IGCSE Diagnostic Test for Math & Science Students
Find out exactly where your child is struggling before starting another tutoring class.
Before more lessons, understand the pattern behind the mistakes.
Many students practise harder but improve slowly because they are repeating work around the real gap. The diagnostic session checks how the student thinks through questions, uses formulas, reads graphs, handles units, and responds to command words.
Phụ huynh sẽ có một bức tranh rõ hơn: con đang yếu kiến thức nền, kỹ năng tính toán, cách đọc đề, hay chiến lược làm bài.
Academic gaps that usually hide behind the final answer
Core concepts
Whether the student understands the idea behind the procedure.
Algebra and calculation
Accuracy, rearranging formulas, substitutions, and multi-step working.
Graph reading
Interpreting gradients, intercepts, trends, axes, and data-based questions.
Units and formulas
Choosing formulas, checking units, and avoiding common conversion errors.
Command words
Knowing the difference between describe, explain, calculate, compare, and evaluate.
Exam technique
Working style, mark allocation, showing steps, and time awareness.
Reasoning
How the student explains cause, evidence, method, and conclusion.
Past-paper readiness
Whether the student can transfer knowledge into exam-style questions.
Useful for students who need clarity before a tutoring plan
- Year 8-11 students studying or preparing for IGCSE.
- Students who are falling behind in Math, Physics, Chemistry, or Combined Science.
- Students doing past papers but not improving.
- Students moving from Vietnamese curriculum to an international curriculum.
- Parents who want a clear explanation before choosing tutoring.
A practical diagnostic summary, not a sales script
After the session, parents receive a simple picture of where the student is now and what should be prioritised next.
Weak point summary
The main recurring issues observed during the session.
Subject gap map
Concept and skill areas grouped by urgency.
Recommended roadmap
A clear study order for rebuilding foundations and exam readiness.
Suggested priority
What to work on first, and whether tutoring or practice is needed.
Book a Diagnostic Session
Tell us a little about the student so the diagnostic session can focus on the right subject and skill level.
We will contact you to arrange a suitable diagnostic time. No long-term course commitment is required.
Common questions about the IGCSE Diagnostic Test
Is the diagnostic test a full mock exam?
No. It is a focused diagnostic session designed to reveal weak points in concepts, calculations, reasoning, and exam technique.
Does my child need to join tutoring after the diagnostic?
No long-term course commitment is required. Parents receive a roadmap first and can decide the next step afterwards.
Which subjects can be checked?
IGCSE Lab can check Math, Physics, Chemistry, and Combined Science skills depending on the student's needs.
Can the session be online?
Yes. Online diagnostic sessions are suitable for most students. Offline options can be discussed based on location and availability.
Independent tutoring and diagnostic learning service
IGCSE Lab is an independent tutoring and diagnostic learning service. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to Cambridge Assessment International Education or any examination board. IGCSE is used only to describe the curriculum and exam preparation support offered.