這些IGCSE選課建議你一定要注意！

 

　　很多同學們在初次接觸IGCSE課程學習時都比較糾結(jié)IGCSE選課問題，到底怎么進行選課更合理呢？怎么做對我們今后發(fā)展更有幫助？下面A+國際教育小編就引用國外一名IGCSE考試的IGCSE選課建議，來幫助同學們做好IGCSE課程選擇規(guī)劃。

　　Make balanced decisions

　　要做平穩(wěn)的決定

　　1.Any school will have certain core subjects that are compulsory,almost always including Maths,English and one or more combinations of Science;there will also be rules about which other combinations are possible within this framework.…we encourage students to maintain a balance of subjects–one of the humanities(History,Geography,Business Studies),a European language if at all possible and a practical or creative subject(Art,Drama or Music).

　　每個學校都有自己規(guī)定的必修科目，基本上都包括數(shù)學、英語和一門以上的科學課程，再結(jié)合一些可以提供的其他科目。學校一般鼓勵同學們均衡發(fā)展，選一門人文課程（歷史、地理、商業(yè)研究），一門外語，再一門應用課程或創(chuàng)意課程（藝術(shù)、戲劇或音樂）。

　　2.Many students will choose a good spread of subjects to keep their options open for further study(usually A Levels or the IBDP)or careers.A reasonably broad portfolio of optional subjects is essential as this allows them to demonstrate strengths in different areas–universities and employers value this.However,breadth should be balanced against the need to play to their strengths and interests so as to generate the best possible grades and enjoyment of study.Any student who chooses not to opt for the subjects he or she enjoys most had better have some very good reasons!

　　大部分同學的選課范圍很廣，因為這樣在高中就可以有更多的發(fā)展可能，未來不會被局限住。合理的選課組合可以展示學生在不同領(lǐng)域的實力，海外高校和企業(yè)雇主都非常看重這一點。但是光選課范圍廣不行，還要平衡自身的強項和興趣，這樣才能獲得可能到達的最好分數(shù)和最多的學習樂趣。如果非要選擇學習自己不喜歡的課程，最好有十分恰當?shù)睦碛伞?/p>

　　3.Focus on quality.The IGCSE course is not a paper chase–it is in no one’s best interests to take too many subjects.Students should have the time and opportunity to take up new extra-curricular activities and to continue the ones they already enjoy.Community service,sport,continuing to play a musical instrument or the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award are activities that are all highly rated by the universities;they will be interested in knowing what students have done beyond the four walls of the classroom to broaden their horizons.

　　要注重質(zhì)量，IGCSE選課不是越多越好的。因為同學們還要有時間和機會去參加課外活動，持續(xù)性地培養(yǎng)自己的特長。公益服務，運動，樂器演奏，或者愛丁堡公爵獎（包校今年已經(jīng)開展了）等等都是被海外高校高度認可的。大學招生官對同學們在課堂以外做的事情很感興趣，因為可以反映出學生的能力和眼界。

　　Are all subjects equal?

　　課與課都是平等的嗎？

　　1.Yes and No!They are all equal in terms of the weighting attached to them as IGCSE subjects but some subjects are more equal than others.For example,core IGCSEs such as Maths,English and Science are very important in building a substantial,well-balanced curriculum(and these subjects are usually central to a strong portfolio of A-levels).

　　是也不是。作為iGCSE的科目，它們的比重是相同的，但實際上總有些科目更高一等。比如數(shù)學、英語和科學，都是非常重要的打基礎(chǔ)的科目（在A-Level和IBDP它們也都是一個有力的選課組合的核心部分）。

　　2.Some A-levels require that the subject is studied at IGCSE level(Maths and Chemistry,for example)but others do not(Business Studies and Psychology).Seek advice and check your facts.…we work from the premise that optional subjects at IGCSE are not a requirement for A Level study.Thus,in theory,it should be possible to study History in Years 12 and 13 without having taken it for IGCSE.

　　一些A-Level科目要求一定要在iGCSE里學過才可以報名（比如數(shù)學和化學），但其他一些科目沒有這個要求（比如商業(yè)研究和心理學）。具體要向校方咨詢。一般來說，學校的選修科目都是開放的，比如說就算iGCSE里沒有修過歷史，到12和13年級的時候再選修也是可以的。

　　3.While all subjects are essentially equal at IGCSE most would agree that taking too many creative subjects(Art,Drama,Music,Photography)could prove detrimental later on.…but,in any case,if these are a student’s best subjects then one or two should not pose a problem–high grades matter too.

　　盡管我們對iGCSE課程的所有科目都一視同仁，但是大部分人都會同意，選修太多創(chuàng)意類的科目（藝術(shù)、戲劇、音樂、攝影）會影響未來的學習。但是如果有同學確實很擅長這些的話，那么選修一到兩門也不是什么問題，因為高分更重要啊。

　　4.It is important to remember that other qualifications can help en route to A Level.ABRSM grades are often important to musicians and focusing on these instead of adding Music IGCSE to the list of examinations might open up the option of taking another subject.

　　除了學?？荚?，其他資格證明對升入A-Level（還有IBDP）也是很有用的。就拿學習音樂的同學來說，可以考慮用參加英皇考級來代替選修iGCSE音樂課，這樣的話就能有余地選修另外的科目，未來可以有更多選擇。

　　5.Students should also be aware of how much of their own time they will have to give to subjects with a practical component.They are not easy options.

　　同學們還要注意計算自己到底要花多少時間才能學好一門學科。如何合理分配學習時間，這是需要好好衡量的。

　　Looking beyond IGCSE

　　眼光要放長遠

　　1.Young people should not be too quick to see themselves as scientists,or arts or humanities specialists,as combinations of these subjects will be encouraged right up to A Level,and universities will be looking for applicants with breadth as well as depth in their choice of subjects.

　　在現(xiàn)階段，同學們不用太快決定自己將來是要走科學路，藝術(shù)路，還是人文路，因為A-Level（還有IBDP）也有這些課程，可以到那時候再思考自己未來的方向。海外高校不僅看重申請者所學科目的深度，還有廣度。

　　2.If a student has a particular university course in mind it is essential to check whether specific IGCSEs are required or would be an advantage.For a Psychology degree,for example,an A or B grade in Maths at IGCSE may be needed in addition to A-levels.Finding out in year 11 that it would have been a good idea to have studied History if you hope to take Law at university is a little bit late.Some careers research now can prove invaluable even though university might seem a long way off.

　　如果有同學已經(jīng)有了心儀的大學和專業(yè)課，那一定要去核查一下（比如查閱學校官網(wǎng)頁面），看是否對iGCSE科目有要求或會優(yōu)先考慮。舉兩個例子，心理學專業(yè)一般除了A-Level成績之外，可能還要求同學在iGCSE的數(shù)學科目上拿到A或B；而如果要在大學里攻讀法律專業(yè)的話，等到11年級再開始學習歷史科目就稍微有點晚了。有研究報告指出，即使現(xiàn)在離大學還很遙遠，提前做好準備對職業(yè)生涯是非常有幫助的。

　　3.If students already have a particular career in mind they can find out what is required with some simple online research,and by using the careers sections in the library.It is increasingly important–in careers like medicine,for example–to have a substantial portfolio of work experience as well as academic qualifications.Bear in mind though that by the end of Year 11 the student who dreamt of becoming a vet might have very different aspirations.

　　如果有同學已經(jīng)有了理想的職業(yè)，那可以上網(wǎng)搜索，查閱相關(guān)書籍（或者詢問相關(guān)人士），看有哪些具體的入職要求。扎實的學歷和工作經(jīng)驗變得越來越重要了，特別是在比如說醫(yī)藥領(lǐng)域的職業(yè)發(fā)展上。如果忽略了這一點，那么等到11年級學期末的時候，曾經(jīng)夢想做獸醫(yī)（醫(yī)生）的同學就不得不改個志愿了。

　　What to do if you can’t decide

　　如果無法做出決定

　　1.Seek advice from subject teachers,Form Tutors and Careers Advisers.They have the latest advice and guidance to help sign-post you all in the right direction.Be flexible and be prepared to listen.Talk to students in the years above.

　　征詢學科老師的建議，或者咨詢輔導老師和就業(yè)（升學）指導老師。他們有最新最全的信息，可以幫你指出一條明路。不要默守陳規(guī)，悉心聽取各方意見。也可以跟高年級的同學交流一下。

　　2.The subjects in which you tend to be more successful are generally those that you enjoy most.Two years studying a subject is a long time and you will want to keep motivated and interested to achieve the very best grades you can.It’s not a bad thing to go with your instincts–but remember that we are not always good at the things we like and sometimes do not like the things at which we are good.

　　通常來說，最容易考好的科目，基本是你最喜歡的科目。未來兩年你要抱著你選的課過日子，這是個很長的時間，你會希望自己能夠一直興趣十足，動力滿滿，然后盡自己所能獲得好分數(shù)。追隨興趣本能不是件壞事，但是要記住，喜歡的事情我們不一定擅長，甚至有時候我們不喜歡的事情反而很擅長。

　　3.Beware of choosing subjects for the wrong reasons:

　　-because your best friend is doing it

　　-because your current teacher is your favourite(that teacher may teach a different class for IGCSE,or even leave the school)

　　-because someone else–friend,parent,teacher–wants you to take a particular subject(listen to advice but make your own decisions)

　　選課的時候要想清楚原因，以免做出錯誤的決定影響未來的人生之路。千萬不要因為好朋友選了所以我也選；或者因為喜歡這個老師所以選這個課（要知道進入iGCSE之后，你喜歡的老師不一定會成為你的授課老師，甚至跳槽離開學校也不是沒有可能）；再或者因為朋友/家長/老師希望我選這個科目所以我選了（可以聽取他人的建議，但決定一定要自己做）。

　　4.The subject tutors who know you best will be able to give you a really good insight into the demands and challenges of a particular IGCSE subject and help you decide if it is the right fit for you and your future ambitions.

　　授課老師是最了解你的人，他/她可以從你個人的學習情況出發(fā)，告訴你你選這個科目會遇到的要求和難點，幫你決定這個科目是否適合你和你的理想。

　　5.Consider what skills you enjoy using(using language to express yourself,reading,solving problems,carrying out research)and see how they might be used,developed and challenged in the different IGCSE subjects.

　　考慮一下你喜歡用什么學習技巧，是用語言來表達觀點？閱讀？解題？還是做研究？然后看在哪些科目里會比較常用到這個技巧。

　　6.Think about your preferred ways of working–are you good at coursework or its equivalent?If so,choose those subjects where you might have the opportunity to carry out some personal research.If not,avoid subjects which have heavily weighted components of coursework.Do you like collaborative group-work?If not,then Drama with its particular emphasis on working closely with others may not be the thing for you.

　　考慮一下你喜歡的學習方式。比如是否很會做作業(yè)？如果是的話，就選擇有機會做個人研究報告的科目。如果不OK，就盡量不要選擇課業(yè)很重的科目。再比如是否喜歡小組合作？如果不喜歡，那像戲劇這樣注重團隊合作的就不太適合你了。

　　7.What do your extra-curricular activities tell you about the kinds of things you like to do:team working,leadership,working on your own,being creative and designing and making things?These skills could help decide which subjects to follow at IGCSE and give an indication of the kind of career path you might choose to follow.

　　課外活動會體現(xiàn)你的興趣和特長，比如團隊合作，領(lǐng)導力，獨立研究，富有創(chuàng)造力喜歡設計和制作東西等等。你擅長的技能可以幫助你決定iGCSE選什么課，以及你未來可以走的職業(yè)道路。

　　8.If all else fails:

　　Ask yourself which subjects you could not imagine being absent from your Year 10 timetable.

　　Draw up a list of pros and cons for each subject

　　如果以上都沒有幫助的話：

　　-問問自己，課表上哪個科目消失是你無法想象的？

　　-拿筆寫下每個科目的利和弊，權(quán)衡一下。

　　以上就是A+小編關(guān)于IGCSE選課建議的分享，IGCSE選課需要我們從各方面進行考慮和權(quán)衡，同學們在選課之前一定要做好學科評估工作，這樣才能夠選出最適合自己的IGCSE課程學習方案。