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ABOUT THE CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK

About the curriculum

framework

The information in this section is based on the Cambridge Primary Science curriculum framework
(0097) from 2020. You should always refer to the appropriate curriculum framework document
for the year of your learners’ examination to confirm the details and for more information.
Visit www.cambridgeinternational.org/primary to find out more.
The Cambridge Primary Science curriculum framework has been updated for teaching from September
2021. The Primary Science curriculum framework has been developed to support learners in building their
understanding about the natural world, particularly how to explain and investigate phenomena.
The curriculum framework incorporates three components:
• four content strands (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Earth and Space)
• a skills strand called Thinking and Working Scientifically
• a context strand called Science in Context
Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Earth and Space provide the scientific knowledge content, which
gradually develops from stage 1 to stage 6 and provides a smooth progression towards Cambridge
Lower Secondary study.
The Thinking and Working Scientifically learning objectives focus on the key scientific skills that are
developed throughout the course. This strand is split into five types of scientific enquiry:
• observing over time • pattern seeking • research
• identifying and classifying • fair testing, and
Science in Context allows for personal, local and global contexts to be incorporated into scientific
study, making science relevant to the contexts that learners are familiar with. This element of the
curriculum framework offers great flexibility to teachers and learners around the world.

The Cambridge Primary Science curriculum framework promotes a learner-led, enquiry-based
approach. Practical work is a valuable part of science learning and develops learners’ investigation
skills such as observation, measurement and equipment handling.

About the assessment

Information about the assessment of the Cambridge Primary Science curriculum framework is
available on the Cambridge Assessment International Education website.
www.cambridgeinternational.org/primary

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