Syllabus Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (US) Syllabus Code 0444 ...

5. Additional Information5.1 Guided Learning HoursIGCSE syllabi are designed with the assumption that candidates have about 130 guided learning hours persubject over the duration of the course. (“Guided learning hours” include direct teaching and any othersupervised or directed study time. They do not include private study by the candidate.)However, this figure is for guidance only, and the number of hours required may vary according to localcurricular practice and the candidates’ prior experience with the subject.5.2 Recommended PrerequisitesWe recommend that candidates who are beginning this course should have previously studied anappropriate Junior High School mathematics program.5.3 ProgressionIGCSE Certificates are general qualifications that enable candidates to progress either directly toemployment or to proceed to further qualifications.Candidates who are awarded grades C to A* in IGCSE Mathematics are well prepared to follow coursesleading to AS and A Level Mathematics or the equivalent.Candidates must study the extended curriculum to be able to progress on to AS Level Mathematics.5.4 Component CodesBecause of local variations, in some cases the component codes that appear in instructions about makingentries for examinations and schedules will be different from those printed in this syllabus, but thecomponent names will be unchanged to make identification straightforward.5.5 Grading and ReportingIGCSE results are shown by one of the grades A*, A, B, C, D, E, F, or G, indicating the standard achieved,Grade A* being the highest and Grade G the lowest. “Ungraded” indicates that the candidate’sperformance fell short of the standard required for Grade G. “Ungraded” will be reported on the statementof results but not on the certificate. For some language syllabi CIE also reports separate oral endorsementgrades on a scale of 1 to 5 (1 being the highest).Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (US) 0444. For examination in 2013.36