1. Cambridge International Examinations
Sherry Reach
Deputy Regional Director
Ryan Louise Miller
Schools Development Manager – Northeast

2. 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
We work in partnership with educators worldwide, including 40 national governments and education reform projects
Eg Singapore New Zealand

3. 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

4. A Learner-Centered Approach
Our programs provide learners with the foundation to achieve high levels of academic and personal learning in an engaging way. Together with schools, we aim to develop learners 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

5. Cambridge Secondary 2 - IGCSE
Curriculum
Cambridge Secondary 2 - IGCSE
An IGCSE course, typically offered in 9th and 10th grade, provides each student with the knowledge, concepts, and skills they need to engage in a higher level of learning
Enables a variety of routes for all abilities
Gives schools opportunities to flexible and enhance other curriculum
Foundation curriculum
Broadened curriculum
Cross-curricular perspectives
International in outlook with local relevance
Over 70 subjects, including 30 languages

6. The Syllabus is Where it Begins and ……
Curriculum
The Syllabus is Where it Begins and ……
Aims and Learner Outcomes
Assessment Objectives
Description of assessment components
Curriculum content
Including detailed summary of what candidates should know, understand and be able to do
Grade descriptions
Resource list, including textbooks and much more
Make into 2 slides and use graphic from syll to asst

7. Curriculum Excellent foundation Schools use Cambridge IGCSE
to prepare students for:
College and careers
Cambridge AS/A Level courses
Cambridge AICE Diploma
IB Diploma AP

8. Cambridge Critical Path: Supports 21st Century Skills & Common Core
Curriculum
Cambridge Critical Path: Supports 21st Century Skills & Common Core
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
discuss, present and formulate an argument

9. Thought-Provoking Exams
Assessment
Thought-Provoking Exams
Reliable grading, standardized internationally
Flexible for schools to provide different options
Rigorous questions requiring more than rote-memory
Most exams are essay based
Gradually remove scaffolding throughout questions
Require the application of knowledge in unfamiliar contexts
Encourage connections to be made between topic areas or concepts

10. Assessment
Assessments Developed yearly – multiple forms per year enabling the important resources to be available for Teachers
College Faculty engaged in Developing the assessments with critical role being played by the Chief Examiner
Lead college faculty member engaged in developing and marking the Assessment
Cambridge assessment model enables the flexibility to provide value added resources to districts and schools including:
Past Question Papers
Mark Schemes (Rubrics/Scoring Guidelines)
Reporting for Teachers
Grade Thresholds
Examiner reports/Examiner feedback webinars
Student Scores/Score Distributions
Future – USA Teachers Engaged Online scoring

11. Support for teachers and students
Classroom
Support for teachers and students
Teacher Support Website – syllabus, online discussion groups, teacher guides and unit lesson plans, past exams & answers for planning, teaching and preparing students for success
Learner Guides - test preparation, help to avoid common errors, practice exam questions, review of previous exams

12. Community
Discussion boards for general or individual subjects allows educators from around the globe to collaborate and engage in educational debate
It brings Cambridge schools and experts together online, through discussion forums and social networks.
Community Resource boards allow educators to share labs, activities, and other resources to be used by others around the world

13. Subject-Specific Professional Development for Cambridge Teachers
Classroom
Subject-Specific Professional Development for Cambridge Teachers
Online courses
Introductory Self-Study
Tutor-led
Ask the Examiner Q & A
Face to Face Training led by Cambridge Teachers / Examiners
Best Practices Workshops led by US Teachers with Cambridge experience
Custom trainings to fit the needs of your school

14. Higher Education 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 FYGPA.
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 FYGPA compared to AP and IB students, and all three groups earned higher FYGPA 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.

15. Higher Education University Recognition
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 system, NYU, Columbia, Cornell, Fordham, all Florida colleges and universities. Yale, Harvard, Duke, etc.
Online University Recognitions Database