1. Cambridge International Primary Programme

2. About CIE University of Cambridge International
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3. About CIE In some countries CIE has worked with governments to reform
education systems and helped to localise examinations by training
official, teachers, markers and examiners in curriculum
development and assessment.
Teachers who are well supported are able to offer the
best education possible.
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and services, providing professional development and
support including online training, face to face training,
e-learning and training via video-conferencing,

4. What is the Primary Programme?
The Cambridge International Primary Programme is a comprehensive provision for teaching, learning and assessment in the core subjects of English, Mathematics and Science, for children aged approximately 5 to 11.

5. Philosophy of CIPP Reflecting a global perspective
Students learn in different ways at different rates
The primary school curriculum should be broad and balanced.
The different subjects can be linked to support or reinforce students understanding
Personal, social, health and environmental education is important.
A positive attitude to lifelong learning should be fostered
Reflection and analysis are important for quality teaching and assessment
Formative assessment can be used to inform teaching and planning
External benchmarks of student performance can be useful for reporting and
planning
Assessments should be culturally sensitive and unbiased and they should reflect a wide range of skills and knowledge across subjects.

6. Aims of the Primary Programme
To develop a range of knowledge and skills that will provide a solid foundation upon which the later stages of education can build
To provide a progressive framework of learning outcomes that are appropriate for students in the primary phase
To provide a structure that emphasises the development of skills as well as knowledge
To provide a flexible system of assessment that enables schools to obtain the feedback they need to inform teaching
To reflect current understanding of teaching and learning, including activities which reflect the different styles in which students learn
To provide a positive educational experience for all students

7. The Primary Curriculum
Progressive learning
Achievable goals
Flexible, responsive
teaching

8. Cambridge International Primary Programme
Where does it fit?
Cambridge International Primary Programme
Supporting Services
Recognition and equivalence evidence
Training and professional development
Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme/ Checkpoint
Inspections and centre development
Teaching and learning resources
Cambridge IGCSE/
Cambridge O Level
Teaching and learning resources
Inspections and centre development
Training and professional development
Recognition and equivalence evidence
Cambridge International AS and A Level/ Cambridge Pre-U

9. Fitting the Primary Programme around your own curriculum.
Teachers may continue to follow a local curriculum, to meet the
statutory requirements of their national system, whilst using the
progression Tests and the Analysis Tool to enhance their teaching
and reporting.
Similarly, the Primary Programme can be used for teaching and
tracking the core skills in English, Mathematics and
Science while another curriculum is used for any other subjects that
may be taught

10. Learning in the Cambridge International Primary Programme

11. Student-centred Learning
Learning by doing. Why it is important.
I listen - I forget
I see - I believe
I do - I understand
Just introduce teachers to this gently??

12. Teaching organisation Whole class Teacher-led Group work or
Individual work student-centred
Teaching approaches
Exercises or work sheets
Visits
Games and imaginative play
Practical work
Differentiation Possible uses of ICT in teaching:
Presentations, make video clips,
Internet, Whiteboards. Integrating
ICT in Maths and Science.
Be sensitive to ICT capacity in various schools and teacher strategies.

13. Cambridge International Primary Programme
Primary Curriculum Framework

14. Learning objectives
Students should know…
Students should be able to…

15. Objectives are set in the following areas
English
Usage
Phonics, spelling and vocabulary
Grammar and punctuation
Reading
Writing
Speaking and listening
Learning objectives are set in these areas.

16. Maths Number Numbers and the number system Calculations Mental Skills
Problem solving
Organising and using data
Shape, space and measures
Patterns and Properties of Shape
Properties of Position and Movement
Measures

17. Science Stage 3 - 6 Scientific enquiry Plan experimental work
Obtain and present evidence
Consider evidence and evaluate
Biology
Life processes
Humans
Plants
Chemistry
Materials
Physics
Forces and motion

18. Schemes of Work
These two slides illustrate what schemes of work look like. Get delegates to perform the activity and then tell them about the SOWs available from CIE if they want to use them. S

20. CIE offers schemes of work for the whole of the Primary Programme as teacher support but it is not necessary to follow these. Teachers are free to make your own.

21. Cambridge International Primary Programme
Assessment in the Primary Programme

22. Assessment materials in the Cambridge Primary Programme
Teacher observation (stages 1-2))
Classroom Activities (stages 3 – 6)
Cambridge International Primary Progression Tests (stage 3 - 5)
Cambridge International Primary Achievement Tests (stage 6)
Give definitions and where they come from

23. Classroom Activities Flexible activities
English, mathematics and science
Stages 3-6

24. What are the Classroom Activities?
Teacher notes
Student sheets
Record sheets

25. Activity
How can the Classroom Activity tasks help you to check the progress of your students?
What is the ratio of Knowledge and Skill that the activity sheets require? Which one has priority and why?
How much memorisation is required to finish the tasks? How much is involved in your current system?

26. How would I use the Classroom Activities?
Cross-referenced to Curriculum Framework and Schemes of Work
Focus on difficult concepts
Flexible use
Various purposes
Diagnostic
Teaching guidance
Summative

27. Cambridge International Primary Progression Tests
Stages 3-5: English and mathematics
Stages 6: English, Mathematics and Science

28. Assessment Structure Subject Stages 3-4 mins Stages 5-6 English
Paper 1: non-narrative reading; writing; usage
Paper 2: narrative reading; narrative writing 65 60
Maths
Paper 1: full coverage Paper 2: full coverage Paper 3: mental mathematics
35 35 ~15
Paper 1: non-calculator Paper 2: calculator Paper 3: mental mathematics
45 45 ~15
Science
N/A
from Stage 6
Paper 1: full coverage Paper 2: full coverage
45 45

29. Cambridge International Primary Progression Tests
Planning
Identify strengths & weaknesses
tailor lesson plans
reflect on teaching
revision
Monitoring
Reporting
Compare performance with international cohort
Monitor changes and improvements from year to year
Identify individual progress and performance
set targets
each child achieves their own potential

30. Cambridge International Primary Progression Tests
Allow teachers to
Assess knowledge and skills
Identify strengths and weaknesses
Tailor planning
Reflect on teaching
Report to parents

31. Cambridge International Primary Progression Tests
Allow schools to
Track progress
Monitor changes and improvements from year to year
Measure performance against an international benchmark

32. Cambridge International Primary Progression Tests
Allow parents and children to
Identify strengths and weaknesses
Monitor progress
Set targets for improvement
Each child achieves their own potential

33. Key Benefits of the Progression tests
Provide an independent measure of student progress
Monitor progress and allow target setting
Can be used when and how the school chooses
Highlight strengths and weaknesses to inform future teaching and learning

34. Analysing results from the Progression Tests
Primary Programme website

35. Analysis software Report on: Performance Strengths and weaknesses
Progress

36. Analysis software Report by: Individual / class / school Subject
Gender

38. Cambridge International Primary Achievement Tests
Intended for students in their final year at around 11 years old
Available to sit in two sessions, June and November, each year
Students must be entered for the tests following the procedures
published in the Administrative Guide
Papers are downloaded from the CIE website
The questions are marked in schools by the teachers and a sample is sent to CIE for moderation.

39. Cambridge International Primary Achievement Tests
Available in English, mathematics and science
English:
Paper 1: Non-narrative reading, writing, usage
Paper 2: Narrative reading, writing
Mathematics:
Paper 1: non-calculator
Paper 2: calculator
Paper 3: mental mathematics
Science:
Paper 1 & 2: biology, physics, chemistry and scientific enquiry

40. Key Benefits of the Achievement tests
Summative measure of performance in the primary phase
International benchmark: Teachers can convert the raw marks from the Progression Tests into levels that can then be used to compare between groups and between years. The cut off points for each level were determined in a standardisation trial that used an international cohort of students from sixteen different countries.
Certificate of Achievement for all students
Feedback to Parents

41. Assessment for Learning
Teaching and learning
Evidence of learning
Marking and feedback
Planning
Target setting

42. Cambridge International Primary Programme
Website tour

43. https://primary.cie.org.uk Primary website
Access to the website is given once a Centre has registered for the Primary programme.
Any queries about access should be directed to

44. Teacher support website
Face-to-face training
Schemes of work
Classroom activities
Teacher support website
Schools will receive a comprehensive guide to planning and implementing the Cambridge Primary Programme that includes guidance on interpreting the framework and conducting the assessments. The booklet also describes methods of lesson planning and good teaching practice.
A year’s subscription to an online training course is included in the joining fee. This subscription allows an unlimited number of teachers within the school to follow the course over the first year. The course will extend the material covered in the planning booklet, covering essential teaching skills and using practical activities to support learning. Each teacher can follow the course at their own pace and use all or just some of the modules.
Further training will be arranged in the future to suit the needs of the Programme member schools.
On joining the Programme, schools will also receive a set of classroom resources for each of English, Mathematics and Science. These books contain activities that are designed for use within the classroom. The activities can be used to develop group-working skills as well as specific aspects covered in the curriculum framework, such as speaking and listening and scientific enquiry. The activities also allow teachers to assess the level at which their students are working and to be able to provide direct feedback and improve learning. Each activity has full instructions and photocopiable master sheets for student and teacher use.
Full schemes of work will be available which provide an outline for teaching, including a recommended teaching order, suggested activities and suggested resources.
Schools that have registered for the Cambridge International Primary Programme will have free and unlimited access to the Primary Teacher Support website. This website contains administration and support resources, as well as news and information on primary events and training. Note: The website also provides a portal to access the analysis software for the Progression Tests.
Online training
Planning guidance

45. Cambridge International Primary Programme