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Hi,
I have difficulty in comprehending application based questions. Iam good at memorizing. Although I know the answers iam not able to apply it.
English is another problem area for me. I will be sitting for igcse in 2019. Can you please advise me on what subjects to take. Iam very confused
Hi Shash,
Instead of memorizing, you should:
1. Learn and understand the key concepts and formulas. Familiarise/memorise the key equations/formulas (refer to the latest syllabus on what is expected: https://www.igcsecentre.com/cambridge-igcse-subjects-syllabuses/ ).
2. Do revision based on the latest syllabus and practice with the latest past exam papers (https://igcsecentre.com/cambridge-igcse-past-exam-papers/ ). Pay attention to the most common mistakes you always seem to make. Make notes and revise them, so you can avoid making the same mistakes in your actual exam.
Tips:
Minimize your reference checks. Try solving a problem with the formula without looking it up. You MUST do this as many times as you can.
You can also try associating the formulas with certain things you enjoy, for example, a TV show. You could also use Quizlet ? it?s a fun flashcard website that turns your flashcards into games, and more.
With English or other subjects, you can consider enrolling in our A* online revision course. Check them out here: https://www.igcsecentre.com/cambridge-igcse-revision-courses/.
You can also find many useful resources here: https://www.igcsecentre.com/category/english-as-second-language/
I will like to know more about IGCSE. I am interested in the sciences. Could a mixture with mathematics be obtained?
Hi Sarah,
Yes, you can. However, you will have to check with your school or local British Council (if you?re a private candidate) if the Mathematics subject you want is available.
I would appreciate if IGCSE group could kindly update on FEB?MARCH 2017 past year papers ASAP. its already 1st week of April. May/June 2017 exam very near another 4 weeks only please help me.
Hi,
We are trying our best to have the papers uploaded before the June exam series. In the meantime, you can revise using the older past exam papers.
Hi IGCSE Team,
I would like to inquire if I can still get ICE certificate if there is no Group V?
I took 7 subjects – 1. English as First Language
2. English Literature
3. Biology
4. Math
5. Indonesian Language
6. Chemistry
7. Environmental Management
But there is no subject under Group V.
Can I still get the ICE certificate if all my grades are good?
Please advise.
Thank you.
Hi June,
If you read the paragraph below the IGCSE subjects list, you should see that ?candidates must take two different languages from Group I and one subject from each of Groups II, III, IV, and V.?
If you have already taken your IGCSE, you can?t ?enter? now to claim the ICE award. Please read above article to find out how to obtain ICE award. It is not particularly important to have one. So do not sweat about it.
hello….
i am supposed to do swahili….. for my upcoming papers though i am supposed to seat for October November today i read in the syllabus that this syllabus is examined in the june examination series does that mean i cant seat it on november i even tried looking for past papers of November and i could only find june….
Hi Caleb,
Yes, this subject is only available for the June examination series. You can still have the late registration for the June series. Please go and register yourself now if you really decide to take this subject this year.
Here is the exam registration key dates for your reference: https://www.igcsecentre.com/exam-registration-dates/