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CONTENTS

Foreword 5 Introduction 6 IGCSE&IBDP 8 Subjects FirstLanguageEnglish(0500) 9 EnglishAsASecondLanguage(0510) 10 EnglishLiterature(0486) 11 FirstLanguageChinese(0509) 12 InternationalMathematics(0607) 13

GlobalPerspectives(0457)AdditionalMathematics(0606)

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Biology(0610) 16 Chemistry(0620) 17 Physics(0625) 18 BusinessStudies(0450) 19 Design&Technology(0445) 20 Drama(0411) 21 Economics(0455) 22 Food&Nutrition(0648) 23 Geography(0460) 24 History(0470) 25 Information&CommunicationTechnology(0417) 26 Music(0410) 27 PhysicalEducation(0413) 28 Art&Design(0400) 29 Art&Design(Textiles)(0400) 30 FrequentlyAskedQuestions 31 ContactInformation 32

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FOREWORDDearParentsandStudents,While ithasalwaysbeentheaimof theschool toprovidestudentswithanenvironment inwhichtheycanlearneffectivelyandenthusiastically,wealsoencouragethemtochallengethemselvessothattheycancopewithasuitableamountofpressureandcompetitiveness.Our Year 8 students arenowapproaching theendof their Key Stage3 education. Toprepare fortheirKeystage4,studentshavetoembarkonatwo-yearcourseknownastheInternationalGeneralCertificateofSecondaryEducation(IGCSE),attheendofwhichtheywillsitaseriesofexaminations.Throughoutthenexttwoyears, theyalsohavetocompleteanumberofcourseworkcomponents.Tobesuccessfulinthiscourse,theyhavetoworkconsistentlyhardthroughout.We adopt Cambridge Assessment International Education as our examination board,which is thelargest and themost established IGCSE provider in theworld. In addition, the IGCSE is a subject-specificcurriculum.Thismeansthatstudentshavetochooseanumberofsubjectstostudyindepthfor thenext twoyears.The typesandnumberof subjectsofferedarebasedon the rationale thatstudentsshould followa fairlywideandbalancedcurriculum.Thisphilosophyalso ties inwith theDiploma Programme of the International Baccalaureate, which students will follow after thecompletionoftheirIGCSEcourse.This booklet serves to outline the subjects offered by the school and provide an overview of theexaminationrequirements.Wehopethatyouwillfindthisbookletinformativeand,ifyouhaveanyqueries,pleasecontactoursubjectteachersortheschooladministrators.DrLAUSiu-LingHeadPrincipalPoLeungKukChoiKaiYauSchool

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INTRODUCTIONEach student’s IGCSE selection will comprise a number of compulsory subjects, and a range ofelectives(Optionalsubjects).Thereisalsoan“ExtraOption”availableinEnglishLiterature,however,thiswill only be offered to those pupilswhohave shownoutstanding ability in the subject and apassionforreading.Chinese,English,InternationalMathematicsandGlobalPerspectiveswillbeofferedaspartofacoreprogramme and are not optional. However, pupils will be entered for either First Language orSecondLanguageEnglishandChinesebasedontheirleveloflanguageproficiency.Inaddition,pupilsmust choose aminimumof at least one Science subject andone from the Individuals& Societiesfaculty.OptionalSubjectsInaddition toEnglish,Chinese,MathsandGlobalPerspectives,whichmustbe takenbyallpupils,students must indicate their preferred optional subjects in each block of subject choices. Whenchoosingoptionsstudentsareremindedtoobservethefollowingrules:

1. Wherepossible,studentswillbeenteredforthe6subjectstheychooseonthereplyslip.Ifasubject proves to be unavailable then the studentwill automatically be entered for theirback-upoption.

2. StudentsmustchooseatleastoneSciencefromBiology,ChemistryandPhysics.3. Studentsmust choose at least one subject from Business Studies, Economics, Geography

andHistory.4. PupilsshouldnotchoosebothBusinessStudiesandEconomics5. For linguistically able students, they may be offered English Literature. Students cannot

choosetotakethisoptions;however,theyshouldindicatewhethertheywouldacceptitifitwereoffered.

6. Parentsandstudentsshouldnotethatthefinalchoiceofthesubjectshastomeetwiththeapprovaloftheschool.Wherepossible,studentsshouldachieveatleastanMgradeintheiroverall academic achievement in each subject they have chosen. When making the finaldecision,theschoolwilltakeintoconsiderationthestudent’sabilityandattitude.

7. Subjectsmaynotruniftheyonlyattractasmallnumberofstudents,inwhichcasewewilltakethestudents’back-upchoice.

CompulsorySubjects: Chinese English GlobalPerspectives MathematicsOptionalSubjects:Atleastonefrom: Biology

PhysicsChemistry

Atleastonefrom: BusinessStudies Economics Geography History ArtDesign

ArtTextileDesign&Technology

AdditionalMathematicsPhysicalEducationDrama

Food&Nutrition ICT Music ExtraOption: EnglishLiterature

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ChangingSubjectsItisnormalforstudentstobeunsureaboutsomesubjects,particularlythosetheyhavenotstudiedbefore.Assuch, it ispossibletorequestachangetoyoursubjectchoicesaftertheformhasbeensubmitted.Anyrequestmusttaketheformofaletteroutliningthereasonsfortheproposedchangesignedbytheparent/guardian.ThisshouldbehandedtotheIGCSECoordinatorassoonaspossible.However,pleasebear inmindthatsomesubjectsmaybecomefull,andchanging intoaclassmaynotbepossible.AftertheendofSeptemberstudentswillnolongerbeabletochangeintoasubject,however,ifastudentisreallystrugglingwithasubjecttherewillbeopportunitiestodropsubjectslaterinthecourse.ExaminationFeesThetotalcostofastudent’sIGCSEexaminationswillvarydependingonthenumberofsubjectstheytakeandtheexchangerateatthetimeofpayment.

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IGCSE&IBDPAftercompletingtheirIGCSEsstudentswillcompletethefinalstageoftheireducationwithCKY;theInternational Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP). For those wishing to go on to tertiaryeducationinHongKongorabroad,itisimportanttheymaketherightchoicesfortheirIBDP.At IBDP students are asked to take six subjects: three atHigher Level (HL) and three at StandardLevel(SL).ForprogressiontoIBDiploma,studentsareexpectedtoattainaminimumof3Bsand3CsintheirIGCSEswithadditionalrequirementsstatedbelow:

i. aminimumofgradeBinIGCSEforallHigherLevelsubjects,exceptMathematics;ii. aminimumofGradeAinIGCSEMathematicsforHigherLevelMathematics.iii. aminimumofgradeCinIGCSEforallStandardLevelsubjects;

Studentswhodonotmeettheabovecourseselectionrequirementbutachievedaminimumof6CsintheIGCSEareadvisedtoopttocompleteIBCertificates.Studentsmustchooseonesubjectfromeachofthefollowinggroups,or,theymaytaketwooptionsfromgroups3or4attheexpenseofagroup6subject.Thesubjectsweexpecttoofferare listedbelow,however,pleasenotethatourIBprogramisconstantlygrowing,andbythetimeourcurrentY8studentsreachY11wehopetobeabletoofferanevengreaterrangeofsubjects.

Group Options

(1) LanguageA

English(Literature)English(LanguageandLiterature)Chinese(Literature)Chinese(LanguageandLiterature)

(2) SecondLanguage EnglishBChineseB

(3) IndividualsandSocieties BusinessandManagementEconomicsGeographyHistory

(4) ExperimentalSciences

BiologyChemistryPhysicsDesignandTechnology

(5) Mathematics MathematicsMathematicsStudies

(6) TheArtsVisualArtsMusic

For further information on the IBDP please feel free to consult our IB Diploma Coordinators orsubjectteachers.DetailedinformationisalsoavailableontheIBwebsite(http://www.ibo.org/).

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FIRSTLANGUAGEENGLISH(0500)Although English is a compulsory subject at CKY, there are differences in the courses offered,dependingoneachpupil’s competency in English. Studentswill beentered intoeitherCambridgeFirstLanguageEnglishIGCSE(Syllabuscode0500)orCambridgeEnglishAsASecondLanguageIGCSE(0510), based on their progress in the subject throughout years 6-8. Those students who areconfident in their useof the English languagewill be entered for First Language andmay alsobeofferedtheoptiontoenterforEnglishLiteratureIGCSE(seepage11).Allotherpupilswillbeenteredfor the Second Language exam. Both First and Second Language students will also complete aSpeakingandListeningcomponent,whichisseparatelyendorsed.IfyouwouldliketoknowwhichIGCSEyouare likelytobeenteredfor,pleaseconsultyourEnglishteacher.FirstLanguageEnglishIGCSE(0500)The First Language Syllabus is assessed on threecomponents:

• Reading• Writing• SpeakingandListening

Students selected for the English First Language IGCSEareexpectedtoshowconsistentcompetencyintheiruseofEnglishineachofthethreemaincomponents.TheSyllabuswilldevelopstudents’abilitytocommunicateaccurately,appropriatelyandeffectivelyin speechandwriting. Studentswill beencouraged touse relevant vocabulary, to employ correctgrammar,spellingandpunctuation,andtodisplayasenseofstyleandaudience.Inaddition,itwillcomplementtheirotherstudiesbydevelopinggeneralskillssuchastheabilitytoanalyse,synthesise,makeinferences,orderfactsandpresentopinions.Assessment:FirstLanguageEnglishisassessedthroughbothexaminationandcoursework.Examination LengthofExam WeightingReadingandWriting(unseen) 2hours 50%Coursework–threeessaysofbetween500and800wordseach 50%

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

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ENGLISHASASECONDLANGUAGE(0510)EnglishasaSecondLanguageIGCSE(0510)TheCambridgeEnglishSecondLanguageSyllabusisintendedforstudentswhoarestudyingEnglishinorder topromote theireducationaloremploymentprospects. It reflects thewidespreaduseofEnglishasamediumforacademicinstruction,commercialactivityandentertainment.Studentswill learn touseEnglisheffectivelyasameansofpractical communication.Workwillberelatedtothekindsofsituationsstudentsarelikelytoencounterlaterinlifeandthekindsoftopicsandinterestsaboutwhichtheyarelikelytoneedtocommunicate.Thereisastrongemphasisontheabilitytounderstandandimpartinformation.The course will prepare students to work or study in an English-speaking environment and willprovideasoundbasisforfurtherdevelopmentofEnglishLanguageskills.Assessment: EnglishAsASecondLanguage isassessed throughmeansofexamination, comprisingtwopapers,andanoralcourseworkcomponent.ThemajorityofCKYcandidateswilltakePapers2and4(theExtendedCurriculum)detailedbelow,which iseligiblefortheawardofgradesA*toG,howeveraCoreCurriculum(Papers1and3)isavailableinwhichareducedcurriculumiscoveredintheexamswithonlygradesCtoGavailable. If theclassteacherbelievesastudentwouldbenefitfrom completing the Core Curriculum the student and their parents will be informed as soon aspossible.Examination LengthofExam WeightingReadingandWriting 2hours 70%Listening 45minutes 30%The oral courseworkmarks will not contribute to the overall grade. Instead, the achievement ofgrades1(high)to5(low)willberecordedseparately.IfyouwouldliketoknowwhichIGCSEyouare likelytobeenteredfor,pleaseconsultyourEnglishteacher.

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ENGLISHLITERATURE(0486)AtCKYwewillofferCambridgeEnglishLiterature(0486)asanextraoption,inthatitisintendedonlyforhighabilitycandidateswhoarelikelytoachieveGradeA*toBintheIGCSEEnglishFirstLanguageexamination.CandidatesofferedtoenterforEnglishLiteratureareexpectedtocompleteboththeFirstLanguageandLiteraturesyllabiinthesameamountoftimenormallyaffordedasinglesubject.However,EnglishLiteratureshouldnotreplaceanotheroptionalsubject.Assessment:TheEnglishLiteratureIGCSE(0486)comprises75%examinationand25%coursework.Studentswillsittwoexaminations,whichlastfor1hourand30minutes(poetryandprosetexts)and45minutes(dramatext).Studentswillbegivenachoiceoftwoquestionsforeachtext.Therewillbeapassagebasedandessaystylequestion.Studentswillbeexpectedtoknowthetextsextremelywellandbeabletoexpresstheirownopinionsaboutthem.Thereare2piecesofcourseworkthatmustbecompleted,oneofwhichwillbebasedononeofthesettexts.Theotherpiecewillbebasedonanotherpieceofliteraturethatstudentswillstudy.Thatisnot tosay that studentswillonlycomplete twopieces. Theywill complete fourpiecesandwillchoosetheirbesttwotosubmittotheexaminer.Examination LengthofExam WeightingPaper1–PoetryandProse(Closetext) 1hour30minutes 50%Paper3–Drama(OpenText) 45minutes 25%Paper5Coursework 25%StudentsshouldkeepuptheirpersonalreadingasitwillhelpwiththeirEnglishlevelsandwillgivethemawiderappreciationofliterature.Studentswillalsobeexpected to take part in classroomdiscussions, as they can only develop theirideasbydiscussingthemwiththeclassandhavingthemquestionedbyothers.Thiswill enable students to formulate their ideasandbecomemore certainofwhattheythink.ItwillalsohelpthemintheEnglishoralcomponent.IsLiteraturehard?No.Ifyoucanthinkforyourselfandhaveanopinionaboutwhatyouhavereadthenitwillnotbehard.Itwill,however,betimeconsuming.Thereisalotofwritingtobecompletedtopracticeforthecourseworkandtheexaminations,butwithtimeitwillgeteasier!!IfyouhavebeenselectedbutarenotsureaboutwhetheryoushouldtaketheLiteraturecoursefindsomeonefromtheEnglishDepartmentandwewilldoourbesttoansweryourquestions.

“IfyoulovereadingyouwillloveLiterature!!!!!”

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FIRSTLANGUAGECHINESE(0509)Aims:TheCambridgeFirstLanguageChineseIGCSESyllabus(0509)isdesignedforcandidateswhosemother tongue is Chinese. Cambridge IGCSE First Language qualifications are accepted byuniversitiesandemployersasproofofknowledgeandunderstandingofalanguage.Theaimsofthecourseare:

•Enablestudentstocommunicateaccurately,appropriatelyandeffectivelyinwriting•Enablestudentstounderstandandrespondappropriatelytowhattheyread•Encouragestudentstoenjoyandappreciatethevarietyoflanguage•Complementthestudents’otherareasofstudybydevelopingskillsofamoregeneralapplication(e.g.analysis,synthesis,drawingofinferences)•Promotethestudents’personaldevelopmentandanunderstandingofthemselvesandothers.

Students are also encouraged to readwidely, both for their own enjoyment and to further theirawareness of the ways in which the language can be used. Cambridge IGCSE First Languagequalifications also develop more general analysis and communication skills such as synthesis,inference,andtheabilitytoorderfactsandpresentopinionseffectively.Assessment:Thecoursecomprisestwopapers.AllcandidatestakePapers1and2andareeligiblefortheawardofgradesA*toG.

Paper1:Reading2hours Weighting

Candidatesanswertwoquestions:Question1–25marksCandidatesansweraseriesofcomprehensionquestionsbasedonPassage1Question2–25marksCandidateswriteasummarybasedonPassages1and2.

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Paper2:Writing1hour15minutes Weighting

Candidateswriteonecompositionof400-600characters 40%

CambridgeForeignLanguageMandarinChinese(0547)willalsobeavailableinspecialcaseswhereChineseisnotusedathome.PleasespeaktotheChineseIGCSEteachersortheIGCSECoordinatorfordetails.

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INTERNATIONALMATHEMATICS(0607)ThisyearwefollowtheCambridgeIGCSEInternationalMathematicsSyllabus(0607).

The introductionof Cambridge IGCSE InternationalMathematics offers schoolsevenmorechoicewhenitcomestoselectingamathematicscoursethatisrightfor their students. Cambridge IGCSE International Mathematics has beendesignedforinternationalschoolsthatwanttheirmathematicsteachingtofocusmore on investigations and modeling, and which better utilizes the powerfultechnologyofgraphicalcalculators.Thecourseintegrateswellwiththeapproachtoteachingofmathematics in IBschools.Thecourse isdivided intoacoretier,and an extended tier. The syllabus also introduces students to the history ofmathematicsanditsculturalsignificance.

Assessment:ThemajorityofCKYcandidateswilltakePapers2,4and6(theExtendedCurriculum),which iseligiblefortheawardofgradesA*toG,howeveraCoreCurriculum(Papers1,3and5) isavailable in which a reduced curriculum is covered in the exams. If the class teacher believes astudentwouldbenefit fromcompleting theCoreCurriculum the studentand theirparentswillbeinformedassoonaspossible.Theassessmentobjectivesincludemathematicaltechniquesandapplyingmathematicaltechniquestosolveproblems.CORECURRICULUM EXTENDEDCURRICULUMPaper Duration Marks Paper Duration MarksPaper1 45minutes 40marks Paper2 45minutes 40marksPaper3 1hand45min 96marks Paper4 2hand15min 120marksPaper5 1hour 24marks Paper6 1hand30min 40marksContents: The topics included in International Mathematics are Number, Algebra, Functions,Geometry,TransformationsinTwoDimensions,Mensuration,CoordinateGeometry,Trigonometry,SetsandProbability

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GLOBALPERSPECTIVES(0457)TheGlobalPerspectivescourseaimstoenablestudentstodevelopananalyticalandevaluativegraspofglobalissuesandtheircausesbyconsideringtheconsequencesfromdifferentperspectivesandthepossiblecoursesofactions.Studentswillbeencouragedtoenquireandreflectonissuesinourinterconnectedworldfromapersonal,nationalandinternationalperspectiveinordertocriticallyassesstheinformationavailabletothemintheirever-changingworld.AstheIGCSEGlobalPerspectivescoursepavesasolidfoundationforIBDiplomaprogrammestudentsintheirstudyofTheoryofKnowledge,thiscoursewillbeacoresubjectatCKY.Thismeansthatallstudentswillstudythiscourseacrossthetwoyears.AssessmentTheassessmentcomponentsforthecourseareasfollows:Component Component1 Component2 Component3NatureofAssessment

WrittenExamination

Studentsanswerfourcompulsoryquestionsbasedonsourcematerialtotesttheirevaluationofclaims,argumentsandevidencefromdifferentperspectivesonglobalissues.

IndividualReportStudentscarryoutresearchonaglobalquestiontoexplorethecausesandimpactonalocal,nationalandglobalscale.

TeamProjectStudentscollaboratewiththeirpeerstoexploreatopicwithinaculturalcontextandinvestigateonthedifferentperspectives.

AssessedFormat

ExternallyAssessed InternallySet;ExternallyAssessed

InternallyAssessed;ExternallyModerated

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

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

• Biodiversityand

EcosystemLoss• ChangingCommunities• DigitalWorld• Family• SustainableLiving• TradeandAid

• DiseaseandHealth• Languageand

Communication• PovertyandInequality• Tradition,Cultureand

Identity• Water,Foodand

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ADDITIONALMATHEMATICS(0606)“A-Maths” isnowofferedasanoptionsubjectatCKY,as it is recommended for thosepupilswhointendtotakeHigherLevelMathematicsatIBDP.Aims:CambridgeIGCSEAdditionalMathematics(0606)isacceptedbyuniversitiesandemployersasproof of essential mathematical knowledge and ability. Successful IGCSE Additional Mathematicscandidatesgainlifelongskills,including:•thefurtherdevelopmentofmathematicalconceptsandprinciples•theextensionofmathematicalskillsandtheiruseinmoreadvancedtechniques•anabilitytosolveproblems,presentsolutionslogicallyandinterpretresults•asolidfoundationforfurtherstudy.Assessment:AllCKYAdditionalMathematicscandidateswilltakePapers1and2,whichiseligiblefortheawardofgradesA*toE.

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

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

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Content: The topics included inAdditionalMathematics are: set language andnotation, functionsand quadratic functions, indices and surds, factors of polynomials, simultaneous equations,logarithmic and exponential functions, straight line graphs, circular measure, trigonometry,permutationsandcombinations,binomialexpansions,vectorsin2dimensionsandmatrices.

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BIOLOGY(0610)Content:AtCKYweofferourstudentsachoiceofSciencecurriculafromBiology(0610),Chemistry(0620)andPhysics(0625).Sciencehas longbeenviewedasan integralpartof thecurriculum ineducation, soevery studentmust take at least one Science subject at IGCSE. In addition, theywill be able to select from anycombinationof twoof the three subjects, or all three. Forpupils that arenot surewhich Sciencetheyprefer,wewouldencouragethemtotakeallthree.Those students considering continuing their study of Biology at IB Diploma level are stronglyrecommendedtotakeIGCSEBiologyandChemistrytoensurethattheyhavesufficientbackgroundknowledgefortheadvancedstudyofMolecularBiology.Cambridge IGCSE Biology is accepted by universities and employers as proof of real ability andknowledge.Aswellasasubjectfocus,thebiologysyllabusenablesstudentsto:

• betterunderstandthetechnologicalworld,withaninformedinterestinscientificmatters• recognise the usefulness (and limitations) of scientific method, and how to apply this to

otherdisciplinesandineverydaylife• develop relevant attitudes, such as a concern for accuracy and precision, objectivity,

integrity,enquiry,initiativeandinventiveness• furtherinterestin,andcarefor,theenvironment• better understand the influence and limitations placed on scientific study by society,

economy,technology,ethics,thecommunityandtheenvironment• developanunderstandingofthescientificskillsessentialforfurtherstudyatIBDP

Assessment: All candidatesmust enter for three papers. Themajority of CKY candidateswill takePapers2&4(theExtendedCurriculum)plusPaper6(AlternativetoPractical),which iseligibleforthe awardof gradesA* toG. However a CoreCurriculum (Papers 1, 3& 6) is available inwhichreducedcontentistestedinthePaper1and3exams,withonlygradesCtoGavailable.IftheclassteacherbelievesastudentwouldbenefitfromcompletingtheCoreCurriculumthestudentandtheirparentswillbeinformedassoonaspossible.Allcandidatestakeeither:CoreCurriculum

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ExtendedCurriculumPaper145minutesMultiplechoicequestionpaperWeightedat30%oftotalavailablemark

Paper245minutesMultiplechoicequestionpaperWeightedat30%oftotalavailablemark

Paper31hour15minutesCoretheorypaperWeightedat50%oftotalavailablemarks

Paper41hour15minutesExtendedtheorypaperWeightedat50%oftotalavailablemarks

andPaper61hourAlternativetoPracticalWeightedat20%oftotalavailablemarks

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CHEMISTRY(0620)Content:CambridgeIGCSEChemistryisacceptedbyuniversitiesandemployersasproofofessentialchemistryknowledgeandability.Aswellasasubjectfocus,thechemistrysyllabusenablesstudentsto:

• Betterunderstandthetechnologicalworldinwhichtheylive,andtakeaninformedinterestinscienceandscientificdevelopments

• Learn about the basic principles of Chemistry through a mix of theoretical and practicalstudies

• Develop an understanding of the scientific skills essential for further study at IBDP, skillswhichareusefulineverydaylife

• Learnhowscienceisstudiedandpractised,andbecomeawarethattheresultsofscientificresearch can have both good and bad effects on individuals, communities and theenvironment.

Assessment: All candidatesmust enter for three papers. Themajority of CKY candidateswill takePaper2and4(theExtendedCurriculum),whichiseligiblefortheawardofgradesA*toG,howeveraCoreCurriculum(Paper1and3)isavailableinwhichareducedcurriculumiscoveredintheexamswith only grades C to G available. If the class teacher believes a student would benefit fromcompletingtheCoreCurriculumthestudentandtheirparentswillbeinformedassoonaspossible.Allcandidatestakeeither:CoreCurriculum

or

ExtendedCurriculumPaper145minutesMultiplechoicequestionpaperWeightedat30%oftotalavailablemark

Paper245minutesMultiplechoicequestionpaperWeightedat30%oftotalavailablemark

Paper31hour15minutesCoretheorypaperWeightedat50%oftotalavailablemarks

Paper41hour15minutesExtendedtheorypaperWeightedat50%oftotalavailablemarks

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

• confidenceinatechnologicalworld,withaninformedinterestinscientificmatters• anunderstandingofhowscientifictheoriesandmethodshavedeveloped,andcontinueto

develop,asaresultofgroupsandindividualsworkingtogether• anunderstandingthatthestudyandpracticeofscienceareaffectedand limitedbysocial,

economic,technological,ethicalandculturalfactors• an awareness that the application of science in everyday life may be both helpful and

harmfultotheindividual,thecommunityandtheenvironment• knowledge that science overcomes national boundaries and that the language of science,

usedcorrectlyandthoroughly,isuniversal• anunderstandingoftheusefulness(andlimitations)ofscientificmethod,anditsapplication

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

inventiveness• aninterestin,andcarefor,theenvironment

Assessment: All candidatesmust enter for three papers. Themajority of CKY candidateswill takePaper2and4(theExtendedCurriculum),whichiseligiblefortheawardofgradesA*toG,howeveraCoreCurriculum(Paper1and3)isavailableinwhichareducedcurriculumiscoveredintheexamswith only grades C to G available. If the class teacher believes a student would benefit fromcompletingtheCoreCurriculumthestudentandtheirparentswillbeinformedassoonaspossible.Allcandidatestakeeither:CoreCurriculum

or

ExtendedCurriculumPaper145minutesMultiplechoicequestionpaperWeightedat30%oftotalavailablemark

Paper245minutesMultiplechoicequestionpaperWeightedat30%oftotalavailablemark

Paper31hour15minutesCoretheorypaperWeightedat50%oftotalavailablemarks

Paper41hour15minutesExtendedtheorypaperWeightedat50%oftotalavailablemarks

andPaper61hourAlternativetoPracticalWeightedat20%oftotalavailablemarks

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BUSINESSSTUDIES(0450)Aims:The Cambridge IGCSE in Business Studies (0450) develops students’ understanding of a range ofbusiness organisations and functions as well as the wider environment in which firms operate.Studentswill learnhowtouseconceptsandtoolsthatenablethemtoanalysebusinessproblems,evaluateand recommend solutions. The courseaims todevelop students’ practical skills in areassuch as communication, presentations and team working, in addition to igniting theirentrepreneurialspark.Content:IGCSEBusiness Studies is acceptedbyuniversities andemployers asproofof anunderstandingofbusinessconceptsandtechniquesacrossarangeofdifferenttypesofbusinesses.SuccessfulIGCSEBusinessStudiesstudentsgainlifelongskillsandknowledge,including:

• Understanding different forms of business organisations, the environments in whichbusinessesoperateandbusinessfunctionssuchasmarketing,operationsandfinance

• Anappreciationofthecriticalroleofpeopleinbusinesssuccess• Confidencetocalculateandinterpretbusinessdata• Communicationskillsincludingtheneedtosupportargumentswithreasons• Abilitytoanalysebusinesssituationsandreachdecisionsorjudgements.

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

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

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

Progression:Thecourseprovidesstudentswithanidealfoundationforfurtherlearning,preparingstudentsforbusinesseducationcoursesatIBDiplomalevel,aswellasgainfulfutureemployment.

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

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

• KnowledgewithUnderstanding• ProblemSolving• Communication,and• Realisation

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

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DRAMA(0411)Content: The Cambridge Drama IGCSE (0411) seeks to provide students with in-depth subjectknowledgeenablingthemtobothcreateandrespondtomeaningfultheatre.Inordertobecomeaneffectiveactorordirector, studentswill learnabout technical theatreaswell asperformanceandcommunication skills. Drama students work closely together in groups with a common goal anddeadlineinmind,andthuslearnvaluablesocialskills,whichtranslatewellintoallcareerareas.Aims:TheaimsoftheCambridgeIGCSEinDrama(0411)areto:• Developcandidates’understandingofDramathroughpracticalandtheoreticalstudy.• Enablecandidatestorealisetheperformancepossibilitiesoftextandotherstimuli.• Encourage theuseofdramatic formsand structures to communicate feelings and ideas to an

audience.• HelpcandidatesacquireanddevelopskillsinDrama,bothindividuallyandingroups.• Developunderstandingof theprocesses leading toperformanceand theelements involved in

creatingaperformance;tobeabletoevaluatethevariousstagesofperformancework.• Encourageenjoymentofdrama.Assessment:All candidates takePaper1 (WrittenExamination)andPaper2 (Coursework)andareeligiblefortheawardofgradesA*toG.Paper1Writtenexamination2hours30minutes

Paper2Coursework

Candidatesanswerquestionsrelatingtoapre-releasedtextandthreestimuli.

Internallyassessedandexternallymoderated.Candidatessubmitthreepiecesofpracticalwork:

SectionA(30marks)8to10short-answerquestionsonallofthepre-releasematerial.Answerallquestions

Oneindividualpiece(max5mins):eitheroriginaldevisedworkoraperformanceofanextractfromapieceofrepertoire.

SectionB(25marks)Answeronefromthreelonger-answerquestionsonthepre-releaseextract.

Twogrouppieces(max15minuteseach):oneoriginaldevisedpieceandoneperformanceofanextractfromapieceofrepertoire.SectionC(25marks)Answeronefromthree

longer-answerquestionsonthethreestimuli.Weighting:40% Weighting60%

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StudentslearnabouttradingwhilevisitingHKExchangesandClearing

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

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

Content:IGCSE Economics develops students’ ability to: showknowledge andunderstandingof economics;analyseeconomicdata in various forms; and criticallyevaluate informationanddrawconclusions.Studentswillfollowunitscoveringsubjectcontentwhichincludes:

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

worksandmarketfailure• The individual as producer, consumer and

borrower• Theprivatefirmasproducerandemployer• Roleofgovernmentinaneconomy• Economicindicators• Developedanddevelopingeconomies:trendsin

production,populationandlivingstandards• Internationalaspectsofeconomics.

Educationalvisits:StudentsofEconomicswillhaveregularopportunitiestovisitavarietyoforganisations;thesevisitswilloftenberun jointlywith IGCSEBusinessStudies.Learningoutsidetheschoolenvironmentwillenable students to understand how economic concepts are used and applied in real-worldsituations.Assessment:Paper1Multiplechoice 45minutesCandidatesanswer30multiplechoicequestions.Weightedat30%oftotalavailablemarks.Paper2Structuredquestions 2hours15minutesCandidatesansweronecompulsoryquestion,whichrequiresthemtointerpretandanalysepreviouslyunseendatarelevanttoarealeconomicsituation,andthreeoptionalquestionsfromachoiceofsix.Weightedat70%oftotalavailablemarksProgression:The course provides students with an excellent foundation for advanced studies in economics.CandidateswhoareawardedgradeCtoA*inIGCSEEconomics,andgradeBtoA*inMathematics,arewellpreparedtofollowIBDiplomacoursesinEconomics,ortheequivalent.

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FOOD&NUTRITION(0648)The Cambridge IGCSE Food and Nutrition (0648) syllabus introduces both the theoretical andpractical aspects of buying and preparing food. Dealing with diet and health in everyday life,studentsstudythenutritionalvalueoffoodsanddeveloptheskillsrequiredtoproduceavarietiesofproducts anddifferentpurposeswithin the course.We raise awareness into consumerneedsandhabitsandensurehighstandardofkitchenhygieneisputintopracticeinordertoproducecreativeandenjoyabledishes.Unfortunately,thisyearwehavetorestrictthenumberofclassestotwo,with20pupilsineach.Background: FoodandNutrition is not as familiar tomanyparents as some subjects.Our studentswouldhavealreadyexperienced a number of Food classes as part of our loweryears (Y6-8) D.T. programme, which should adequatelypreparethemfortheIGCSEFoodandNutrition.Content: The full content of the course can be accessed atwww.cambridgeinternational.org together with all otherrelevant information, including past papers. Through thesubjectcontentpupilsexperience:

• Knowledgewithunderstanding• Handlinginformationandsolvingproblems• Experimentalskillsandinvestigations.

Assessment: Candidates sit one written examination andcomplete a timed practical exam in two parts: a 1h30mpreparationexamanda2h30mpracticalexamination.

Paper1–Theory2hrs WeightingPaper1(2hrs)Candidatesanswershort-answerquestions,structuredquestionsandopen-endedessayquestions,foratotalof100marks. 50%

Paper2–Practical2h30mwith1h30preparationtime Paper2(1hour30minutes)Candidateshaveaplanningsessionof1hour30minutesoneweekbeforethepracticalexaminationof2hoursand30minutes.At thestartof theplanningsessioncandidatesaregiventheirallocatedtest question (as detailed in the Confidential Instructions) and threepreparationsheets.At the end of the planning session all three-preparation sheets arereturned to the examiner. At the start of the practical exam thepreparationsheetsarereturnedtothecandidate.

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GEOGRAPHY(0460)Content:TheCambridgeGeography IGCSE(0460)courseaimstodevelopstudents’understanding,geographicalskillsandattitudestowardsglobalproblems,withanemphasisonengagingstudents’by making topics relevant and interesting. The syllabusincludesthreebroadthemes:

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

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

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

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

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

Progression:StudentsmaygoontostudyGeographyatahigherlevel.Inadditiontospecificfuturejobopportunities (Volcanologist anyone?),Geographywill provide studentswithabroad rangeofskillsthatwillenablethemtoworkeffectivelyinavarietyoffuturecareers.

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

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

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

communicationskills.• Developingtheabilitytodebateandformargumentswithsupport

Assessment: The IGCSE consists of two exam papers and coursework on avariety of 20th Century topics. These include charting the causes ofWorldWar2 from itsveryearlybeginningsof theTreatyofVersailles, through tothe development of the Cold War and its impact on the world – namelyspecificincidentsliketheCubanMissileCrisisandtheVietnamWar.Wewillalsostudyanin-depthcore unit onMao’s China, allowing the students to deepen their knowledge of a very importantculturalfigureandassessinghisimpactontheworldweliveintoday.

The coursework element will encourage students to research and conductindependentstudyofanelementwithinthein-depthunit.Theresponsibilitywillbeonthestudentstodeveloptheirinterpretationskillsandtheirwrittenskills to answer an historical question on significance. This is perfectpreparation for the skills required at IB, A level and for future universitystudy.

Examination LengthofExam WeightingPaper1 2hours 40%Studentswillberequiredtoanswerthreequestions,twoonthecore20thCenturycontentandoneonthedepthstudy(China1945-89).Theywillchoosethequestionstheywanttoanswerfromaselection.Paper2 2hours 33%Studentsansweraseriesofquestionsononeprescribedcoretopic.Theywillusehistoricalsourcestoanswerthesequestions.Coursework(maximum2000words) 27%Studentswillproduceonepieceofcourseworkbasedonthedepthstudytheyhavelookedat.Thisrequiresalargeamountofpersonalstudyandself-motivation.ThedepthstudyisbasedonCommunistChina1945-1989.

DoesHistorymattertome?

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

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I.C.T.(0417)

The Cambridge IGCSE Information and Communication Technology (0417) syllabus encouragesstudentstodeveloplifelongskillsincluding:

• Theabilitytounderstandandimplementnewandemergingtechnologieswithinabusinessenvironment

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

• Consideringtheimpactwhichnewtechnologieswillhaveonwaysofworkingandthesocial,economicandethicalissuesassociatedwiththem;and

• AnawarenessofthewaysICTcanhelpinpracticalandwork-relatedscenarios.Aims:TheaimsoftheCambridgeInternationalICTsyllabusarewideranging,whichinclude:

1. Forstudentstodevelopandconsolidatetheirknowledge,skillsandunderstandinginICTandbeawareofnewandemergingtechnologies;

2. StudentstodevelopfurtherasautonomoususersofICT;3. StudentstocontinuetodeveloptheirICTskillsinordertoenhancetheirworkinavarietyof

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

systems;5. Encouragecandidatestoconsidertheimpactofnewtechnologiesonmethodsofworkingin

theoutsideworldandonsocial,economic,ethicalandmoralissues;and6. HelpcandidatestoimprovetheirskillsandincreasetheirawarenessofthewaysinwhichICT

isusedinpracticalandwork-relatedsituations.Thepracticalskillscontainedinthesyllabusaredirectlyapplicabletothestudyofothersubjects;atCKYweencouragepupilstoapplytheirICTskillstoarangeofcontexts.Assessment: The Cambridge International ICT course is assessed through one theory-based examandtwopracticaltests.

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

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

• Enablecandidatestoacquireandconsolidatearangeofbasicmusicalskills,knowledgeandunderstanding,throughtheactivitiesoflistening,performingandcomposing

• Helpcandidatesdevelopaperceptive,sensitiveandcriticalresponsetothemainhistoricalperiodsandstylesofWesternmusic

• Helpcandidatestorecogniseandunderstandthemusicofvariousnon-Westerntraditions,andthustoformanappreciationofculturalsimilaritiesanddifferences

• Provideafoundationforthedevelopmentofaninformedappreciationofmusic• Provideafoundationforfurtherstudyinmusicatahigherlevel

WithagoodpasscandidatesarewellpreparedtofollowcoursesleadingtoIBorALevelMusic.Assessment:Theexaminationrewardscandidatesforpositiveachievementinthefollowingareas:

AListening• Auralawareness,perceptionanddiscriminationinrelationtoWesternmusicofthebaroque,

classical,romanticand20th-centuryperiods.• Identifyingandcommentingonarangeofmusicfromculturesindifferentcountries.• KnowledgeandunderstandingofoneWesternPrescribedWorkandonePrescribedFocus

fromanon-Westernculture.BPerforming

• Technicalcompetenceononeormoreinstruments.• Interpretativeunderstandingofthemusicperformed.

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

Componentsandtitles Type WeightingA–ListeningQuestionstestunderstandingandperceptionofmusicfromawiderangeofstylesandtraditions

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B–PerformingComponent3Individual–Onepieceortwoshortcontrastingpieces&Ensemble–Onepieceortwoshortcontrastingpieces

CourseworkAssessment

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C–ComposingComponent4(Twocompositions)

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PHYSICALEDUCATION(P.E.)(0413)WhytakePEIGCSE?Universities and employers accept Cambridge IGCSE Physical Education as proof that candidateshaveknowledge, skillsandanunderstandingofa rangeof relevantphysicalactivities.Candidates’knowledge, skills andunderstanding come fromstudyingbothpractical and theoretical aspectsofPhysical Education. Successful Cambridge IGCSE Physical Education students gain lifelong skills,including:

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

It is recommended that students who wish to take IGCSE PEshouldbeinsportsteam,althoughthisisnotessential.Assessment: To pass Cambridge IGCSE Physical Education,candidatesareassessedunderthefollowingobjectives:AO1:physical performance including an ability to inter-relateplanning, performing and evaluating whilst undertakingactivity. AO2:anability toanalyzeand improvetheirownandothers’performance.AO3:knowledgeandunderstandingof:

• thefactorsaffectingperformance;• the health and safety aspects of physical activity,

including the advantages and risks associated with a range of training strategies andtechniques;

• thereasonsforparticipatinginphysicalactivity.

Component1 Component2Paper11hour45minutes Coursework(centre-basedassessment)SectionA:Candidatesanswershortanswerquestionsonthethreeunitstheyhavestudied:Factorsaffectingperformance,Health,safetyandtraining,Reasonsandopportunitiesforparticipationinphysicalactivity.

Candidateschoosetoundertakefourpracticalactivitiesfromatleasttwoofthesevencategorieslisted(50%oftotalmarks).Candidatesmustshowtheabilitytoanalyseandimprovepracticalperformanceinoneoftheirfourchosenpracticalactivities(10%ofmarks).

SectionB:Candidatesanswerthreestructuredquestions,onefromeachofthethreeunitstheyhavestudied.40%oftotalmarks 60%oftotalmarks

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ART&DESIGN(0400)Content: Students studying for a Cambridge IGCSE inArt&Design(0400)willlearntousepainting,drawingand photography to express themselves, with sometextiles,sculpture,printmakinganddigitalmedia.Werun a rangeof trips to interestingparts ofHongKongand also visit exciting art galleries to inspire pupils intheirownartwork.Students who put in the time make fast progress intheir technical skill, so those concerned about theircurrent ability should not worry too much. Moreimportantisastrongworkethicandacommitmenttospend at least 2 hours per week on their artworkoutsideofclass.Art&Designisnotan‘easy’subject,butthosewithapositiveattitudecanalwaysdowell,anditisextremelyrewarding.Studentslearntoexplore,analyseandcreatetheirownartworkandtoworkindependently.Theylearntokeepanartjournalthatshowstheirdevelopingideas.Equipment: Students are generously supplied with materials in well-equipped and modern artstudios.However, all students should have a selection of art equipment such as pencils, brushes,acrylic paints, oil pastels, coloured pencils etc. to help them complete their homework to a highstandard.TheyshouldalsohaveaccesstotheInternetandaprinterathomeforresearchpurposes.Assessment:IGCSEisassessedthroughcoursework(50%)andafinalexam(50%).Workisassessedbothinschoolandexternally.

Component WeightingObservational/InterpretiveAssignmentExam:An8hourpracticalassignmentcreatinganexaminationpieceplussupportingstudies

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Progression:StudentswhohavetakenIGCSEArtmaygoontostudyArtattheIBandtertiarylevel.TheIGCSEisanexcellentfoundationforstudentswishingtoeventuallyprogress intothefollowingcareer routes: product design, digital media, advertising, fashion, textiles, illustration, interiordesign, graphics, architecture, photography, and fine art, just to name a few! Art IGCSE is well-lookeduponbyuniversitiesandcollegesasasubjectthatbuildsindependentstudyskills,personaldevelopmentandcreativethinking.

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ART&DESIGNTEXTILES(0400)QualificationsgainedinthiscoursewillbethesameasthatofIGCSEArtandDesign(0400),howeverthefocusismorespecificandstudentswillworkondevelopingtextile-specificskills.Thelessonswilltake place in a textiles studio with students able to use a vast array of resources/equipment tosupporttheminbuildingknowledgeandskillsuccessfully.Studentsshouldnotbeconcernedabouttheircurrentcapabilities,asthecoursewillbeginwithskill-basedlessonstoensurestudentshavethenecessaryabilitiestodevelopandsucceed.Studentswithapositiveattitudewillalwaysdowell.Content: Pupils learntoexplore,analyze,andcreatetheirownartwork and work independently on individual ideas. Studentswillexperiencesomeofthefollowingdisciplines:Printed and/or Dyed Fabric: Students will become aware of avariety of printing techniques using a range of media inexecution. These include Image transfer throughHeat Pressing,Batik, Tie Dye, Block printing, mono printing, screen printing,stencilprinting.Constructed: Students will learn to manipulate fabric throughtechniques such as Cutting, Appliqué, Smocking, Embroidery,Weaving,andHandandMachinestitching.Alongwithtraditionalfabricsstudentsmayalsowishtoexperimentwithavarietyofmediumsincludingsmartmaterials,plastic,wiresandpapertodevelopsuchoutcomesandpushboundaries.Fashion:Studentswilllearntoconstructfabricsintofashionoutcomesgainingknowledgeoffashionand its inclusion within textiles. Students will be encouraged to include techniques from bothconstructed and printing/dying techniques to create outcomes that are both interesting but alsopushthestudentsintheircreativeabilitiesandskillwithprecision.Assessment:Art&Design:Textilesisassessedthroughaportfolioselectionoftheirbestwork(50%)andafinalexam(50%).Workisassessedbothinschoolandexternally.

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Progression: Students may go onto study art at higher level. It is an excellent foundation forstudentswishingtogoonandeventuallyprogressintooneofthefollowingcareerroutes:Fashion(Design, Marketing, Buying, Communication, Fashion Journalism, and Styling), Textiles, InteriorDesign,andIllustrationtonamejustafew.ArtIGCSEiswelllookeduponbyuniversitiesandcollegesasasubjectthatbuildsindependentstudyskillsandpersonaldevelopment.

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FREQUENTLYASKEDQUESTIONSHowmanyoptionalsubjectsshouldItake?Every student is different and there is no guideline number set by Cambridge International. Ourtimetable currently permits a maximum of 10 IGCSEs, which may rise to 11 including EnglishLiterature. However, those studentswho enjoy only a few subjects but find some other subjectschallenging,canconsidertakingfeweroptionalsubjects. Ifthisisthecase,pleasetalktotheIGCSECoordinator.Those students selected to take English Literature are able to decline it, if they feel that theworkloadwillbetoogreat.However,weurgethesestudentsnottoreducetheirnumberofoptionalsubjectsasthismayhindertheirfuturechoices.HowdoIfindoutmoreaboutwhatthecoursesconsistof?Read this booklet carefully, as even familiar subjects can be very different at IGCSE. Your subjectteacherswillbeabletotellyouaboutthesubjecttheyteachandfurtherinformationisavailableontheCambridgeIGCSEwebsite(www.cambridgeinternational.org).ShouldIchoosethesubjectsIlike?YouaremorelikelytodowellatIGCSEifyouenjoythesubjectsyouarestudying.So,asageneralrule,choosethesubjectsyouenjoy.Donotchooseasubjectbecauseyouliketheteacherorsimplybecauseyourbestfriendhaschosenit.Teacherschangeandsocanfriendships.Youshouldchoosebecauseofthesubjectitself.Domyoptionsaffectfuturecareerchoices?Likemoststudentsyouareprobablyunsurewhatyouwanttodointhefutureandevenifyouhavesomeideas,theyarelikelytochangeinthenextfewyears.Youneedtokeepasmanydoorsopenaspossible. Try to aim for a broad spread of subjects. Choose according to your own individualinterests, abilities and career plans. If you want to know about specific entry requirements forparticularUniversitiesthentalktotheschoolUniversityGuidanceDirector,oryourteachers.WhatifIalreadyknowwhatIwanttodoinmyfuturecareer?Ifyouaremoredefiniteinyourcareerideasdosomeresearchtofindoutwhatsubjectsyouneedtostudyandtowhatlevelyouneedtostudythem.WillIbeabletogetthegradesIwant?Usually you can judge this for yourself, but ask your teachers if you are uncertain of your IGCSEprospects.Thesubjectteachersshouldbeabletogiveyouanindicationastohowwellyouwillfareonthecourse,althoughresultpredictionsarerarely100%accurate.WillIbeabletotakethecoursesofmychoice?We will do all we can to timetable so that you can, but sometimes timetabling difficulties maypreventit.Wearealsorestrictedonthenumberofpupilswhoareabletocompletecertainsubjects,suchasFood&NutritionandDT.Foraminorityofstudentsateachermaybereluctanttoallowyouonthecourseforyourownbenefit.Ifitissuggestedthatyoushouldnotchooseaparticularsubjectthenyouwillbeinformedbytheschool.Theschoolwillmakethefinaldecisionastowhetherornottoenteryouforeachexam.

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

6CaldecottRoadPiper’sHill,Kowloon

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