What Everyone Ought to Know About The Cambridge

Presentation outline: 4 Cambridge’s international reach and Arizona context 4 Cambridge’s education philosophy and academic programs 4 How higher education recognizes Cambridge 4 How Cambridge communicates student performance to higher education 4 How can Cambridge and CFA support you?

Cambridge’s international reach and Arizona context

Cambridge Assessment - a department of the University of Cambridge • We prepare school students for life, helping them develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning • We are at the heart of a global learning community including more than 10, 000 schools, including the US • We work in partnership with educators worldwide, including 40 national governments and education reform projects

Cambridge worldwide 10, 000 schools 160 countries 40 governments

Cambridge Across in the USA Spokane Federal Way Bethel Advanced (AICE) Secondary Primary Ferndale SD MA Jersey City SD CT Prince William County SD DE DC MD Charlotte Mecklenburg SD Metro Nashville SD Miami Dade SD Palm Beach County SD Broward SD Brevard SD. . many others ASU Prep Academies Dysart Unified School District Imagine Schools Yuma Union High School District …many others Confidential Draft: Not for distribution

Cambridge in Arizona Amphitheater Public Schools ASU Preparatory Academies ASU Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy Dysart Unified School District Imagine Schools Kingman Unified School District Mesa Public Schools Santa Cruz Unified School District Sy. STEM Schools Wickenburg Unified School District Yuma Union High School District

Cambridge in Arizona 35, 000+ Students impacted since Fall 2011 25, 000+ Rigorous, performance-based Cambridge high school assessments across all subject areas taken by students since Spring 2012 175 Teacher professional development events impacting more than 600 teachers 187 Students who have earned the performance-based Arizona Grand Canyon High School Diploma 129 Students who earned 150 prestigious Cambridge Learner Awards at 10 different Arizona schools since 2015

Cambridge in Arizona An innovative, performance-based approach to high school – Move On When Ready provides a personalized pathway to high school graduation for every individual learner that results in readiness for college level work. Cambridge provides an aligned instructional system—the high expectations curriculum, high quality assessments, and aligned teacher development—that makes these personalized pathways possible.

Cambridge in Arizona Making the shift to mastery and competency, not seat time – Grand Canyon High School Diploma Authorized by legislation in 2014, the Grand Canyon High School Diploma is available to Arizona students who demonstrate college and career readiness on a series of curriculum-based Cambridge IGCSE exams across subjects before they leave high school. Earning the Grand Canyon High School Diploma means that a student is academically prepared to take college level courses without remediation.

Cambridge’s educational philosophy and academic programs

A learner-centered approach Our programs provide students with the foundation to achieve high levels of academic and personal learning in an engaging way. Together with schools, we aim to develop students and teachers who are: • Confident in working with information and ideas – their own and of others • Responsible for themselves, responsive to and respectful of others • Reflective as learners, developing their ability to learn • Innovative and equipped for new and future challenges • Engaged intellectually and socially, and ready to make a difference

Thought-Provoking Exams • Reliable grading, standardized internationally • Flexible for schools to provide different options • Rigorous questions requiring more than rote-memory Ø Most exams are written essays, requiring development of thought and argumentation Ø Gradually remove scaffolding throughout questions Ø Require the application of knowledge in unfamiliar contexts Ø Encourage connections to be made between topic areas or concepts

• Assessments developed yearly and graded by college faculty and other writers • Cambridge assessment model enables the flexibility to provide resources to districts and schools including: Ø Past Question Papers Ø Mark Schemes (Rubrics/Scoring Guidelines) Ø Reporting for Teachers Ø Grade Thresholds Ø Examiner reports and feedback webinars Ø Student Scores Ø Worldwide score distributions • Future - USA HS teacher and college faculty scoring

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 IGCSE 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. • College-readiness program of study designed to prepare students for the next stage of learning—Cambridge AS/A Levels, Advanced Placement, Career and Technical Education, entry level college courses • Enables a variety of routes for all abilities • Gives schools opportunities to be flexible and enhance other curriculum Ø Foundation curriculum (core) Ø Extended curriculum Ø Cross-curricular perspectives • International in outlook with local relevance • Over 70 subjects, including 30 languages

IGCSE Grade Scale IGCSE US Grade * (US-UK Fulbright) US GPA* (US-UK Fulbright) A* A+ 4. 0+ A A 4. 0 B B+ 3. 3 C B 3. 0 D C+ 2. 3 E C 2. 0 F D+ 1. 3 G D 1. 0 U F 0 • Core ONLY – easier paper, fewer questions: max. grade band C • Extended subject – more challenging paper, more questions, max. grade band A* • Mark scheme set to C standard

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 • Entry level college courses in a high school setting

Assessment options for AS and A Levels

Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) Diploma program AICE Diploma Requirements 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 • • Required: 1 point At least 1 point Core: Global Perspectives and Research Group 1: Science and Math 4 Required + 3 Choice = • 7 points • 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

AS/A-Level Grading Scale A-Level AS A* US Grade* (US-UK Fulbright) US GPA* (US-UK Fulbright) A+ 4. 0+ A a A 4. 0 B b B+ 3. 3 C c B 3. 0 D d C+ 2. 3 E e C 2. 0 Ungraded ungraded F 0 • “Vertical” standards-based grading: range of content and skill exhibited on assessment • NOT exam marks converted to percentages

Cambridge Global Perspectives and Research (GPR) All Levels • Cambridge Global Perspectives and Research (GPR) constitutes compulsory core of AICE diploma • Taught as two successive one-year courses - Global Perspectives (a taught course) and a Research Report • Excellent preparation for undergraduate study - gives real evidence of independent, critical thinking • Primary, Secondary 1, IGCSE 9 th/10 th, AS/A Level 11 th/12 th

AS/A-Level Global Perspectives and Research Critical thinking and research skills taught through an exploration of a broad range of global issues Culture Economics Science & Technology Global Topic Example Topic: To what extent is social media considered antisocial? Environment Politics Ethics “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

How higher education recognizes Cambridge

Cambridge in Arizona Universities recognize Cambridge in different ways Admissions • Procedures might vary for domestic vs. international students Credit by Examination • Awarding credit based on AS/A Level exam performance Student Incentives • Scholarships, preferred admissions, Honors college entrance

University Recognition • Cambridge has a university recognitions database with credit and placement policies established at universities across the USA Online University Recognitions Database www. cie. org. uk/recognition • Recognition at over 500 colleges and universities in the US, including the SUNY and University of California systems, NYU, Columbia, Cornell, Fordham, all Florida colleges and universities, all Arizona public universities, Yale, Harvard, Duke, etc.

Recognitions Database- searching www. cie. org. uk/recognitionsearch

Recognitions Database- search results www. cie. org. uk/recognitionsearch

How to add Recognition www. cie. org. uk/programmes-and-qualifications/recognition-and-acceptance/

Cambridge in Arizona recognitions - admissions • ASU recognized IGCSE courses as meeting specific ABOR core competency requirements for English, math, science, social studies, fine arts, and foreign language in 2014 • See “Cambridge Course Summary” at https: //courseapproval. asu. edu/approved

Cambridge in Arizona recognitions – credit by exam • ASU, NAU and UA all established AS/A Level credit-byexamination policies in 2014 or 2015 • ASU: https: //catalog. asu. edu/credit_exam#cambridge • NAU: https: //policy. nau. edu/policy. aspx? num=100224 • UA: http: //archive. catalog. arizona. edu/2015 -16/policies/ciexam. html • Az. Transfer Course Equivalency Guide: • http: //aztransmac 2. asu. edu/cgi-bin/Web. Objects/ATASS. woa/wa/EEG

How Cambridge communicates student performance

Statement of Results • A statement of results is provided for each candidate. • The statement provides: • candidate’s number and centre number • list of subjects with unique syllabus code for each subject • grades achieved in each subject • a percentage uniform mark for some countries from June 2010 • For Group Award candidates, the statement will show the result achieved in the ICE or AICE (Diploma) Group Award

Sample certificate: Cambridge International AS and A Level Watermark Upper and Lower case reporting of grades achieved Number of subjects Signature of VC of University of Cambridge Hologram Serial number Other hidden security features are also present on official Cambridge documentation

CIE Direct- verify students’ results online Email info@cie. org. uk to request a ‘University access to Cambridge results online application form’

Timeline for Results 2 Exam Cycles Per Year • Mid-August Results May/June • October Exams Student Certificates Oct/Nov Exams • Mid. January Results • March Student Certificates

How higher can Cambridge and CFA support you?

Cambridge in Arizona How can Cambridge and CFA support you? • What information do university officials need from Cambridge? • Are there ways that Arizona Cambridge schools should be documenting Cambridge participation on high school transcripts? • Are there barriers for Cambridge students transitioning successfully to community colleges or university that we can address?

CONTACT For credit and recognition worldwide: recognitions@cie. org. uk For Higher Education Institutions in North America: Chapman. A@cie. org. uk For K-12 Districts and Schools: Meuler. B@cie. org. uk For Move On When Ready and Arizona Partnerships: Megan. mcwenie@arizonafuture. org

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Arizona Grand Canyon High School Diploma Cambridge Exams and Course Areas IGCSE English First Language (Extended) IGCSE Mathematics (Extended) IGCSE Biology IGCSE Chemistry IGCSE Physics IGCSE Coord. Sci. * IGCSE World History IGCSE American History College. Ready Qualification Score Grand Canyon Diploma Requirements: Students must earn the college-ready qualification score on five (5) exams, successfully complete seven (7) exams, and successfully complete fine art/CTE and economics courses. B Meet the college-ready qualification score. C Meet the college-ready qualification score on 1 science exam. Reach a passing score of G or above on 1 additional science exam. C Meet the college-ready qualification score on 1 history exam. Reach a passing score of G or above on 1 additional history exam. Meet the college-ready qualification score of “C” on 1 additional Cambridge IGCSE exam from English Literature, the sciences**, or history exam areas. Fine Art or Career and Meet the college-ready qualification score on IGCSE Art & Technical Education G Design, IGCSE Drama, or IGCSE Music or successful (CTE) completion of a local course. Economics Local course Successfully complete a local course (½ credit).

Grand Canyon High School Diploma in Arizona Statute "Grand Canyon diploma" means a high school diploma that is offered to any student who demonstrates readiness for college level mathematics and English according to standards prescribed by an interstate compact on board examination systems, who has passing grades on an additional set of required approved board examinations in core academic courses as determined by the state board of education, including the arts, history and science, and who successfully completes a course in economics. A. R. S. § 15 -792. 01 "Readiness for college level mathematics and English" means that a student has the English and mathematics skills and knowledge needed to succeed in college level courses that count toward a degree or certificate without taking remedial or developmental coursework. A. R. S. § 15 -792. 01 Pupils who earn a Grand Canyon Diploma are entitled to all the rights and privileges of a person who graduates with a high school diploma issued pursuant to this section, including access to postsecondary scholarships and other forms of student financial aid and access to all forms of postsecondary education. A. R. S. § 15 -701. 01(L)

Cambridge IGCSE Performance at Arizona Move On When Ready Schools Number of IGCSE Exams Where Students Demonstrated College-Ready Qualification Score 2012 -2016 8, 000 Number of Complete Records 7, 000 6, 000 1, 280 5, 000 1, 361 1, 626 4, 000 1, 355 3, 000 5, 154 147 2, 000 4, 284 3, 885 3, 102 1, 000 2, 315 0 2012 2013 Not College and Career Ready 2014 2015 College and Career Ready 2016

Cambridge IGCSE Performance at Arizona Move On When Ready Schools

Cambridge AS/A Level Performance at Arizona Move On When Ready Schools Number of AS Level and A Level Exams Where Students Earned College Credit 2014 -2016 1, 000 Number of Complete Records 900 800 700 367 600 500 400 300 83 200 42 100 193 204 2015 426 0 Not College and Career Ready 2016

Cambridge AS/A Level Performance at Arizona Move On When Ready Schools

Top 10 countries for Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Cambridge IGCSE Cambridge O Level UK Singapore Egypt Pakistan India Mauritius UAE Brunei China Maldives Zimbabwe Bangladesh Malaysia Sri Lanka Saudi Arabia Nigeria Argentina Zimbabwe Indonesia Zambia

An Excellent Foundation A-level 3 -4 subjects IBDP 6 subjects + CAS+EE AICE (AS/A) 3 -6 subjects Hybrid/AP depends on school Year 12 (13) Year 11 (12) IGCSE O-level Year 10(11) Year 9(10)

Top 10 countries for Cambridge International AS & A Level • • • Pakistan Mauritius Malaysia USA China Brunei New Zealand Zimbabwe India Nepal

Cambridge AICE Diploma Subject Groupings

Cambridge AICE comparisons to other Advanced Programs 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. 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. 54

Cambridge critical path • Gathering, synthesising and communicating information • Collaborating with others to achieve a common outcome • Analysing and evaluating planning, processes and outcomes • Developing and justifying a line of reasoning Deconstruction Reconstruction analyze evidence & arguments rebuild the context Reflection consider changes to personal perspective Communication & Collaboration Formulate, present and discuss an argument Supports 21 st Century Skills & Common Core

Higher Education • • 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

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 standard vary by difficulty of exam.

Ministries of Education working in partnership 4 Work with Mo. Es to provide national curriculum & assessments e. g. Mauritius School Certificate and Higher School Certificate 4 Provide syllabuses that support the national curriculum in countries such as Singapore, Bermuda, Maldives, Tonga, etc. 4 Validate local exams e. g. Singapore, Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho & Malaysia 4 Work to support education projects (reforms) e. g. in Bahrain Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Egypt & Macedonia 4 Currently developing first-language Cambridge IGCSE Bahasa Indonesia for state schools in Indonesia, where many schools are currently adopting the Cambridge curriculum.

Singapore – Cambridge Curriculum 4 Co-operation between Cambridge International Examinations, Ministry of Education and Singapore Examination and Assessment Board (SEAB) 4 A rigorous, holistic education with compulsory subjects (Mother Tongue Language, Project Work, General Paper/Knowledge & Inquiry) plus minimum 4 content based subjects including a contrasting subject Ø A Level Qualification UK equivalent Higher 1 (H 1) AS Level Higher 2 (H 2) A level Higher 3 (H 3) Old S level/UG H 1/H 2 A B C D E S Ungraded H 3 Distinction Merit Pass Ungraded

Recognition Database Hits

Universities and Colleges Admission Service(UCAS) Alignment of Scores for Common Assessments based on Tariff Point Allocation A Levels AS Levels IB Higher IB Standard Levels Advanced Placement (B Subject List) (A Subject List) Exam Grade Exam Grade A* 130 7 120 A 5 110 6 100 B 90 4 UCAS Points 140 A Advanced Placement Subject Groupings B Biology Art History Calculus AB Studio Art (Drawing Portfolio) Calculus BC Chemistry Chinese Physics (as half courses B and C) English Literature and Composition English Language and Composition French Language 80 C 5 70 60 D A 7 3 59 50 43 40 E B C 4 6 5 35 4 30 27 20 11 D E 3 4 3 Studio Art (2 -D Design Portfolio) Studio Art (3 -D Design Portfolio) Computer Science A Environmental Science Government and Politics: Comparative Government and Politics: United States Human Geography German Language Italian Japanese Latin Spanish Language Spanish Literature European History United States History World History Macroeconomics Microeconomics Music Theory Psychology Statistics