IGCSE Exam Workshop

What Cambridge expects

Candidates need to know what Cambridge is looking for in their reading and writing. They need to be very familiar with the Assessment Objectives and the Mark Schemes.

Breakown of exam papers

Understanding what types of texts and tasks are in each paper and how to ensure that candidates recognise text types.

How to answer questions

Understanding the expectations of Cambridge and how to approach the various questions in each paper.

Feedback from examiners

It is essential to understand where other candidates have gone wrong or where candidates did well. This is an important feedback tool that highlights common errors.

Get your timing right

Know how much time to allocate to each question: reading, planning and writing.

Writers' effects

Revision of this section that many candidates find challenging.  Tried and tested 1, 2, 3 method.