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Orientation Day

IGCSE - 1
ENGLISH LANGUAGE B

Subject Code: 4EB1 /01


Teacher's Name:
IGCSE-1: Ms. Fatima Babar Baig
IGCSE-2 : Ms. Sidra Irfan
OBJECTIVES

Skill Developement Explore

Explore links and connections


Develop skills to analyze how writers
between writers’ ideas and
use linguistic and structural devices to
perspectives.
achieve their effects.
Writing Accuracy
Develop transactional and imaginative Use spelling, punctuation
writing skills for a variety of purposes and grammar
and audiences and to engage the accurately.
reader.
Assessment

Section - A Section - B Section - C


short- and long- one 30-mark directed
answer questions writing task, based on one 30-mark
related to two the ideas presented in writing task,
previously unseen the source texts from a choice
text extracts; up involving a given of three
to a total of 40 audience, form or (discursive,
marks. purpose. narrative, and
descriptive).
The total number of marks available is 100.
The assessment duration is 3 hours.
How can you help as a parent?

Please ensure that your child is:


➢ Reading newspaper articles and giving feedback to you
➢ Learning vocabulary on daily basis
➢ Doing H.W regularly
Follow this link for more information on syllabus and
resources
https://qualifications.pearson.com/content/dam/pdf/Interna
tional%20GCSE/English%20Language%20B/2016/Specificatio
n%20and%20sample%20assessments/international-gcse-
english-lang-b-specification.pdf
Biology
Subject code: 4B1
Teacher's Name:
Ms. Asmaa Zafar Malik
Syllabus
First Term: Second Term:
● UNIT 1: ● UNIT 3:
Organisms And Plant Physiology
Life Processes
● UNIT 4:
● UNIT 2: Ecology And The
Animal Physiology Environment
To be covered in IGCSE 1 To be covered in IGCSE 2
(70%) (30%)
Unit 1: Organisms and Life Unit 4: Variation and
Processes Selection
Unit 2: Animal Physiology Unit 5: Microorganisms and
Genetic Modification
Unit 3: Plant Physiology Past Papers Practice
Unit 4: Ecology and the Mock Exams - Discussion
Environment
Paper 1: 4BI1/1B (Written Exam) Paper 2: 4BI1/2B (Written Exam)

Total Marks: 110; Time: 2 Total Marks: 70; Time: 1 hour 15


hours; Weightage: 61.1% mins; Weightage: 38.9%
Pattern: A mixture of different question Pattern: Same as P1 + A comprehension-
styles, including multiple-choice based question and questions that may
questions, short-answer questions, require a higher level of understanding.
calculations and extended open-response
questions.
A calculator may be used in the A calculator may be used in this
examinations. examination too.
Assesses core content that is not in bold Assesses all the content, including
and does not have a ‘B’ reference. content that is in bold and has a ‘B’
Questions may come from any topic area reference. Questions may come from any
across the specification. topic area across the specification. Bold
statements cover some sub-topics in
greater depth.
EXPERIMENTAL SKILLS
In the assessment of experimental skills, students may be tested on their ability to:
❑ solve problems set in a practical context
❑ apply scientific knowledge and understanding in questions with a practical context
❑ devise and plan investigations, using scientific knowledge and understanding when
selecting appropriate techniques
❑ demonstrate or describe appropriate experimental and investigative methods,
including safe and skillful practical techniques
❑ make observations and measurements with appropriate precision, record these
methodically and present them in appropriate ways
❑ identify independent, dependent and control variables
❑ use scientific knowledge and understanding to analyze and interpret data to draw
conclusions from experimental activities that are consistent with the evidence
❑ communicate the findings from experimental activities, using appropriate technical
language, relevant calculations and graphs
❑ assess the reliability of an experimental activity
❑ evaluate data and methods taking into account factors that affect accuracy and
validity
Assessment Objectives

AO1 AO2 AO3


AO1 AO2 AO3

Knowledge and Application of Experimental


understanding knowledge and skills, analysis and
of Biology understanding, evaluation of
analysis and data and methods
evaluation of biology in biology
Important Links

https://qualifications.pearson.com/content/dam/pdf/Internati
onal%20GCSE/Biology/2017/specification-and-sample-
assessments/international-gcse-biology-2017-
specification1.pdf
https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-
international-gcses/international-gcse-biology-2017.html
How can you help ?
Ensure that your child is revising everyday tasks at home.

The textbook has to be thoroughly studied throughout the


year.

Students must take some time everyday/ over the weekends to


go through whatever topics they studied at school.

They must prepare well for their class tests taken according to
schedule i.e. every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.
Pak. Studies
Teacher's Name:
Ms. Fehmida Irfan
Ms. Nadia Nauman
Assessment requirements
The Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Pakistan Studies consists of
two externally examined papers.
History :75marks
Geography :75 marks
Geography question is
History question consist of 4 divided into
parts (a)1 mark
(a )1 mark (b) 2 marks
(b) 2 marks (c)3 marks
c). 6 marks (d) 4 marks
(d)16 marks (e)6 marks
Total 25 marks (f)8 marks=25
The landscape, History and culture of
people and economy Pakistan
of Pakistan 4PA1/02 4PA1/01
The content is The content is divided
divided into three into three sections,
sections. students study one
topic per section
Assessment Overview

Assessment overview (Geography) Assessment overview(History)

The paper consists of three sections. The paper consists of three sections.

Students must answer all questions. Students must answer the mandatory question
in Section A
one question from a choice of three in Section
B
one question from a choice of two in Section C

Each question is worth 25 marks. • The Each question is worth 25 marks. The paper
paper may include multiple-choice, short- may include multiple-choice, short-open and
open, data-response and extended extended-response questions.
response questions.
Chemistry
Subject code: 4CH1
Teacher's Name:
Ms. Nuzhat Ibrahim
Syllabus
First Term Second Term
Unit 1 Principles of Unit 1 Principles of
Chemistry
Chemistry Chapter 10
Unit 2 Inorganic Chemistry
Chapter 1 - 9 Ch. 11 to 18

Unit 3 and Unit 4 (Ch. 19 to 29) will be covered in IGCSE-2.

Almost 65% of the syllabus is covered in IGCSE-1.


Assessment Overview

Paper 1 Paper 2
Written examination Externally
Written examination Externally
set and assessed by Edexcel
set and assessed by Edexcel

Duration : 2 hours Duration : 1 Hr. 15 mins.

Total marks : 110 Total marks: 70

Weightage: 38.9 % of the total


Weightage: 61.1 % of the total
International GCSE
International GCSE
Assessment Objectives

AO1 AO2 AO3


AO1 AO2 AO3

Knowledge and Application of Experimental skills,


understanding of knowledge and analysis and
chemistry understanding, analysis evaluation of data
and evaluation of and methods in
chemistry chemistry
You can find the specification of the subject here.
https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications
/edexcel-international-gcses/international-gcse-
chemistry-2017.html
You can assist us by
❖ creating a conducive study environment

❖ Encouraging regular study habits

❖ Helping your child establish a consistent study


schedule
❖ engaging in conversations about what they are
How can you assist us! learning in class
❖ Encourage your child to prepare thoroughly
for their class tests, which are scheduled on
the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month.
❖ attending parent-teacher conferences to stay
updated on their progress.
Remember, collectively, we have the power to
empower our children to attain extraordinary
achievements.
Urdu
Subject Code: 1UR0
Teacher's Name:
Ms. Shama Zahid
Syllabus

Paper 1 Paper 2 Paper 3 Paper 4


Paper 1 Paper 2 Paper 4
Paper 3

Reading
Listening 50 marks Speaking 70 marks Writing 60 marks

Speaking
Reading and Understanding 50 marks

Listening and Writing


70
50 marks 60 marks
marks Understanding
50 marks
Mathematics
Subject Code: 4MB1
Teacher's Name:
IGCSE-1B : Ms. Nadia Sarwar
IGCSE-1G: Ms. Fouzia Bashir
IGCSE – 2: Ms. Seema Rahman
Course Book
syllabus
First Term


Indices & Standard Form
Linear Inequalities in One
Second Term
variable ▪Coordinate Geometry
▪ Trigonometric Ratios ▪Arc Length and Area of Sector
▪ Further Trigonometry ▪Factor Theorem
▪ Applications of ▪Chord Properties
Trigonometry ▪Applications of Sets
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▪ Solutions to Quadratic one Non – Linear
Equations ▪Differential Calculus
▪ Area and Volume of Similar ▪Functions
Figures & Solids
Syllabus Links and Paper Codes

https://qualifications.pearson.c
om/content/demo/en/qualifica
tions/edexcel-international-
gcses/international-gcse-
mathematics-b-2016.html PAPER CODES:
Paper 1: 4MB1/01
Paper 2: 4MB1/02
Edexcel Exam Assessment Overview
Assessment Objectives And Weightings
Relationship Of Problem-solving And
Mathematical Skills To Papers
Computer Science
Subject Code: 4CP0

Teacher's Name:
Ms. Namra Minhaj
Syllabus
First Term syllabus:

1 Problem Solving (Algorithm, Pseudocode


Flowchart)
2 Sorting and Searching Algorithms
3 Decomposition and Abstraction
4 Sequential Coding, Conditional Structures,
Repetition, 1-D Arrays

Second Term Syllabus:

1 2-D Arrays
2 String
3 Subprograms (Functions and Procedures)
4 File Handling (Input/ output)
To Be covered in To be covered in
IGCSE 1 (70%) IGCSE 2 (30%)
Unit 1: Problem Unit 3: Data (Number
Solving Systems)
Unit 2: Programming Unit 5: Communication
(Python) and Internet
Unit 4: Computers Unit 6: The Bigger
Picture (AI)
Paper 1: 4CP0/ 01 (Written Paper 2: 4CP0/ 02 (Practical
Exam) Exam)

Principles of Computer Science Application of Computational Thinking

Total Marks: 80, Time: 2 Hours, Total Marks: 80, Time 3 hours,
Weightage 50% weightage 50%

Marks for each question are shown in Only one programming language
brackets - how much time to spend on (Python, C# and Java) must be used
each question throughout the test

Calculator is not allowed Requirements: A computer


workstation with IDE
Assessment Objectives

AOs Description % in IGCSE

AO1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the key 27.5


principles of computer science
AO2 Apply knowledge and understanding of key concepts and 42.5
principles of computer science
AO3 Analyze problems in computational terms: 30.0
• to make reasoned judgements
• to design, program, test, evaluate and refine solutions
Useful Links

Follow the link


https://qualifications.pearson.com/content/dam/pdf/Intern
ational%20GCSE/computer-science/2017/specification-and-
sample-assessments/international-gcse-in-Computer-
Science-Specification.pdf
Role as parents/ guardians to maximize
your kid’s/ ward’s performance

1. Create a conducive study environment


2. Encourage time management
3. Support active learning
4. Monitor progress
5. Encourage self-care
6. Stay positive and supportive
Remember, every child is unique, so it's essential to tailor your approach to your child's
individual needs and learning style.
Good luck!
Physics
Subject Code: 4PH1
Teacher's Name:
Mr. Sultan Ahmed
Syllabus
IGCSE-2
1. Forces and motion
2. Waves 1. Electricity
3. Energy resources and energy 2. Magnetism and
transfers electromagnetism
4. Solids, liquids and gases 3. Radioactivity and particles
4. Astrophysics
Edexcel Exam Assessment Overview

Paper 1 % Marks Time Paper 2 % Marks Time

Written Written
61.1 110 2 Hrs. 38.9 70 1 hr.
examination examination 15
Externally Externally mins.
set and set and
assessed by assessed by
Edexcel Edexcel
Assessment Objectives

Experimental
Application of
skills, analysis
Knowledge and knowledge and
and evaluation
understanding understanding,
of data and
of physics analysis and
methods in
evaluation of
physics
physics
Islamiat
Subject Code: 4IS1
Teacher's Name:
Ms. Tahira Saleh : IGCSE-1
Ms. Zainab Arshad IGCSE-2
Content Description
Section I:
The life, Teachings and
achievements of Prophet
Muhammad (Peace be upon
him)

Course Book:
Muhammad by Matin Lings
Importance of learning Seerah in detail:

Contributes to the overall


understanding of Shariah'

Enables the candidate to reflect upon


the Islamic beliefs and practices in
detail
Grade VIII IGCSE I IGCSE II
• 2.1: Tauheed • 1.1: Personal Aspects of • 1.5: Sunnah of the
• 2.2: Risalah the Holy Prophet Holy Prophet
• 2.3: Holy Books • 1.2: Revelation • 2.4: Qadr
• 2.6: Malaikah • 1.3: Finality of the • 2.5: Akhirah
• 2.8: Islamic Prophet PBUH • 2.7: Shariah
Etiquettes • 1.4: Opposition & • 2.9: Caliphate
• 3.1: Shahadah Migration • 3.6: Jihad
• 3.2: Salah • 1.6: Examples of mercy & • 3.7: Islamic
• 3.3: Sawm justice from the life of Festivals
• 3.4: Zakah & the Prophet • 3.8: Muslim
Khumus • 1.7: Prophet as a leader Marriage
• 3.5: Hajj • 1.8: Battles of the • 3.9 Muslim
Prophet Citizenship
• 1.9: Final acts of the
Prophet
Syllabus Outline & Relevant Information:
Assessment Information
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