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An Introduction to Cambridge International Examinations
Board Examination System
Sherry Reach
Regional Manager, Americas
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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
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Where we operate
The worlds largest provider of 14-19 International Qualifications
Over 9,000 schoolsin 150 countries
Over 2 million entries per year
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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.
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Comprehensive support
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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
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Developing successful studentsStudents build:
• knowledge
• learning skills• critical
thinking skills• problem
solving skills
Cambridge students become independent learners
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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
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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
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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%)
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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
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Recallingknowledge
Abstracting appropriate knowledge
Applying knowledge in a novel context
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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Excellent foundation Schools use Cambridge lower division to prepare students for:
• Cambridge upper divisionand the AICE Diploma
• IB Diploma
• Advanced Placement
• College and careers
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AICE Group A - Mathematics and Sciences
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Computing
• Design & Technology
• Environmental Management
• Marine Science
• Mathematics & Further Mathematics
• Physical Science
• Physics
• Psychology
• Thinking Skills
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AICE Group B - Languages
• First Languages:
English
Spanish
• Foreign Languages:
Arabic
French
German
Mandarin Chinese
Spanish
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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
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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
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Teacher Support• Teacher Support Website
– Unit lesson plans
– Standards booklets
– Past exams / answers
• Teacher Training:
– Online
– Distance for Coursework
– Face to Face
• Endorsed Textbooks
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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
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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
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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.
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Additional information
CIE website
www.cie.org.uk/cambridgebes
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Thank you – Questions?