0625_s26_gt — 2026 May-June Physics 0625 Grade Threshold

0625_s26_gt — 2026 May-June Physics 0625 Grade Threshold · Cambridge CAIE IGCSE

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0625_s26_gt — 2026 May-June Physics 0625 Grade Threshold

This grade threshold document shows the minimum raw marks required for each grade (A*, A, B, C, D, E) in Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625) for the 2026 May-June session. Grade boundaries vary between sessions depending on paper difficulty and candidate performance. Use these thresholds to calibrate how your practice scores translate into actual grades on this specific paper set.

Also referenced as: 0625_s26_gt · 0625/m/j/26 · 0625 May/June 2026

Grade thresholds apply to all paper components in this session. To estimate your overall grade, total your marks across all papers and compare against the threshold. Note that thresholds are session-specific — a score that earns an A in one session may only earn a B in another, depending on paper difficulty.

Use this grade threshold to set realistic targets for your Physics (0625) practice papers. If you're aiming for an A, check the A boundary for this session and work backwards to see which paper components need improvement. Grade boundaries for Cambridge IGCSE Physics typically fluctuate by 5–10 marks between sessions, so check multiple sessions to get an average target score.

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Examiner Insights

Based on analysis of 5 official Cambridge documents (2023, 2025)

Unit conversion errors — minutes to hours, kW to W, cm to m, km³ to m³

“Incorrect answers chosen involved using an incorrect equation, not converting minutes to hours or not converting watts to kilowatts.”— Paper 1, May/June 2023

How to fix: Write every conversion: 1 hour = 60 min (not 100). 1 kW = 1000 W. 1 km = 1000 m, so 1 km³ = (1000)³ m³ = 10⁹ m³. For time: 3h 20min = 10/3 hours (not 3.20). Always convert BEFORE substituting into equations.

Equation rearrangement errors — dividing instead of multiplying

“The most common incorrect answer was option A, indicating that candidates had not rearranged the equation correctly and instead they divided force by distance.”— Paper 1, May/June 2023

How to fix: Write the formula first. Then rearrange algebraically BEFORE substituting numbers. Check: if speed = distance/time, then distance = speed × time (multiply, not divide). Use the formula triangle if needed, but always verify the rearrangement makes sense.

'Show that' questions — manipulating numbers without stating the formula

“When asked to 'show that' a quantity has a particular value, candidates must demonstrate that they know the formula they are applying. Manipulation of numbers given in the question to achieve the correct numerical answer is insufficient.”— Paper 4, May/June 2023

How to fix: For 'show that': (1) Write the formula in words or symbols. (2) Substitute ALL values with units. (3) Calculate to more decimal places than the given answer. (4) State the conclusion. Just rearranging the given numbers without showing the physics earns zero.

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