Cambridge IGCSE 0654 Co-ordinated Sciences (Double Award) Syllabus

General Information

• Examination Years: 2025, 2026, 2027
• Exam Series: June, November, March (India)
• Exams Offered by: Cambridge University Press & Assessment

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• Provides a comprehensive pathway from age 5 to 19
• Focuses on developing curiosity and a passion for learning
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• Regular feedback and updates to ensure quality

Syllabus Outline

Why Choose This Syllabus?

• Offers a balance of subject knowledge and skills development
• Skills Developed: Data handling, problem-solving, scientific methodology
• Internationally recognized for university and employment preparation
• Supported by comprehensive resources and professional development for teachers

International Recognition

• Accepted by universities and employers worldwide
• Compares to UK GCSE standard according to UK NARIC

Teacher Support

• Resources: Schemes of work, specimen papers, teaching guides
• Professional development through training and events

Syllabus Overview

Aims

• Gain scientific knowledge and practical skills
• Communicate using scientific terminology
• Understand environmental and societal impacts of science

Content Overview

• Biology: Includes topics such as cells, nutrition, diseases, and ecosystems
• Chemistry: Covers states of matter, atomic structure, stoichiometry, etc.
• Physics: Topics include motion, energy, pressure, waves, and electricity

Assessments

• Core and Extended assessment options
• Practical assessments through Paper 5 (Practical Test) or Paper 6 (Alternative)
• Assessment Objectives:
  • AO1: Knowledge with understanding
  • AO2: Handling information and problem-solving
  • AO3: Experimental skills and investigations

Core Assessment

• Paper 1: Multiple Choice (Core)
• Paper 3: Theory (Core)

Extended Assessment

• Paper 2: Multiple Choice (Extended)
• Paper 4: Theory (Extended)

Practical Assessment

• Paper 5: Practical Test
• Paper 6: Alternative to Practical

Changes to Syllabus (2025-2027)

• Updated content and learning outcomes
• New topics: Hydrogen-oxygen fuel cells, Dispersion of light, Space Physics
• Removed topics: Smoking, Anaerobic respiration in yeast, etc.

Exam Administration

• Details on entry, retakes, and accessibility considerations
• Support for exams officers and teachers through Cambridge's administrative resources

Grading

• Grades range from AA to GG
• Assessment serves both to measure and predict future success

Important Resources

• Cambridge Guide to Making Entries
• Cambridge Handbook for Access Arrangements

These notes capture the essential content and changes in the Cambridge IGCSE 0654 Co-ordinated Sciences syllabus for examinations from 2025 to 2027, including structural updates, key learning objectives, and assessment details.