Exciting new developments in Cambridge Pre-U for September 2011

Exciting new Cambridge Pre-U developments for September 2011: Cambridge Pre-U Biology, Drama and Theatre, Mathematics Short Course.

We are investing in the development of many aspects of Cambridge Pre-U as demand from schools grows.

One strand is syllabus development. Schools want to extend the Cambridge Pre-U approach to more subjects, and we are integrating feedback from teachers into our range of syllabuses.

We have three new Cambridge Pre-U syllabuses for first teaching in September 2011:

Cambridge Pre-U Drama and Theatre

A new subject for Cambridge Pre-U - as schools requested.

Cambridge Pre-U Drama and Theatre provides an excellent foundation for studying drama and theatre at university level - combining academic rigour with significant credit for practical work.

It helps students to make a strong application for university study in other subjects, because of the combination of academic rigour and creative work.

Students can explore their interests in depth, with a free choice of dissertation.

It helps students develop a wide perspective on world theatre.

Cambridge Pre-U Biology

Cambridge Pre-U Biology offers learners an ideal foundation for university-level studies. We have developed and revised the course with schools ad universities.

We have refocused the content and approach after feedback from schools that wanted to be confident their students had time to cover all the course material in two years.

Cambridge Pre-U Biology now combines four underlying themes for studying biology.

Teachers can use all four underlying themes to unify their teaching or select from the four: cell biology, Evolution and the fundamentals of life, whole organisms biology, environmental biology.

Encourages learners to develop their problem solving, handling information, practical, experimental and investigative skills.

Cambridge Pre-U Biology helps teachers create a motivating and engaging mosaic of different learning experiences and teaching approaches --- context-based and learner-centred, or content-based, teacher-led approach; or a combination of the two approaches.

Cambridge Pre-U Mathematics (Pure Mathematics and Statistics) Short course

Understanding mathematical concepts is vital for success on many degree courses as well as mathematics, physics ad engineering.

That's why we have consulted closely with teachers and universities about a new mathematics course --- to support students studying other subjects, such as biology, chemistry, economics, geography and business.

It will help students applying for university --- by showing they can deal confidently with the mathematical concepts that complement their chosen degree course.

The qualification is designed for one year's study and Ofqaul has just accredited it. We will publish the syllabus very soon.

source:http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=37396

CBSE board exams on, physics paper disappoints students

New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) examinations started on Tuesday on a disappointing note to many, with several class-12 students complaining that the physics paper was too lengthy to finish in three hours. According to students, the physics paper, though easy, could not be completed as the questions marked 2 and 5 were a bit too lengthy.

"The paper was easy but lengthy and I could attempt only 70 percent of the questions," said a nervous looking Ankit Kumar, a student of Kendriya Vidyalaya Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) campus in the capital.

Some of the students found the questions twisted.

"There were no direct questions and we had to draw graphs in several questions. It took a long time. I only wish the other papers are not too lengthy," Rajul Pandey, a student of Balwant Rai Mehta Vidya Bhawan in Greater Kailash II.

According to teachers, students were not satisfied with their performance on the first day.

My students are really not happy. Most of them could not attempt all the questions," said Asha Singh, physics teacher at Kendriya Vidyalaya, JNU.

Parents accompanying their wards were also seen trying to calm them down after the examination.

"I told my son to forget the physics paper and start preparing for the March 7 chemistry paper. I hope he does well from now on," Manisha Singh, mother of a class-12 student, said.

Some residential schools held prayer meetings for students appearing for the board exams.

"Before the start of the exams, we held a prayer meeting in the school and students chanted the 'Saraswati Mantra'," said a psychologist-cum-counselor with a residential school in south Delhi.

Over 1.8 million students are sitting for the board examinations across the country and abroad.

This year, 1,061,566 students of Class 10 will appear for continuous comprehensive evaluation (CCE) under the CBSE.

As many as 769,929 students - 454,131 boys and 315,798 girls - are appearing for class 12 board exams. IANS

 

Source:

 http://indiaedunews.net/Today/CBSE_board_exams_on,_physics_paper_disappoints_students_13623/

Entrance test for MBBS courses

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has invited applications for entrance examination to be held on June 1for admission to the MBBS course commencing from August 1. AIIMS is one of the most reputed institution functioning under the Government of India, providing quality medical education.

Those who have passed higher secondary/ 10 + 2/ equivalent examination with physics, chemistry, biology and English securing at least 60 per cent marks (50 per cent for SC/ ST applicants) taken together are eligible to apply.

Students who are appearing for Plus Two examination in 2011 can apply. Applicants should have attained 17 years as on December 31. Both online and offline application facilities are provided from February 15 onwards. Apply online through the web site www.aiimsexams.org before March 15 as per instructions given in the prospectus.

The prospectus-cum-application form can also be obtained by speed / registered post by sending a requisition letter along with a crossed bank draft for Rs.1,050 (Rs.850 for SC/ ST category) drawn in favour of the Accounts Officer (Exams), AIIMS-MBBS- 2011 to the Assistant Controller of Examinations, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi - 110608 so as to reach the addressee on or before March 10. The last date for receipt of completed applications at the examination section of the AIIMS is March 15. For more details visit www.aiimsexams.org or www.aiims.edu.

source:http://www.hindu.com/edu/2011/02/15/stories/2011021550030100.htm