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Some may be unfamiliar or mean something different in the US.  \nThis is a live document that we update regularly. If you think there are any words that should be added, please  \nemail us at: [info@cambridgeinternational.org](info@cambridgeinternational.org)  \nTo find out about our regulations for conducting Cambridge exams and our administrative procedures please refer to the Cambridge Handbook at:  \n[www.cambridgeinternational.org/examsofficersguide](www.cambridgeinternational.org/examsofficersguide)  \n\n| A |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Access arrangements | A pre-exam arrangement made on behalf of a candidate with particular needs, for example, the use of a scribe, modified papers or extra time. Applications for access arrangements are made before the exam takes place. Application deadlines are in Part 1 of the Cambridge Handbook. |\n| Cambridge Advanced\u003Cbr>Advanced Level (A Level) Advanced Subsidiary (AS) Level | The international version of the Cambridge Advanced program . It consists of a oneyear course of study which is called Advanced Subsidiary (AS) and a two-year course of study, the full A Level. The Cambridge Advanced program (AS & A Level) is a national qualification usually taken at age 16 to 18.\u003Cbr>The full A Level qualification is divided into two sections that can be taken over two years. The AS (usually taken in the first year of the two-year program) is a one-year college-level course. The A Level two-year course of study includes everything from the AS Level coursework but goes into more depth in year two of the program . Grades and college or university credit and/or placement are awarded at both the AS and the A Level. |\n| Advanced Subsidiary (AS) | One of the set of courses we offer as part of the Cambridge Advanced program . Cambridge AS Level courses and exams are one-year college-level courses and examinations , and are granted college credit or advanced placement with qualifying scores. Passing grades range from A* to E. |\n| A Level | A Level or our full Advanced Level course is a two-year course of study with examinations that can be taken both at the end of year one and two, and are our most rigorous courses that go into great depth within a given subject area. |\n| AICE Diploma (group award) | ‘AICE’ stands for the Advanced International Certificate of Education and is a rigorous credential. If a student takes and receives qualifying scores in Cambridge International AS Level Global Perspectives, a Science and Math, Humanities and Languages among other electives , they will be awarded the Cambridge AICE Diploma (group award) . The award comes in three levels: Pass, Merit and Distinction. |\n| Assessment | The method used to evaluate a candidate’s performance, for example, a written exam or coursework. |\n| Assessment criteria | The requirements that learners must meet to achieve a given score on an exam or part of an exam . Known as rubrics in the US. |\n| Assessment objectives (AOs) | A set of statements in a syllabus describing the focus of assessment. AOs determine what learners must do to prove that they have fulfilled the requirements of the syllabus. |\n| Attendance register | Forms used in the exam room to record the presence of each candidate. |\n\n\n| Authentication | Confirmation that the work submitted for assessment is the candidate’s own and where applicable, that they produced it under the required conditions. This is typically in the form of a statement by the candidate’s teacher. |\n| --- | --- |\n| Awarding | The process of determining a candidate’s results and/or achievement levels using the available evidence. |\n| Awarding body | An examination board, for example, Cambridge International. |\n| B |  |\n| Band | A band is a level on a scale of performance used to rate a candidate’s ability. |\n| C |  |\n| Coursework Assessment Summary Form/Oral Examination Summary Form/ Speaking examination ","cbCainIhiAkLKulG","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainIhiAkLKulG","pdf",162633,"English","# A–Z Useful Terms\n## Access arrangements\n## Advanced Subsidiary (AS)\n## A Level\n## Assessment and awarding\n## Candidate and attendance register","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the A–Z Useful Terms document?\",\"answer\":\"It provides simple explanations of the terminology used in Cambridge syllabuses and administrative communications.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the document handle terms that may differ from US usage?\",\"answer\":\"It notes that some words may be unfamiliar or mean something different in the US, and then clarifies their intended meaning in this context.\"},{\"question\":\"Where can readers find regulations and administrative procedures for Cambridge exams?\",\"answer\":\"Readers should refer to the Cambridge Handbook, as directed in the document.\"}]","A–Z Useful Terms | PDF",1792721524,23]