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CAMBRIDGE IGCSE CURRICULUM |
CBSE CURRICULUM |
| Recognition |
- Cambridge IGCSEis a globally recognized qualification that is equivalent to the UK's General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE).
- The curriculum is offered by the University of Cambridge's International Examinations division.
- It is widely recognized by universities, employers, and education systems around the world.
- It is a valuable qualification for students who want to pursue further education or employment.
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- The CBSE is a national-level board of education in India that is responsible for conducting the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations.
- Recognized within India and accepted by universities and employers within the country.
- Recognition may vary outside of India, as it is not as widely known as other international qualifications.
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| Flexibility |
- The design is flexible & can be tailored to the needs of individual schools and students.
- It allows schools to offer a customized curriculum that meets the needs and interests of their students.
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- Offers a practical focus and provides broad guidelines for curriculum development.
- Schools affiliated with the CBSE have some flexibility in terms of how they implement the curriculum and whether they can add additional subjects.
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| Balanced education |
- The curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensive education that covers a wide range of subject areas, including languages, sciences, humanities, and the arts.
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- Covers a range of subjects, including languages, sciences, humanities, and the arts, it has a more practical focus and emphasizes vocational and technical skills. As a result, it isn't as balanced.
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| Encourages critical thinking |
- The curriculum places a strong emphasis on critical thinking and problem-solving skills, which are valuable skills in today's global economy.
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- The CBSE curriculum places a strong emphasis on and encourages students to ask questions, explore ideas, and develop their own understanding of concepts.
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| Support |
- Provides a range of resources and supports to schools that offer the Cambridge IGCSE, including teacher training, exam preparation materials, and guidance on the curriculum.
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- CBSE provides support to affiliated schools through teacher training and the development of curriculum materials.
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| Approach to Learning |
- Designed to encourage students to think independently and develop their own opinions, as well as to analyze and evaluate information and arguments.
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- Promotes the development of critical thinking skills in students through the use of various teaching methods and activities. It recommends the use of interactive and inquiry-based approaches to teaching and learning.
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| Assessments |
- Periodic Assessments
- CAIE administers evaluations at the conclusion of each level (Primary, Lower Secondary, IGCSE, AS and A Levels). All other evaluations are done at the school level.
- Written exams include extended-response questions.
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- Continuous Assessments
- At the end of secondary (Grade 10) and senior secondary (Grade 12), the Board administers public examinations. All other evaluations are done at the school level.
- Written exams may include multiple-choice questions, short-answer questions, and extended-response questions.
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| Competitive Examinations |
- Improves a variety of talents such as analytical thinking, logical reasoning, verbal ability, and so on, which are essential to pass many national and international competitive tests.
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- It lays the groundwork for competitive examinations in India such as IIT-JEE, NEET, UPSC, CLAT, and others.
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