IGCSE Chemistry Course This IGCSE in Chemistry distance learning course aims to develop an understanding of the unifying patterns & themes of chemistry, as well as experimental & investigative skills based on correct & safe laboratory techniques. You will gain an appreciation of scientific methods & learn to form hypotheses & design experiments to test them. The Edexcel Chemistry IGCSE qualification has been designed to enable you to: • learn about the unifying patterns & themes of chemistry • appreciate the practical nature of chemistry, acquiring experimental & investigative skills based on correct & safe laboratory techniques • appreciate the importance to scientific methods of accurate experimental work & reporting • form hypotheses & design experiments to test them • develop a logical approach to problem solving in a wider context • understand the widespread importance of chemistry & the way materials are used in the world • appreciate how the work of the chemist has social, industrial, technological, environmental & economic consequences for the community • prepare for more advanced courses in chemistry & for courses which require you to have a knowledge of chemistry. ...

IGCSE Science Course (Joint Award) The International GCSE in Science (Joint Award) aims to impart a systematic body of scientific knowledge & facts, & an understanding of scientific concepts, principles, themes & patterns.  Experimental skills based on correct & safe laboratory techniques are developed, as well as your ability to form hypotheses & design experiments to test them. This Science IGCSE course is designed to: impart a systematic body of scientific knowledge & facts, & an understanding of scientific concepts, principles, themes & patterns further your appreciation of the practical nature of science, developing experimental skills based on correct & safe laboratory techniques develop an appreciation of the importance of accurate experimental work to scientific method & reporting develop your ability to form hypotheses & design experiments to test them sustain & develop an enjoyment of, & interest in, the scientific world. Through this course you will gain an appreciation of the significance of science in wider personal, social, environmental, economic & technological contexts, with a consideration of ethical issues. It will enable you to select, organise & present information clearly & logically, using appropriate scientific terms & conventions, & prepare you for more advanced courses in each of the three scientific disciplines that comprise this

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IGCSE English First Language Course This distance learning English IGCSE course is designed for students for whom English is their mother tongue. The course helps to develop the ability to communicate clearly, accurately & effectively in both speech & writing. It also develops more general analysis & communication skills such as synthesis, inference, & the ability to order facts & present opinions effectively. Students of this course learn how to employ a wide-ranging vocabulary, use correct grammar, spelling & punctuation, & develop a personal style & an awareness of the audience being addressed. Students are also encouraged to read widely, both for their own enjoyment & to further their awareness of the ways in which English can be used.  This IGCSE English First Language course is only concerned with English Language; it does not cover study of literature, although reference is made from time to time to literary texts & techniques.   ...

IGCSE Geography Course Geography is an interesting & worthwhile subject as it will increase your knowledge of the wider world. Through this Geography IGCSE distance learning course students will develop a sense of place by looking at the world around them on a local, regional & global scale. Students will examine a range of natural & man-made environments, & study some of the processes that affected their development. They will also look at the ways people interact with their environment, & the opportunities & challenges their environment can present, thereby gaining a deeper insight into the different communities & cultures that exist around the world. This Cambridge IGCSE Geography course is designed to allow you to develop skills & knowledge that will be transferrable to a wide range of study subjects & fields of profession. ...

IGCSE History Course History is the study of past events. By analysing the past we can more fully understand the present & examine how past events influence the current state of the world. For example, it would be impossible to understand the present social, economic & political climate without referring to the events of the 20th century, or the events of the 1900s (18th century) without looking at the 1800s (17th century). This IGCSE History Home Study course is aimed at those who want an introduction to history in order to either progress to further study at A Level or simply to supplement a varied portfolio of IGCSE/GCSE subjects. ...

IGCSE Physics Course The IGCSE in Physics aims to impart a systematic body of scientific knowledge & skills as well as foster an appreciation of the practical nature of physics. Through this course you will develop experimental & investigative skills based on correct, safe laboratory techniques. You will also gain an appreciation of scientific methods & learn to form hypotheses & design experiments to test them.  This home learning Physics IGCSE qualification has been designed: To impart a systematic body of scientific knowledge & the skills needed to apply this in new & changing situations in many domestic, industrial & environmental contexts To foster an appreciation of the practical nature of physics, & develop experimental & investigative skills based on correct & safe laboratory techniques To develop an appreciation of the importance of accurate experimental work & reporting to scientific method To enable you to form hypotheses & design experiments to test them To enable you to evaluate, in terms of their scientific knowledge & understanding, the benefits & drawbacks (including social, environmental & economic) of scientific & technological developments To enable you to select, organise & present information clearly & logically, using appropriate scientific terms & conventions This IGCSE distance learning course is aimed at those who want an introduction to physics in order to either progress to further study at A Level or simply to supplement a varied portfolio of IGCSE/GCSE subjects. ...

IGCSE Sociology Course Sociology is the study of people in society. It examines people as social beings on the individual, group & societal level. It can be defined as: ‘the scientific study of human social life, groups & societies'. Sociology is thus a social science (like psychology or anthropology), rather than a physical one (such as physics, chemistry or biology). It is the task of the sociologist to unravel how ‘nurture’ or ‘social’ factors influence people at the level of the individual, group or wider society. Sociologists consider how social & socially-influenced factors such as family, education, ethnicity, social class & gender can play a part in shaping individual identities. Sociologists also consider group behaviour. For example, a sociologist may study how an office team works, or how people’s behaviour is affected by those of their colleagues or work associates. They may also question how factors such as gender or class influence our behaviours as individuals & in group contexts. Sociologists also study society-at-large, & may consider the correlations between factors such as ethnicity or class, for example, & participation in wider structures. This Sociology IGCSE qualification covers all of the key, fundamental topics in sociology in order to prepare you for the examinations. ...

IGCSE Travel & Tourism Course This IGCSE Travel & Tourism qualification will provide you with a broad introduction to the key components of travel & tourism, giving you: understanding of the travel & tourism industry theoretical knowledge of the industry & related sectors, including knowledge of travel & tourism products & services, the infrastructure on which they depend & the transport system needed to operate them practical ability in a range of skills & procedures related to working in the travel & tourism industry, including knowledge of the essential personal & professional skills required by individuals working in the service sector critical awareness of the physical, social & economic environments in which travel & tourism takes place, including understanding of the global, regional & local perspectives of travel & tourism. This home learning IGCSE Travel & Tourism course is designed to help meet the growing need for well qualified & knowledgeable people who want a career in the Travel & Tourism industry.  ...

Improving Learning Skills Course Studying is an active process. Open learning materials enable adult learners to take responsibility for their own learning. This course has been prepared as an open learning resource for people who wish to undertake a learning programme, which involves them preparing for a period of studying. It is designed either to form part of any course of study or may be used as a freestanding guide by students. You can use this course as an active learner, to identify: what you know already what you need to know what interests you how to use your knowledge to enhance your critical awareness. This course will enable you to improve your study skills & it is designed for students, practitioners & other people involved in learning and/or being assessed. ...

Improving Personal Exercise & Nutrition Course This course is ideal for those who wish to take responsibility for their personal health & well-being. It is relevant to those students who wish to gain a greater understanding of how to exercise appropriately for their age, ability & current fitness level, those seeking to improve their knowledge & understanding of a healthy diet & who wish to be able to plan & monitor their personal exercise & dietary progress. This course explores these areas in relation to exercising safely, personal motivation, diet & nutrition & drugs, alcohol & tobacco. ...