Taking your IGCSE Global Perspectives exam soon? Practice with us!

Our self-access exam preparation course below teaches you what to expect from each question type, with example questions and answers, practical guidance, and the chance to post your own practice writing. With just four hours of preparation you will know exactly what to expect from the exam and how to maximise your score.

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Exam Question 1(a)

This question is simply checking that you can identify and write down facts/figures from a source. See an example and try one for yourself.

Exam Question 1(b)

Question 1(b) tests your ability to identify and explain instances of concepts like fact, opinion, and bias. Learn to answer reliably by quoting examples from sources and explaining them using the definitions we’ll give you.

Exam Question 1(c)

In Question 1(c) we describe a person’s perspective on an issue. Learn a handy mnemonic to help you target the main points effectively in just 120 words.

Exam Question 1(d)

Question 1(d) asks you which thing is most important. To answer this, it helps to consider how this skill helps us to design the best available actions to address an issue – as we also need to do in our IR and TP projects.

Exam Question 2(a)

A new question type in 2025, Q2(a) asks you to evaluate a piece of research from its description. Learn our handy mnemonic sentence to help you identify strengths and weaknesses.

Exam Question 2(b)

Question 2(b) asks you to explain how a claim can be tested using evidence and research methods. Learn how to interpret claims, choose relevant data, and justify your methods. With sample answers and tips, you’ll be ready to tackle this 8-mark question confidently.

Exam Question 3

In Question 3 we have two people who disagree, each trying to persuade us that they are right. We’ll show you how to structure an answer to ace this 16-mark question.

Exam Question 4 – “Recommendation Type”

Question 4 is worth 20 marks, so it makes a huge difference if you know how to approach it. We’ll take the fear out of it by showing you how to collect your ideas an how to structure an answer.

Exam Question 4 – “Opinion Type”

Since 2018, only a quarter of GP papers have had this type of Q4, but you can learn a lot of transferable skills from practising an opinion essay, so you won’t be wasting your time even if this question doesn’t come up.