IGCSE Global Perspectives 0457 Complete Revision & Practice Guide

About this guide

The book shows students how to approach global topics from multiple perspectives (personal, national and global), evaluate sources, build evidence-based arguments and reflect on their own learning. The content follows the three assessment components closely: the Written Examination, the Team Project and the Individual Report.

It is an essential handbook for developing critical thinking and research skills, the foundational abilities for higher levels of study.

What is inside

• An overview of the subject and the three assessment components of 0457
• Framing research questions and identifying global issues
• Analysing issues from three perspectives: personal, national and global
• Evaluating sources: reliability, bias and evidence
• Building arguments, thinking critically and forming a point of view
• Guidance on writing the Individual Report and the Written Examination
• Team collaboration skills and writing the Team Project
• Reflection, plus practice tasks with marking criteria

Who this guide is for

• Students revising for Cambridge IGCSE Global Perspectives 0457
• Students who need to build research and critical thinking skills
• Learners who want to understand the marking criteria for all three components
• Teachers guiding team projects and research reports
• Students preparing for A Level Global Perspectives or the IB

How to use this guide

• Choose a global topic and practise framing sharp research questions
• Practise analysing each issue from all three perspectives
• Practise assessing the reliability and bias of your sources
• Outline evidence-based arguments before you write
• Write an honest reflection after each task
• Complete sample work against the marking criteria for each component

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