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Cambridge IGCSE Global Perspectives 0457 is not tiered, and all candidates take three components, for grades A* to G. Component 1 is the Written Exam: a written paper of 1 hour 25 minutes carrying 70 marks and 35% of the qualification. It is externally assessed and consists of four compulsory questions, based on a range of sources provided with the question paper, on a topic from the topic list. Component 2 is the Individual Report: 60 marks and 30% of the qualification, internally set and externally marked. Candidates research a significant global issue of their choice from the topic list, research a range of different perspectives on it — local and/or national, and global — and reflect on their own personal perspective. They devise their own title and write a report of 1500–2000 words, presented as a structured essay in continuous text. This word count does not include the bibliography or reference list. Component 3 is the Team Project: 70 marks and 35% of the qualification, internally assessed and externally moderated. Candidates work in teams of two to five members to choose from the topic list, identify a local issue and develop a collaborative project. The Team Project has two elements. The Team Element is worth 25 marks: each team produces one Explanation of Research and Planning, which must be 300–400 words, and one Evidence of Action. The Personal Element is worth 45 marks: each candidate writes a Reflective Paper of 750–1000 words on their research, their contribution to the Team Element and their personal learning. In the Team Project, candidates are assessed on the skills of research, analysis, evaluation, reflection, communication and collaboration. The topic list contains 22 topics, is used for all three components, and is intentionally broad — any topic can be considered with a focus on sustainability.