IGCSE Chemistry

1- Why choose Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry?

Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry is accepted by universities and employers as proof of essential chemistry 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 in science 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 Cambridge International A Level, skills which are useful in everyday life
• Learn how science is studied and practiced, and become aware that the results of scientific research can have both good and bad effects on individuals, communities and the environment.

2- Summary of Aims:

The syllabus aims are to encourage candidates to develop:

• To provide a worthwhile educational experience for all candidates, through well designed studies of experimental and practical science, whether or not they go on to study science beyond this level
• To enable candidates to acquire sufficient understanding and knowledge to:
  • recognise the usefulness, and limitations, of scientific method and to appreciate its applicability in other disciplines and in everyday life
  • be suitably prepared for studies beyond IGCSE in pure sciences, in applied sciences or in science- dependent vocational courses
• To develop abilities and skills that:
  • are relevant to the study and practice of chemistry
  • encourage safe practice
• To develop attitudes relevant to chemistry such as:
  • concern for accuracy and precision
  • objectivity, integrity, enquiry, initiative and inventiveness
• To stimulate interest in, and care for, the environment
• To promote an awareness that:
  • science transcends national boundaries and that the language of science, correctly and rigorously applied, is universal

3- Assessment and Exam Format:

All candidates must enter for three papers: Paper 1; one from either Paper 2 or Paper 3; and one from Papers 4, 5 or 6.

• Candidates who have only studied the Core curriculum, or who are expected to achieve a grade D or below, should normally be entered for Paper 2.
• Candidates who have studied the Extended curriculum, and who are expected to achieve a grade C or above, should be entered for Paper 3.