IGCSE Options 2021 - Po Leung Kuk Choi Kai Yau School

10ENGLISH LITERATURE (0475)At CKY English Literature is a non-optional course offered to Year 8 students who achieve an S grade inboth reading and writing in their final English report. The chosen pupils will then have the opportunityto study both English Literature and English First Language simultaneously. Students are free to acceptor pass on the opportunity to take part in English Literature, but it is strongly encouraged that studentstake this chance to work with high attainment pupils and a multitude of texts.Assessment: The English Literature course culminates in three examinations, one that focuses on proseand poetry studied in class (50%), one that focuses on a play covered in class (25%) and finally anunseen passage paper (25%). Students will be provided with the prose elements of the course beforethe summer holidays but it is important to note that staying familiar with each new text is vital.ExamLength of exam WeightingPaper 1 (Prose and poetry)1h3050%Paper 3 (Play)45m25%Paper 4 (Unseen paper)1h1525%How difficult is it? The usual concern about the English Literature class is that there is more work,harder tasks or that it is taught at a quicker pace. None of these things are true. Almost withoutexception, students who are chosen for the English Literature class score an A or A* for their EnglishLiterature grade and at least a B grade for their English First Language, with the vast majority scoring anA or above. More importantly, Literature students are consistently more prepared for the challenge ofEnglish A at IB Level, whereas those who elect to only take First Language face a longer period of time toadapt.Ways to prepare: As previously stated, the short stories will be made available to all students before thesummer and they are encouraged to read these before their course gets under way. In addition, theoverall ability to comprehend a wide variety of literature is made far easier if students have a habit ofreading for pleasure during their time away from class. There thousands of novels available inside thelibrary as well as their form room that will no doubt capture their interest and help enhance theirvocabulary and reading level.If you have been selected but are not sure about whether you should take the Literature course findsomeone from the English Department and we will do our best to answer your questions.“If you love reading you will love Literature!!!!!”IGCSE Options 2021

11FIRST LANGUAGE CHINESE (0509)Aims: The Cambridge First Language Chinese IGCSE Syllabus (0509) is designed for candidates whosemother tongue is Chinese. Cambridge IGCSE First Language qualifications are accepted by universitiesand employers as proof of knowledge and understanding of a language.The aims are to enable students to: read a wide range of texts, fluently and with good understanding, enjoying and appreciating a varietyof language read critically and use knowledge gained from wide reading to inform and improve their own writing write accurately and effectively using appropriate standard language work with information and ideas in Chinese by developing skills of critical evaluation, analysis,synthesis and inference acquire and apply a wide vocabulary, alongside a knowledge and understanding of grammaticalterminology and linguistic conventions deepen understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture and classical texts.Students are also encouraged to read widely, 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,and the ability to order facts and present opinions effectively.Assessment: The course comprises two papers. All candidates take Papers 1 and 2 and are eligible forthe award of grades A* to G.PaperPaper 1: ReadingCandidates answer all the questions in three compulsorysections.Section 1 – Comprehension and Use of Language (23 marks)Section 2 – Directed Writing (25 marks)Section 3 – Classical Chinese (12marks)Paper 2: WritingCandidates answer two questions, one from each section.Section 1 – Argumentative/Discursive Writing (25 marks)Section 2 – Descriptive/Narrative Writing (25 marks)Candidates are advised to write about 400-600 characters.IGCSE Options 2021DurationMarks2 hour 15minutes602 hours50Weighting50%50%

12INTERNATIONAL MATHEMATICS (0607)This year we follow the Cambridge IGCSE International Mathematics Syllabus (0607).The introduction of Cambridge IGCSE International Mathematics offers schools evenmore choice when it comes to selecting a mathematics course that is right for theirstudents. Cambridge IGCSE International Mathematics has been designed forinternational schools that want their mathematics teaching to focus more oninvestigations and modeling, and which better utilizes the powerful technology ofgraphical calculators. The course integrates well with the approach to teaching ofmathematics in IB schools. The course is divided into a core tier, and an extendedtier. The syllabus also introduces students to the history of mathematics and itscultural significance.Assessment: The majority of CKY candidates will take Papers 2, 4 and 6 (the Extended Curriculum),which is eligible for the award of grades A* to G, however a Core Curriculum (Papers 1,3 and 5) isavailable in which a reduced curriculum is covered in the exams. If the class teacher believes a studentwould benefit from completing the Core Curriculum the student and their parents will be informed assoon as possible.The assessment objectives include mathematical techniques and applying mathematical techniques tosolve problems.CORE CURRICULUMPaperDurationMarksEXTENDED CURRICULUMPaperDurationMarksPaper 145 minutes40 marksPaper 245 minutes40 marksPaper 31 h and 45 min96 marksPaper 42 h and 15 min120 marksPaper 51 hour24 marksPaper 61 h and 30 min40 marksContents: The topics included in International Mathematics are Number, Algebra, Functions, Geometry,Transformations in Two Dimensions, Mensuration, Coordinate Geometry, Trigonometry, Sets andProbabilityIGCSE Options 2021

13GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES (0457)The Global Perspectives course aims to enable students to develop an analytical and evaluative grasp ofglobal issues and their causes by considering the consequences from different perspectives and thepossible courses of actions. Students will be encouraged to enquire and reflect on issues in ourinterconnected world from a personal, national and international perspective in order to critically assessthe information available to them in their ever-changing world.As the IGCSE Global Perspectives course paves a solid foundation for IB Diploma programme students intheir study of Theory of Knowledge, this course will be a core subject at CKY. This means that allstudents will study this course across the two years.AssessmentThe assessment components for the course are as follows:ComponentComponent 1Component 2Component 3Nature ofWritten ExaminationIndividual ReportTeam ProjectAssessmentStudents answer fourStudents carry outStudents collaborate withcompulsory questionsresearch on a globaltheir peers to explore abased on source material question to explore thetopic within a culturalto test their evaluation of causes and impact on acontext and investigateclaims, arguments andlocal, national and global on the differentevidence from differentscale.perspectives.perspectives on globalissues.AssessedExternally AssessedInternally Set; ExternallyInternally Assessed;FormatAssessedExternally ModeratedDuration1 hour 15 minutesAcross the academic year Across the academic yearMarks Allotted 70 marks60 marks70 marksWeighting35%30%35%Syllabus ContentSome of the topics that students will explore over the two years include:Component 1Component 2Component 3 Demographic ChangeEducation for AllEmploymentFuel and EnergyGlobalisationLaw and CriminalityMigrationTransport SystemsIGCSE Options 2021 Biodiversity andEcosystem LossChanging CommunitiesDigital WorldFamilySustainable LivingTrade and Aid Disease and HealthLanguage andCommunicationPoverty and InequalityTradition, Culture andIdentityWater, Food andAgriculture

14ADDITIONAL MATHEMATICS (0606)“A-Maths” is now offered as an option subject at CKY, as it is recommended for those pupils who intendto take Higher Level Mathematics at IBDP.Aims: Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics (0606) is accepted by universities and employers asproof of essential mathematical knowledge and ability. Successful IGCSE Additional Mathematicscandidates gain lifelong skills, including: the further development of mathematical concepts and principles the extension of mathematical skills and their use in more advanced techniques an ability to solve problems, present solutions logically and interpret results a solid foundation for further study.Assessment: All CKY Additional Mathematics candidates will take Papers 1 and 2, which is eligible forthe award of grades A* to E.PaperPaper 110–12 questions of various lengthsNo choice of question except that the last question willconsist of two alternatives, only one of which must beanswered.The mark allocations for the last question will be in therange of 10–12 marks.Paper 210–12 questions of various lengthsNo choice of question except that the last question willconsist of two alternatives, only one of which must beanswered.The mark allocations for the last question will be in therange of 10–12 marks.DurationMarks2 hours802 hours80Content: The topics included in Additional Mathematics are: set language and notation, functions andquadratic functions, indices and surds, factors of polynomials, simultaneous equations, logarithmic andexponential functions, straight line graphs, circular measure, trigonometry, permutations andcombinations, binomial expansions, vectors and calculus.IGCSE Options 2021

15BIOLOGY (0610)Content: At CKY we offer our students a choice of Science curricula from Biology (0610), Chemistry(0620) and Physics (0625).Science has long been viewed as an integral part of the curriculum in education, so every student musttake at least one Science subject at IGCSE. In addition, they will be able to select from any combinationof two of the three subjects, or all three. For pupils that are not sure which Science they prefer, wewould encourage them to take all three.Those students considering continuing their study of Biology at IB Diploma level are stronglyrecommended to take IGCSE Biology and Chemistry to ensure that they have sufficient backgroundknowledge for the advanced study of Molecular Biology.Cambridge IGCSE Biology is accepted by universities and employers as proof of real ability andknowledge. As well as a subject focus, the biology syllabus enables students to: better understand the technological world, with an informed interest in scientific matters recognise the usefulness (and limitations) of scientific method, and how to apply this to otherdisciplines and in everyday life develop relevant attitudes, such as a concern for accuracy and precision, objectivity, integrity,enquiry, initiative and inventiveness further interest in, and care for, the environment better understand the influence and limitations placed on scientific study by society, economy,technology, ethics, the community and the environment develop an understanding of the scientific skills essential for further study at IBDPAssessment: All candidates must enter for three papers. The majority of CKY candidates will take Papers2 & 4 (the Extended Curriculum) plus Paper 6 (Alternative to Practical), which is eligible for the award ofgrades A* to G. However a Core Curriculum (Papers 1, 3 & 6) is available in which reduced content istested in the Paper 1 and 3 exams, with only grades C to G available. If the class teacher believes astudent would benefit from completing the Core Curriculum the student and their parents will beinformed as soon as possible.All candidates take either:Core CurriculumPaper 145 minutesMultiple choice question paperWeighted at 30% of total available markPaper 31 hour 15 minutesCore theory paperWeighted at 50% of total available marksandPaper 6Alternative to PracticalWeighted at 20% of total available marksIGCSE Options 2021orExtended CurriculumPaper 245 minutesMultiple choice question paperWeighted at 30% of total available markPaper 41 hour 15 minutesExtended theory paperWeighted at 50% of total available marks1 hour

16CHEMISTRY (0620)Content: Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry is accepted by universities and employers as proof of essentialchemistry knowledge and ability. As well as a subject focus, the chemistry syllabus enables students to: Better understand the technological world in which they live, and take an informed interest inscience and scientific developments Learn about the basic principles of Chemistry through a mix of theoretical and practical studies Develop an understanding of the scientific skills essential for further study at IBDP, skills whichare useful in everyday life Learn how science is studied and practised, and become aware that the results of scientificresearch can have both good and bad effects on individuals, communities and the environment.Assessment: All candidates must enter for three papers. The majority of CKY candidates will take Paper2 and 4 (the Extended Curriculum), which is eligible for the award of grades A* to G, however a CoreCurriculum (Paper 1 and 3) is available in which a reduced curriculum is covered in the exams with onlygrades C to G available. If the class teacher believes a student would benefit from completing the CoreCurriculum the student and their parents will be informed as soon as possible.All candidates take either:Core CurriculumPaper 145 minutesMultiple choice question paperWeighted at 30% of total available markPaper 31 hour 15 minutesCore theory paperWeighted at 50% of total available marksandPaper 6Alternative to PracticalWeighted at 20% of total available marksIGCSE Options 2021orExtended CurriculumPaper 245 minutesMultiple choice question paperWeighted at 30% of total available markPaper 41 hour 15 minutesExtended theory paperWeighted at 50% of total available marks1 hour

17PHYSICS (0625)Content: Cambridge IGCSE Physics is accepted by universities and employers as proof of knowledge andunderstanding of physics. Successful candidates gain lifelong skills, including: confidence in a technological world, with an informed interest in scientific matters an understanding of how scientific theories and methods have developed, and continue todevelop, as a result of groups and individuals working together an understanding that the study and practice of science are affected and limited by social,economic, technological, ethical and cultural factors an awareness that the application of science in everyday life may be both helpful and harmful tothe individual, the community and the environment knowledge that science overcomes national boundaries and that the language of science, usedcorrectly and thoroughly, is universal an understanding of the usefulness (and limitations) of scientific method, and its application inother subjects and in everyday life a concern for accuracy and precision an understanding of the importance of safe practice improved awareness of the importance of objectivity, integrity, enquiry, initiative andinventiveness an interest in, and care for, the environmentAssessment: All candidates must enter for three papers. The majority of CKY candidates will take Paper2 and 4 (the Extended Curriculum), which is eligible for the award of grades A* to G, however a CoreCurriculum (Paper 1 and 3) is available in which a reduced curriculum is covered in the exams with onlygrades C to G available. If the class teacher believes a student would benefit from completing the CoreCurriculum the student and their parents will be informed as soon as possible.All candidates take either:Core CurriculumPaper 145 minutesMultiple choice question paperWeighted at 30% of total available markPaper 31 hour 15 minutesCore theory paperWeighted at 50% of total available marksandPaper 6Alternative to PracticalWeighted at 20% of total available marksIGCSE Options 2021orExtended CurriculumPaper 245 minutesMultiple choice question paperWeighted at 30% of total available markPaper 41 hour 15 minutesExtended theory paperWeighted at 50% of total available marks1 hour

18BUSINESS STUDIES (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 learn how to use concepts and tools that enable them to analyse business problems, evaluate andrecommend solutions. The course aims to develop students’ practical skills in areas such ascommunication, presentations and team working, in addition to igniting their entrepreneurial spark.Content:IGCSE Business Studies is accepted by universities and employers as proof of an understanding ofbusiness concepts and techniques across a range of different types of businesses. Successful IGCSEBusiness Studies students gain lifelong skills and knowledge, including: Understanding different forms of business organisations, the environments in which businessesoperate and business functions such as marketing, operations and finance An appreciation of the critical role of people in business success Confidence to calculate and interpret business data Communication skills including the need to support arguments with reasons Ability to analyse business situations and reach decisions or judgements.Educational visits:Business students will have regular opportunities toundertake field trips to organisations, which enable themto apply their learning to real-world companies andsettings. Learning outside the school environment willextend students' awareness of the world of work andtheir understanding of how firms operate in practice.Assessment: Candidates will take 2 exam papers (eachworth 50% of total marks).View from HSBC's Asia HeadquartersPaperPaper 1 (1 hour 30 minutes) Short-answer questions andstructured/data response questions.Paper 2 (1 hour 30 minutes) Questions arising from a givencase-study (not pre-released).Weighting50%50%Progression:The course provides students with an ideal foundation for further learning, preparing students forbusiness education courses at IB Diploma level, as well as gainful future employment.IGCSE Options 2021

19DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY (D.T.) (0445)For most pupils the Cambridge IGCSE in Design & Technology (0445) provides a safe, exciting andchallenging environment to apply knowledge and skills often different from their other subjects. D.T.has academic content and requires considerable time commitment. Computer Aided Design (CAD) andComputer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) are key elements of the course.Following from Y8, the subject further develops creativity, practical skills, independence and specialistlanguage usage, in a multi-discipline problem-solving environment, within a broad curriculum. Thesubject is not gender biased, so is equally suitable for girls and boys.Unfortunately, this year we have to restrict the number of classesto two, with 20 pupils in each.Background: D.T. is not as familiar to many parents as somesubjects. Others may have an out-dated perception based on theirexperiences of woodwork, metalwork, engineeri

English IGCSE (Syllabus code 0500) or Cambridge English As A Second Language IGCSE (0510), based on their progress in the subject throughout years 6-8. Those students who are confident in their use of the English language will be entered for First Language and may also be offered the option to enter for English