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1.How do I start using Aceyourexams website?

For using Aceyourexams website, you need to do the following steps:

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1.Are the resources matching the latest prescribed syllabus?

Yes. They also undergo regular updates

2. Are the questions taken from past Checkpoint papers?

Yes. For your reference, we have mentioned the year and variant too, for the questions taken from the past papers. However, students from other boards can also practise these questions for their knowledge.

To give you an example, lets say, you have purchased  the IGCSE-0580, so all the topic questions will be 100% from igcse past papers. When we feel that we need to provide you extra practise, then we include such questions and clearly specify" These additional practise questions have been taken from other cambridge boards" But even while doing so we  take the questions from  Cambridge board on;y and no  other board.

3. How will i know when new questions are added?

Good question!. So we have a red coloured pop-up  that says NEW and  it stays active for 10 days post upload.So instead of emailing you when we upload new course material, we have the pop ups telling you about it

4. The topic questions include how many years of IGCSE Past Paper Questions?

The number of questions varies from subject to subject. The details can be found on the Courses and Memberships page. But we see to it that we provide you with the data for maximum number of years  including the  latest years.

5. Since the syllabus keeps changing, shouldnt you be avoiding taking data from the lowermost years too?

Here we would like to explain to you a couple of points:

  1. When the syllabus changes,we map the new syllabus with the old syllabus and only pick data that fits the latest syllabus. This is obvious from the lesson names that  give to our pdfs.
  2. Taking questions from the lowermost years ensures that you get enough practice questions for even the smallest of topics. Take for instance, 0620-IGCSE Chemistrythat  has just 14 topics. But the subject has about 138 -140 subtopics or even slightly more!.Hence this means that all sutopics do not get assessed every year in every session. This means that a 40 mark MCQ paper for instance can have only  40 different concepts tested, with most concepts repeatedly tested for a large number of  years. So if we do not pick the questions from a large number of years, you will get insufficient practice questions. also sometimes some questions from lowermost years are found to get repeated too in the mcqs! SO it all works to your advantage you see.
  3. You get an opportunity to compare the marking schemes of the exact same questions asked in two different years[ wherever repeated] . This gives you an idea of  the different ways of answering the same question

4.Last , but not the least. When the syllabus changes , the entire syllabus does not get replaced completely by totaly new syllabus.Hence  including all the relevent questions provides you with the extra resources needed for your concept clarity. Our observationa and a close study tells us that  when syllabus  changes do occur in the following ways:

  • A complete topic is deleted-Such as matrices[ In this case we deleted the topic questions form our Section too]
  • Sub-topics get reshuffled  and now appear under different  lessons.- So we too do the regrouping accordingly-This happened in the economics syllabus for 0455 where topic changed from being 8 to 6
  • New topic are added- Box and whiskers  got added for instance in 0580-IGCSE Math, for the 2020 exams, So the first year of the examination, there were  no questions available.
6. Why do you give the marking schemes and why dont you give MOdel solutions for all questions? We find it difficult to understand the marking schemes. They do not tell exaclt how a graph should look like, how to frame the answers from the marking scheme.

It is really not a big deal to provide you with all the model solutions for each and every question but we believe in the following:

  • We do not want  you to feel helpless , hence we have provided with topic wise solved past papers and Year wise board exam solutions-wherever possible. [ pls check the individual subject for more details} This way you get to learn to frame your answers too.
  • We want to teach you to think smart.We do not want you to get into the habit of cramming answers with ready made solutions. Cambridge IGCSE, infact all Cambridge courses are aimed at fostering application skills.We have infact created special sections ; Example-Last minute revision sheets in 0455-IGCSE Economcis and Constructions section in physics to focus on ray diagrams with more comming up.
  • Also if you have studied the marking schemes carefully, you might have realised that marking schemes suggest a specific vocabulary. Secondly, there are alternative words that Cambridge allows you to incude in your answers. So  providing model solutions would include only one version of the answer and not all versions. Since all individuals think differently, it becomes all the more important to kow all the alternate acceptable answers.
  • By using the marking schemes, you get to know how questions are maked. Example , doing graphical questions on physics, tell you how marks are internally divided in a [5] mark question for instance. So as you practice more, you eventually begin solving questions keeping in mind the expectations of the Cambridge marking schemes. Now your teacher has a tough time cutting your marks...isnt this awesome!Thats what is the ultimate aim of education
  • We are here to assist you- So we do not inted to ask you to book our tutoring services. All we mean is that if you feel you arent getting a particular answer or not being able to interpret the marking schemes, request us for a solution /video and we shall do whats best for both of us-At Zero additional changes. This is the advantage of membership.
7.Can I download the resources for offline access? 

As of now, No.

The resources on primarycheckpoint.com have been embedded securely into the website in portable document format (PDF) and can only be accessed online as of now due to data security concerns. Moreover, online access enables a user to access the resources using any device irrespective of location.

You may be allowed to download some resources as may be deemed suitable by the company from time to time.

 

8.Can the resources be accessed on multiple devices at the same time?

No.

Once a user is logged into his/her account on a particular device, access on any other device at the same time using the same user credentials (username/password) will be blocked. The access is not restricted to a particular device though. A user may choose to access the resources on his/her smartphone or tablet or computer as may be convenient at that particular time.

Our system tracks IP addresses and if we have reasonable evidence to suspect an account is being shared by multiple users, we reserve the right to suspend your account.

9.Can I subscribe for multiple plans from one account?

Yes, that’s possible, multiple plans are supported for the same account.

 

10.What does ‘does not auto-renew mean?

In accordance with our privacy policy and terms of use, our server does not receive or store your payment information. Once the validity of your subscription plan expires, you may choose to re-subscribe by making the payment for the chosen plan.

11.What does ‘does not auto-renew mean?

In accordance with our privacy policy and terms of use, our server does not receive or store your payment information. Once the validity of your subscription plan expires, you may choose to re-subscribe by making the payment for the chosen plan.

12.Can I cancel my subscription plan before it expires?

No. The subscription plan chosen by you will auto-expire upon completion of the validity period.

13.Can I get a refund if I choose to discontinue the subscription plan before it expires?

No.

14.Can I copy the content of the website after becoming a premium user?

No, the website has an advanced speed and page tracker that collects the data and blocks the user if found copying the content with NO refund.

15.Can I copy or snip the answers or solutions materials by any method from the website and what are the repercussion?

Not Allowed, the website is secure, and copying the content is against the term of service of the brand. Leading to suspending of the account.

We offer multiple specimen resources for your perusal, which we believe are adequate to adjudge the nature and quality of the resources available on primarycheckpoint.com. You are advised to make a purchase only after you are sure if the resources meet your requirements.

Alternatively, you may choose to subscribe to our various plan/s.

If you choose to upgrade to an ANNUAL plan, we would be happy to offset the cost that you incurred against the monthly plan. You can upgrade to the ANNUAL plan by paying the differential amount only.

16.Is Downloading PDF-Answers Allowed?

Not Allowed, PDF answers are just to be used ONLINE on phone or computer. Downloading files is disabled by the admin to discourage the uploading by users to various websites illegally. We deactivate the account if our system detects any copying or snipping from any IP.

17.Is the payment refundable after purchasing a subscription?

No, we upload substantial PDF answers for the clients to be fully satisfied and purchase a relevant PREMIUM subscription.