Cambridge secondary progression papers stage 8

Cambridge secondary progression papers stage 8

The Cambridge Secondary 1 Progression Tests are a series of tests covering stages 7, 8 and 9. Schools can use them to monitor the progress of learners as individuals or in classes. For each subject (including English as a second language), each stage test has two papers. Math’s has a third short paper for assessing mental skills. The tests have structured questions with a selection of item types, including multiple choice, short and extended answer. You can download Cambridge Secondary 1 Progression Tests Past Papers for practice at the end of the article.

Key features

A foundation for progression
Cambridge Secondary 1 provides excellent preparation for Cambridge Secondary 2 and other educational programmes. Cambridge Secondary 1 Checkpoint tests can be used to monitor learners’ readiness for the next stage of education.

External benchmark
Cambridge Secondary 1 includes two testing options: Cambridge Secondary 1 Progression Tests and Cambridge Secondary 1 Checkpoint. These assessments provide an international benchmark of student achievement, helping teachers to identify learners’ strengths and weaknesses and give advice on progression routes.

International curriculum
Appropriate and relevant internationally, Cambridge Secondary 1 has been designed to be culturally sensitive. It includes top-quality teaching and assessment resources appropriate for teaching and learning in local and international schools.

Flexibility
Schools can use Cambridge Secondary 1 with other curricula. No part of the programme is compulsory, so teachers can use the materials to suit their own situation.

Comprehensive support for teachers
Support includes face-to-face and online training, curriculum frameworks, teacher guides, lists of resources and a secure support site.

CIE hold two Cambridge Secondary 1 Checkpoint test series each year, in May and October. The tests cover all major areas of learning in the Cambridge Secondary 1 curriculum frameworks for English, English as a second language, mathematics and science.

• Secondary Progression Test Stage 8 English MS
• Secondary Progression Test Stage 8 English Paper 1
• Secondary Progression Test Stage 8 English Paper 2
• Secondary Progression Test Stage 8 English Paper 2 Ins
• Secondary Progression Test Stage 8 Math MS
• Secondary Progression Test Stage 8 Math Paper 1
• Secondary Progression Test Stage 8 Math Paper 2
• Secondary Progression Test Stage 8 Math Paper 3 AS
• Secondary Progression Test Stage 8 Math Paper 3 TI
• Secondary Progression Test Stage 8 Science MS
• Secondary Progression Test Stage 8 Science Paper 1
• Secondary Progression Test Stage 8 Science Paper 2