0417_w09_er — 2009 Oct-Nov Information and Communication Technology 0417 Examiner Report · Cambridge CAIE IGCSE

This examiner report covers Cambridge IGCSE Information and Communication Technology (0417) from the 2009 Oct-Nov session. Written by the principal examiner, it provides detailed commentary on candidate performance across all paper components — highlighting the most common mistakes, misconceptions, and what distinguished top-scoring answers from weaker ones. This is one of the most valuable revision tools available, yet most students never read it.

Also referenced as: 0417_w09_er · 0417/o/n/09 · 0417 Oct/Nov 2009

This examiner report covers all paper components for Information and Communication Technology (0417) in this session. Read it after completing each question paper to understand where the cohort gained and lost marks, and how your approach compares to the examiner's expectations.

Examiner reports are the highest-value revision resource most students overlook. For Information and Communication Technology (0417), read each section of this report alongside the corresponding question paper. Note which questions had the lowest success rate — these are the topics you should prioritise. The examiner often explains exactly what was required for full marks, giving you a template for structuring your own answers.