Cambridge

Lower
Secondary

Assessment changes to Lower Secondary Science

The current format and structure of the Checkpoint tests (Stage 9) will continue to examine the current Lower
Secondary curricula in the 2020, 2021 and 2022 examination series. The redeveloped Checkpoint tests (Stage
9) will assess only one-year content from the new Lower Secondary curricula starting from the 2023
examination series. The transition period for the Checkpoint tests will enable learners who are part-way
through the current curriculum in 2021 to still be assessed on three-year content in the 2022 examination
series.

Past papers will continue to be made available on the website.

Changes to the Cambridge Lower Secondary Science assessment:

Current (1113) New (0893)
Lower Secondary Paper 1 Paper 1
Checkpoint 45 minutes 45 minutes
50 marks 50 marks

Paper 2 Paper 2
45 minutes 45 minutes
50 marks 50 marks

Assesses stages 7, 8 and 9 Assesses stage 9 only

Assessment changes to Lower Secondary Science 1