Cambridge IGCSE Global Perspectives (0457) FAQs
- What are different perspectives?
- Are there specific topics for each component?
- Do we have to teach all the topics?
- For Component 02 (Individual Report), do references count in the word limit?
- Where can I find the marking criteria (mark scheme) for Component 02 Individual Report?
- Do we still need to use a coversheet for 0457/02?
- The Component 02 (Individual Report) mark scheme says that candidates have to evaluate the sources of information that they have used. My students evaluate the sources before the write the report and only use good sources, so they are unable to evaluate t
- Do you have any guidance for teachers on preventing plagiarism and what plagiarism checker does Cambridge recommend?
- Can we enter one student for the syllabus, and if so, how do we work around the Component 3 (Team Project)?
- Can the student be paired with another Global Perspectives from a different school/centre?
- What should we do if students leave during the year meaning that a group for the Component 03 (Team Project) has only one member?
- What is the Evidence of Action in the Component 03 (Team Project)?
- What do I need to submit to Cambridge for Component 03 (Team Project)?
- Do the digital mark sheets need to be annotated by markers?
- What happens if a student goes over the word limit on their coursework?
- Could we have multiple teachers mark work, if so, how can we do this properly?
- How and what do I submit for Component 02 (Individual Report) and Component 03 (Team Project)?
- Where do we submit the declaration of originality?
- Where can we find more resources for this syllabus?
- Are there examples of Candidate’s work for the 2025 syllabus available?
- Can students investigate the same or similar titles for their Individual Report?
- Can a student write his/her Reflection Paper or Individual Report in their native language and then used Google translate in order to submit their work in English?
- Is there a list of new concepts for Paper 1?
- Is there a list of new concepts for Paper 1?