WELCOMES

Parents & Students of Class 8

to a Subject Choice presentation
for the
IGCSE Programme 2017-19
January 11, 2017

Agenda
Welcome and Introduction to IGCSE Subject
Choices by Pritha Mukherjee .
Subject specific input by Subject Teachers of
Humanities, Mathematics and Sciences
Question Time with Abhimanyu Basu
Interaction with subject teachers and display
of syllabus of books and syllabus

Facts about Cambridge IGCSE Elective Subjects

No of Subjects offered in DAIS : 19
Each course follows a prescribed syllabus set out
by
University
of
Cambridge
International
Examinations..
Top Ten subjects worldwide :
Biology

First Language English

Business Studies

Geography

Chemistry

History

English as a Second
Language

Mathematics

English Literature

Physics

Subject groups
Subject
Groups

Group 1

Group 2

Languages

Humanities &
Social
Sciences

First Language
English
(Compulsory)
Spanish

Subjects that
we Offer

French

Hindi

( One 2nd Lang

Compulsory)

Group 4

Group 5

Sciences

Mathematics

Creative
Technical &
Vocational

Geography

Physics

International
Mathematics
(Compulsory)

Art & Design

History

Chemistry

Additional
Mathematics

Computer
Science

World
Literature
(Compulsory)

Biology

Global
Perspectives
(Compulsory)

Group 3

Coordinated
Sciences

Drama

Physical
Education

Business
Studies

GOOD Reasons
You like the subject and find it interesting
You are good at it
You need it for your future career
BAD Reasons
Your friends are doing it
You like or dislike the teacher
You think it will be easy

How do I choose?

Choices are made in Group 1 ( First and Second Languages)

All students do Mathematics.

Global Perspectives is done by all students with a view to develop

critical thinking and writing skills necessary for further programs
like IB.

Choose between Split Sciences (Physics , Chemistry and Biology)

and Coordinated Sciences (Double Award Subject).

If you choose Split Sciences then you can take 1 subject from Group
2 and 1 from Group 5 OR both Group 2 subjects.

If you choose Coordinated Sciences then you can take both

subjects from Group 2 and 1 from Group 5.

Humanities
Geography

History

Students will be encouraged to develop a

sense of place and an understanding of
relative location on a local, regional and
global scale.

Offers the opportunity of studying some of

the major international issues of the
twentieth century, as well as looking in
somewhat greater depth at the history of
particular region/s.

Students gain an insight into the spatial

effects of the ways in which people interact
with each other and with their
environments.

The emphasis is on the development of

historical skills such as the acquisition of
knowledge and source analysis.

The coursework component involves field

study which enhances their data collection
techniques, synthesis/ analysis of
information, encourages team building
skills and critical thinking.

There is a coursework component which

develops enquiry based research, critical
thinking and writing skills.

Recommended for Liberal Arts, Urban

Studies, Development Studies,
Environmental Sustainability, Oceanology.

Recommended for Law, Liberal Arts program,

International Relations, Development
Economics & Mass communication.

Split Sciences /Co - ordinated Sciences

Split Sciences

Co-ordinated Sciences

Separate grade for each subject,

each subject has 3 written papers.

Two identical grades awarded for

the whole subject, which has three
written papers.

In-depth study of concepts and

subject matter.

Broad conceptual coverage in lesser

details.

Primary data based practical investigations are integral part

of all Sciences

Career Choices in Sciences and related IB subjects where

Split Sciences is recommended
Engineering - Physics and Chemistry at Higher Level
Medicine/Biochemistry Chemistry and Biology at Higher Level
In India Medicine/ Biochemistry Physics, Chemistry and biology at HL
Levels

Biotechnology/Biocomputing/Biophysics Chemistry / Physics and

Biology at Higher Level
Computer Science Physics Higher Level (Split Sciences is not compulsory)

Mathematics
International Mathematics

Additional Mathematics

To prepare students to use the

WHAT: Mathematical skills, knowledge

power of mathematics in an

and understanding developed in the

increasingly technological world.

context of more advanced techniques.

Investigation and modelling based

WHO : high ability candidates who have

questions aligned with IB skill sets

achieved, or are likely to achieve, grade

Non Calculator skills

A*or A in the IGCSE Mathematics

examination.

WHY: for Extra challenge, time and

enthusiasm in Math.

Group 5 Subjects- Choose 1

Drama- a lively interest in Drama and an interest to
understand drama through practical and theoretical study.
Business Studies- The course creates awareness of business
activity and gives students the confidence to interpret the
world around us.
Optional PE- An interest in at least 2 sports with a syllabus
which has 60% coursework practical.
Art and Design- An artistic fair and temperament which will
be further enhanced through observation, design and critical
skills.
Computer Science-The study of the principles and practices of
computation and computational thinking and their application
in the design and development of computer systems.

BUSINESS STUDIES

SPORTS
Weight Training for
fitness
Hill Walking

TRAINING SESSION
Weight Training Once a
week in the morning.

2 Chosen Sports

OPTIONAL

ACHIEVEMENTS

PHYSICAL
EDUCATION

5 students topped the

World
3 students topped India

CAREER

BENIFITS

Leads to SEHS (IB)

Sports Medicine

Leadership
Self-esteem

Sports Management

Teamwork
Fitness

The website address for

Cambridge International
Examinations is

www.cie.org.uk

For Queries, Please Contact :

-Mr. David Impey 40617220
david.impey@ril.com 8454885580 (m)
- Mr. Abhimanyu Basu 40617120
abhimanyu.basu@ril.com 9867531529 (m)
- Ms. Sonali Bajaj-40617144
sonali.bajaj @ril.com-9967011323 (m)
- Ms. Pritha Mukherjee - 40617158
pritha.mukherjee@ril.com 9987580333 (m)

- Ms. Manjiri Diwanji 40617157

manjiri.diwanji@ril.com 9820994041 (m)

THANK YOU
THANK
YOU