Curriculum Summary
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Module |
Skill Area |
Focus Areas |
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1. Motion, Forces & Energy |
Foundations of Physics |
Measurement; motion graphs; speed & acceleration; forces and motion; energy concepts |
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2. Thermal Physics |
Heat & Temperature |
Heat transfer; specific heat capacity; expansion; thermal properties |
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3. Waves |
Wave Behaviour |
Properties of waves; sound; light; wave applications |
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4. Electricity & Magnetism |
Electricity & Fields |
Electric circuits; current, voltage, resistance; magnetic effects; electromagnetism |
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5. Nuclear Physics |
Atomic Interactions |
Radioactivity; nuclear reactions; particle behaviour |
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6. Space Physics |
Astronomy Fundamentals |
Solar system; forces in space; satellites and planetary motion |
Note: Extended content is built on Core topics and prepares learners for broader achievement.
Assessment Overview
Cambridge IGCSE Physics uses a tiered assessment structure designed to match learners’ expected grades:
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Assessment Component |
Core |
Extended |
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Paper 1: Multiple Choice |
45 min – 40 marks |
45 min – 40 marks |
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Paper 2: Multiple Choice(Extended only) |
— |
45 min – 40 marks |
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Paper 3: Theory (Core) |
1 hr 15 min – 80 marks |
— |
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Paper 4: Theory (Extended) |
— |
1 hr 15 min – 80 marks |
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Paper 5: Practical Test |
1 hr 15 min – 40 marks |
1 hr 15 min – 40 marks |
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Paper 6: Alternative to Practical |
1 hr – 40 marks |
1 hr – 40 marks |
• Core candidates take: Paper 1, Paper 3 and one practical option (Paper 5 or Paper 6).
• Extended candidates take: Paper 2, Paper 4 and one practical option (Paper 5 or Paper 6).
To know more about the subject content and Cambridge assessment, please click the below link to access the official syllabus: https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/Images/697209-2026-2028-syllabus.pdf