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- Updated up to June 2025 series past exam papers. YAY!
- 2027 Specimen papers are now available.
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Thank you for appreciating our efforts. As much as we want to continue providing resources, we’ve learned that there are no quick fix for this issue. We need to study all our options to prevent problems like this. But we are still here to provide tips to help you excel in your exams.
(From Shanghai Singapore International School, Shanghai, CN 624)
Hello IGCSE Team. My questions are:
1) I have a tendency to explain everything in detail and fully develop my responses. However, I have noticed that I often run out of space, and have to continue my response to the question more often than not on another paper. As a result, may I write those answers (which I run out of space) on the Answer Booklet itself, so as to ensure myself maximum space?
2) For IGCSE History, may we write five to six bullet points, instead of a well-furnished paragraph in Paper 1 [a] question?
3) For IGCSE History, may we write our third [c] question of Paper 1 in bullet-form?
For instance, if we are running out of time but still have two/three paragraphs to write, may we write in bullet form, and extend them?
Exclusively like this?
-Point
-Evidence
-Explanation
-Development
-Link
Or must we always write in this style – sentence style in a well-furnished paragraph, even though if we would be thin on time?
————————-Point————————-. ————————-Evidence————————-. ————————-Explanation————————-. ————————-Development————————-. ————————-Link————————-.
4) For IGCSE Business Studies, how can we structure our responses, so that our answers contain details within the mark scheme? Very often, even the teacher condemns the mark scheme answers, and even rates our answers’ content more suited for the particular Case Study. How can we ensure that the bias of the teacher who would actually be marking our IGCSE papers does not misinterpret the details of our answer, with respect to the mark scheme?
For now, we can discuss and push for marks with our teacher regarding reconsider her thoughts on the answer, and hence we may push for extra credit, but this wont be possible in the rea IGCSEs, and hence, I want to be certain.
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Thank you, and I hope to receive your response as soon as possible.
Hi Rudra,
1. It it best to write on the blank pages provided within the answer sheet. Any blank pages that are used by a candidate in the examinations are scanned and marked as long as you properly label it.
2. For part (a) questions, it is best to give precise and accurate details, give examples, and avoid generalised statements. It is suggested to write it in an appropriate form of a short paragraph and explanation is not required.
3. For part (c ) questions, you need to have a clear structure in this answer so that the examiner can keep track of your points. Giving each point its own paragraph will help the examiner appreciate their value the way you want them to. Explain your judgements by comparing the factor in the question against other factors from your own knowledge to give a balanced explanation. These questions typically ask for your judgements using questions like ‘How far do you agree?’, ‘How significant?’, ‘How successful?’ or ‘How effective?’
To help you manage your time, try to keep to these in timings:
• about 5 minutes on each part (a)
• about 10 minutes on each part (b)
• about 20 minutes on each part (c )
Candidates should avoid lengthy narratives and focus on explanation, analysis and evaluation.
4. Here are some Business Studies Tips: demonstrate the application of knowledge and concepts using the given scenario. This doesn’t mean simply referencing the business name. Analyse the issues faced and make suitable recommendations as to what this particular business should do. Make decisions based on a range of evidence and articulate the argument. Always use the information provided in the case study or question stem as a guide in considering what to write.
In the real exam, you can always apply to re-mark your answer script if you think you should achieve higher grades. This option is always available for any exams. So, don’t worry about it.
Dear IGCSE Centre Team
It has become really hard to work without you. I received a message regarding gratitude access. I would like to know if there is any chance for me to join the group; I will do the prerequisites. I feel badly stuck.
Kindly reply.
Rashi
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i request you to please start access to papers again and let us refer and download the papers.
A sincere student of IGCSE centre.
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I am a private tutor in French, and am only able to do my job to the best of my ability because of the support of your paper uploads.
Please please because of some selfish human beings, please reconsider your decision, and start up your amazing work again.
Regards,
Monica
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