Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) History 0977 - Version 2 - Syllabus for 2024-2026

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Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) History 0977 syllabus, Version 2, supports examinations in 2024, 2025 and 2026, offered in June and November series. The document explains why choose Cambridge International, outlines programme aims and learning approach, and details quality management and assessment structure. It provides an overview of subject aims, content organization through core options and depth studies, and the assessment components including structured questions, document questions, coursework, and alternatives to coursework, plus guidance for centres.

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Reading Time1 h 51 min

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Why choose this syllabus?

Key benefits

Syllabus overview

Aims

Content overview

Assessment overview

Assessment objectives

Subject content

Core content: Option A

Core content: Option B

Depth studies

Details of the assessment

Paper 1 – Structured Questions

Paper 2 – Document Questions

Component 3 – Coursework

Paper 4 – Alternative to Coursework

What else you need to know

Before you start

Making entries

Accessibility and equality

After the exam

How students and teachers can use the grades

Grade descriptions

Changes to this syllabus for 2024, 2025 and 2026

Syllabus Cambridge IGCSE™ (9–1) History 0977 Use this syllabus for exams in 2024, 2025 and 2026. Exams are available in the June and November series. Version 2 Please check the syllabus [page at www.cambridgeinternational.org/0977](page at www.cambridgeinternational.org/0977)[ ](page at www.cambridgeinternational.org/0977)[to see if this syllabus is available in your administrative zone.](to see if this syllabus is available in your administrative zone.) For the purposes of screen readers, any mention in this document of Cambridge IGCSE refers to Cambridge International General Certification of Secondary Education. Why choose Cambridge International? Cambridge International prepares school students for life, helping them develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning. We are part of the University of Cambridge. Our Cambridge Pathway gives students a clear path for educational success from age 5 to 19. Schools can shape the curriculum around how they want students to learn – with a wide range of subjects and flexible ways to offer them. It helps students discover new abilities and a wider world, and gives them the skills they need for life, so they can achieve at school, university and work. Our programmes and qualifications set the global standard for international education. They are created by subject experts, rooted in academic rigour and reflect the latest educational research. They provide a strong platform for learners to progress from one stage to the next, and are well supported by teaching and learning resources. Our mission is to provide educational benefit through provision of international programmes and qualifications for school education and to be the world leader in this field. Together with schools, we develop Cambridge learners who are confident, responsible, reflective, innovative and engaged – equipped for success in the modern world. Every year, nearly a million Cambridge students from 10 000 schools in 160 countries prepare for their future with the Cambridge Pathway. School feedback: ‘We think the Cambridge curriculum is superb preparation for university.’ Feedback from: Christoph Guttentag, Dean of Undergraduate Admissions, Duke University, USA Quality management Cambridge International is committed to providing exceptional quality. In line with this commitment, our quality management system for the provision of international qualifications and education programmes for students aged 5 to 19 is independently certified as meeting the internationally recognised standard, [ISO 9001:2015. Learn more at www.cambridgeinternational.org/ISO9001](ISO 9001:2015. Learn more at www.cambridgeinternational.org/ISO9001) © Cambridge University Press & Assessment February 2022 Cambridge Assessment International Education is part of Cambridge University Press & Assessment. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is a department of the University of Cambridge. Cambridge University Press & Assessment retains the copyright on all its publications. Registered centres are permitted to copy material from this booklet for their own internal use. However, we cannot give permission to centres to photocopy any material that is acknowledged to a third party even for internal use within a centre. Contents Why choose Cambridge International? ........................................................................ 2 1 Why choose this syllabus? ........................................................................................ 4 2 Syllabus overview ....................................................................................................... 7 Aims 7 Content overview 8 Assessment overview 9 Assessment objectives 10 3 Subject content .........................................................................................................11 Core content: Option A 12 Core content: Option B 15 Depth studies 19 4 Details of the assessment ...........

FAQs

For which exam sessions and years does this Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) History 0977 syllabus apply?

It is for exams in 2024, 2025 and 2026, available in the June and November series.

What are the main components of the assessment described in the syllabus?

The syllabus details Paper 1 (Structured Questions), Paper 2 (Document Questions), coursework (Component 3), and an alternative to coursework (Paper 4), along with related guidance and command words.

What does the syllabus include regarding subject content organization?

It sets out aims and provides subject content through core content with Option A and Option B, as well as depth studies, supported by content and assessment overviews.

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