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Cambridge Checkpoint
Framework
The link between the
Cambridge International Primary Programme and IGCSE is provided
by Cambridge Checkpoint, which covers teaching for Key
Stage 3 (Year 7, 8 and 9). The Checkpoint Framework
covers the early and middle years of secondary and end with a
diagnostic test, available in Mathematics, English and
Science, which indicates readiness to begin IGCSE courses.
Progression Tests
are available in English, mathematics and Science for Year 7 and
8. These tests allow continued tracking of student progress from
Primary into Lower Secondary schooling.
(For Year 9
Students)
Designed to
help students learn, Cambridge Checkpoint
tests are available in English, Mathematics
and Science and are suitable for students of
approximately 14 years of age. (Year 9)
Cambridge
Checkpoint:
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Is not a
formal qualification with a certificate,
but a way in which students can make the
most of their educational opportunities
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Provides
good preparation for IGCSE or O Level
exams by allowing students to experience
an external examination
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Scores are
good predictors of performance in IGCSE
and O Level examinations
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Provides
immediate feedback on a student’s
strengths and weaknesses
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Allows
students to see which parts of a subject
they are good at and those in which they
need to make extra efforts
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Gives
teachers detailed information about the
strengths and weaknesses of each pupil
and class so they can focus their
teaching on each class' particular needs
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Tests can
be taken at convenient times, so that
they don't disrupt other lessons
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Provides a
transferable record of a student's
academic progress – useful if a student
moves schools
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Was created
with an international audience in mind
so that it is suitable for students of
all cultural and language backgrounds
For more
information in obtaining a factsheet on
Cambridge Checkpoint please contact the
school.
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