Cambridge IGCSE Marine Science (CIE – 0697) – INDEPENDENT LEARNING COMPENDIUM (self-led) – online home education / homeschool course
HomeMadeEducation offers a fully online, self-led homeschool course for IGCSE Marine Science, suitable for students aged 12-17
Course Type: Online homeschool course
Level: GCSE / IGCSE
Subject: Marine Science
Ages: 12–17
Format: Self-led
Exam Board: (Cambridge) CIE
Duration: 1 year (designed to be completed within 1 academic year but can be extended to 2 years, or shortened to less than a year, as needed )
Course Overview: This compendium includes everything learners need in a clear and structured layout. Learners can progressively work through the syllabus in a systematic way, on their own schedule, and can keep track of their progress on a continuous and ongoing basis. All materials are available 24/7.
Content overview:
i) The Earth and its oceans
ii) Sea water
iii) Marine organisms
iv) Nutrients and energy
v) Marine ecology
vi) Human influences on the marine environment
Learning Objectives:
CIE IGCSE Marine Science aims are to enable students to develop:
• acquire scientific knowledge and understanding of scientific theories and practice
• develop practical skills, including safe working with consideration for the environment
• use scientific data/evidence to solve problems, discuss limitations of scientific methods
• communicate effectively & clearly; use appropriate terminology & scientific conventions
• develop an understanding of responsibility to society and a concern for the environment
• enjoy science and develop an informed interest that may lead to further study
Who This Course Is For
Students aged 12-17 (some learners do start even earlier!)
What This Course Includes
This course includes 38 individual sub-topic learning modules, covering the sub-topics specified in the exam board syllabus for 0697. Each of the modules features:
~ textbook reading guide for the sub-topic of the syllabus
~ weekly learning notes for the sub-topic of the syllabus
~ video resources for the sub-topic
~ online assessment for the sub-topic (so learners can track their progress, learning and understanding on a continuous and ongoing basis)
~ a wide range of supplementary materials, including: news stories, activities, worksheets, PDFs, projects, revision guides, etc.
There is also:
~an end of course online assessment, covering the complete exam board syllabus
~a detailed guide to exam technique
~exam board papers and mark schemes
~revision and study tips
This is not a tutor-led course, but if you do have a query/question there is a tutor just a quick email away!
How the course works
This is a self-led course and thus this course use a different format and approach than the usual HME small group, tutor-led courses, as this course does not include tutor-led tutorials or tutor-graded homework. Past paper grading is available, at an extra fee.
Availability/Schedule
Self-led “Flexible / Recorded” … work at your own pace
Course Format Options
√ “Flexible / Recorded” (work at your own pace)
Exam Board & Syllabus
CIE IGCSE Marine Science
Course Fees / Discounts / Payment Plans
This information can all be found within the HomeMadeEducation Guidebook, that can be viewed and downloaded at the top of this main FAQ page
How to Enrol
Please complete the little enrolment form below, or send Kate an email using the details below (in the event that your email gets lost in the ether, please do follow up with Kate if you haven’t heard back within 48 hours!)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can my child take the IGCSE exam after completing this course?
A: Yes. This course prepares students for writing the IGCSE Marine Science exam, at an exam centre local to you (please note that courses do not include exams/exam fees)
Q: What are the course fees?
A: Fees, discounts and payment plans are specified within the HomeMadeEducation Guidebook, that can be viewed and downloaded at the top of this main FAQ page.
Q: What are the ‘live’ courses days and times?
A: The ‘live’ course schedule is within the HomeMadeEducation Guidebook, that can be viewed and downloaded at the top of this main FAQ page.
Q: How do I find/book an exam centre?
A: You can view & download the HomeMadeEducation guide to booking exams here (main FAQ page)
Q: Does the course include exam skills / exam practice?
A: Yes, all tutor-led GCSE/IGCSE courses include weekly assignments that include a wide range of exam questions, which means that students get to practice and develop their exam skills over the full duration of the course
Q: Does the course include tutor support?
A: Yes, the course includes full tutor support which means: regular, detailed, personal feedback on assignments; tutor availability via email for the duration of the course; weekly live drop in “office hours” on zoom
Q: Does the “live” format have opportunities to participate and ask questions?
A: Yes, there are ample opportunities throughout the live tutorials for students to participate and ask questions
Q: Are your class sizes limited?
A: Yes, all class sizes are small and limited in number, to ensure an optimal level of support, personalisation, flexibility and engagement
Q: Does my child have to have their camera and microphone on, to join and participate?
A: No, neither are required for learners; webcams tend to give young people the heebeejeebies and so are not required and participation/questions/quizzes/etc. all use text (not voice) participation by young people
Q: Do you offer 1 to 1 tutoring for this subject?
A: Yes, subject to tutor availability
You can also find answers to other frequently answered questions here, on this main FAQ page
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