Cambridge International Primary Programme

About CIE

University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) is the world’s largest provider of internationalqualifications. We are part of the University of Cambridge and a not-for profit organisation.

Our mission is to work in partnershipwith education providers worldwide to deliver high-quality assessment services through harnessing innovation, potential, and lasting partnerships.

About CIE

In some countries CIE has worked with governments to reform education systems and helped to localise examinations by training official, teachers, markers and examiners in curriculum development and assessment.

Teachers who are well supported are able to offer the best education possible.

CIE offers an extensive programme of training events and services, providing professional development and support including online training, face to face training, e-learning and training via video-conferencing,

What is the Primary Programme?

The Cambridge International Primary Programme is a comprehensive provision for teaching, learning and assessment in the core subjects of English, Mathematics and Science, for children aged approximately 5 to 11.

Philosophy of CIPP

• Reflecting a global perspective• Students learn in different ways at different rates• The primary school curriculum should be broad and balanced.• The different subjects can be linked to support or reinforce students

understanding• Personal, social, health and environmental education is important.• A positive attitude to lifelong learning should be fostered• Reflection and analysis are important for quality teaching and assessment• Formative assessment can be used to inform teaching and planning• External benchmarks of student performance can be useful for reporting and

planning • Assessments should be culturally sensitive and unbiased and they should reflect

a wide range of skills and knowledge across subjects.

Aims of the Primary Programme

•To develop a range of knowledge and skills that will provide a solid foundation upon which the later stages of education can build

•To provide a progressive framework of learning outcomes that are appropriate for students in the primary phase

•To provide a structure that emphasises the development of skills as well as knowledge

•To provide a flexible system of assessment that enables schools to obtain the feedback they need to inform teaching

•To reflect current understanding of teaching and learning, including activities which reflect the different styles in which students learn

•To provide a positive educational experience for all students

The Primary Curriculum

•Progressive learning

•Achievable goals

•Flexible, responsive teaching

Cambridge International AS and A Level/ Cambridge

Pre-U

Cambridge International

Primary Programme

Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme/

Checkpoint

Cambridge IGCSE/Cambridge O Level

Training and professional development

Teaching and learning resources

Inspections and centre development

Recognition and equivalence evidence

Supporting Services

Recognition and equivalence evidence

Inspections and centre development

Teaching and learning resources

Training and professional development

Where does it fit?

Fitting the Primary Programme around your own curriculum.

Teachers may continue to follow a local curriculum, to meet the statutory requirements of their national system, whilst using the progression Tests and the Analysis Tool to enhance their teaching and reporting.

Similarly, the Primary Programme can be used for teaching and tracking the core skills in English, Mathematics and Science while another curriculum is used for any other subjects that may be taught

Learning in theCambridge International Primary Programme

Student-centred Learning

Learning by doing. Why it is important.

I listen - I forgetI see - I believeI do - I understand

Teaching organisation

Whole class Teacher-ledGroup work or Individual work student-centred

Teaching approaches

Exercises or work sheetsVisitsGames and imaginative playPractical workDifferentiation Possible uses of ICT in teaching:

Presentations, make video clips, Internet, Whiteboards. Integrating ICT in Maths and Science.

Cambridge International Primary ProgrammePrimary Curriculum Framework

Learning objectives

Students should know…

Students should be able to…

Objectives are set in the following areas

English

• UsagePhonics, spelling and vocabularyGrammar and punctuation

• Reading• Writing• Speaking and listening

Maths

• NumberNumbers and the number systemCalculationsMental Skills

• Problem solving• Organising and using data• Shape, space and measures

Patterns and Properties of ShapeProperties of Position and MovementMeasures

Science

• Stage 3 - 6• Scientific enquiry

Plan experimental workObtain and present evidenceConsider evidence and evaluate

• BiologyLife processesHumansPlants

• ChemistryMaterials

• PhysicsForces and motion

Schemes of Work

CIE offers schemes of work for the whole of the Primary Programme as teacher support but it is not necessary to follow these. Teachers are free to make your own.

Cambridge International Primary ProgrammeAssessment in the Primary Programme

Assessment materials in the Cambridge Primary Programme

• Teacher observation (stages 1-2))

• Classroom Activities (stages 3 – 6)

• Cambridge International Primary Progression Tests (stage 3 - 5)

• Cambridge International Primary Achievement Tests (stage 6)

Classroom Activities

• Flexible activities

• English, mathematics and science

• Stages 3-6

What are the Classroom Activities?

• Teacher notes

• Student sheets

• Record sheets

Activity

• How can the Classroom Activity tasks help you to check the progress of your students?

• What is the ratio of Knowledge and Skill that the activity sheets require? Which one has priority and why?

• How much memorisation is required to finish the tasks? How much is involved in your current system?

How would I use the Classroom Activities?

• Cross-referenced to Curriculum Framework and Schemes of Work

• Focus on difficult concepts

• Flexible use

• Various purposes• Diagnostic• Teaching guidance• Summative

Cambridge International Primary Progression Tests

• Stages 3-5: English and mathematics• Stages 6: English, Mathematics and Science

Assessment Structure

Subject Stages 3-4 mins Stages 5-6 mins

English Paper 1: non-narrative reading; writing; usage

Paper 2: narrative reading;narrative writing

65

60

Paper 1: non-narrative reading; writing; usage

Paper 2: narrative reading;narrative writing

60

60

Maths Paper 1: full coveragePaper 2: full coveragePaper 3: mental mathematics

3535~15

Paper 1: non-calculatorPaper 2: calculatorPaper 3: mental mathematics

4545~15

Science N/A from Stage 6

Paper 1: full coveragePaper 2: full coverage

4545

Cambridge International Primary Progression Tests

Monitoring

Planning

Reporting

Identify strengths & weaknesses

• tailor lesson plans• reflect on teaching

• revisionCompare performance

with international cohort

Monitor changes and improvements from year to year

Identify individual progress and performance

• set targets• each child achieves their

own potential

Cambridge International Primary Progression Tests

Allow teachers to

• Assess knowledge and skills

• Identify strengths and weaknesses

• Tailor planning

• Reflect on teaching

• Report to parents

Cambridge International Primary Progression Tests

Allow schools to

• Track progress

• Monitor changes and improvements from year to year

• Measure performance against an international benchmark

Cambridge International Primary Progression Tests

Allow parents and children to

• Identify strengths and weaknesses

• Monitor progress

• Set targets for improvement

• Each child achieves their own potential

Key Benefits of the Progression tests

•Provide an independent measure of student progress

•Monitor progress and allow target setting

•Can be used when and how the school chooses

•Highlight strengths and weaknesses to inform future teaching and learning

Analysing results from the Progression Tests

Primary Programme website

Analysis software

• Report on:• Performance• Strengths and weaknesses• Progress

Analysis software

• Report by:• Individual / class / school• Subject• Gender

Cambridge International Primary Achievement Tests

• Intended for students in their final year at around 11 years old• Available to sit in two sessions, June and November, each year• Students must be entered for the tests following the procedures

published in the Administrative Guide• Papers are downloaded from the CIE website• The questions are marked in schools by the teachers and a

sample is sent to CIE for moderation.

Cambridge International Primary Achievement Tests

• Available in English, mathematics and science

• English: • Paper 1: Non-narrative reading, writing, usage• Paper 2: Narrative reading, writing

• Mathematics: • Paper 1: non-calculator• Paper 2: calculator• Paper 3: mental mathematics

• Science:• Paper 1 & 2: biology, physics, chemistry and scientific enquiry

Key Benefits of the Achievement tests

•Summative measure of performance in the primary phase

•International benchmark: Teachers can convert the raw marks from the Progression Tests into levels that can then be used to compare between groups and between years. The cut off points for each level were determined in a standardisation trial that used an international cohort of students from sixteen different countries.

•Certificate of Achievement for all students

•Feedback to Parents

Assessment for Learning

• Teaching and learning• Evidence of learning• Marking and feedback• Planning• Target setting

Cambridge International Primary ProgrammeWebsite tour

Primary website

https://primary.cie.org.uk

Teachersupport

materials

Planningguidance

Schemesof

work

Classroomactivities

Face-to-facetraining

Onlinetraining

Teachersupportwebsite

Cambridge International Primary Programme