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IGCSE Curriculum, Pedagogy And Assessment For Students At Catalyze

IGCSE Curriculum, Pedagogy And Assessment For Students At  Catalyze

Hard work, study and constant revision are essential to IGCSE success. However, understanding the way the examination system is structured, the Cambridge approach to education and how the assessments are done will give students a better appreciation of what the board expects from them. By knowing what is expected of you, it becomes easier to focus yourexam preparation correctly.

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7 Fast Facts About the 2022 AP Exams

7 Fast Facts About the 2022 AP Exams

The pressure of preparing for AP examinations can make it easy to forget the basic, but crucial steps that you need to take to take the exams. Here are 7 key facts to keep in mind:

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IGCSE English As A First And Second Language - How To Make The Right Choice

IGCSE English As A First And Second Language - How To Make The Right Choice

Theoretically, both options have equal weightage. IGCSE states that English as a First Language (EFL) is designed for those students for whom English is their native tongue. English as a Second Language (ESL) is for those whose native language or mother tongue is not English but who want to improve their communication abilities in this language.

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10 Tips To Prepare For The IGCSE Exam

10 Tips To Prepare For The IGCSE Exam

Create a study/revision timetable. Keep it realistic – there is no point in scheduling 20 hours of study a day. You will not achieve it and when you fall behind, you will be disheartened. At the same time remember the amount of ground you have to cover and plan for a tough but realistic schedule.

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What Are the Benefits of Homeschooling Your Child?

What Are the Benefits of Homeschooling Your Child?

Education today is more than books and exams. Parents with a broader mindset towards providing non-conventional career options for their child while allowing the child to pursue a passion, many times consider homeschooling.

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7 Advantages of Taking Advanced Placement Exams

7 Advantages of Taking Advanced Placement Exams

School curricula are already hard enough, so why are so many students opting for Advanced Placement (AP) examinations? The answer is that the extra effort involved can be a smart choice and help you get ahead of the competition when it comes to higher studies and earn college level credits.

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7 differences between the SAT and ACT

ACT vs SAT

The similarities between SAT and ACT can lead to confusion about which way you should go.

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5 Differences Between AP Calculus AB And BC

Calculus AB vs. BC

For students thinking of taking AP Calculus, the two-course options available, AB and BC, are often a source of confusion. Knowing the differences will make the decision easier.

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5 Things You Should Know Before You Choose Your A-Level Subjects

A-Level Subjects

Be sure your choice is an informed one. Do not make decisions in a hurry. Collect all the information possible about the options open to you and analyze the data. Do not let the decisions of other influence you. Choose what is right for you...

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What You Need To Know About Edexcel A Level

Edexcel A Level  Online Tuitionl

Edexcel A levels are extremely popular with students who are looking to move on to the best universities and institutes of advanced learning in the world. The decision to opt for Edexcel A levels is a major one...

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8 Points To Remember About IB Extended Essay

8 Points To Remember About IB Extended Essay

The concept of the extended essay: The IB extended essay is an independent piece of self-directed research and of 4,000 words in length. The extended essay is mandatory for all IB students...

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What Is Theory of Knowledge - TOK In IB Curriculum

Theory of Knowledge

The term theory of knowledge (TOK) may sound intimidating to students when first confronted with it. In fact, it is not just a subject on its own but is one that is based on all the other learnings that the student has accomplished. That being said, it is a core element in the IB curriculum and must not be taken for granted.

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How to use IGCSE Model Q&As effectively?

IGCSE Model Questions And Answers

Continued practice for IGCSE using model questions and answers may become repetitive and boring. However, that is a small price to pay for the benefits that come from it. These are the most important examinations you have faced so far in your academic life and feeling stress, tension and anxiety about how you will do is normal and natural.

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How To Get Higher Grades In Cambridge Exams

How To Get Higher Grades In Cambridge Exams

Understand the way the exam works: It is not to find out how much you know or do not know. The objective is to evaluate how well you can apply what you have learned to answer the questions. Writing too much to show how much you have studied will not increase your grades – giving accurate and to the point answers will.

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Differences Between IGCSE And IB Curriculum

igcse vs ib curriculum

The choice of whether to put a child in a school offering IB or IGCSE is one that perplexes many parents. While both courses of study are well reputed and offer access to admission to universities and institutes of higher learning in India and abroad, there are several differences that both parents and students must understand to be able to make the right decision.

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What Is IGCSE And Is It The Right Choice For My Child?

Is IGCSE Better for you?

The final years of schooling are both the most challenging that a child has experienced so far and also, if the right course of study is chosen, possibly the most rewarding. One secondary diploma that is gaining popularity is the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE).

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Tips For Effective Cambridge Exam Preparation

Tips For Effective Cambridge Exam Preparation

The approach of examinations puts pressure on both students and teachers. Students look at the approaching examination with apprehension, no matter how well prepared they are. Teachers feel the stress of having to ensure that all the pre-examination revisions are completed.

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10 Tips For Teaching A Level English

10 Tips For Teaching A Level English

A level English can be a challenge for both teachers and students. The difficulty is not so much with the syllabus itself as with the approach to the subject. In other school curricula the focus, in the case of English, is to be able to read and write with a degree of comfort and familiarity.

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What Is The Difference Between AI And AA In IB Math?

What Is The Difference Between AI And AA In IB Math?

Every 7 years IB evaluates its subjects and course content and makes changes to keep the topic relevant. IB Math is one of the most difficult of subjects, but the break up into Pure Math (Analysis & Approaches) and Applied Math (Applications & Interpretations) makes it easier to find the Math course that is right for you.

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10 Reasons To Choose Cambridge Curriculum For Your Child

10 Reasons To Choose Cambridge Curriculum For Your Child

Choosing which course of study to follow in school is a matter of great stress for both students and parents. While each stream has its own advantages, there is today an increasing inclination towards the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examination. To help parents and students make the right decisions, here are 10 reasons for opting for IGCSE.

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8 Interesting Facts about ACT

Interesting Facts about ACT

The way colleges look at ACT scores can be confusing - there is no set method. Some colleges only look at the latest test score while others look at all the tests taken to average out the score.

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Why Students Should Take AP Courses?

Should I take AP tests?

The number of students opting for Advanced Placement (AP) courses is growing rapidly every year. The reason is the greater appreciation of the many benefits that come from AP success.

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How Do Universities Use SAT Scores?

sat scores for colleges and universities

Universities use 2 types of SAT scoring: Score Choice and Superscoring. It is up to the universities or colleges to decide on which system they will use. In Score Choice, the student can decide on which scores to send to the university and which to leave out.

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Are you looking for home-schooling options for IGCSE?

home-schooling for IGCSE

The COVID 19 pandemic has brought the subject of home-schooling to the top of students’ and parents' minds. With the uncertainty over schools reopening and the loss of study facilities and the need to not lose the preparation momentum, students who are planning of taking IGCSE are finding home-schooling an attractive option.

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Key Differences Between IGCSE and Cambridge O Levels

Key Differences Between IGCSE and Cambridge O Levels

IGCSE and Cambridge O levels are similar in many respects, which is why there is always some confusion as to which is the better option for students. IGCSE - The IGCSE syllabuses and teaching methods are designed to contribute to curriculum development and to support correct teaching practices.

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Are SAT subject tests required for college admission?

SAT subject tests for admission

The answer to this question is a clear “yes!” While many colleges do require applicants to take SAT subject tests for admission, even those colleges that do not will often use the SAT subject test scores to aid them in their evaluation process; the scores will help them obtain a better understanding of the applicant’s subject knowledge and abilities.

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SAT Prep - How To Cope With It In The New Normal

SAT Prep - How To Cope With It In The New Normal

The pandemic has turned the world upside down and nothing, including preparing for competitive examinations like SAT will ever be the same.

Understanding the New Normal in terms of how, when and what to prepare will help you to maximize your preparation.

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How To Stay Focused During The AP Exams 2021

How To Stay Focused During The AP Exams 2021

For the year 2021, the College Board in the U.S. has decided to schedule the Advance Placement examinations in the first half of May. That means that if you are taking either AP Seminar or AP Research your final projects must be submitted, and your presentations scored before 11:59 PM U.S. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 30 April. For AP Computer Science Principles students, your digital portfolio must be submitted before 11:59 PM EST on April 30.

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Top 10 IBDP Terms Parents Need To Know

Top 10 IBDP Terms Parents Need To Know

If your child is preparing for the IB Diploma, he or she is on a path that will open many doors for further learning across the globe. The IB exam is not an easy one and children preparing for it need all the support they can get. Parents play a key role in the preparation process and knowing the system and terminology will help them to understand the preparation their children are doing and give them the help and encouragement they need.

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IIT JEE Mains – Preparation Tips

IIT JEE Mains – Preparation Tips

Manage your time carefully. The better your planning, the better your preparation

Draw up a clear comprehensive timetable that is realistic. Trying to cram too much into it will lead to confusion and stress that will affect your preparedness.

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