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An Introduction to Cambridge International Examinations
Board Examination System
Sherry Reach
Regional Manager, Americas
Cambridge Assessment
• We are Europe’s largest assessment agency and our tests are underpinned by our substantial research program
• We are at the heart of a global learning community including more than 9000 schools
• We work in partnership with educators worldwide, including 25 national governments, and the NCEE MOWR project
• A department of the University of Cambridge
Where we operate
The worlds largest provider of 14-19 International Qualifications
Over 9,000 schoolsin 150 countries
Over 2 million entries per year
Progressive and flexibleFour stages leading from primary through secondary andpre-university years.
Offer the full Cambridge International Education, or focus onspecific stages.
Compatible with other curricula – schools can build a curriculum that reflects their own values.
Each stage builds on learners’ development in the previous stage.
Comprehensive support
The learner is at the heart of what we do
Assessment
Teaching Curriculum
Promoting good practice
in teaching and learning
Offering choice within a flexible, relevant curriculum framework
Setting international standards in assessment
Developing successful studentsStudents build:
• knowledge
• learning skills• critical
thinking skills• problem
solving skills
Cambridge students become independent learners
Building skills
• Knowledge - of scientific facts, laws, vocabulary, concepts
• Learning skills - English - articulating ideas clearly and accurately in writing and speaking
• Critical thinking – Science - interpret experimental observations and data / Analyze historical events and themes
• Problem-solving - apply mathematical knowledge in the context of everyday situations
The subject syllabus is where it begins... • Aims• Assessment Objectives• Description of assessment components• Curriculum content
– Including detailed summary of what candidates should know, understand and be able to do
• Grade descriptions• Resource list, including texts and much more
Assessment Objectives for Cambridge IGCSE Biology
• Knowledge with understanding • (50%) – not more than 25% recall
• Handling information and problem-solving• (30%)
• Experimental skills and investigation• (20%)
Examinations include
• Questions that– Require knowledge– Gradually remove scaffolding– Require the application of knowledge in
unfamiliar contexts– Encourage connections to be made between
topic areas or concepts
Recallingknowledge
Abstracting appropriate knowledge
Applying knowledge in a novel context
Suits a wide range of abilities
Core level: all students
Extended level: more able students
Coursework : adapt for local context
One-year or two-year course
FRESHMAN YEAR CAMBRIDGE SOPHOMORE YEAR CAMBRIDGESemester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
Mathematics - includes Algebra and Geom. Mathematics (con't) - includes Algebra and Geometry
Coordinated Science - includes Bio., Chem., and Physics
(will have 2 choices for scoring labs: “Coursework” which is a lab designed by a coursework accredited
teacher and Cambridge approved OR a lab done under test conditions on a date set by Cambridge)
ORBiology (same lab scoring choices)
Coordinated Science (con't)OR
ChemistryOR
Physics
English First Language or English as a Second Language
English Literature
History (“World”) History (American)
Art and Design (either 2D, 3D or other option)OR
Drama OR MusicOR CTE elective
Note: These are all one-year courses and could be taken in freshman or sophomore year
Art and Design (either 2D, 3D or other option)OR
Drama OR MusicOR CTE elective
Note: These are all one-year courses and could be taken in freshman or sophomore year
Foreign Language or Economics orGlobal Perspectives or Computer Studies or other
local / Cambridge elective (e.g. Cambridge agriculture or travel & tourism)
Foreign Language or Economics orGlobal Perspectives or Computer Studies or other
local / Cambridge elective (e.g. Cambridge agriculture, or travel & tourism)
What is Cambridge Checkpoint?
• Cambridge Checkpoint is a diagnostic test for students about to enter the Lower Division available in May and October
• The test provides feedback on a student’s strengths and weaknesses in key curriculum areas.
• End of 8th grade Checkpoint tests are available in:
– English– Mathematics– Science
What is Cambridge Secondary1?
• Identifies desired learning outcomes for each middle school year
• A suggested scope and sequence, unit lesson plans and textbooks available for each year of study
• A progression test for each subject at the end of each school year
• Progression tests are available in:– English
– Mathematics
– Science
Excellent foundation Schools use Cambridge lower division to prepare students for:
• Cambridge upper divisionand the AICE Diploma
• IB Diploma
• Advanced Placement
• College and careers
AICE Group A - Mathematics and Sciences
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Computing
• Design & Technology
• Environmental Management
• Marine Science
• Mathematics & Further Mathematics
• Physical Science
• Physics
• Psychology
• Thinking Skills
AICE Group B - Languages
• First Languages:
English
Spanish
• Foreign Languages:
Arabic
French
German
Mandarin Chinese
Spanish
AICE Group C - Arts and Humanities• Art & Design• Business Studies• Classical Studies• Economics• General Paper• Geography• Global Perspectives• History (Euro, US & Int’l)• Literature in English• Literature in Spanish• Music• Psychology/ Sociology• Thinking Skills• Travel & Tourism
Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE)
• An advanced academic diploma for students who are studying Cambridge International A and AS Levels
• Offers students the opportunity to tailor their studies to individual interests, abilities and future plans
• Combines breadth of study with choice and flexibility • Involves the selection of subjects from three curriculum
areas:– Mathematics and Science– Languages– Arts and Humanities
Teacher Support• Teacher Support Website
– Unit lesson plans
– Standards booklets
– Past exams / answers
• Teacher Training:
– Online
– Distance for Coursework
– Face to Face
• Endorsed Textbooks
Benefits of the Cambridge Continuum• Develops oral, practical and thinking skills, as well as the acquisition of
knowledge
• Emphasis on the application of skills, knowledge, and understanding
• The use of initiative and creativity in solving problems
• An investigative approach to learning
• Encourages students to undertake individual projects and to work as part of a team
• Promotes international understanding
Ideal Target Date Deliverable
By early November Send Cambridge completed BES School Application Form . Board Examination Systems Pilot Commitment Letter Submission to NCEE Center for the Future of Arizona Commitment Letter Submission to CFA
November 14 (deadline) • Register teachers for Winter Session intro level online training for English, Math, Science, History course accessible 5 Dec – 1 March 2012. School must be registered with Cambridge to participate in this training.
November -January • Cambridge School Orientation Workshop: Introductory training for administrators and Cambridge teacher support overview presentation for teachers
December 5 –March 1 • Winter Session Introductory On-Line Cambridge Teacher Training courses
February 14 (deadline) Register teachers for Spring Session intro level online training for English, Math, Science, History course accessible 5 March – 1 June 2012. School must be registered with Cambridge to participate in this training.
March 5 – June 1 Spring Session Introductory On-Line Cambridge Teacher Training courses
Late April Face to Face Teacher Training Three Day Conference in Arizona
Getting Started with Cambridge
Cambridge Lower Division Implementation Cost Estimates
$ 750 Cambridge Orientation Workshop (conducted on school site)
$1100 pp Yr 1 Teacher PD – coursework accreditation training 9th grade teachers (c. $50 pp), online intro course ($50 pp), face to face (c. $1000 pp includes sub / travel) for grade 9 teachers
$165 pp Yr 1 Student Exam fees / mailing $55 pp per 9th grade subject (English Lang., World History, Biology)
$1100 pp Yr 2 Teacher PD –online intermediate course ($200 pp), best practices training (c. $125 pp includes sub / travel)
$275 pp(includes Fine Arts)
Yr 2 Student Exam fees / mailing $55 pp for 10th grade Eng Lit, US History, Chemistry or Physics, Math, Fine Arts (or local CTE)
$ 5460 Year 2 Cambridge School Annual Registration Fee (waived 1st year.) Due October of year 2 if annual spending on exams / training fees does not exceed $11,500.
Additional information
CIE website
www.cie.org.uk/cambridgebes
Thank you – Questions?