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Cambridge presentation for gr 6 parents 19 july 2012
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Cambridge Primary
and
Cambridge Primary Checkpoint
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Subjects
Covers the subjects of English, Mathematics
and Science
Supported by their own Curriculums and
Planning
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Strands For Each Subject
English : Mathematics: Science:
Usage Geometry Biology
Reading Handling Data Chemistry
Writing Measure Physics
Number Scientific Inquiry
Problem Solving
More information is available on
http://www.cie.org.uk/qualifications/academic/primary/
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Assessment
2 types of assessment, set by Cambridge
- Progression Test
Taken in Grade 3, 4, 5 and 6 for English, Mathematics
and Science
- Checkpoint Test
Taken towards the end of Grade 6
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Progression Tests
A series of test which can be used to:
• monitor progress and identify strengths and
weaknesses in individual learner and in class
groups
• reflect and enhance teaching and learning at
school
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Primary Checkpoint
• A diagnostic assessment for use in the final year
of primary education designed by University of
Cambridge
• Covers the subjects of English, Mathematics and
Science
• Set and marked by Cambridge
• Not a pass/fail test
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Primary Checkpoint Result
Two documents for every subject for each learner :
1. Statement of Achievement
Scores are between 0.0 to 6.0, from the weakest to the
best performance.
2. Report For Student
9. Learner’s strengths –
questions where learner did
Overall result of Result in each better than other students of
the subject major strand the same overall ability.
Brief explanation
of what Cambridge
Primary
Checkpoint scores
mean
Learner’s weaknesses – questions where learner
did not do as well as other students of the same
overall ability.
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Cambridge Primary Checkpoint Schedule
The dates for Primary Checkpoint Test: 22 – 24 April 2013
Monday 22 April - English Paper 1 and 2
Tuesday 23 April - Mathematics Paper 1 and 2
Wednesday 24 April - Science Paper 1 and 2
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Primary Checkpoint - English
• 2 papers – 1 hour each
• Paper 1 is non-fiction text
• Paper 2 is fiction text
• Both papers test reading comprehension and writing
while Paper 1 includes grammar, vocabulary and
punctuation
• 80% on reading and writing
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Primary Checkpoint - Mathematics
• 2 Papers
• Paper 1 - 45 min, calculators not allowed
• Paper 2 – 45 min, calculators allowed
• All topics are covered in all papers.
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Primary Checkpoint - Science
• 2 papers – 45 minutes each
• Calculators allowed for both papers
• All topics are covered in both papers
More information on specimen papers:
http://www.cie.org.uk/qualifications/academic/primary/primarycheckpoint/resources
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Cambridge
International Primary Cambridge Primary
Programme (CIPP)
Name for the Cambridge International Cambridge Primary
test at the end Primary Achievement Checkpoint Test
of Grade 6 Test (CIPAT)
Scoring Between 6.1 to 6.6 Between 0.0 to 6.0 From the weakest to
system for the best performance
Checkpoint
Test
Checkpoint Papers were marked by Papers are sent to and
Test Markers accredited teachers in marked by Cambridge
each Cambridge school
Result Students were given a Students will get Statement
Documents statement of result with of Achievement and Report
their score of all the for each subject taken.
subject(s) taken.
Test Fee Free of Charge US$ 80
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Overall Results Of Primary Checkpoint Test 2012
• 50 students sat for the test
• 19 students achieved straight level 6 in all the 3 subjects.
• Average score for English : 5.6
Mathematics : 5.81
Science : 5.83
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Overall Result
CIPAT Checkpoint Test
Grade
2010 2011 2012
English 4.73 5.33 5.6
Mathematics 4.95 5.00 5.81
Science 4.93 4.92 5.83