use all the space provided. If candidates require extra space, they should use a continuation booklet.

The mark scheme format has changed to ensure greater consistency in how information is presented.

The specimen materials have been revised to reflect the question paper format from 2017 and these are available on our public website at

www.cie.org.uk

There are no changes to the syllabus content or to the demand of the assessment.

From March 2019

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Cambridge International A Level

Further Mathematics

9231

From June 2017

This syllabus has been updated. The latest syllabus is version 3, published April 2015.

Changes to include List of formulae and

statistical tables (MF10)

A new section has been added: 6. Formulae and statistical tables (MF10). All following sections have been renumbered to reflect the addition.

Changes to assessment Format of examination materials

For all 9231 examination papers from June 2017 onwards the candidates will answer the questions on the question paper.

The mark scheme format has changed to ensure greater consistency in how information is presented.

The specimen materials have been revised to reflect the question paper format from 2017 and these are available on our public website at

www.cie.org.uk

There are no changes to the syllabus content or to the demand of the assessment.

From June 2019

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Cambridge IGCSE

Agriculture 0600 ... 34

Biology 0610 ... 34

Chemistry 0620 ... 34

Combined Science 0653 ... 35

Co-ordinated Sciences 0654 ... 38

Environmental Management 0680 ... 41

Physical Science 0652 ... 43

Physics 0625 ... 45

Cambridge O Level

Agriculture 5038 ... 46

Biology 5090 ... 46

Chemistry 5070 ... 46

Combined Science 5129 ... 46

Environmental Management 5014 ... 47

Marine Science 5180 ... 48

Physics 5054 ... 49

Cambridge International AS and A Level

Biology 9700 ... 50

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Updated Hazard Codes on Science Confidential Instructions

To maintain consistency with changes in global regulations regarding chemical labelling

, the

hazard codes which appear in the Confidential Instructions of CIE science practical examinations

have changed. The changes took effect from March 2016.

The changes to the hazard codes do

not

affect candidates as notation regarding chemical hazards

does

not

appear on any question paper materials, nor are candidates expected to recall such

information in their answers.

Centres are advised to remind candidates that all

substances in the science practical examinations

should be treated with caution.

‘Hazard Data Sheets’ relating to materials used in the examinations

should be available from your chemical supplier. Appropriate risk assessments must be carried out

by the Centre to ensure that

local regulations relating to safety, first-aid and disposal of chemicals

are followed.

Science syllabuses will be updated with the new hazard codes as each syllabus undergoes its

regular review process.

The new hazard codes will be used where relevant and in accordance with information provided by

CLEAPSS

.

C

=

corrosive

MH

=

moderate hazard

HH

=

health hazard

T

=

acutely toxic

F

=

flammable

O

=

oxidising

N

=

hazardous to the aquatic environment

GHS05 (corrosive C) GHS07 (moderate hazard MH) GHS08 (health hazard HH)

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Syllabus changes

Cambridge IGCSE

Agriculture

0600

From November 2017

The latest syllabus is version 1, published February 2015.

Cambridge IGCSE

Biology

0610

In 2017 and 2018

The latest syllabus was published April 2014.

From March 2019

The latest syllabus was published September 2016.

This document has a new design. The subject content and the specimen papers remain the same.

Cambridge IGCSE

Chemistry

0620

In 2017 and 2018

The latest syllabus was published August 2014.

From March 2019

The latest syllabus was published September 2016.

This document has a new design. The subject content and the specimen papers remain the same.

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Cambridge IGCSE

Combined Science

0653

From March 2017

The latest syllabus is version 1, published February 2015. In addition to the June and the November examination series, this syllabus is also available for examination in March for India only. The syllabus has been revised. Teachers are advised to read the whole syllabus before planning their teaching programme. The most significant changes are outlined below.

Significant changes are indicated in the syllabus by black vertical lines either side of the text.

Changes to assessment The practical option, Paper 4: Coursework has been withdrawn.

A new Multiple Choice paper for Extended candidates has been included. This paper is now Paper 2.

Core candidates will now take Paper 1: Multiple Choice (Core), Paper 3: Theory (Core) and either Paper 5: Practical Test or Paper 6: Alternative to Practical.

Extended candidates will now take Paper 2: Multiple Choice (Extended), Paper 4: Theory (Extended), and either Paper 5: Practical Test or Paper 6: Alternative to Practical.

Changes to syllabus content

1. Introduction

In the introductory section, some small changes have been made to wording to align this syllabus with the equivalent section in the IGCSEs for Biology, Chemistry and Physics for 2016.

3. Syllabus content at a glance

This section has been revised.

5. Syllabus aims and assessment objectives

This section has been updated to align this syllabus with the other science IGCSEs and to ensure coherence across the IGCSE science suite. The syllabus aims have been amended to more fully reflect the skills and knowledge promoted by study of the course.

The assessment objectives have been revised slightly for clarity. The meaning of the assessment objectives remains unchanged.

7. Practical assessment

The wording of this section has been revised to align this syllabus with the equivalent sections in the other science IGCSE syllabuses.

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Cambridge IGCSE

Combined Science

0653 (continued)

Changes to syllabus

content (continued)

8. Appendix

Notes on safety in the laboratory and on presentation of data have been added to align this syllabus with the equivalent sections in the other IGCSE science syllabuses.

You can learn more about this revised syllabus at www.cie.org.uk/new

From March 2019

The syllabus has been revised. The latest syllabus is version 1, published September 2016.

Teachers are strongly advised to read the whole syllabus before planning their teaching programme.

Changes to assessment  Paper 5 Practical Test, 1 hour 15 minutes, 40 marks

- The number of marks for Paper 5 Practical Test is now 40 marks.

- The duration of Paper 5 Practical Test is now 1 hour 15 minutes. Paper 5: Practical Test will now typically consist of 4 exercises, only 3 of which will require the use of apparatus.

One question on Paper 5 will assess the skill of planning. This question will be based on any one of the sciences, which could be Biology, Chemistry or Physics and may vary between each examination series.  Paper 6 Alternative to Practical, 1 hour, 40 marks

- The number of marks for Paper 6 Alternative to Practical is now 40 marks.

- The duration of Paper 6 Alternative to Practical is unchanged. One question on Paper 6 will assess the skill of planning. This question will be based on any one of the sciences, which could be Biology, Chemistry or Physics and may vary between each examination series.

Changes to syllabus content

The syllabus content has been completely revised, updated and reorganised to align with the single Science syllabuses (IGCSE Biology 0610, IGCSE Chemistry 0620 and IGCSE Physics 0625).

The syllabus has been designed to be a subset of the three separate science syllabuses and 0654 IGCSE Co-ordinated Sciences (Double Award).

The specimen materials have been revised to reflect the changes to the assessment and the syllabus content.

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Cambridge IGCSE

Combined Science

0653 (continued)

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Cambridge IGCSE

Co-ordinated Sciences

0654

From June 2017

The latest syllabus is version 1, published February 2015.

The syllabus has been revised. Teachers are advised to read the whole syllabus before planning their teaching programme. The most significant changes are outlined below.

Significant changes are indicated in the syllabus by black vertical lines either side of the text.

Changes to assessment The practical option, Paper 4: Coursework has been withdrawn.

A new Multiple Choice paper for Extended candidates has been included. This paper is now Paper 2.

Core candidates will now take Paper 1: Multiple Choice (Core), Paper 3: Theory (Core) and either Paper 5: Practical Test or Paper 6: Alternative to Practical.

Extended candidates will now take Paper 2: Multiple Choice (Extended), Paper 4: Theory (Extended), and either Paper 5: Practical Test or Paper 6: Alternative to Practical.

Changes to syllabus content

1. Introduction

In the introductory section, some small changes have been made to wording to align this syllabus with the equivalent section in the IGCSEs for Biology, Physics and Chemistry for 2016.

3. Syllabus content at a glance

This section has been revised.

5. Syllabus aims and assessment objectives

The assessment objectives have been revised slightly for clarity. The meaning of the assessment objectives remains unchanged.

7. Practical assessment

The wording of this section has been revised to align this syllabus with the equivalent sections in the IGCSEs for Biology, Physics and Chemistry for 2016 and with changes to the other science IGCSE syllabuses.

8. Appendix

Notes on safety in the laboratory and on presentation of data have been added to align this syllabus with the equivalent sections in the other IGCSE science syllabuses.

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Cambridge IGCSE

Co-ordinated Sciences

0654 (continued)

From June 2019

The syllabus has been revised. The latest syllabus is version 1, published September 2016.

Teachers are strongly advised to read the whole syllabus before planning their teaching programme.

Changes to assessment  Paper 5 Practical Test, 2 hours, 60 marks

– The number of marks for Paper 5 Practical Test is now 60 marks. – The duration of Paper 5 Practical Test is unchanged.

Paper 5: Practical Test will now typically consist of 6-7 exercises, one of which will not require the use of apparatus.

– The number of marks for Paper 6 Alternative to Practical is unchanged.

– The duration of Paper 6 Alternative to Practical is now 1 hour 30 minutes.

One question on Paper 6 will assess the skill of planning. This question will be based on any one of the sciences, which could be Biology, Chemistry or Physics and may vary between each examination series.

Changes to syllabus content

The syllabus content has been completely revised, updated and reorganised to align with the single Science syllabuses (IGCSE Biology 0610, IGCSE Chemistry 0620 and IGCSE Physics 0625).

The syllabus has been designed to be a subset of thethree separate science syllabuses.

The specimen materials have been revised to reflect the changes to the assessment and the syllabus content.

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Cambridge IGCSE

Co-ordinated Sciences

0654 (continued)

Publishers’ endorsed

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Coursebook

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9781316631058 Cambridge University Press

Cambridge IGCSE Combined and Co-ordinated Sciences Physics Workbook

9781316631065 Cambridge University Press

Cambridge IGCSE Combined and Co-ordinated Sciences Teacher's Resource

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Cambridge IGCSE Combined and Co-ordinated Sciences

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Cambridge IGCSE Co-ordinated Sciences Student's Book - Biology

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Cambridge IGCSE Co-ordinated Sciences Student's Book - Chemistry

9780008210212 Collins

Cambridge IGCSE Co-ordinated Sciences Student's Book - Physics

9780008210229 Collins

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Cambridge IGCSE

Environmental Management

0680

From June 2017

The latest syllabus is version 1, published February 2015.

From March 2019

The latest syllabus is version 1, published September 2016.

This syllabus has been revised and reorganised. Teachers are strongly advised to read the whole syllabus before planning their teaching programme.

Changes to syllabus

information 

Grade descriptions have been updated and moved to Section 4.

Changes to assessment  The syllabus aims have been updated.

 The assessment objectives (AOs) have been revised. The new AOs are:

– AO1 Knowledge with understanding

– AO2 Information handling and analysis

– AO3 Investigation skills and making judgements  There are changes to the AO weightings in the syllabus.  The assessment now consists of two compulsory papers:

– Paper 1 Theory, 1 hour 45 minutes, 80 marks

– Paper 2 Management in context, 1 hour 45 minutes, 80 marks  The coursework option has been removed.

Changes to syllabus content

The syllabus content has been revised and reorganised.

 The matrix structure, previously defined by each of the Earth’s spheres, has been removed to create a more logical structure to the syllabus.

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Cambridge IGCSE

Environmental Management

0680 (continued)

Changes to syllabus

content (continued) 

The syllabus content is now presented within the following topic areas: 1. Rocks and minerals and their exploitation

2. Energy and the environment 3. Agriculture and the environment 4. Water and its management 5. Oceans and fisheries 6. Managing natural hazards

7. The atmosphere and human activities 8. Human population

9. Natural ecosystems and human activities

 Each topic has bullet points for each learning objective, and further guidance and exemplification.

 Example case studies have been identified in the syllabus content. The specimen materials have been revised to reflect the changes to the assessment and the syllabus content.

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Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Environmental Management Teacher's Resource

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Cambridge IGCSE

Physical Science

0652

From November 2017

The latest syllabus is version 1, published February 2015.

The syllabus has been revised. Teachers are advised to read the whole syllabus before planning their teaching programme. The most significant changes are outlined below.

Significant changes are indicated in the syllabus by black vertical lines either side of the text.

Changes to assessment The practical option, Paper 4: Coursework has been withdrawn.

A new Multiple Choice paper for Extended candidates has been included. This paper is now Paper 2.

Core candidates will now take Paper 1: Multiple Choice (Core), Paper 3: Theory (Core) and either Paper 5: Practical Test or Paper 6: Alternative to Practical.

Extended candidates will now take Paper 2: Multiple Choice (Extended), Paper 4: Theory (Extended), and either Paper 5: Practical Test or Paper 6: Alternative to Practical.

Changes to syllabus content

1. Introduction

In the introductory section, some small changes have been made to wording to align this syllabus with the equivalent section in the IGCSEs for Physics and Chemistry for 2016.

2. Syllabus content at a glance

This section has been revised.

5. Syllabus aims and assessment objectives

The assessment objectives have been revised slightly for clarity. The meaning of the assessment objectives remains unchanged.

6. Syllabus content

Topic 3.2(b) of section P3 (Physics) has been updated on page 30 of the syllabus.

7. Practical assessment

The wording of this section has been revised to align this syllabus with the equivalent sections in the other science IGCSE syllabuses.

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Cambridge IGCSE

Physical Science

0652 (continued)

Changes to syllabus

content (continued)

8. Appendix

A table of electrical symbols and notes on presentation of data has been added to align this syllabus with the equivalent sections in the other IGCSE science syllabuses.

You can learn more about this revised syllabus at www.cie.org.uk/new

From November 2019

The syllabus has been revised. The latest syllabus is version 1, published September 2016.

Teachers are strongly advised to read the whole syllabus before planning their teaching programme.

Changes to assessment  Paper 5 Practical Test, 1 hour 15 minutes, 40 marks

- The number of marks for Paper 5 Practical Test is now 40 marks.

- The duration of Paper 5 Practical Test is now 1 hour 15 minutes. Paper 5: Practical Test will now typically consist of 4 exercises, only 3 of which will require the use of apparatus.

One question on Paper 5 will assess the skill of planning. This question will be based on any one of the sciences, which could be Chemistry or Physics and may vary between each examination series.

 Paper 6 Alternative to Practical, 1 hour, 40 marks

- The number of marks for Paper 6 Alternative to Practical is now 40 marks.

- The duration of Paper 6 Alternative to Practical is unchanged. One question on Paper 6 will assess the skill of planning. This question will be based on any one of the sciences, which could be Chemistry or Physics and may vary between each examination series.

Changes to syllabus content

The syllabus content has been completely revised, updated and

reorganised to align with the single Science syllabuses (IGCSE Chemistry 0620 and IGCSE Physics 0625).

The syllabus has been designed to be a subset of thetwo separate science syllabuses and 0654 IGCSE Co-ordinated Sciences (Double Award).

The specimen materials have been revised to reflect the changes to the assessment and the syllabus content.

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Cambridge IGCSE

Physical Science

0652 (continued)

From November 2020

Change to syllabus availability

All Cambridge schools are allocated to one of six administrative zones. Each zone has a specific timetable.

From 2020 this syllabus is not available in all these administrative zones. To find out about the availability visit the syllabus page at

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Physics

0625

In 2017 and 2018

The latest syllabus is version 1, published April 2014.

From March 2019

The latest syllabus was published September 2016.

This document has a new design. The subject content and the specimen papers remain the same.

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Cambridge O Level

Agriculture

5038

From November 2017

The latest syllabus is version 1, published February 2015.

Cambridge O Level

Biology

5090

From June 2017

The latest syllabus is version 1, published February 2015.

Cambridge O Level

Chemistry

5070

From June 2017

The latest syllabus is version 2,published March 2015.

Changes to syllabus content

From June 2017, Component 4 Alternative to Practical will not contain multiple choice questions.

Learning outcomes 2.2(g) and 2.4(d) have been removed. Learning outcomes 1.3(a), 1.3(b), 9.2(a) have been modified. Other learning outcomes have been clarified. Changes are indicated in the syllabus by black vertical lines either side of the text.

The Qualitative Analysis Notes have been amended to reflect the changes in learning outcomes 1.3(a) and 1.3(b).

Guidance for the preparation of reagents has been included.

Cambridge O Level

Combined Science

5129

From June 2017

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Cambridge O Level

Environmental Management

5014

From June 2017

The latest syllabus is version 1, published February 2015.

From June 2019

The latest syllabus is version 1, published September 2016.

This syllabus has been revised and reorganised. Teachers are strongly advised to read the whole syllabus before planning their teaching programme.

Changes to assessment  The syllabus aims have been updated.

 The assessment objectives (AOs) have been revised. The new AOs are:

– AO1 Knowledge with understanding

– AO2 Information handling and analysis

– AO3 Investigation skills and making judgements  There are changes to the AO weightings in the syllabus.  The assessment consists of two compulsory papers:

– Paper 1 Theory, 1 hour 45 minutes, 80 marks

– Paper 2 Management in context, 1 hour 45 minutes, 80 marks

Changes to syllabus content

The syllabus content has been revised and reorganised.

 The matrix structure, previously defined by each of the Earth’s spheres, has been removed to create a more logical structure to the syllabus.

 The syllabus content is now presented within the following topic areas: 1. Rocks and minerals and their exploitation

2. Energy and the environment 3. Agriculture and the environment 4. Water and its management 5. Oceans and fisheries 6. Managing natural hazards

7. The atmosphere and human activities 8. Human population

9. Natural ecosystems and human activities

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Cambridge O Level

Environmental Management

5014 (continued)

From June 2020

Change to syllabus availability

Cambridge O Levels are normally available to Centres in administrative zones 3, 4 and 5. Each administrative zone has a specific timetable. From 2020 this syllabus is not available in all these administrative zones. To find out about the availability visit the syllabus page at

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Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Environmental Management Teacher's Resource

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Cambridge O Level

Marine Science

5180

From November 2017

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Cambridge O Level

Physics

5054

From June 2017

The latest syllabus is version 2,published March 2015.

Changes to syllabus content

Clarified content (2017–2019 references)

The wording of the following learning outcomes has been changed for clarification:

3(e); 6(c); 16(c); 16(i); 17(a); 17(d)

New content (2017–2019 references)

2(e); 9(e); 10(e); 23(g); 24(e)

Deleted content (2016 references)

 describe simple experiments to show the refraction of sound waves – 13(f)

 describe in outline the basic structure and action of a cathode-ray oscilloscope (c.r.o) – 24(e)

 describe the action of a capacitor as a charge store and explain its use in time delay circuits – 24(m)

 describe the use of an astable circuit (pulse generator) – 25(f)  describe how the frequency of an astable circuit is related to the

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Cambridge International AS and A Level

Biology

9700

In 2017 and 2018

The latest syllabus waspublished February 2014.

Cambridge International AS and A Level

Chemistry

9701

In 2017 and 2018

The latest syllabus is version 2,published April 2015.

Cambridge International AS Level

Environmental Management

8291

From June 2017

The latest syllabus is version 1, published February 2015.

Cambridge International AS and A Level

Marine Science

9693

From June 2017

The latest syllabus is version 2, published July 2016.

Change to syllabus availability

This syllabus is available in the June exam series for all Cambridge schools. It is also available in the November exam series for schools in Mauritius and New Zealand only.

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Cambridge International AS Level

Physical Science

8780

Last examination: November 2017

This syllabus is being withdrawn. The last examination series is November 2017.

The latest syllabus is version 1, published February 2015.

Cambridge International AS and A Level

Physics

9702

In 2017 and 2018

The latest syllabus waspublished February 2014.

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Contents for Cambridge languages

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Cambridge IGCSE

First Language Afrikaans 0512 ... 54

Arabic (Foreign Language) 0544 ... 54

Chinese as a Second Language 0523 ... 54

First Language Czech 0514 ... 55

Dutch (Foreign Language) 0515 ... 55

First Language Dutch 0503 ... 55

French (Foreign Language) 0520 ... 56

German (Foreign Language) 0525 ... 57

Greek (Foreign Language) 0543 ... 58

Hindi as a Second Language 0549 ... 59

Indonesian (Foreign Language) 0545 ... 60

Italian (Foreign Language) 0535 ... 60

Japanese (Foreign Language) 0519 ... 61

First Language Japanese 0507 ... 61

Malay (Foreign Language) 0546 ... 61

Mandarin Chinese (Foreign Language) 0547 ... 62

Portuguese (Foreign Language) 0540 ... 62

Spanish (Foreign Language) 0530 ... 63

First Language Thai 0518 ... 63

Cambridge O Level

Bengali 3204 ... 65

French 3015 ... 65

German 3025 ... 67

Nepali 3202 ... 67

Setswana 3158 ... 67

Spanish 3035 ... 67

Urdu

–

First Language 3247 ... 67

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Cambridge International AS and A Level

Afrikaans 9679 ... 68

Afrikaans

–

First Language 8779 ... 68

Afrikaans Language 8679 ... 68

Arabic 9680 ... 69

Arabic Language 8680 ... 69

Chinese 9715 ... 69

Chinese Language 8681 ... 69

French 9716 ... 70

French Language 8682 ... 70

French Literature 8670 ... 70

German 9717 ... 71

German Language 8683 ... 71

Hindi 9687 ... 72

Hindi Language 8687 ... 72

Hindi Literature 8675 ... 72

Japanese Language 8281 ... 73

Marathi 9688 ... 73

Marathi Language 8688 ... 73

Portuguese 9718 ... 74

Portuguese Language 8684 ... 74

Portuguese Literature 8672 ... 74

Spanish 9719 ... 75

Spanish – First Language 8665 ... 75

Spanish Language 8685 ... 75

Spanish Literature 8673 ... 75

Tamil 9689 ... 76

Tamil Language 8689 ... 76

Telugu 9690 ... 77

Telugu Language 8690 ... 77

Urdu 9676 ... 77

Urdu Language 8686 ... 77

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Syllabus changes

Cambridge IGCSE

First Language Afrikaans

0512

From November 2017

The latest syllabus is version 1, published February 2015.

Last examination: November 2019

This syllabus is being withdrawn. The last examination series is November 2019.

Cambridge IGCSE

Arabic (Foreign Language)

0544

From June 2017

The latest syllabus is version 0.5,published February 2015.

Changes to assessment Paper 4: The tasks in Question 2 will now be presented as bullet points rather than as lettered points.

Cambridge IGCSE

Chinese as a Second Language

0523

From June 2017

The latest syllabus is version 1, published February 2015.

There has been a small change to the presentation and wording of the mark scheme for the speaking test.

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Cambridge International AS and A Level

Information Technology

9626 (continued)

Availability by

examination series (continued)

For candidates who take a linear route for A Level examination in 2017

Candidates should be entered for the updated syllabus Cambridge International AS and A Level Information Technology (9626). These candidates would take all four papers (Components 1, 2, 3 and 4) of the updated syllabus in 2017.

The first assessment for the updated Cambridge International AS Level Information Technology (9626) will be 2017 onwards. A staged route for this syllabus (9626) will not be available in 2017.

For candidates who take a staged route for AS Level examination in 2016 and A Level examination in 2017

Candidates should be entered for the existing syllabus Cambridge International AS Level Applied Information and Communication

Technology (9713). These candidates would take Papers 1 and 2 in 2016 and Papers 3 and 4 in 2017.

Please note candidates can resit Cambridge International AS and A Level Applied Information and Communication Technology (9713) in 2017 only. This syllabus will not be available for examination in subsequent years. Combining syllabuses

Please note candidates may not take Cambridge International AS and A Level Applied Information and Communication Technology (9713) and complete the A Level with components from the new syllabus Cambridge International AS and A Level Information Technology (9626).

Cambridge International AS and A Level

Media Studies

9607

From June 2017

The latest syllabus is version 2, published April 2015.

From 2017 the examined components will include time zone variants. This will apply to Component 2: Key Media Concepts and Component 4: Critical Perspectives.

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Cambridge International AS and A Level

Music

8663/9703

From June 2017

The latest syllabus is version 1, published February 2015. Changes to syllabus

content  From 201 , the ‘Notes on Teaching the Syllabus’ will be published in a separate document (not in the syllabus). This is available on Teacher Support at http://teachers.cie.org.uk

 Component 1: The Prescribed Works for Section A are: – Mozart: Symphony No. 39 in E Flat Major, K.543

– Haydn: Concerto in E Flat Major for Trumpet and Orchestra, Hob. Vlle: 1

– Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67

– Beethoven: Trio for clarinet, piano and cello, Op. 11 (third movement only).

 Component 1: Section B becomes ‘Picturing Music’ and the Core Works are:

– Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique, movements II, III and IV – Smetana: Vltava (from Ma Vlast)

– Debussy: Clair de Lune (from Suite bergamasque)

– The candidate’s own choice of pieces – vocal and instrumental – from different periods, that are each suggestive of some aspect(s) of ‘Night’.

 Component 2, Element 4: The requirement of a written commentary has been clarified (page 12).

 Component 4: The requirement of submitting an audio CD has been clarified (page 13).

Last examination: November 2018 Advance Notice of

Withdrawal

The AS Level Music (8663) syllabus is being withdrawn. The last examination series is November 2018.

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Cambridge International AS and A Level

Travel and Tourism

9395

From June 2017

The latest syllabus is version 2, published April 2015.

This syllabus has been revised. Some of the changes are significant. Teachers are strongly advised to read the whole syllabus before planning their teaching programme.

 Key concepts have been introduced (see page 5).

 The syllabus aims have been regrouped and rationalised.

 A list of command words has been added (see Section 5). Changes to syllabus

content

The syllabus content has been completely revised to refresh the syllabus. Paper 1 The industry

 The Paper has been renamed Paper 1 ‘The industry’ (previously named ‘Core’).

 The syllabus content for this paper has been rationalised and reordered.

Content that has been removed

 The delivery of customer service

Content that has been moved from the A Level to Paper 1:

 International transport products and services

 Key specialised markets/travel motivations

Content that has been moved from Paper 1 to the A Level:

 The management and development of tourist destinations

 Changes in the evolution of destinations

 The Butler Destination life cycle

 How a destination manages sustainability and the destination carrying capacity

Paper 2 Planning and managing a travel and tourism event

 This section has been rationalised and reordered for further clarity.

 The assessment criteria and the coursework instructions have been reviewed for clarity.

 A Coursework Training Handbook to accompany the revised syllabus is available on Teacher Support at http://teachers.cie.org.uk

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Cambridge International AS and A Level

Travel and Tourism

9395 (continued)

Changes to syllabus

content (continued)

Paper 3 Destination Marketing

 A new Paper 3 ‘Destination Marketing’ focusing on how destinations are branded has been introduced to replace Paper 3 ‘International business and leisure services’.

Paper 4 Destination Management

 The focus of this paper has changed to the management of destinations. This will no longer be a synoptic paper, but will exclusively test content on Destination Management, as detailed in Section 3.3.

There have been other minor changes to the content across all papers to clarify and exemplify the breadth that is to be covered.

The resource list will be available as a separate resource on Teacher Support at http://teachers.cie.org.uk

Changes to assessment  The assessment objectives (AOs) have been reworded for further clarity.

 The relationship between the AOs and the components has been updated.

 The weightings of Paper 1 and 2 across the qualification have changed. Paper 1 is now worth 67% of the AS Level (33% of the A Level). Paper 2 is now worth 33% of the AS Level (17% of the A Level).

 In Paper 1 not all the questions will be based on stimulus material. The remainder of the question paper structure remains unchanged.

 The number of marks for Paper 3 has been reduced from 100 marks to 50 marks. The number of questions to be answered has also been reduced from four to two. The duration remains unchanged at 1 hour 30 minutes.

Availability by examination series

If candidates studied the 2016 syllabus please be aware of the following:

 Assessments in the 2017 examination series are based on the revised syllabus.

 Candidates can carry forward the result of their Cambridge International AS Level assessments in 2016 to complete the Cambridge International A Level in 2017 (subject to the usual time limit rules for carry forwards). The Cambridge International A Level assessments in the 2017 examination series are based on the revised syllabus.

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