You can apply for special consideration online through Cambridge International Direct. Simply log on, click on Administer Exams and Special Considerations Online. You can submit applications for: present but disadvantaged candidates.
How can I get special consideration in exams?
2.1 Candidates will be eligible for special consideration if they have been fully prepared and have covered the whole course but performance in the examination, or in the production of coursework or non-examination assessment, is materially affected by adverse circumstances beyond their control.
What happens if u miss a CIE?
If you miss any part of the exam you will not normally be given a grade. Therefore, you will not Fail nor Pass as no grade is awarded.
What are examples of special consideration?
Special Consideration requests can be made by centres for candidates who cannot perform to the best of their ability due to adverse circumstances immediately before or during an exam. Examples include illness, bereavement or circumstances affecting the conditions under which an exam is taken.
Will grade boundaries be lower 2022 CIE?
Grade thresholds we choose in June 2022 will generally be lower than in June 2019, and higher than in June 2021.
How many marks are added for special consideration?
The maximum allowance given will be 5% of the total raw marks available in the component concerned, including controlled assessment/coursework/non-examination assessment.
How do I write a special consideration letter?
Supporting Documentation
Your evidence must identify the: Circumstances: Describe the situation in as much detail as possible. Time frame: Include dates and length of the circumstances. Severity: How serious the circumstances are and how they have impacted you and your assessment performance.
Is CIE the hardest exam board?
The examination papers for Edexcel would be more aligned with the UK system, while CIE has the freedom to set their own exam structure given that they’re an independent entity. Another opinion states that CIE is said to be the hardest for the students in the UK but the easiest for students studying abroad.
How does Cambridge special consideration work?
Centres entering candidates who have permanent disabilities or who suffer from medical conditions which affect performance at the time of the examination can apply in advance to the Cambridge examination board for a Special Arrangement to be made to allow the candidate gain equal opportunity during the examination.
Why are CIE grade boundaries so low?
Because grade boundaries are usually set by what everyone got nationally– so if everyone generally got low scores then the grade boundaries will be lower so that everyone will be more likely to reach their predicted grades.
What happens when you get special consideration for in exams?
Special consideration is a post-examination adjustment to a candidate’s mark or grade to reflect temporary illness, temporary injury or some other event outside of the candidate’s control at the time of the assessment, which has had, or is reasonably likely to have had, a material effect on a candidate’s ability to
What happens if someone dies during an exam Cambridge?
If someone dies during an exam, all the other students present pass. If a natural disaster occurs during an exam, all students present pass.
Can you get extra time in exams for depression?
Extra time is often recommended for students with some kind of processing difficulty. This can be the result of a specific learning difficulty (such as dyslexia), a mental health difficulty (such as depression), or an autism spectrum condition (such as Asperger syndrome).
Is E in a level fail?
GCE A Level grades A*(a*), A(a), B(b), C(c), D(d) or E(e) indicate the standard reached, grade A(a*) being the highest and grade E(e) the lowest.
How much is a * in Igcse?
If a student studies more than 7 IGCSE subjects, the 7 best results will be used to calculate the Cambridge ICE grade. Secondary 11 students at OIS take all their exams in late April, May and June.
| Grade | Percentage Uniform Mark Range |
|---|---|
| A* | 90-100 |
| A | 80-89 |
| B | 70-79 |
| C | 60-69 |
Will 2022 exams be easier?
Pupils’ GCSE and A-level exams will be graded more generously than in pre-pandemic years – to make up for the disruption Covid has had on learning.
What is special consideration worth?
Schools should consider in such circumstances whether a candidate should not be entered for an examination as marks can only be adjusted by a maximum of five per cent. Anything more than this would jeopardise the standard of the examination.
What happens if you are too ill to sit A levels?
Those who fall ill before an examination:
If you become unwell and know that you will be unable to sit the exam you should contact our examinations team as soon as possible. You should then follow this up by sending an original medical certificate to the exams team.
Will Term 2 marks be moderated?
The passing criteria would also be imposed only after the term 2 exams. But marks of both Term 1 and Term 2 would be combined, normalised and moderated as per the policy that the board would decide after Term 2 Board Exams. CBSE will not declare any pass or fail status for Term 1 exams.
What is a special consideration form?
Special consideration is a post-examination adjustment made to a candidate’s mark, to make allowances for any adverse circumstances, for example illness, bereavement or temporary injury.
How do I request a special favor?
To ask for a favor formally over email, you can follow the 11 steps below:
- Ask the right person.
- Focus on the recipient.
- Give them enough time.
- Address them properly.
- Introduce yourself if necessary.
- Politely ask the favor.
- Include all necessary details.
- Add a convincing argument.