Cambridge Pre-U Syllabus - Cambridge International Examinations

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6 Aims The course aims to: Cambridge Pre-U Draft • allow teachers and candidates some autonomy and flexibility in the delivery mode for this syllabus • stimulate and motivate the learner to take responsibility for their learning by pursuing topics beyond the syllabus; progressing towards a broad and deep knowledge and understanding of Biology • provide opportunities for candidates to learn and analyse independently • instil in candidates safe laboratory practices and equip them with the necessary laboratory skills to pursue the subject further • develop transferable skills • promote an awareness of the use and development of scientific models • stimulate a caring interest in the environment: encompassing the environmental impact of human activities including bioscience and its applications • show the importance of Biology in our own lives and in society • present Biology as a cooperative and cumulative activity, subject to cultural, technological, economic, social and ethical limitations • develop an understanding of the links between Biology, Chemistry, Physics and other areas • develop attitudes relevant to science such as: initiative; inventiveness; objectivity; integrity; the skills of enquiry; concern for accuracy and precision • provide the tools for candidates to: develop an informed interest in scientific issues; become confident citizens in a technological world; participate in public debate on socio-scientific issues.
Cambridge Pre-U Syllabus Assessment The Assessment Objectives and assessment model in this syllabus have been designed to allow appropriate progression from GCSE, IGCSE, and other qualifications of similar level. This syllabus includes little that should already have been covered. Learners are expected to revisit areas already covered in previous courses, rather than having these re-taught, taking responsibility for their own learning and progress; an important skill. Key features of the assessment of this Biology syllabus include: • Scope for incorporating cutting-edge science into the framework of this syllabus; • An exciting assessment framework featuring: • examination questions targeted at the full range of ability, some set in familiar and some in novel contexts; • a variety of assessment methods including objective, short answer and essay questions and a practical paper. • a practical examination to reward candidates who have gained a wide range of laboratory and higher-order practical skills. The course gives candidates opportunities to develop their interests and communication skills through researching topics and communicating their findings in presentations, discussions, critical essays, designing learning aids and making posters, flow diagrams and charts. The course develops experimental competence by suggesting appropriate practical work in each section and by giving an accessible and rigorous summative test of practical skills in the Practical examination and in the planning question in Paper 2. The practical examination is designed to reward effective learning of practical skills. It provides a formal assessment model that will encourage the teaching and learning of practical skills as an integrated part of the course. It will make a virtue of the ‘plan, obtain data, analyse and evaluate’ model as well as giving a clear incentive to the development of skills of making and presenting observations. Prior knowledge and progression The syllabus builds on the candidate’s understanding of science whether this has been gained from Level 2 (IGCSE, GCSE, Cambridge International Certificate) qualifications in Biology, IGCSE Co-ordinated Science, GCSE Science plus GCSE Additional Science or other comparable qualifications. It is recommended that candidates have attained communication and literacy skills at a level equivalent to IGCSE and GCSE Grade C in English. The course will equip candidates with a coherent theoretical and practical base of transferable skills and key knowledge suitable for future study and employment in Biology and related fields (e.g. medicine, biochemistry, applied sciences) whilst providing thought-provoking material to appeal to those who do not wish to pursue a scientific career. 7
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