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Cambridge Checkpoint diagnostic prep for Primary and Lower Secondary.
About Cambridge Checkpoint
Cambridge Checkpoint tests are diagnostic assessments taken at the end of Cambridge Primary Stage 6 and Cambridge Lower Secondary Stage 9. They are internationally benchmarked, externally marked by Cambridge Assessment International Education, and return strand-level feedback rather than a pass/fail grade. Jarvis AI supports Checkpoint candidates with authentic past-paper practice, mark-scheme-based grading and diagnostic weakness reports that mirror the official Checkpoint format.
Subjects & topics covered
Primary Checkpoint English
- Reading
- Writing (fiction, non-fiction)
- Spelling, punctuation, grammar
Primary Checkpoint Mathematics
- Number
- Geometry & measure
- Statistics
Primary Checkpoint Science
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Scientific enquiry
Lower Secondary Checkpoint English
- Reading
- Writing
- SPaG
Lower Secondary Checkpoint Mathematics
- Number & algebra
- Geometry & measure
- Statistics & probability
Lower Secondary Checkpoint Science
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
Everything you need to prepare for Cambridge Checkpoint
AI Tutor
Step-by-step, curriculum-aware explanations for every topic.
Past Papers
Authentic past papers with board-accurate solutions.
Mock Exams
Timed, exam-style mocks that mirror the real thing.
Mark Schemes
Marking that follows the official command words and rubric.
Study Planner
Personalised revision schedule counting down to your exam.
Flashcards
Smart spaced-repetition flashcards for every subject.
Exam structure
Two papers per subject, 45 minutes each (Primary) or 1 hour each (Lower Secondary). All questions are short-answer or structured — no essays. Mathematics has one calculator and one non-calculator paper.
Grading & scoring
Scores are reported on a 0.0–6.0 scale with strand-level breakdown (e.g. 'Number: 5.2, Geometry: 4.1'). There is no pass/fail.
Exam strategy & time management
- 1Practise both papers timed under exam conditions — pacing is the most common weakness.
- 2Use Jarvis's diagnostic reports to identify the specific strands (e.g. Fractions, Forces) to revise.
- 3Focus on legible handwriting and clear working — markers cannot award method marks they cannot read.
Common mistakes to avoid
- ✕Skipping the working in maths and losing method marks.
- ✕Answering in bullet points on extended-response English writing tasks.
- ✕Forgetting units in measurement questions.
Cambridge Checkpoint FAQ
Are Checkpoint tests compulsory?
No — schools opt in, usually to benchmark progress and inform IGCSE choices.
How are Checkpoint tests marked?
Papers are sent to Cambridge in the UK for external marking; results return within 6 weeks with strand-level diagnostics.
Does Jarvis have Checkpoint past papers?
Yes — Primary and Lower Secondary Checkpoint past papers with mark schemes and diagnostic reports.
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