0457_s26_qp_11 — 2026 May-June Global Perspectives 0457 Question Paper 1 Variant 1

0457_s26_qp_11 — 2026 May-June Global Perspectives 0457 Question Paper 1 Variant 1 · Cambridge CAIE IGCSE

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0457_s26_qp_11 — 2026 May-June Global Perspectives 0457 Question Paper 1 Variant 1

This is the official Cambridge IGCSE Global Perspectives (0457) Question Paper 1 (Variant 1) from the 2026 May-June examination session. This question paper was sat by Cambridge students worldwide in 2026 and is published by Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE). Use it for timed practice under exam conditions to build familiarity with the question format, mark allocation, and time pressure.

Also referenced as: 0457_s26_qp_11 · 0457/11/m/j/26 qp · 0457/11 May/June 2026 qp

Paper 1: Written Exam — This is Paper 1: Written Exam, worth 70 marks with a duration of 1h 15m. Compulsory questions based on a source booklet exploring one global issue (e.g. Conflict and Peace, Education for All, Arts in Society). Q1: identify info, analyse one perspective, justify the most significant impact. Q2: evaluate research strengths/weaknesses + design a research strategy to test a claim. Q3: compare two statements and judge which is more convincing. Q4: recommend an action and justify the recommendation.

To self-assess your performance, use this question paper alongside the corresponding mark scheme (0457_s26_ms_11). Attempt the entire paper under timed conditions before opening the mark scheme — this trains both your subject knowledge and exam technique. Mark each question and record whether marks were lost due to knowledge gaps, method errors, or careless mistakes.

The most effective way to use this Global Perspectives question paper is to simulate real exam conditions: set a timer for the full duration, work without notes, and write your answers on separate paper. After finishing, mark yourself using the official mark scheme — do not check answers during the paper. This builds exam stamina and reveals your genuine readiness. Repeat this process across 3–5 sessions to identify recurring weak topics in Global Perspectives (0457).

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Examiner Insights — Paper 1: Written Exam

Based on analysis of 1 official Cambridge documents (2025)

Listing strengths/weaknesses of research instead of explaining their impact

“Candidates were usually able to identify and briefly describe or list several strengths and weaknesses of research. However, many candidates did not explain the significance of the identified strength or weakness for the quality of the research and evidence gathered.”— 0457/11 Paper 1, June 2025

How to fix: After identifying a strength or weakness, add a 'so what' sentence using one of these critical-thinking concepts: reliability, validity, accuracy, representativeness, generalisation, bias, vested interest, expertise, ability to know. Pattern: 'The sample is small (POINT) which means the data may not be representative of the wider population (CONCEPT) so generalising the finding would be unreliable (IMPACT).'

Listing research methods without linking them to the claim being tested

“Linking the method and source of evidence to the issue in the claim is necessary to reach the higher levels of response. Simply listing a range of methods and sources of evidence is not sufficient.”— 0457/11 Paper 1, June 2025

How to fix: For each method, write three sentences: (1) name the method (e.g. survey of 200 protesters), (2) name the evidence it will produce (e.g. percentage who saw their march on TV news), (3) explicitly state how that evidence will test the claim in the question. Quote the claim back in your answer to force the link.

Asserting opinion without justifying with reasons and evidence

“Candidates generally recognised that opinions should be justified with reasons and evidence. Assertion and simple description of opinion is generally not sufficient in response to most questions.”— 0457/11 Paper 1, June 2025

How to fix: Never let an opinion stand alone. Every claim needs reason + evidence. Use the source booklet — quote or summarise material from the sources to back each judgement. Pattern: 'I think X is most significant BECAUSE [reason], for example [evidence from source or own knowledge].'

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