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Cambridge Secondary 1

Contents1 Welcome to Cambridge3 Cambridge programmesand qualifications5 Cambridge Secondary 18 Support for Cambridge teachers10 Join the Cambridge community11 What next?We think the Cambridge curriculum issuperb preparation for university.Christoph Guttentag, Dean of Undergraduate Admissions,Duke University, USAbwww.cie.org.uk

Welcome to CambridgeCambridge International Examinations prepares school students for life, helping them developan informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning. We are part of Cambridge Assessment,a department of the University of Cambridge.Our international qualifications arerecognised by the world’s bestuniversities and employers, givingstudents a wide range of options intheir education and career. As anot-for-profit organisation, wedevote our resources to deliveringhigh-quality educational programmesthat can unlock learners’ potential.Our programmes and qualificationsset the global standard forinternational education. They arecreated by subject experts, rooted inacademic rigour and reflect the latesteducational research. They provide astrong platform for learners toprogress from one stage to the next,and are well supported by teachingand learning resources.We develop our qualificationsaccording to our Code of Practiceand the Cambridge Approach. Weare accredited as an awarding bodyby Ofqual (Office of Qualificationsand Examinations Regulation), theUK government’s regulator forawarding organisations andqualifications in England. Everyyear, nearly a million Cambridgelearners from 10 000 schools in160 countries prepare for theirfuture with an international educationfrom Cambridge.Over 10000schools in morethan 160 countriesoffer Cambridgeprogrammes andqualificationsBenefits for you andyour schoolWhen you choose Cambridge,you create a relationship with anorganisation that has an excellentreputation as the leader in internationaleducation. Our reputation will helpstrengthen the status of your school,as you become part of the globalCambridge learning community. Welisten carefully to our community ofschools to make sure we understandthe needs of learners around the world.Benefits for your learnersCambridge programmes andqualifications have a proven reputationfor being an excellent preparation foruniversity, employment and life.Your learners can be confident thatthe results they receive are fairlyawarded against our consistentglobal standard.Every year, many thousands ofCambridge learners achieve thegrades they need to progress to theirchosen university. Leading universitiesand employers worldwide value andrecognise Cambridge qualifications asevidence of academic ability. Theyopen doors for Cambridge learners.Together with schools, we developCambridge learners who areconfident, responsible, reflective,innovative and engaged – equippedfor success in the fast-changingmodern world.www.cie.org.uk1

Cambridge learnersThe Cambridge approach supports schools to develop learners who are: c onfident in working with information and ideas – their own and those of others responsible for themselves, responsive to and respectful of others reflective as learners, developing their ability to learn innovative and equipped for new and future challenges engaged intellectually and socially, and ready to make a difference in the world.Cambridge students develop adeep understanding of subjects andindependent thinking skillsTony Hines, Principal, Rockledge High School, USA2www.cie.org.uk

Cambridge programmes and qualificationsCambridge programmes and qualifications are carefully designed to engage your learners andgive them solid foundations to achieve high levels of academic and personal attainment.The programmes are progressive, giving you and yourlearners a clearly defined path to success from 5 to 19years. Our four stages lead seamlessly from primary tosecondary and pre-university years, and each stage buildson the learners’ development from the previous one.We offer flexibility, allowing you to shape Cambridgecurricula to the needs and abilities of your learners. Youcan offer our programmes and qualifications for learners atevery stage, or focus on specific ones.Our programmes and qualifications are compatible withother curricula, so you are free to build a uniquecurriculum that suits your school’s values. When youregister with us we will give you support and guidance onhow to implement Cambridge programmes, so that youmake a smooth transition.We offer comprehensive support in four areas, designedcarefully around the needs of Cambridge learnersand teachers: Curriculum: develops learners’ knowledge,understanding and skills. Our curriculum sets cleargoals for learners and teachers. C lassroom: support and guidance helps teachers andlearnersperform to their maximum ability. We offer world-classteacher and learner resources. Q ualifications: provide learners with a global passportto success. We offer reliable, rigorous and flexibleassessment, leading to internationally recognisedqualifications. Community: brings Cambridge schools, teachers andlearners closer together through the sharing of bestpractice and ideas.Cambridge PrimaryCambridge Secondary 1Cambridge IGCSE CambridgePrimary CheckpointCambridge Secondary 1CheckpointCambridge O LevelCambridge ICT StartersCambridge ICT StartersCambridge ICECambridge InternationalAS & A LevelCambridge AICE Diploma*Age ranges are for guidance onlywww.cie.org.uk3

We have chosen CambridgePrimary and Cambridge Secondary 1for the three main subjects – English,mathematics and science – and follow theNational Danish Curriculum in all othersubjects, and it works wonderfully.Joakim Philipsen, Head of International Department,Viborg Private Realskole, Denmark4www.cie.org.uk/cambridgesecondary1

Cambridge Secondary 1Cambridge Secondary 1 is typically for learners aged 11 to 14 years. It builds on the foundationsof Cambridge Primary, although it is not essential to have completed that stage before beginningCambridge Secondary 1.Cambridge Secondary 1 developslearner skills and understandingin English, mathematics andscience for the first three yearsof secondary education.It provides you with a flexibleframework which you can use todevelop a curriculum that is tailored toyour needs. Cambridge Secondary 1provides excellent preparation forCambridge Secondary 2 and othereducational systems.Our curriculum provides a natural progression fromprimary education sets clear learning objectives forthe first three years of secondaryeducation in English, mathematicsand science is compatible with other curricula,internationally relevant and sensitiveto different needs and cultures is appropriate for learners whosefirst language is not English gives you optional routes to usesections that suit your situation best focuses on learners’ developmentand provides schools withinternational benchmarks.CambridgeSecondary 1 istaken in over130 countriesCambridge ICT StartersInformation and CommunicationsTechnology (ICT) is now part ofthe educational experienceworldwide. It is regarded as anew ‘literacy’, alongside reading,writing and numeracy.Cambridge ICT Starters introduceslearners, within Cambridge Primaryand Cambridge Secondary 1 stages,to the key ICT applications theyneed to acquire that literacy and tounderstand the impact of technologyon our daily lives.over 2500 schoolsaround the world teach itwww.cie.org.uk/cambridgesecondary1Classroom support forteachers and learnersA range of support resources isavailable for Cambridge Secondary 1to help teachers plan and deliverEnglish, mathematics and science.Resources are also available forCambridge ICT Starters. Teacherscan access these resources oncetheir school becomes a registeredCambridge school.Our assessmentsMany schools use the CambridgeSecondary 1 testing structure toOnline analysisassess learner performance and reportprogress to learners and parents.tools help youCambridge Secondary 1 assessmenttrack learners’uses internationally benchmarkedtests, giving parents extra trust in theprogressfeedback they receive.5

Cambridge Secondary 1 Checkpointprovides a worthwhile diagnostictool for the teacher and a valued andsignificant milestone for students.Robert Laytham, teacher, Visser ‘t Hooft Lyceum,Leiden, The Netherlands6www.cie.org.uk/cambridgesecondary1

There are two testing options atCambridge Secondary 1 stage:Cambridge Secondary 1 ProgressionTests and Cambridge Secondary 1Checkpoint for learners typically aged11 to 14 years.Cambridge Secondary 1Progression Tests: provide detailed information aboutthe performance of each learner forstages 7, 8 and 9 of the curriculum enable teachers to give structuredfeedback to learners and parents enable teachers to comparethe strengths and weaknessesof individuals and groups are marked by teachers inyour school come with clear guidance,standards and mark schemes can be used at any time duringthe yearResources for teachersof Cambridge Secondary 1CambridgeSecondary 1CambridgeICT Starters Online help – frequently asked questionswww.cie.org.uk/help Testing and assessment tools: CambridgeProgression Tests (stages 7–9) andCambridge Secondary 1 Checkpoint Progress Checker to analyse marksfrom Cambridge Progression Tests Past/specimen question papers andmark schemes Examiner reports for Cambridge Secondary1 Checkpoint Curriculum frameworks or syllabusTeacher guides and schemes of workTextbooks and resources from publishersTraining – face-to-face and onlineSecure online support sites: TeacherSupport, Cambridge Secondary 1 online For more details of the support we offer to schools, see page 8. can be downloaded securely online.Cambridge Secondary 1 provides aunique analysis tool for CambridgeProgression Tests – the CambridgeProgress Checker – to track learners’progress. Using a spreadsheet,teachers upload learners’ test resultsand can then analyse results andcreate and print reports. This enablescomparisons of a learner’s resultagainst their class, school or otherschools around the world, and on ayear-by-year basis.Cambridge Secondary 1 Checkpoint: is a test to assess learning at the end of Cambridge Secondary 1 andprovide evidence of readiness for the next stage is available for English, English as a second language, mathematicsand science tests skills, knowledge and understanding for stages 7–9 of the curriculumfor English, mathematics and science feedback reports show how a learner has performed in relation to thecurriculum, their learning group, the whole school and against all learnerswho have taken tests in that series around the world tests are marked in Cambridge to provide an international benchmark oflearner performance learners receive a statement of achievement and a diagnostic feedback report.Online analysistools help youtrack ry17