Cambridge IGCSE Food and Nutrition (0648) FAQs
- Can you share the detailed information of kitchen setup we need to have to offer IGCSE Food and Nutrition since the European-style stove is mentioned in the syllabus?
- Who can examine the practical component and what guidance is available for them?
- Is it important that there is exactly 7 days between the Planning Session and the Practical Test? Due to our school vacations this could be longer at our centre.
- Can candidates sit the Planning Session on different days?
- There are 8 tests on each Paper 2. How do I allocate which of these practical tests each student will complete?
- We only have two candidates sitting IGCSE Food and Nutrition. How do I allocate the 8 tests published on paper 2?
- Can the candidates be shown the questions prior to the planning session so they can think about what dishes they want to prepare?
- On the practical planning exam are the candidates allowed to complete the planning sheets digitally and then printed?
- Can candidates use the internet as a source of information in the Planning Session?
- How many dishes are prepared in a practical exam?
- What sort of dishes would be recommended to ensure my students are preparing to cook a suitably skilful menu?
- Are candidates allowed to cook only vegetarian food in the Practical Test?
- Can the candidates bring in their own ingredients for the Practical Test?
- If a student makes something (e.g. bread dough) and uses it for multiple dishes, are they penalised because they have used one food to make 2 dishes which is less work?
- Are candidates allowed to practice cooking their dishes between the Planning Session and the Practical Test?
- Should we take photographs of the candidates doing the Practical Test?
- What is a scaled mark?
- What support materials are available?