2. Subjects
Covers the subjects of
English, Mathematics and Science
Supported by their own
Curriculums and Planning
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3. Strands For Each Subject
English :
Usage
Reading
Writing
Mathematics:
Geometry and measure
Handling Data
Number
Science:
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Scientific Inquiry
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More information is available on
http://www.cie.org.uk/qualifications/academic/primary/
4. Assessment
2 types of assessment, set by Cambridge
- Progression Test
Taken in Grade 3, 4, 5 and 6 for English, Mathematics
and Science
- Checkpoint Test
Taken towards the end of Grade 6
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5. Progression Tests
A series of test which can be used to:
• monitor progress and identify strengths and
weaknesses in individual learner and in class
groups
• reflect and enhance teaching and learning at
school
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6. Primary Checkpoint
• A diagnostic assessment for use in the final year
of primary education designed by University of
Cambridge
• Covers the subjects of English, Mathematics and
Science
• Set and marked by Cambridge
• Not a pass/fail test
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7. Primary Checkpoint Result
Two documents for every subject for each learner :
1. Statement of Achievement
Scores are between 0.0 to 6.0, from the weakest to the
best performance.
2. Report For Student
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9. Overall result of
the subject
Result in each
major strand
Brief explanation
of what Cambridge
Primary
Checkpoint scores
mean
Learner’s strengths –
questions where learner did
better than other students of
the same overall ability.
Learner’s weaknesses – questions where learner
did not do as well as other students of the same
overall ability.
10. STB – ACS (International) Jakarta
Cambridge Primary Checkpoint Schedule
The dates for Primary Checkpoint Test: 21-23 April 2014
Monday 21 April - English Papers 1 and 2
Tuesday 22 April - Mathematics Papers 1 and 2
Wednesday 23 April - Science Papers 1 and 2
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Primary Checkpoint - English
• 2 papers – 1 hour each
• Paper 1 is non-fiction text
• Paper 2 is fiction text
• Both papers test reading comprehension and writing
while Paper 1 includes grammar, vocabulary and
punctuation
• 80% on reading and writing
12. STB – ACS (International) Jakarta
Primary Checkpoint - Mathematics
• 2 Papers
• Paper 1 - 45 min, calculators not allowed
• Paper 2 - 45 min, calculators allowed
• All topics are covered in all papers.
13. STB – ACS (International) Jakarta
Primary Checkpoint - Science
• 2 papers – 45 minutes each
• Calculators allowed for both papers
• All topics are covered in both papers
More information on specimen papers:
http://www.cie.org.uk/qualifications/academic/primary/primarycheckpoint/resources
14. STB – ACS (International) Jakarta
Overall Results Of Primary Checkpoint Test 2013
• 74 students sat for the test
• 40 students achieved straight level 6 in all the 3 subjects.
• Average score for English : 5.74
Mathematics : 5.86
Science : 5.96
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Overall Result
Grade
CIPAT Checkpoint
Test 2012
Checkpoint
Test 20132010 2011
English 4.73 5.33 5.60 5.74
Mathematics 4.95 5.00 5.81 5.86
Science 4.93 4.92 5.83 5.96