IGCSE in Physics
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Exam Board Information:
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Assessment Details:
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Cambridge IGCSE® Physics - 0625
Paper 1- (45 minutes). A multiple-choice paper consisting of 40 questions.
Questions will be based on the Core syllabus content. This paper will be weighted at 30% of the final total
mark.
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Paper 2 - (45 minutes). A multiple-choice paper consisting of 40 questions. Questions will be based on the
Extended syllabus content (Core and Supplement). This paper will be weighted at 30% of the final total mark.
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Paper 3 - (1 hour 15 minutes). A written paper consisting of short-answer and structured questions. Questions
will be based on the Core syllabus content. 80 marks. This paper will be weighted at 50% of the final total
mark.
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Paper 4 (1 hour 15 minutes). A written paper consisting of short-answer and structured questions. Questions
will be based on the Extended syllabus content (Core and Supplement). 80 marks. This paper will be weighted
at 50% of the final total mark.
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Paper 5 (1 hour 15 minutes). Practical Test. Questions will be based on the experimental skills in Section 7.
The paper is structured to assess grade ranges A*–G. 40 marks. This paper will be weighted at 20% of the final
total mark.
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Paper 6 (1 hour). Alternative to Practical. Questions will be based on the experimental skills in Section 7.
The paper is structured to assess grade ranges A*–G. 40 marks This paper will be weighted at 20% of the final
total mark.
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Course Content ( what will be covered in the course?):
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1. General physics
2. Thermal physics
3. Properties of
waves.
4. Electricity and
magnetism
5. Atomic
physics
1.1 Length and time
2.1 Simple kinetic
molecular model of
matter
3.1 General wave
properties
4.1 Simple phenomena of
magnetism
5.1 The
nuclear atom
1.2 Motion
2.2 Thermal properties
and temperature
3.2 Light
4.2 Electrical quantities
5.2
Radioactivity
1.3 Mass and weight
2.3 Thermal processes
3.3
Electromagnetic
spectrum
4.3 Electric circuits
3.4 Sound
4.4 Digital electronics
(Extended candidates only)
1.4 Density
1.5 Forces
4.5 Dangers of electricity
1.6 Momentum
(Extended candidates
only)
4.6 Electromagnetic effects
1.7 Energy, work and
power
1.8 Pressure
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Schoill Ard Noo Ninian
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What skills will be developed during the course?
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knowledge and understanding of the material, physical and living worlds
understanding of the nature of science and its applications and the inter relationships between science
and society
an understanding of the importance of scale in science
application of knowledge and understanding of the scientific process through hypotheses, theories and
concepts
understanding of the relationships between hypotheses,evidence, theories and explanations
awareness of risk and the ability to assess potential risk in the context of potential benefits
application of observational, practical, enquiry and problem-solving skills and understanding in
laboratory, field and other learning environments
ability to evaluate claims based on science through critical analysis of the methodology, evidence and
conclusions
develop their skills in communication, mathematics and the use of technology in scientific contexts.
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Career opportunities with this qualification:
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People with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) qualifications are very employable e.g.
mathematics skills are very appealing to a variety of employers; and there is a perceived degree of difficulty
attached to STEM subjects that differentiate students with these qualifications. Similarly good grades in STEM
subjects are highly valued by university admissions tutors and further education establishments.
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STEM skills continue to be in widespread demand with 48% of employers preferring graduates with STEM
qualifications, up from 42% in 2013. However there are concerns over meeting current and future demands,
particularly with employers expecting to increase the number of jobs requiring leadership and management
skills and higher skills. 39% (as in 2013) of employers requiring STEM skills express difficulties recruiting staff,
many of which expect similar problems over the next three years. Difficulties are expected in recruiting
graduate, postgraduates, technicians and apprenticeships. !
Engineering in particular is often associated with large-scale manufacturing and that sector is perceived as
becoming less important to the UK economy. In fact, both these assumptions are incorrect. Engineering applies
to all industries – from record producing to the financial services. Engineers in the manufacturing, production
and construction industries actually represent over a quarter of the UK’s economy and accounted for nearly
60% of the UK’s exports in 2006.
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For further information, please contact:
For further information speak to Mr Shipley or one of your Science teachers. Additional information can be
found on the web at http://www.cie.org.uk/programmes-and-qualifications/cambridge-igcse-
physics-0625/