2. • What are Checkpoint Examinations
• Why do we do them
• What will happen
• What happens with the results
We will be focusing on….
3. Cambridge Primary......
develops knowledge and skills in English, Mathematics and Science
sets clear learning objectives, that are shared with you
provides excellent preparation for secondary education
is taught in over 950 schools in almost 100 countries
• The end of Primary education (Year 6)
• It is not a test of 1 year’s knowledge but of all previous years’ teaching:
3-6
4. Structure of Primary Checkpoint
The students will be assessed in three
subjects only:
1. ENGLISH
2. SCIENCE
3. MATHEMATICS
5. • Students will study curricular that will prepare them
for the exams in primary
• Mock exams week beginning March 2022, two papers
per subject and two papers per day
• Checkpoint Exams 24th, 25th & 26th April 2022, two
papers per subject and two papers per day
• Virtually all students take all the exams
• Students will continue with the Year 6 Curriculum until
the end of the year
• Results….
What will happen
6. Strands for each subject:
Year 8
English
Reading
Usage
Understanding
Mathematics
Geometry and
measure
Handling Data
Number
Algebra
Science
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Scientific Enquiry
11. The Mathematics curriculum is
presented in the following content areas:
Numbers
Geometry &Measure
Data Handling
12. Primary Checkpoint – Mathematics 2 papers
Paper 1 – 45 minutes, calculators NOT allowed.
Paper 2 – 45 minutes, calculators ALLOWED
All strands are covered in both papers
13. Why Practice Papers are Important?
• This practice will be covering the entire syllabus.
• It will help develop time management skills and
focal span.
• The corrections of these tests is equally
important.
• It is strongly advised that students should go
through these tests at home too, for better
reinforcement.
14. • Results will reach the school near the end of June 2022
• Results will be shared with students, parents and staff
• Each student will have a statement of achievement and a
diagnostic report
• The school will share the results with the wider school
community
What happens with the results
15. • Scores on the Checkpoint scale are from 0.0 to 6.0
• Students achieving less than 2.0 have a basic
understanding of the curriculum content
• Students achieving between 3.0 and 4.0 have a sound
understanding of most of the curriculum content
• Students achieving more than 5.0 have and excellent
understanding of the curriculum content
Checkpoint Scale
Cambridge Primary:
• develops skills and understanding through the primary years in English, mathematics and science
sets clear learning objectives in English, mathematics and science for each year of primary education
• provides excellent preparation for Cambridge Secondary 1 – and for progression to other educational systems
is used in over 650 primary schools around the world and is suitable for learners whose first language is not English
is compatible with other curricula, internationally relevant, and sensitive to different needs and cultures.
Cambridge ICT Starters is also available within the Cambridge Primary stage. It helps your child develop key skills in a range of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) applications.