Vera Bagnyuk
Higher Education Recognition
North America
Cambridge
International
Examinations in the
USA
Presentation outline:
The organization
Cambridge O Levels and IGCSE
Cambridge International AS and A Levels
Global Perspectives and Research (GPR)
Cambridge Certificates
CIE Direct- verifying students’ results online
Recognitions Database
Cambridge Assessment structure
Cambridge worldwide
10,000
schools
160
countries
40
governments
Cambridge Across in the USA
Confidential Draft: Not for distribution
Advanced (AS/A/AICE)
Secondary
Primary
CT
DE
DC
MD
MA
Jersey City SD
Charlotte Mecklenburg SD
Spokane
Federal Way
Bethel
Tuscon
School District
Phoenix
Dysart
…many others
Ferndale SD
Miami Dade SD
Palm Beach County SD
Broward SD
Brevard SD
..many others
Prince William
County SD
Metro Nashville SD
Exam Results 2016
Exam entries have risen 10% globally (all qualifications)
11% growth in AS and A-levels
8 % growth in IGCSE
Exams entries have risen 20% in the USA (all qualifications)
AS and A-level entries have risen 28% in the USA
Number of schools in the USA offering Cambridge has
grown 9%
8% more schools are offering AS and A-Levels
21% more schools offering AICE (AS and A-level) diploma group
award
Legislative Update
State
Legislation
Florida
•
IGCSE and AS/A-Level (AICE) added to state course catalogue
•
Funding incentives and bonuses per student who takes a Cambridge
AICE (AS or A-Level) exam
•
Credit for A*-E passes in AICE courses (AS and A-Level) required at
all Florida public institutions
•
Bright Futures Scholarship available for AICE diploma graduates
Arizona
•
Grand Canyon Diploma recognized as HS diploma
•
Credit for A*-E passes in AS and A-Levels in AZ institutions
•
Teacher bonuses per A-Level pass
Tennessee
•
IGCSE and AICE courses recognized as pathway to TN diploma,
students graduate with state distinction
•
Certain AICE courses fulfill TN CTE requirements
Virginia
•
Statewide AICE Higher Education credit policy
Kentucky
•
KEES scholarship available to AICE diploma graduates
US DoE
(41
states)
•
Funding for low-income students to take advanced exams
(Cambridge, AP, IB)
Cambridge programmes and qualifications
We offer full support, designed carefully around the curriculum,
qualifications, classroom resources and the needs of our global learning
community.
An IGCSE course, typically offered in 9
th
and 10
th
grade (ages 14-16 but varies by country),
provides each student with the knowledge, concepts, and skills they need to engage in a higher
level of learning
• Enables a variety of routes for all abilities
• Cambridge O Level and IGCSE are both aligned in standard to the
GCSE
• Gives schools opportunities to be flexible and enhance other
curriculum
Foundation curriculum (core)
Extended curriculum
Cross-curricular perspectives
• International in outlook with local relevance
• Over 70 subjects, including 30 languages
Cambridge Secondary 2 - IGCSE
An Excellent Foundation
IGCSE
O-level
A-level
3-4 subjects
IBDP
6 subjects +
CAS+EE
AICE (AS/A)
4-7 subjects
Hybrid/ AP
Dual
Enrollment
College*
Year 12
(13)
Year 11
(12)
Year
10(11)
Year
9(10)
IGCSE Grade Meaning
Grade
Standard Achieved
A/
A*
Knowledge is specific, appropriate and comprehensive; evidence of exceptional comprehension
skills; and outstanding high
-order, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
B
Knowledge is specific, appropriate and comprehensive; evidence of exceptional comprehension
skills; very good high
-order, problem-solving and critical thinking skills
C
Knowledge is specific, appropriate to the task
- evidence of sound comprehension skills;
good high
-order, problem-solving skills
D
Knowledge is specific and appropriate to the task
– comprehension evident, critical thinking and
problem
-solving skills satisfactory
E
General basic knowledge exhibited, also evidence of an ability to comprehend this knowledge and
limited problem
-solving skills
F
Basic knowledge still limited
– goes beyond the recall and recognition level to show some
understanding of this basic knowledge; very limited problem
-solving skills evident
G
Limited basic knowledge about the tasks required and only at the recall or recognition level; with no
comprehension and no problem
-solving skills evident.
A, B & C
– Above Average
D
– Average
E, F, & G
– Below Average
Progressive IGCSE use: Arizona Case Study
Grand Canyon Diploma
First internationally benchmarked competency-based HS
diploma in the United States based on mastery, not seat time
Students must take 7 and pass at least 5 IGCSEs with a grade of
C or better in: 1 English, 1 Maths, 1 Science, 1 History, 1 choice
(history, science or English literature) ; must pass an additional
science and history with a grade of G, if not taken as Choice
option
Additionally, students must pass 1 Arts or CTE (career/technical
education) course at C an above: IGCSE Music, IGCSE Art and
Design or IGCSE Drama; a local course may substitute
Students can move on to 2 or 4-year colleges, or continue to
advanced (AS, A-Level, IB or AP) programs after GCD
Cambridge programmes and qualifications
We offer full support, designed carefully around the curriculum,
qualifications, classroom resources and the needs of our global learning
community.
Cambridge International Advanced Subsidiary
(AS) and Advanced (A) Levels
• Allows learners to achieve breadth of study and depth of content, developing
highly engaged, independent learners
• Established and well known around the world
• 360 guided learning hours for A-level over 2 years
• 180 guided learning hours for AS over 1 year
• 6 passing grades A*-E, plus Ungraded
• Linear/staged examinations
• Provides schools with flexibility to create individualized curriculum to meet local
classroom interests
• Choice of over 55 subjects which may provide advanced higher education
placement credit
Assessment options for AS and A Levels
4
Required
+
3 Choice
=
7 points
Advanced International Certificate of Education
(AICE) Diploma program
Group 1:Science and Math
At least 1 point
Group 2: Languages
At least 1 point
Group 3: Arts and Humanities
At least 1 point
Group 4: Interdisciplinary Skills
Based Courses
Optional: Max of 2 points
AICE Diploma
Requirements
•
Combines
breadth of study
with choice and
flexibility
• Selection comes
from three
curriculum areas
and one Core
•
Total of 7 points
required: at least
one from Groups
1-3; one from
Core; three from
learner’s choice
•
Passing scores
are required on
all exams to
receive Diploma
Core: Global Perspectives and
Research
Required: 1 point
What about Percentage Uniform Marks
(PUMs)?
Grade
PUM
A*
90
-100
A
80
-89 (excellent)
B
70
-79 (very good)
C
60
– 69 (good)
D
50
-
59 (satisfactory)
E
40
-49 (pass)
Ungraded
Sub
-40
• Represents where student
falls closest to a grade
threshold
• Ex.: 82% means student is
between A and A* but
closer to A
• DOES NOT represent
actual numerical marks
• E, C, and A standard set for
each exam. Marks needed
to reach each standard vary
by difficulty of exam.
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Shaw, S., & Bailey, C. (2011). Success in the US: Are Cambridge International Assessments
Good Preparation for University Study? Journal of College Admission, (Fall 2011), 6–16.
Brief Description:
This study compares the effects of AICE
participation to AP, IB, and matched students
who did not earn credit through an advanced
program on freshman year GPA.
Sample Size and Characteristics:
The sample included more than 8,500
students who entered FSU during the
academic years of 2007-2010.
Key Finding:
Cambridge AICE students earned higher
freshman year GPA compared to AP and
IB students, and all three groups earned
higher freshman year GPA compared to
matched students who did not earn credit
through an advanced program.
Cambridge AICE comparisons to other Advanced Programs
• Cambridge Global Perspectives and Research (GPR)
constitutes compulsory core of AICE diploma
• New A Level in GPR launched this fall (previously AS
only); IGCSE; pilot secondary 1 course
• Taught as two successive courses - Global Perspectives
(a taught course) and a Research Report
• Excellent preparation for undergraduate study - gives
real evidence of independent, critical thinking
Cambridge A Level Global Perspectives
and Research (GPR)
AS/A-Level Global Perspectives and Research
Science &
Technology
Politics
Ethics
Environment
Culture
Economics
Global
Topic
Example Topic:
To what extent is
social media
considered anti-
social?
Critical thinking and research skills taught
through an exploration of a broad range of
global issues
“We particularly value the independence of thought, critical thinking and research and inquiry
skills that GPR develops, and believe that it is a promising addition to the courses of study that
prepare students well for post-secondary education” – Stuart Schumill, MIT Dean of
Admission
• Support from Higher Education in the development of curriculum and exams
• Strategic input on new or improved programs and services provided by the
Cambridge Higher Education Advisory Council (HEAC), a committee consisting of
members from top US universities
Higher Education Feedback on Cambridge
• “Students we have who have taken Cambridge International A Levels do very well at our
campus. They are very well-prepared for our curriculum and we find that they have a lot of
confidence, but also that they have a good deep subject knowledge, (and) the ability to think
critically and well.” Stuart Schmill, Dean of Admissions, Massachusetts Institute of
Technology (MIT)
• “We think the Cambridge curriculum is superb preparation for university.” Christoph Guttentag,
Dean of Undergraduate Admissions, Duke University
• “We believe that Cambridge International AS and A Level examinations are excellent preparation
for students to take the next step in the path of lifelong learning.” Mary Adams, Associate
Director of Admissions, Pennsylvania State University
Higher Education
Cambridge HEAC Member Institutions
National
Regional
- Southeast
Massachusetts Institute of
Technology
Georgia
Institute of Technology
The University of Pennsylvania
Emory
University
Duke University
University of
North Carolina –
Chapel Hill
Vanderbilt University
Davidson College
Florida State University
Rhodes College
University of California
System
University of Tennessee
- Knoxville
University
of Southern California
University of South Carolina
University of Virginia
Tulane University
University of Maryland
Regional
- WEST
University of Washington
TBA
Statement and Certificate of Result
CIE Direct- verify students’ results online
Email [email protected]
to request a
‘University access to
Cambridge results
online application
form’
How to add Recognition
www.cie.org.uk/programmes-and-qualifications/recognition-and-acceptance/
CONTACT
For credit and recognition worldwide:
For Higher Education Institutions in North America
(Eastern USA and Canada):
Bagny[email protected]
For Higher Education Institutions in North America
(Western USA):
