Syllabus for IGCSE Coordinated and Single Science taught by Mr.

Sean

Contact Info: Mr. Sean W. Perkins, MNM (Teacher Sean)

sean.wayne.perkins@vas.edu.vn

School Year: 2021 – 2022

Classes: 9.4, 9.5. 9.6, 10.3, 10.4

The Goal of the class is to improve English and Science skills. All readings, lectures
and instructions will be conducted in English. Students are expected to speak only
English in class with fellow students and Cambridge teachers. Students will keep all
their work and construct a portfolio throughout the year.

Textbooks:

9th Grade Co-ordinated Science

Cambridge IGCSE® Combined and Co-ordinated Sciences Coursebook

9781316631010
with CD-ROM

Cambridge IGCSE® Combined and Co-ordinated Sciences Biology

9781316631041
Workbook

Cambridge IGCSE® Combined and Co-ordinated Sciences Chemistry

9781316631058
Workbook

Cambridge IGCSE® Combined and Co-ordinated Sciences Physics

9781316631065
Workbook

9th Grade Chemistry

Cambridge IGCSE™ Chemistry Digital Coursebook (2 Years) 5th Edition

9781108970402
for exam from 2023
Cambridge IGCSE™ Chemistry Workbook with Digital Access (2 Years) 5th
9781108948333 Edition
for exam from 2023

10th Grade Co-ordinated Science

Cambridge IGCSE® Combined and Co-ordinated Sciences Coursebook

9781316631010
with CD-ROM

Cambridge IGCSE® Combined and Co-ordinated Sciences Biology

9781316631041
Workbook
 Cambridge IGCSE® Combined and Co-ordinated Sciences Chemistry
9781316631058
Workbook

Cambridge IGCSE® Combined and Co-ordinated Sciences Physics

9781316631065
Workbook

10th Grade Biology

Cambridge IGCSE® Biology Coursebook Cambridge Elevate Enhanced

9781107503014
Edition (2 Years)

9781107614932 Cambridge IGCSE® Biology Workbook

Cambridge Syllabus links: These links will explain the course, assessment and
learning objectives in greater detail

Co-ordinated Science 0654 - https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/Images/597069-

2023-2024-syllabus.pdf

Chemistry 0620 - https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/Images/556997-2022-

syllabus.pdf

Biology -0610: https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/Images/556995-2022-

syllabus.pdf

Online Resources:

Co-ordinated science Textbook PDF: https://sachtienganhhn.net/pdf-

embed/cambridge-igcse-combined-and-co-ordinated-sciences-coursebook.html

Cambridge Elevate: https://elevate.cambridge.org/elevate/Login.aspx#b

Socrative:

PHET

Math and Physics tutor.com

Znotes
Resources and Materials: Students will need the following materials in class:
Computer with access to the internet and MS Office

Microphone

Headphones

Camera

Access to Textbook and workbooks

Purple Pen

Composition Notebook

White Board

Dry Erase marker

Colored Pencils

Eraser or old sock

Dictionary

Assessment:

Students will be assessed through daily class work, lab work, projects, presentations,
quizzes, and tests. Rubrics will be given as projects are assigned and will be explain
how points are awarded. Every unit will have a checklist listing all work needed to be
completed.

Daily Assessment: There will be exit tickets given at the end of classes to review
knowledge acquire. Exit Tickets will take the form of short to medium length
questions. Answers must be recorded in you class portfolio or submitted daily.

Bi-weekly Portfolio: Students will submit their class portfolios every two weeks on
MS teams.

Progress Test: Students will have 2 progress test half-way through each semester.
Progress test will be a combination of multiple choice and short answer.
Topic Quizzes: Students will complete summative quizzes after each topic.

Assessed Labs: There will be four assessed labs. Two each semester. They will be a
combination of paper 5 and paper 6.

End of Term Exams: Students will have 2 End of Term exams are at the end of the
semester. For 10th grade the end of year exam will be the IGCSE course exam. End of
Year exams will be a combination of multiple choice and short answer.

Expectations:

Students are expected to follow all VAS rules stated in the Student Handbook. All
students will be prepared for each class.

 Reading the chapter before the class and checking that technology is working.

 Taking notes and keeping portfolio in order.

 Conduct all labs with proper lab safety.

 Have all class materials.

 Complete all assignments on time.

 Treat all students and teachers with respect.

 Students will communicate with teacher effectively by asking questions and

asking for help.

 Students will be responsible to catch up all assignments when they miss a class.

 Students will communicate when a student needs an accommodation 24 hours

before class. I.e., extensions and retakes of test.

 Students will be on time.

Portfolio: Students will create an electronic portfolio using Word. Students will
use proper English with correct grammar and spelling. The portfolio will be the
students review material and main place for collecting information for the course.
Students will submit bi-weekly. Students’ portfolios will have following elements:

Title page
 Table of Contents

Page number

Daily Do Now questions

Daily exit tickets

Lecture notes

Video and reading notes

Communication with teacher: Students and parents are welcome to contact me using
my email address below, or parents can call the IPC at the school.
Sean.wayne.perkins@vas.edu.vn or through MS Teams. Non-emergency emails will
be answered the next day or during class. If it is an emergency write emergency in the
subject line or contact the homeroom teacher. Open hours for students needing extra
help will be Monday afternoons during afternoon break or Monday after school hours
by appointment. I look forward to an exciting year.

I have read and understand the course syllabus

Student’s signature:

Date: