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IGCSE stands for “International General Certificate of Secondary Education.” It is an internationally recognised qualification for secondary school students, typically
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Hi IGCSE centre, can I get some free A* exam model papers on English-second language.
Hello Keet,
Thank you for your interest. Unfortunately, you have to purchase our exam model answers. Alternatively, you may refer to the syllabus (https://www.skolatis.com/cambridge-igcse-subjects-syllabuses/) and also learn from the mark scheme. You shall find out more on what is needed in order to score higher marks. You may download it here: https://www.skolatis.com/cambridge-igcse-past-exam-papers/
Hello! I want to ask What should be the length of answers in 0511 the question which are asked from the passages Can we just write the answer simply or do we have to write the whole sentence?
Hi Amna,
You?ve asked a very general question for the whole paper. Could you please specify which question/exercise in the 0511 paper?
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Hello IGCSE! thank you for replying! I am asking about the questions of exercise 1, 0511 and also could you please tell how the speaking tests of Urdu as a second are conducted because I am going to have my speaking tests starting from next month and I do not know anything about it yet
Best regards,
Amna.
Hi Amna,
Keep your answers short ? a date or number or a short phrase should be enough to get a mark. The dotted line on the question paper gives you a guide about how much to write. Too much writing can waste your time, and, if you give too much information, you might include wrong details which could mean you lose a mark.
With regards to the Speaking component for Urdu as a Second Language (0539), the Speaking component is composed of 3 parts:
Part 1: Presentation [Total: 20 marks]
Part 2: Topic Conversation [Total: 20 marks]
Part 3: General Conversation [Total 20 marks]
The duration of the whole Speaking component will take about 10-12 minutes.
For more information, kindly download the subject syllabus here: https://www.skolatis.com/cambridge-igcse-subjects-syllabuses/
Thank you Very much It really helped me
You’re welcome, Amna.
Hi IGCSE Center
Thank you for your efforts.
I?d like to ask if you could help have the Environmental Management IGCSE book pdf for free. I will be having my exam this May/June and I still don?t have the book please help me.
Hi Jasmine,
Unfortunately, we do not have free books, or any books for that matter. However, one of the students shared this guideline for Environmental Management (0680),
1. You need to know the content by heart. Everything from the Lithosphere to the Biosphere should be embedded in your brain indefinitely. I used this book https://www.amazon.com/Environmental-Management-Core-Level-IGCSE/dp/0199151318 which is very comprehensive and I think it is one of the best books to exist for this particular subject.
2. Revise. Keep revising. You never know when you?re going forget one important detail. Often times in exams, we get questions from topics we neglected.
3. Past papers are your best friend. Practice, practice, practice. I cannot stress this point enough. Revise and practice- that should be your cycle.
4. Definitions. The Cambridge people are a big fan of catching you by surprise. And in a subject such as EM, you need to know how to define a concept concisely. Don?t neglect these.
5. Graphs and calculations. Brush up on your math, you will get a question related to math GUARANTEED.
which school are you taking the exam in
Hi IGCSE centre,
Is it necessary to write an introduction for our answers to the 6 mark and 10 mark questions in History (0470)?
Hello Rebecca John,
All the questions in Paper 1 are in the form of structured essays split into three parts: (a), (b) and (c).
Part (a) questions: ask you to describe historical events, themes or aspects of history using details and knowledge in context (4 marks)
Tips:
-Give precise and accurate details.
-Give examples.
-Avoid generalised statements.
Part (b) questions: ask you to explain why a specific event or factor happened or why it was important (6 marks)
Tips:
-Explain why, don?t just describe. For example, if you were asked: ?Why was the Treaty of Versailles disliked by so many in Germany??
-You would need to describe the Treaty and make it clear why this would lead to Germans disliking it.
Part (c) questions: ask you to provide a balanced argument and conclusion about historical events or factors (10 marks)
Tips:
-Explain your judgements by comparing the factor in the question against other factors from your own knowledge to give a balanced explanation. These questions typically ask for your judgements using questions like ?How far do you agree??, ?How significant??, ?How successful?? or ?How effective??
General Advice:
– You must answer all three parts of the questions you choose.
– Each question relates to a Key Question from the syllabus. Make sure you pick the questions that you can answer most easily.
– Make sure you include your own knowledge, facts, dates and relevant examples in all of your answers
Hiii
Do we really have to do 2 religions for religious studies? :0
Hello Rainberry,
Upon checking both syllabus and past exam papers, it is required to answer two sections. Meaning you have to choose two religions. Please kindly download the syllabus here: https://www.skolatis.com/cambridge-igcse-subjects-syllabuses/
Thanks!
You’re welcome, Rainberry! 🙂
does the grades A*-G apply for all subjects
Hi John,
The grades A*-G do not apply to all subjects. Subjects that have Core and Extended syllabus (e.g. Biology 0610, English as Second Language 0510, etc) take account differing abilities.
The Core curriculum provides a full overview of the subject and is targeted at students expected to achieve grades C to G.
The Extended curriculum, made up of the Core curriculum and the Supplement, is targeted at those expected to achieve grades A* to E.
hi
if i get an A or A* in English as a second language (0510) , so is it that a C grade in
first language english . so on the result will it show a c grade or A grade for english ??
by the way thanks for helping me for the other subjects this site is actually worthy
Hi Kunj,
You?re very much welcome.
English as a Second Language (0510) and English First Language (0500) are two different subjects. Your grade for the specific subject is only for that subject.
Hi!
just wanted to point out a slight confusion/error in the mark schemes for may/june 2012 series of papers uploaded for environmental management, as the mark scheme for paper 21 and 23 seem to switched as the mark scheme displayed as paper 21’s is actually paper 23’s mark scheme. it got me confused so just wanted to have it corrected
Hello there,
We’ve checked on our end and the papers are uploaded properly. Kindly check it again.