About This Subject
This subject is not mainly a knowledge-based subject like Biology, History or Geography.
A student is not expected to memorise detailed facts about climate change, migration, healthcare, sport, technology and all the other syllabus topics. Cambridge states that the topics provide contexts in which students develop skills, while knowledge of topic content is not assessed. It also says students are not expected to have experience of every topic.
1: Core Concepts And Global Perspectives Skills
2: Research Methods, Evidence And Source Evaluation
3: Written Exam Preparation
4: The Individual Report
5: The Team Project
6: Global Topics 1–8
7: Global Topics 9–15
8: Global Topics 16–22
9: Practice Tasks, Model Responses And Checklists
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Volume 5 develops the complete set of skills needed for Component 3 of Cambridge IGCSE Global Perspectives 0457. In the Team Project, students work in teams to investigate a local issue, consider different perspectives, plan and carry out an action, collaborate responsibly and reflect individually on what they learned.
Volume 5 Lesson Map
- 5.1 Understanding The Team Project And Its Assessment
- 5.2 Choosing A Topic, Local Issue And Effective Team
- 5.3 Researching Perspectives And Sharing Findings
- 5.4 Selecting, Planning And Measuring A Course Of Action
- 5.5 Writing The Explanation Of Research And Planning
- 5.6 Carrying Out The Action And Producing Evidence
- 5.7 Collaborating Effectively And Managing The Project
- 5.8 Writing The Reflective Paper And Completing Submission
Official Component Requirements
Key Requirements
- The Team Project is worth 70 marks and contributes 35 per cent of the qualification.
- Students work in teams of two to five members.
- The team chooses one topic from the official topic list and identifies a relevant local issue.
- Each member researches a different aspect or perspective and contributes actively to the project.
- The team decides on, plans and carries out an action intended to address the issue.
- The Team Element is worth 25 marks: Explanation of Research and Planning, Evidence of Action, Team Collaboration and Individual Collaboration.
- The Explanation of Research and Planning must contain 300–400 words.
- The team submits suitable Evidence of Action; a video must not exceed 10 minutes.
- Each student writes an individual Reflective Paper of 750–1000 words, excluding citations and the bibliography or reference list.
- The Reflective Paper is worth 45 marks and must evaluate the action, teamwork and personal performance, reflect on learning, and communicate the student’s own research clearly.
Assessment At A Glance
The Team Element gives 10 marks for the Explanation of Research and Planning, 5 marks for Evidence of Action, 5 marks for Team Collaboration and 5 marks for Individual Collaboration. The Personal Element gives 10 marks for evaluating the action and teamwork, 15 marks for reflection on learning, 10 marks for reflection on teamwork and 10 marks for communication in the Reflective Paper.
How To Use This Volume
Use the lessons as a practical guide while completing a real project. Teams should keep an organised project log from the first meeting, save complete source details, record decisions and changes, collect evidence of contributions and measure the results of the action. The examples explain method and should not be copied as ready-made coursework.
Syllabus Alignment
This volume is aligned to Cambridge IGCSE Global Perspectives 0457, syllabus version 2 for examinations in 2025, 2026 and 2027, including the Component 3 requirements and marking criteria.
