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Cambridge’s international reach and Arizona context Cambridge’s education philosophy and academic programs How higher education recognizes Cambridge How Cambridge communicates student performance to higher education How can Cambridge and CFA support you?

Cambridge’s international reach and Arizona context

Cambridge Assessment - a department of the University of Cambridge
We prepare school students for life, helping them develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning We are at the heart of a global learning community including more than 10,000 schools, including the US We work in partnership with educators worldwide, including 40 national governments and education reform projects E.g. Singapore New Zealand We have seen double digit growth per year over he last 5 years and have recently invested further in USA expansion

Cambridge worldwide 10,000 schools 160 countries 40 governments
Our global community of Cambridge schools are spread all around the world – the areas in green on the map. Around half of our schools work directly with us. The other half work with us through governments – and we work with governments in over 40 countries and more than 30 ministries of education. So Cambridge is not only the world’s largest provider of international education programmes and qualifications for 5 to 19 year olds. We see Cambridge as a unique worldwide learning community. 10,000 schools 160 countries 40 governments

Cambridge Across in the USA
Spokane Federal Way Bethel Advanced (AICE) Secondary Primary Ferndale SD MA Jersey City SD CT Prince William County SD DE DC MD Charlotte Mecklenburg SD Metro Nashville SD Miami Dade SD Palm Beach County SD Broward SD Brevard SD ..many others ASU Prep Academies Dysart Unified School District Imagine Schools Yuma Union High School District …many others Confidential Draft: Not for distribution

Cambridge in Arizona Amphitheater Public Schools
ASU Preparatory Academies ASU Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy Dysart Unified School District Imagine Schools Kingman Unified School District Mesa Public Schools Santa Cruz Unified School District SySTEM Schools Wickenburg Unified School District Yuma Union High School District

35,000+ Students impacted since Fall 2011
Cambridge in Arizona 35, Students impacted since Fall 2011 25, Rigorous, performance-based Cambridge high school assessments across all subject areas taken by students since Spring 2012 175 Teacher professional development events impacting more than 600 teachers Students who have earned the performance-based Arizona Grand Canyon High School Diploma 129 Students who earned 150 prestigious Cambridge Learner Awards at 10 different Arizona schools since 2015

Cambridge in Arizona An innovative, performance-based approach to high school – Move On When Ready Move On When Ready provides a personalized pathway to high school graduation for every individual learner that results in readiness for college level work. Cambridge provides an aligned instructional system—the high expectations curriculum, high quality assessments, and aligned teacher development—that makes these personalized pathways possible.

Cambridge in Arizona Making the shift to mastery and competency, not seat time – Grand Canyon High School Diploma Authorized by legislation in 2014, the Grand Canyon High School Diploma is available to Arizona students who demonstrate college and career readiness on a series of curriculum-based Cambridge IGCSE exams across subjects before they leave high school. Earning the Grand Canyon High School Diploma means that a student is academically prepared to take college level courses without remediation.

Cambridge’s educational philosophy and academic programs

A learner-centered approach
Our programs provide students with the foundation to achieve high levels of academic and personal learning in an engaging way. Together with schools, we aim to develop students and teachers who are: Confident in working with information and ideas – their own and 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

Thought-Provoking Exams
Reliable grading, standardized internationally Flexible for schools to provide different options Rigorous questions requiring more than rote-memory Most exams are written essays, requiring development of thought and argumentation Gradually remove scaffolding throughout questions Require the application of knowledge in unfamiliar contexts Encourage connections to be made between topic areas or concepts Graded by external evaluators only in the UK. No components graded by teachers (unlike IB) Draconian test security Core vs. extended options; AS- Alevel depending on student’s intended further course of study and strengths No multiple choice

Future - USA HS teacher and college faculty scoring
Assessments developed yearly and graded by college faculty and other writers Cambridge assessment model enables the flexibility to provide resources to districts and schools including: Past Question Papers Mark Schemes (Rubrics/Scoring Guidelines) Reporting for Teachers Grade Thresholds Examiner reports and feedback webinars Student Scores Worldwide score distributions Future - USA HS teacher and college faculty scoring Syllabus updated annually New questions and grade rubrics developed for every exam session (takes about 2 years to create a test paper) – mark schemes different for every subject and exam session depending on difficulty All of this is transparent to schools and teachers. Resources and feedback is provided to enable them to improve teaching

Cambridge programmes and qualifications
Curriculum Curriculum is at the heart of the learning experience a school offers its learners, and at the heart of the mission and vision of the school. Each Cambridge curriculum develops learners' understanding, knowledge and skills. Classroom Classroom support and guidance helps teachers and learners perform to their maximum ability. We offer world-class teacher and learner resources, including expert training and support resources. Qualifications Cambridge qualifications provide learners with a global passport to success. We offer reliable, rigorous and flexible assessment, leading to internationally recognised qualifications. Community Our global learning community of Cambridge schools, teachers and learners brings people closer together to share best practice and ideas and drive excellence in education. We offer full support, designed carefully around the curriculum, qualifications, classroom resources and the needs of our global learning community.

Cambridge IGCSE An IGCSE course, typically offered in 9th and 10th grade (ages but varies by country), provides each student with the knowledge, concepts, and skills they need to engage in a higher level of learning. College-readiness program of study designed to prepare students for the next stage of learning—Cambridge AS/A Levels, Advanced Placement, Career and Technical Education, entry level college courses Enables a variety of routes for all abilities Gives schools opportunities to be flexible and enhance other curriculum Foundation curriculum (core) Extended curriculum Cross-curricular perspectives International in outlook with local relevance Over 70 subjects, including 30 languages 5 IGCSE/Olevels with a grade C or above considered equivalent to American HS diploma by credential evaluators

IGCSE Grade Scale IGCSE US Grade * (US-UK Fulbright) US GPA* A* A+ 4.0+ A 4.0 B B+ 3.3 C 3.0 D C+ 2.3 E 2.0 F D+ 1.3 G 1.0 U 1) IGCSE and O-level difference is primarily in the name (O-level is the older name retained in places like Singapore and Pakistan) 2) Two additional grade – lower passing mark threshold on IGCSE 3) If student takes only core paper – they can’t get a grade higher than C even if they have the perfect score; designed for struggling learners 4) Combined and Coordinated Science – single and double awards – depends on whether student intends to study science at A-level. Core ONLY – easier paper, fewer questions: max. grade band C Extended subject – more challenging paper, more questions, max. grade band A* Mark scheme set to C standard

Cambridge programmes and qualifications
Curriculum Curriculum is at the heart of the learning experience a school offers its learners, and at the heart of the mission and vision of the school. Each Cambridge curriculum develops learners' understanding, knowledge and skills. Classroom Classroom support and guidance helps teachers and learners perform to their maximum ability. We offer world-class teacher and learner resources, including expert training and support resources. Qualifications Cambridge qualifications provide learners with a global passport to success. We offer reliable, rigorous and flexible assessment, leading to internationally recognised qualifications. Community Our global learning community of Cambridge schools, teachers and learners brings people closer together to share best practice and ideas and drive excellence in education. We offer full support, designed carefully around the curriculum, qualifications, classroom resources and the needs of our global learning community.

Cambridge International Advanced Subsidiary (AS) and Advanced (A) Levels
Allows learners to achieve breadth of study and depth of content, developing highly engaged, independent learners Established and well known around the world 360 guided learning hours for A-level over 2 years 180 guided learning hours for AS over 1 year 6 passing grades A*-E, plus Ungraded Linear/staged examinations Provides schools with flexibility to create individualized curriculum to meet local classroom interests Choice of over 55 subjects which may provide advanced higher education placement credit Entry level college courses in a high school setting because AP is ~140/150 hours and IB HL are 240 teacher hours Aligned to UK Alevel standards Linear vs. modular: one high stakes exam at the end. No module exams or module retakes. (Pearson Edexcel). Staged means there is an AS exam halfway through the course (at the end of 11th grade). Current reforms in UK are doing away with AS, however colleges like to see as supporting evidence for predicted Alevel grades, so Cambridge has no plans to remove it. Coursework NOT included in final grade

Assessment options for AS and A Levels
Cambridge International A Levels are linear in structure, that is examinations at the end of the year; however, students can choose from a range of assessment options: they can take all papers of the Cambridge International A Level course in the same examination session, usually at the end of the second year of study, or take a ‘staged’ assessment route – that is, take the Cambridge International AS Level in Year 1 and in Year 2, complete the final Cambridge International A Level at a subsequent session. Candidates can also take the Cambridge International AS Level only. The syllabus content for Cambridge International AS Level is half of a Cambridge International A Level programme. Candidates who take Cambridge International AS Level first and then want to retake it, must generally retake the whole of the Cambridge International AS Level. The staged assessment route is not possible in all subjects. The outcomes awarded for Cambridge International AS Level language syllabuses cannot be carried forward to A Level. It is also not possible to take only A2 examinations since the A2 units do not form a stand-alone qualification, being only the second half of a Cambridge International A Level. We already follow a linear assessment model and we shall retain the option of Cambridge International AS Level counting towards Cambridge International A Level, as this route continues to be highly valued by universities worldwide. Most students take three or four subjects at A level 20

AICE Diploma Requirements
Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) Diploma program AICE Diploma Requirements Combines breadth of study with choice and flexibility Selection comes from three curriculum areas and one Core Total of 7 points required: at least one from Groups 1-3; one from Core; three from learner’s choice Passing scores are required on all exams to receive Diploma Group 1:Science and Math At least 1 point Core: Global Perspectives and Research Group 2: Languages 4 Required + 3 Choice = 7 points At least 1 point Group 4: Interdisciplinary Skills Based Courses Optional: Max of 2 points Group 3: Arts and Humanities At least 1 point Required: 1 point

AS/A-Level Grading Scale
US Grade* (US-UK Fulbright) US GPA* A* A+ 4.0+ A a 4.0 B b B+ 3.3 C c 3.0 D d C+ 2.3 E e 2.0 Ungraded ungraded F AS/Alevel letter grades can be converted to a US-style grade in this manner according to credential evaluators HOWEVER, the true meaning of a letter grade is a standard achieved: students' proficiency on well-defined course objectives “Vertical” standards-based grading: range of content and skill exhibited on assessment NOT exam marks converted to percentages

Cambridge Global Perspectives and Research (GPR) All Levels
Cambridge Global Perspectives and Research (GPR) constitutes compulsory core of AICE diploma Taught as two successive one-year courses - Global Perspectives (a taught course) and a Research Report Excellent preparation for undergraduate study - gives real evidence of independent, critical thinking Primary, Secondary 1, IGCSE 9th/10th, AS/A Level 11th/12th

AS/A-Level Global Perspectives and Research
Critical thinking and research skills taught through an exploration of a broad range of global issues Science & Technology Politics Ethics Environment Culture Economics Global Topic Example Topic: To what extent is social media considered anti-social? “We particularly value the independence of thought, critical thinking and research and inquiry skills that GPR develops, and believe that it is a promising addition to the courses of study that prepare students well for post-secondary education” – Stuart Schumill, MIT Dean of Admission 24

How higher education recognizes Cambridge

Universities recognize Cambridge in different ways
Cambridge in Arizona Universities recognize Cambridge in different ways Admissions Procedures might vary for domestic vs. international students Credit by Examination Awarding credit based on AS/A Level exam performance Student Incentives Scholarships, preferred admissions, Honors college entrance

Online University Recognitions Database
Cambridge has a university recognitions database with credit and placement policies established at universities across the USA Recognition at over 500 colleges and universities in the US, including the SUNY and University of California systems, NYU, Columbia, Cornell, Fordham, all Florida colleges and universities, all Arizona public universities, Yale, Harvard, Duke, etc. Online University Recognitions Database

Recognitions Database- searching

Recognitions Database- search results

How to add Recognition

Arizona recognitions - admissions
Cambridge in Arizona Arizona recognitions - admissions ASU recognized IGCSE courses as meeting specific ABOR core competency requirements for English, math, science, social studies, fine arts, and foreign language in 2014 See “Cambridge Course Summary” at

Arizona recognitions – credit by exam
Cambridge in Arizona Arizona recognitions – credit by exam ASU, NAU and UA all established AS/A Level credit-by- examination policies in 2014 or 2015 ASU: NAU: UA: AzTransfer Course Equivalency Guide:

How Cambridge communicates student performance

Statement of Results A statement of results is provided for each candidate. The statement provides: candidate’s number and centre number list of subjects with unique syllabus code for each subject grades achieved in each subject a percentage uniform mark for some countries from June 2010 For Group Award candidates, the statement will show the result achieved in the ICE or AICE (Diploma) Group Award

Sample certificate: Cambridge International AS and A Level
Watermark Upper and Lower case reporting of grades achieved Number of subjects Signature of VC of University of Cambridge Hologram Serial number Other hidden security features are also present on official Cambridge documentation

CIE Direct- verify students’ results online
to request a ‘University access to Cambridge results online application form’

Timeline for Results 2 Exam Cycles Per Year
Mid-August Results October Student Certificates May/June Exams Mid-January Results March Student Certificates Oct/Nov Exams

How higher can Cambridge and CFA support you?

How can Cambridge and CFA support you?
Cambridge in Arizona How can Cambridge and CFA support you? What information do university officials need from Cambridge? Are there ways that Arizona Cambridge schools should be documenting Cambridge participation on high school transcripts? Are there barriers for Cambridge students transitioning successfully to community colleges or university that we can address?

CONTACT For credit and recognition worldwide: For Higher Education Institutions in North America: For K-12 Districts and Schools: For Move On When Ready and Arizona Partnerships:

REFERENCE

Arizona Grand Canyon High School Diploma
Cambridge Exams and Course Areas College-Ready Qualification Score Grand Canyon Diploma Requirements: Students must earn the college-ready qualification score on five (5) exams, successfully complete seven (7) exams, and successfully complete fine art/CTE and economics courses. IGCSE English First Language (Extended) B Meet the college-ready qualification score. IGCSE Mathematics (Extended) C IGCSE Biology IGCSE Chemistry IGCSE Physics IGCSE Coord. Sci. * Meet the college-ready qualification score on 1 science exam. Reach a passing score of G or above on 1 additional science exam. IGCSE World History IGCSE American History Meet the college-ready qualification score on 1 history exam. Reach a passing score of G or above on 1 additional history exam. Meet the college-ready qualification score of “C” on 1 additional Cambridge IGCSE exam from English Literature, the sciences**, or history exam areas. Fine Art or Career and Technical Education (CTE) G Meet the college-ready qualification score on IGCSE Art & Design, IGCSE Drama, or IGCSE Music or successful completion of a local course. Economics Local course Successfully complete a local course (½ credit).

Grand Canyon High School Diploma in Arizona Statute "Grand Canyon diploma" means a high school diploma that is offered to any student who demonstrates readiness for college level mathematics and English according to standards prescribed by an interstate compact on board examination systems, who has passing grades on an additional set of required approved board examinations in core academic courses as determined by the state board of education, including the arts, history and science, and who successfully completes a course in economics. A.R.S. § "Readiness for college level mathematics and English" means that a student has the English and mathematics skills and knowledge needed to succeed in college level courses that count toward a degree or certificate without taking remedial or developmental coursework. A.R.S. § Pupils who earn a Grand Canyon Diploma are entitled to all the rights and privileges of a person who graduates with a high school diploma issued pursuant to this section, including access to postsecondary scholarships and other forms of student financial aid and access to all forms of postsecondary education. A.R.S. § (L)

Cambridge IGCSE Performance at Arizona Move On When Ready Schools

Cambridge AS/A Level Performance at Arizona Move On When Ready Schools

Top 10 countries for Cambridge IGCSE and O Level
Cambridge O Level UK Singapore Egypt Pakistan India Mauritius UAE Brunei China Maldives Zimbabwe Bangladesh Malaysia Sri Lanka Saudi Arabia Nigeria Argentina Indonesia Zambia

An Excellent Foundation
IGCSE O-level A-level 3-4 subjects IBDP 6 subjects + CAS+EE AICE (AS/A) 3-6 subjects Hybrid/AP depends on school Year 12 (13) Year 11 (12) Year 10(11) Year 9(10) Possible academic paths – typical of international students US students – IGCSE courses can be found as honors-level 9th and 10th grade courses, or used as HS diploma requirements (as in AZ).

Top 10 countries for Cambridge International AS & A Level
Pakistan Mauritius Malaysia USA China Brunei New Zealand Zimbabwe India Nepal

Cambridge AICE Diploma Subject Groupings
Other subjects to note : Classical Studies; Travel and Tourism; General Paper – a Writing exam that requires student to read about issues cross curricular in nature e.g. genetics research and the ethics of designer babies and present the various views in writing in addition to stating and supporting their own opinion

Cambridge AICE comparisons to other Advanced Programs
Brief Description: This study compares the effects of AICE participation to AP, IB, and matched students who did not earn credit through an advanced program on freshman year GPA. Sample Size and Characteristics: The sample included more than 8,500 students who entered FSU during the academic years of Key Finding: Cambridge AICE students earned higher freshman year GPA compared to AP and IB students, and all three groups earned higher freshman year GPA compared to matched students who did not earn credit through an advanced program. Shaw, S., & Bailey, C. (2011). Success in the US: Are Cambridge International Assessments Good Preparation for University Study? Journal of College Admission, (Fall 2011), 6–16.

Communication & Collaboration
Cambridge critical path Gathering, synthesising and communicating information Collaborating with others to achieve a common outcome Analysing and evaluating planning, processes and outcomes Developing and justifying a line of reasoning Deconstruction Reconstruction Reflection analyze evidence & arguments rebuild the context consider changes to personal perspective An innovative approach to supporting students to think critically – through the skills of analysis, evaluation and synthesis. Communication & Collaboration Formulate, present and discuss an argument Supports 21st Century Skills & Common Core

Higher Education Higher Education Feedback on Cambridge
Support from Higher Education in the development of curriculum and exams Strategic input on new or improved programs and services provided by the Cambridge Higher Education Advisory Council (HEAC), a committee consisting of members from top US universities Higher Education Feedback on Cambridge “Students we have who have taken Cambridge International A Levels do very well at our campus. They are very well-prepared for our curriculum and we find that they have a lot of confidence, but also that they have a good deep subject knowledge, (and) the ability to think critically and well.” Stuart Schmill, Dean of Admissions, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) “We think the Cambridge curriculum is superb preparation for university.” Christoph Guttentag, Dean of Undergraduate Admissions, Duke University “We believe that Cambridge International AS and A Level examinations are excellent preparation for students to take the next step in the path of lifelong learning.” Mary Adams, Associate Director of Admissions, Pennsylvania State University - Higher ed faculty in US, UK, Canada and Australia consulted each time a subject syllabus is modified to ensure students are sufficiently prepared for college - Cambridge periodically visits the US: in 2015 Cambridge mathematicians visited Yale and Umichigan to consult on subject development

What about Percentage Uniform Marks (PUMs)?
Grade PUM A* 90-100 A 80-89 (excellent) B 70-79 (very good) C 60 – 69 (good) D 50-59 (satisfactory) E 40-49 (pass) Ungraded Sub-40 Represents where student falls closest to a grade threshold Ex.: 82% means student is between A and A* but closer to A DOES NOT represent actual numerical marks E, C, and A standard set for each exam. Marks needed to reach each standard vary by difficulty of exam.

Ministries of Education - working in partnership
Work with MoEs to provide national curriculum & assessments e.g. Mauritius School Certificate and Higher School Certificate Provide syllabuses that support the national curriculum in countries such as Singapore, Bermuda, Maldives, Tonga, etc. Validate local exams e.g. Singapore, Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho & Malaysia Work to support education projects (reforms) e.g. in Bahrain Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Egypt & Macedonia Currently developing first-language Cambridge IGCSE Bahasa Indonesia for state schools in Indonesia, where many schools are currently adopting the Cambridge curriculum. MES (Mauritius Examinations Syndicate) but they are part of the MoE More in future: Malta Skills transfer – will take time – 10 year or more contracts Involves training teachers, developing supportive school textbooks Working to set up local assessment systems: Offer a wide range of professional development and training services for teachers and school leaders

Singapore – Cambridge Curriculum
Co-operation between Cambridge International Examinations, Ministry of Education and Singapore Examination and Assessment Board (SEAB) A rigorous, holistic education with compulsory subjects (Mother Tongue Language, Project Work, General Paper/Knowledge & Inquiry) plus minimum 4 content based subjects including a contrasting subject A Level Qualification UK equivalent Higher 1 (H1) AS Level Higher 2 (H2) A level Higher 3 (H3) Old S level/UG H1/H2 A B C D E S Ungraded H3 Distinction Merit Pass Ungraded

Recognition Database Hits
Update to include July and August Val

Universities and Colleges Admission Service(UCAS)
Alignment of Scores for Common Assessments based on Tariff Point Allocation A Levels AS Levels IB Higher Levels IB Standard Levels Advanced Placement (A Subject List) Advanced Placement (B Subject List) Advanced Placement Subject Groupings A B UCAS Points Exam Grade Biology Art History 140 A* Calculus AB Studio Art (Drawing Portfolio) 130 7 Calculus BC Studio Art (2-D Design Portfolio) 120 A 5 Chemistry Chinese Studio Art (3-D Design Portfolio) 110 6 Physics (as half courses B and C) Computer Science A 100 B English Literature and Composition Environmental Science 90 4 English Language and Composition Government and Politics: Comparative 80 C French Language Government and Politics: United States 70 Human Geography 60 D 3 German Language Macroeconomics 59 Italian Japanese Microeconomics 50 Latin Music Theory 43 Spanish Language Psychology 40 E Spanish Literature Statistics 35 European History 30 United States History 27 World History 20 11 2,1 Study developed in collaboration with Cambridge, IB and AP to assist UK Universities in aligning the 3 College Level Programs taken by HS students---- using a points systems where points are assigned at different grades for the programs -- several subjects were compared in content and skill development (eg. Alevel vs. IBHL math, chemistry, geography) in 2006 -- tariff will change in 2017: will not change much for Alevel and IB, but AP will drop to be equivalent to AS/IBSL

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