Syllabus overview
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Cambridge IGCSE Physics (9-1) helps learners to understand the technological world in which they live, and take an informed interest in science and scientific developments. The syllabus includes the basic principles and concepts that are fundamental to the subject, some current applications of physics, and a strong emphasis on practical skills.
Learners also develop an understanding of the scientific skills essential for progression to Cambridge International AS & A Level, higher education or a career in science.
This syllabus is graded from 9 to 1 but is otherwise the same as Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625). You will find additional past papers and other resources for Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625); these may be useful for teaching Cambridge IGCSE (9-1) Physics (0972).
Syllabuses
The syllabus year refers to the year in which the examination will be taken.
Past papers
2022
June
June 2022 Question Paper 11 (PDF, 427KB)
June 2022 Mark Scheme Paper 11 (PDF, 154KB)
June 2022 Question Paper 21 (PDF, 417KB)
June 2022 Mark Scheme Paper 21 (PDF, 154KB)
June 2022 Question Paper 31 (PDF, 1MB)
June 2022 Mark Scheme Paper 31 (PDF, 245KB)
June 2022 Question Paper 41 (PDF, 1MB)
June 2022 Mark Scheme Paper 41 (PDF, 323KB)
June 2022 Question Paper 51 (PDF, 1MB)
June 2022 Mark Scheme Paper 51 (PDF, 253KB)
June 2022 Confidential Instructions Paper 51 (PDF, 1MB)
Examiner reports
Specimen papers
2018 Specimen Paper 1 (PDF, 428KB)
2018 Specimen paper mark scheme 1 (PDF, 98KB)
2018 Specimen Paper 2 (PDF, 471KB)
2018 Specimen paper mark scheme 2 (PDF, 98KB)
2018 Specimen Paper 3 (PDF, 404KB)
2018 Specimen paper mark scheme 3 (PDF, 112KB)
2018 Specimen Paper 4 (PDF, 357KB)
2018 Specimen paper mark scheme 4 (PDF, 118KB)
2018 Specimen Paper 5 (PDF, 260KB)
2018 Specimen confidential instructions (PDF, 176KB)
2018 Specimen paper mark scheme 5 (PDF, 157KB)
2018 Specimen Paper 6 (PDF, 314KB)
2018 Specimen paper mark scheme 6 (PDF, 159KB)
2019 Specimen Paper 5 Confidential Instructions (PDF, 166KB)
2023
2023 Specimen Paper 1 (PDF, 1MB)
2023 Specimen Paper 1 Mark Scheme (PDF, 881KB)
2023 Specimen Paper 2 (PDF, 1MB)
2023 Specimen Paper 2 Mark Scheme (PDF, 881KB)
2023 Specimen Paper 3 (PDF, 1MB)
2023 Specimen Paper 3 Mark Scheme (PDF, 1MB)
2023 Specimen Paper 4 (PDF, 1MB)
2023 Specimen Paper 4 Mark Scheme (PDF, 1MB)
2023 Specimen Paper 5 (PDF, 1MB)
2023 Specimen Paper 5 Mark Scheme (PDF, 1MB)
2023 Specimen Paper 5 Confidential Instructions (PDF, 1MB)