SyllabusCambridge IGCSE Chemistry Syllabus code 0620For examination in June and November 2011Note for Ex ams Officers: Before making Final Entries, please check availability of the codes for the components and options in the E3 booklet (titled “Procedures for the Submission of Entries”) relevant to the exam session. Please note that component and option codes are subject to change.Cambridge IGCSE ChemistrySyllabus code 06201. Introduction ..................................................................................... 21.1 Why choose Cambridge?1.2 Why choose Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry?1.3 Cambridge International Certificate of Education (ICE)1.4 How can I find out more?2. Assessment at a glance .................................................................. 53. Syllabus aims and assessment ....................................................... 63.1 Aims 3.2 Assessment objectives3.3 Scheme of assessment3.4 Weightings3.5 Exam combinations3.6 Conventions4. Curriculum content ........................................................................ 125. Practical assessment ..................................................................... 285.1 Paper 4: Coursework5.2 Paper 5: Practical test5.3 Paper 6: Alternative to Practical6. Appendix ....................................................................................... 366.1 Grade descriptions6.2 Periodic Table6.3 Notes for use in qualitative analysis6.4 Safety in the laboratory6.5 Glossary of terms6.6 Mathematical requirements6.7 Resource list6.8 FormsCambridge IGCSE Chemistry 0620. Examination in June and November 2011.© UCLES 20082Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry 0620. Examination in June and November 2011.11.1 Why choose Cambridge?University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) is the world’s largest provider...
