Checkpoint Admin Guide 2018 Indd Cambridge International
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Year 9 Checkpoint Exam Timetable April 2018 Photographic ID is required for entry to all exams. All pupils are to arrive at school as per usual, and will be released from lessons at the appropriate time in order to allow all to arrive at the examination venue. No pencil cases are to be taken into the hall, only clear, envelopes or bags containing the appropriate materials. Date Day Course/Component Code Duration Time Location Monday English Paper 1 1111 1hr10m 09.00 Lower Hall Monday English 2 nd Lang. Paper 1 1110 50m 09.00 Lower Hall Monday Mathematics Paper 1 1112 1hr 12.00 Lower Hall Tuesday Science Paper 1 1113 45m 09.00 Lower Hall Tuesday English Paper 2 1111 1hr10m 12.00 Lower Hall Tuesday English 2 nd Lang.
Paper 2 1110 50m 12.00 Lower Hall Wednesday Mathematics 2 1112 1hr 09.00 Lower Hall Wednesday Science 2 1113 45m 12.00 Lower Hall Thursday English 2 nd Lang Listening 1110 45m 09.00 Room B2 Frequently Asked Questions Why are these important? Checkpoint exams provide an international standard and benchmark for CIS Russia to work towards.
It allows us to compare ourselves with schools around the world, and ensure that we are providing the best education possible in the key subject areas of English, Mathematics and Science. These exams also prepare pupils both for Lower Secondary School, and for Upper Secondary School (IGCSE) studies. What if we are sick on the day?
If a pupil is sick and misses an exam for Checkpoints, there is one allocated day when any missed exams may be completed, however pupils will only be allowed to take an exam in this time slot with written permission from the appropriate Head Teacher and upon presentation of a Doctor’s certificate. If these are not presented, then your child will not be allowed to take any missed exams. This is in line with CAIE’s official guidelines. How will the results be released and what do they mean? Results are not released online. They can only be accessed in physical paper form, from the Exams Office/Head Teacher on or after the 1 st of September following the exams.
Exams are marked on a scale between 0.0 and 6.0, with 3.0 being an average and acceptable result. Anything below this is cause for concern, and anything above is to be celebrated. It is possible to achieve a perfect 6.0 in Checkpoint exams and several pupils have done so in the past. Can they be retaken? Simply put, no. Checkpoint examinations cannot be retaken for a better result without resitting the entire academic year. Should you have any questions, please consult the appropriate Head Teacher who can offer specific advice and guidance.