Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
(CAPE)
2015
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction to School-Based Assessment
Regulations
Assessment
and
Procedures
Applicable
Reminders to Principals
to
School-Based 2
SUBJECT GUIDELINES
CAPE Accounting
10
12
14
CAPE Biology
17
19
CAPE Chemistry
21
24
30
34
CAPE Economics
33
36
CAPE Entrepreneurship
39
41
(i )
44
CAPE French
46
CAPE Geography
49
52
CAPE History
55
58
CAPE Law
61
64
67
70
76
78
CAPE Physics
80
CAPE Sociology
82
CAPE Spanish
85
CAPE Tourism
88
(ii )
INTRODUCTION
School-Based Assessment is an integral part of candidate assessment in the course covered by the
syllabus. It is intended to assess certain knowledge, skills and attitudes that are associated with
the subjects which are not easily assessed in external examinations. The activities constructed
under School-Based Assessment are linked to the syllabus and should form part of the learning
activities to enable the candidate to achieve the objectives of the syllabus.
During the course of study for the subject, candidates are awarded marks by their teachers for
specified knowledge, skills and attitudes they demonstrate as they undertake their School-Based
Assessment assignments. These marks contribute to the final marks and grades that are awarded
to candidates for their performance in the examination.
The Caribbean Examinations Council seeks to ensure that the School-Based Assessment (SBA)
scores are valid and reliable estimates of the achievement of candidates through the guidelines
provided in the syllabuses which are intended to assist in achieving this objective. The guidelines
should assist teachers and candidates in selecting appropriate tasks/assignments that are valid for
the purpose of the SBA as well as assist teachers in awarding marks that are consistent with the
performance of candidates.
In order to ensure that the scores awarded by teachers are not out of line with the Councils
standards, the Council undertakes the moderation of a sample, per centre, of the School-Based
Assessment assignments marked by the teachers.
School-Based Assessment provides opportunities for teachers and candidates to organise the
learning activities of selected sections of the curriculum to meet the individual needs of each
candidate. It facilitates feedback at various stages of the experience and helps build the selfconfidence of candidates as they proceed with their studies. School-Based Assessment also
facilitates the development of the critical skills and abilities emphasized by the subject and
enhances the validity of the examination on which candidate performance is reported. SchoolBased Assessment, therefore, makes a significant and unique contribution to both the
development of relevant skills and the testing and rewarding of candidates for the development of
those skills.
The regulations and guidelines pertaining to the completion and submission of SchoolBased Assessment remain the same for the CAPE Diploma but options for the Associate
Degree programme have changed. New Associate Degree options which are effective from
2015 are listed overleaf. However, the previous options are also being offered in 2015 only
so that candidates in their final year would not be disadvantaged.
The CAPE Diploma will be awarded for the satisfactory completion of a programme of
at least six Units including Caribbean Studies within grade ranges I-V.
All candidates must register for the Associate Degree during the year of expected
completion. To be awarded the Associate Degree candidates must attain seven Units
including Caribbean Studies and Communication Studies within Grade ranges I-V in any
of the following areas:
-
Business Studies
Environmental Science
General Studies
Humanities
Information Technology
Mathematics
Modern Languages
Natural Sciences and
- Technical Studies
NEW ASSOCIATE DEGREE OPTIONS EFFECTIVE 2015 ALSO
AREAS OF SPECIALISATIONS
Effective 2015 examinations, CXC offers Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Degrees with
different specialisations. These are:
Associate of Arts
Business Studies
Humanities
Associate of Science
Natural & Social Science
1.
Accounting
History
Mathematics
2.
Economics
Sociology
Information
and
Communication Technology
3.
Entrepreneurship
Law
Natural Sciences
4.
Modern Languages
Environmental Studies
5.
Visual
Communication
6.
Performing Arts
Sports Studies
7.
Tourism Studies
Agriculture
Applied Science
Industrial Technology
The areas of specialisation under each specification will be expanded to accommodate the suite of new
programmes.
III.
IV.
SBA this option must be chosen for candidates who would be submitting SBA
assignments for assessment by the teacher;
Resit this option must be chosen for candidates who would be re-using their
moderated SBA marks from a previous sitting. The moderated SBA mark achieved,
regardless of the level, may be re-used on two separate occasions immediately
following the first sitting.;
Transfer this option must be chosen for candidates who would be using the SBA
marks from the same subject but in a different Unit. There are seven subjects in
which the SBA mark achieved in Unit 1 or Unit 2 may be transferred between the
Units of the same subject. The subjects are Economics, Geography, History, Law,
Literatures in English, Management of Business, and Sociology. If candidates
complete the SBA in one Unit, they can opt not to complete the SBA in the other
Unit.;
Alternative this option must be chosen for candidates who would not be submitting
SBA, re-using moderated SBA marks or transferring marks from another Unit. The
candidates must be registered at a private centre, that is, a centre not recognised by
CXC as school or fulltime educational institution. The subjects in which the
Alternative option is not available to candidates are: Art and Design, Computer
Science, Electrical and Electronic Technology, Food and Nutrition, Geometrical and
Mechanical Engineering Drawing.
4. REMINDERS TO PRINCIPALS
Principals should ensure that:
(i)
adequate facilities and equipment are available for the conduct of the SCHOOLBASED ASSESSMENT, for example, computers and laboratories;
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
teachers download from the CXC website the documents that are required for the
administration of the programme;
(vi)
(vii)
teachers verify that the work submitted by each candidate is that of the candidate;
(viii) a completed Declaration Form is submitted indicating each subject for which
submissions are made. (visit: www.cxc.org to download)
(ix)
the coursework not required for submission to CXC as a sample is available for
inspection by the CXC team in the event that an SBA audit is called.
(ii)
are recorded as resits for at the most two years, immediately following the first
sitting, or
(iii)
are recorded as transferring SBA marks from one Unit to another (where
applicable).
5.5. Principals should note that the ORS file cannot be exported unless all marks have been
entered.
5.6. Candidates, who did no work for the current year and have no SCHOOL-BASED
ASSESSMENT scores from at the most, two years, must be indicated in the ORS file
by clicking the No SBA tab in the ORS.
THE DEADLINE FOR THE RECEIPT OF ONLINE SCORES AND SAMPLES
WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED. CENTRES WILL BE LOCKED OUT OF
THE ORS AFTER THE DEADLINE DATES INDICATED BY THE LOCAL
REGISTRARS
6. MODERATION
CXC moderates the SCHOOL-BASED ASSESSMENT in order to ensure that the assessment
of the work of different schools carried out by different teachers using sometimes different
tasks, is aligned to the standard of assessment defined by CXC.
5.1.1 Centre Moderation
All CAPE subjects are centre moderated. Each Centre will be required to submit ONE
sample consisting of the work of a maximum of five candidates per subject. Teachers of a
specific subject, at a given centre are therefore required to collaborate on ALL aspects of the
School-Based Assessment requirements.
The SBA data capture module of the ORS will select the five candidates whose School-Based
Assessment should comprise the sample. A Samples Report Form must be generated from
the ORS, downloaded and submitted with the samples. The selection criteria will include the
candidate with the top, the middle and the bottom of the range of scores, as well as those
midway between the top and the median, and midway between the median and the lowest
score. Teachers are reminded to adhere to the instructions for the submission of samples for
specific subjects.
Failure to adhere to instructions for submission will result in ungraded results for the
candidates.
5.1.2 Moderation Techniques
The two major strategies used to accomplish this objective can be described as follows:
5.1.3 Moderation by Remarking
Trained examiners remark samples of assignments, practical work or projects during the
Marking Exercise. These samples are carefully chosen so as to analyse the quality of the
marking and the consistency with which the teachers apply the Marking Scheme.
Besides providing a moderation procedure, the remarking of the assignments has another
critical purpose. It is intended to assess whether teachers have understood Councils
procedures. Council provides moderation feedback reports to teachers with comments
designed to help teachers to improve their professional expertise in assessment. This
diagnostic concept is a critical feature in the development of the teachers of the region.
5.1.4 Oral Examination
Approved examiners conduct oral examinations at a school or a centre using a set of tasks or
examination questions prescribed by the Council.
Visiting Moderation
Moderators or trained CXC assessors, visit the schools or centres and mark tasks on site. The
assessment involves observing process skills and the evaluation of products. In some
instances, all the tasks are assessed; in other instances, only samples of tasks are assessed.
7. GUIDELINES TO TEACHERS
ASSESSMENT SAMPLES
FOR
SUBMITTING
SCHOOL-BASED
7.1. In addition to sending the SBA scores Online Teachers of subjects which include a
SCHOOL-BASED ASSESSMENT component, must send by the date prescribed, the
SCHOOL-BASED ASSESSMENT work of the sample of candidates (together with
copies of Teachers Test mark schemes and solutions, where applicable) and submit that
work to the Council in accordance with the guidelines set.
7.2. The work of the selected candidates must be submitted together with the completed
SCHOOL-BASED ASSESSMENT Moderation Form as well as the Samples Report
Form which is generated from the ORS. If a teacher is unable to submit the work of
particular candidates or samples of the candidates work, a full explanation of the
schools non-compliance with the Councils regulations must be submitted by the
Principal to the Registry by June 15. For Pure Mathematics and Accounting Unit 2,
teachers must remember to include class test pages and key marking schemes for the
samples.
7.3. Each item of the selected samples of work must be clearly identified with bold
inscriptions of:
(i)
candidates name;
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
7.4. All samples of work in a particular subject must be secured together in ONE package or
envelope.
7.5. The package or envelope must be clearly marked with the:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
7.8. The work of ALL candidates should be retained at the school for at least three months
following the publication of results.
Resit Candidates
A candidate who re-writes the examination in the same Unit within two years may re-use the
moderated SBA score earned in the previous sitting within the preceding two years.
Candidates are no longer required to earn a moderated score that is at least 50 per cent
of the maximum possible score; any moderated score may be re-used. Candidates reusing the SBA scores in this way must register as Re-sit candidates and provide the
previous candidate number.
In order to assist candidates in making decisions about whether or not to reuse a moderated
SBA score, the Council will continue to indicate on the pre-slip if a candidates moderated
SBA score is less than 50 per cent in a particular Unit.
9. ORDER OF MERIT
In accordance with Regulation 12.1 the Order of Merit list for each class must be submitted
to Council. Teachers are therefore now required to use the SBA data capture module of the
ORS for the submission of the Order of Merit of candidates. Principals and teachers should
note that the SBA scores, Order of Merit and Estimated Grades, for all candidates for all
subjects, must be entered before the SBA file is exported under the import/export menu of the
ORS.
Teachers are asked to note that Rank Order and Estimated Grades must be based on
candidates overall performance over the period of preparation for the examination and NOT
SOLELY on the SBA scores.
SUBJECT:
NO. OF UNITS
TWO
WEIGHTING
20 per cent
MODULES
TYPE OF ASSIGNMENT
DOCUMENTS
AVAILABLE
(These may be downloaded
from the CXC website:
www.cxc.org)
DOCUMENTS TO BE
SUBMITTED
(Copies of the Teachers
Tests, Mark schemes and
Solutions must be submitted
with the samples for
moderation for Unit 2)
UNIT 1:
Record of Marks (via the ORS)
School-Based Assessment sample Projects with the
completed Moderation of SBA Sample form
UNIT 2:
Record of Marks
The tests set, their keys and Marking Schemes
Sample of candidates graded scripts with the completed
Moderation of SBA Sample form
May 31 of the examination year
DEADLINE FOR
RECEIPT AT CXC
SELECTION OF
SCHOOL-BASED ASSESSMENT SAMPLE
For each Unit the e-SBA system will select the sample
according to the following procedure:
SYLLABUS GUIDELINES
(pages 30 38)
UNIT 1:
Candidates should conduct an investigation based on
specific objectives that have been selected from one or
more of the Modules.
The objectives selected for investigation should reflect
legal, social, ethical or technological issues and their impact
on businesses in the Caribbean.
A research report of 2,000 2,500 words should be
submitted and should preferably be word processed and
double spaced.
A schedule of the dates for submitting project work, agreed
upon by teachers and candidates should be firmly
established.
Teachers are required to impose a penalty of 10 per cent of
the project score of any candidate whose project report
exceeds 2,800 words.
UNIT 2:
3 1 hour tests prepared, administered and marked by the
teacher, one per module OR
Two forty-five minute tests, 2 per module.
Tests could be multiple choice, short answer, extended
essay or a problem or any combination of these.
A detailed key and marking scheme must be prepared for
each test.
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RESIT PROVISIONS
11
SUBJECT:
NO. OF UNITS
WEIGHTING
MODULES
UNIT 2:
ANIMAL PRODUCTION AND THE
ENVIRONMENT
TYPE OF ASSIGNMENT
DOCUMENTS
AVAILABLE
(These may be downloaded
from the CXC website:
www.cxc.org)
DOCUMENTS TO BE
SUBMITTED
UNIT 1:
Record of Marks (via the ORS)
School-Based Assessment sample Portfolios with the
completed Moderation of SBA Sample form
UNIT 2:
Record of Marks (via the ORS)
School-Based Assessment sample Portfolios with the
completed Moderation of SBA Sample form
DEADLINE FOR
RECEIPT AT CXC
12
SELECTION OF
SCHOOL-BASED ASSESSMENT SAMPLE
RESIT PROVISIONS
For each Unit the e-SBA system will select the sample
according to the following procedure:
SYLLABUS GUIDELINES
UNIT 1:
Candidates must write reports of site visits and practical
activities.
For the practical activities, candidates must cultivate three
crops.
Candidates must develop a business plan
UNIT 2:
Candidates must process broilers or rabbits.
Candidates must develop a marketing plan.
Candidates must conduct an investigation and write a
project report.
A candidate who rewrites the examination in the same Unit
within two years may reuse the moderated SBA score
earned in the previous sitting.
Candidates are no longer required to earn a moderated
score that is at least 50 per cent of the maximum possible
score; any moderated score may be reused.
Candidates reusing SBA scores in this way must register as
Resit candidates and provide the previous candidate
number.
In order to assist candidates in making decisions about
whether or not to reuse a moderated SBA score, the
Council will continue to indicate on the pre-slip if a
candidates moderated SBA score is less than 50 per cent in
a particular Unit.
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SUBJECT:
NO. OF UNITS
WEIGHTING
MODULES
TWO
20 per cent
UNIT 1: STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
MODULE 1: Collecting and Describing Data
MODULE 2: Managing Uncertainty
MODULE 3: Analysing and Interpreting Data
UNIT 2: MATHEMATICAL APPLICATIONS
MODULE 1: Discrete Mathematics
MODULE 2: Probability and Distributions
MODULE 2: Particle Mechanics
TYPE OF
ASSIGNMENT
UNIT 1
A Project on any aspect of the Unit based on personal research
or investigation involving collection, analysis and evaluation of
data.
UNIT 2
A project requiring the candidate to apply mathematical
concepts and skills to probe, describe and explain common
everyday occurrences or some phenomenon of interest to the
candidate
DOCUMENTS
AVAILABLE
DOCUMENTS TO BE
SUBMITTED
DEADLINE FOR
RECEIPT AT CXC
14
SELECTION OF
SCHOOL-BASED
ASSESSMENT
SAMPLE
SYLLABUS
GUIDELINES
(pages 49 - 63)
For each Unit, the e-SBA system will select the sample
according to the following procedure:
The marks obtained on the projects will be arranged in
descending order, highest to lowest.
The e-SBA system will identify the candidates with the
- highest mark
- lowest mark
- middle mark
- mark midway between the highest and middle mark
- mark midway between the lowest and the middle
mark
The centre MUST submit, by the stipulated deadline,
ONLY the sample that has been selected by the e-SBA
system.
Where the number of candidates is less than five, the
assignments of ALL candidates must be submitted.
RESIT PROVISIONS
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SUBJECT:
TWO
60 per cent
UNIT 1: FOUNDATIONS OF ART AND DESIGN
MODULES
Module 1: Cultural Studies
Module 2: Two-Dimensional Art and Design
Module 3: Three-Dimensional Art and Design
UNIT 2: APPLICATION OF ART AND DESIGN
Module 1: Design
Module 2: Applied Arts
Module 3: Creative Projects
TYPE OF
ASSIGNMENT
UNIT 1
UNIT 2
DOCUMENTS
AVAILABLE
(These may be
downloaded from the
CXC website:
www.cxc.org)
DOCUMENTS TO BE
SUBMITTED
DEADLINE FOR
RECEIPT AT CXC
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SELECTION OF
SCHOOL-BASED
ASSESSMENT
SAMPLE
Each centre must submit ONE SBA sample consisting of work of FIVE
candidates for all modules except Unit 2 Module 3.
SYLLABUS
GUIDELINES
(pages 39 - 55)
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RESIT PROVISIONS
18
SUBJECT:
NO. OF UNITS
TWO
WEIGHTING
20 per cent
MODULES
TYPE OF ASSIGNMENT
DOCUMENTS
AVAILABLE
(These may be downloaded
from the CXC website:
www.cxc.org)
DOCUMENTS TO BE
SUBMITTED
MODULE 1: Bioenergetics
MODULE 2: Biosystems Maintenance
MODULE 3: Applications of Biology
For each Unit
DEADLINE FOR
RECEIPT AT CXC
19
SELECTION OF
SCHOOL-BASED
ASSESSMENT SAMPLE
SYLLABUS
GUIDELINES
(pages 39 41)
RESIT PROVISIONS
20
SUBJECT:
NO. OF UNITS
ONE
WEIGHTING
40 per cent
MODULES
TYPE OF ASSIGNMENT
DOCUMENTS
AVAILABLE
DOCUMENTS TO BE
SUBMITTED
DEADLINE FOR
RECEIPT AT CXC
21
SELECTION OF
SCHOOL-BASED
ASSESSMENT SAMPLE
SYLLABUS
GUIDELINES
(pages 33 41)
RESIT PROVISIONS
22
SUBJECT:
NO. OF UNITS
TWO
WEIGHTING
20 per cent
MODULES
UNIT
1
CHEMICAL
APPLICATIONS I:
PRINCIPLES
AND
CHEMICAL
APPLICATIONS II:
TYPE OF ASSIGNMENT
PRINCIPLES
AND
DOCUMENTS
AVAILABLE
DOCUMENTS TO BE
SUBMITTED
DEADLINE FOR
RECEIPT AT CXC
23
SELECTION OF
SCHOOL-BASED
ASSESSMENT SAMPLE
SYLLABUS
GUIDELINES
(pages 54 56)
24
RESIT PROVISIONS
25
SUBJECT:
NO. OF UNITS
ONE
WEIGHTING
20 per cent
MODULES
TYPE OF ASSIGNMENT
DOCUMENTS
AVAILABLE
(These may be downloaded
from the CXC website:
www.cxc.org)
DOCUMENTS/
INFORMATION TO BE
SUBMITTED
DEADLINE FOR
RECEIPT AT CXC
Portfolio
26
SELECTION OF
SCHOOL-BASED
ASSESSMENT SAMPLE
27
RESIT PROVISIONS
28
SUBJECT:
NO. OF UNITS
WEIGHTING
TWO
20 per cent
TYPE OF
ASSIGNMENT
DOCUMENTS
AVAILABLE
(These may be
downloaded from the
CXC website:
www.cxc.org)
DOCUMENTS/
INFORMATION TO
BE SUBMITTED
The work of the candidates should be retained at the school for at least 3
months following publication of results.
29
SELECTION OF
SCHOOL-BASED
ASSESSMENT
SAMPLE
Each centre must submit ONE SBA sample consisting of the work of FIVE
candidates.
SYLLABUS
GUIDELINES
UNIT 1:
See Amendment to
syllabus effective
May/June 2005
examinations.
UNIT 2:
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RESIT PROVISIONS
A candidate who rewrites the examination in the same Unit within two
years may reuse the moderated SBA score earned in the previous sitting.
Candidates are no longer required to earn a moderated score that is at
least 50 per cent of the maximum possible score; any moderated score
may be reused.
Candidates reusing SBA scores in this way must register as Resit
candidates and provide the previous candidate number.
In order to assist candidates in making decisions about whether or not to
reuse a moderated SBA score, the Council will continue to indicate on
the pre-slip if a candidates moderated SBA score is less than 50 per cent
in a particular Unit.
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SUBJECT:
NUMBER OF UNITS
TWO
WEIGHTING
60 per cent
MODULES
32
DOCUMENTS/
INFORMATION TO BE
SUBMITTED
DEADLINE FOR
RECEIPT AT CXC
SELECTION OF
SCHOOL-BASED
ASSESSMENT SAMPLE
For each Unit, the e-SBA system will select the sample
according to the following procedure:
SYLLABUS
GUIDELINES
(pages 39 - 50)
33
RESIT PROVISIONS
34
SUBJECT:
NO. OF UNITS
TWO
WEIGHTING
20 per cent
MODULES
UNIT 1: MICROECONOMICS
MODULE 1: Methodology: Demand and Supply
MODULE 2: Market Structure, Market Failure and
Intervention
MODULE 3: Distribution Theory
UNIT 2: MACROECONOMICS
MODULE 1: Models of Macroeconomy
MODULE 2: Macroeconomic Problems and Policies
MODULE 3: Growth, Sustainable Development and Global
Relations
TYPE OF ASSIGNMENT
DOCUMENTS
AVAILABLE
DOCUMENTS/
INFORMATION TO BE
SUBMITTED
DEADLINE FOR
RECEIPT AT CXC
35
SELECTION OF
SCHOOL-BASED
ASSESSMENT SAMPLE
SYLLABUS
GUIDELINES
(pages 41 - 48)
RESIT PROVISIONS
36
PROVISION TO CARRY
FORWARD SCHOOLBASED-ASSESSMENT
MARKS
37
SUBJECT:
NO. OF UNITS
TWO
WEIGHTING
20 per cent
UNIT 1
MODULES
MODULE 1:
MODULE 2:
MODULE 3:
UNIT 2
TYPE OF
ASSIGNMENT
DC Circuit Theory
Analogue Electronics and Communications
Introduction to Power Systems
DOCUMENTS
AVAILABLE
(These may be
downloaded from the
CXC website:
www.cxc.org)
DOCUMENTS/
INFORMATION TO
BE SUBMITTED
DEADLINE FOR
RECEIPT AT CXC
The work of the candidates should be retained at the school for at least 3
months following publication of results.
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SELECTION OF
SCHOOL-BASED
ASSESSMENT
SAMPLE
Each centre must submit ONE SBA sample consisting of the work of FIVE
candidates.
SYLLABUS
GUIDELINES
(Refer to Amendments
to Syllabus effective
May/June 2005
examination)
RESIT PROVISIONS
After the candidates SBA scores have been entered electronically, the
sample for the centre will be automatically selected by the e-SBA
system.
For each Unit, the e-SBA system will select the sample according to
the following procedure:
The marks obtained on the projects will be arranged in descending order,
highest to the lowest.
The e-SBA system will identify the candidate with the
- highest mark
- middle (median) mark
- lowest mark
- mark midway between the highest and the middle mark
- mark midway between the lowest and the middle mark.
The centre MUST submit, by the stipulated deadline, the work of only
those candidates the system has selected.
Where the number of candidates is less than five, the assignments of
ALL candidates must be submitted.
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SUBJECT:
ENTREPRENEURSHIP {A31/U2/13}
EFFECTIVE FOR EXAMINATIONS FROM: MAY/JUNE 2015
NO. OF UNITS
TWO
WEIGHTING
60 per cent
MODULES
TYPE OF ASSIGNMENT
DOCUMENTS
AVAILABLE
(These may be downloaded
from the CXC website:
www.cxc.org)
DOCUMENTS TO BE
SUBMITTED
(Copies of the Teachers ,
Mark schemes and Solutions
must be submitted with the
samples for moderation )
UNIT 1:
Record of marks (via the ORS)
School-Based Assessment sample projects (Case Study
Report) with the completed SBA Record Sheets
Teachers mark scheme
UNIT 2:
DEADLINE FOR
RECEIPT AT CXC
40
SELECTION OF
SCHOOL-BASED ASSESSMENT SAMPLE
For each Unit the e-SBA system will select the sample
according to the following procedure:
SYLLABUS GUIDELINES
(pages 35 52)
Candidates must complete the SBA for each unit that they
write. Grades will be awarded independently for each Unit.
UNIT 1:
ASSIGNMENT 1
Candidates are required to conduct an intensive interview
with an entrepreneur in their locality/community and write
a comprehensive report.
The interview will cover all three modules in the Unit
The Entrepreneurial Mindset, The Entrepreneurial Process,
and Creativity and Innovation as they relate to the
particular entrepreneur in a given industry.
Candidates must conduct their interviews in the prescribed
industries in accordance with the guidelines on page 41.
Industries will be identified and prescribed per year (see
Page 51).
The interview may be conducted and submitted in groups
of two. The group may present the findings of the interview
but each candidate is required to play a role in the class
presentation.
The length of the report should not exceed 1,500 words, not
including bibliography, charts, graphs, tables, pictures,
references and appendices.
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UNIT 2:
A. MARKET RESEARCH
As a group of entrepreneurs, students are required to
conduct a market research on a proposed product/service.
The research should consist of both primary and secondary
data relevant to the product or service. Details of
requirements for presentation of the research are shown on
page 45 of the syllabus.
RESIT PROVISIONS
B. Business Model
Student will develop an innovative venture idea, translate
the idea into a well-conceptualised business concept, and
then build a business model around it.
The business model must demonstrate the basic market and
economic feasibility of the proposed venture idea. Detailed
requirements for the presentation of the Business Model are
featured on page 47 of the syllabus.
Resit candidates may opt to complete a School-Based
Assessment for each Unit written or may opt to reuse
another SBA score which satisfies any of the conditions
listed below.
A candidate who re-writes the examination in the same
Unit within two years may reuse the moderated SBA score
earned in the previous sitting within the preceding two
years. Candidates re-using SBA scores in this way must
register as Resit candidates and must provide the previous
candidate number.
Candidates who enter for Unit 1 or Unit 2, in different
sittings, may reuse a moderated SBA score obtained in a
previous sitting of the respective Unit within the preceding
two years. Candidates reusing SBA scores in this way must
register as Transfer candidates.
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SUBJECT:
NO OF UNITS
TWO
WEIGHTING
30 per cent
MODULES
TYPE OF ASSIGNMENT
DOCUMENTS
AVAILABLE
(These may be downloaded
from the CXC website:
www.cxc.org)
DOCUMENTS/
INFORMATION TO BE
SUBMITTED
43
SELECTION OF
SCHOOL-BASED
ASSESSMENT SAMPLE
44
SYLLABUS
GUIDELINES
The Journals incorporate reports for a series of sitevisits and laboratory exercises associated with these
site-visits.
Candidates are expected to demonstrate the practical
skills indicated on page 3 of the 2011 syllabus in
Environmental Science.
The Journals are to be marked in accordance with the
Mark Scheme on pages 52 - 56 of the 2011 Syllabus in
Environmental Science.
RESIT PROVISIONS
45
SUBJECT:
NO. OF UNITS
TWO
WEIGHTING
30 per cent
MODULES
TYPE OF ASSIGNMENT
ASSIGNMENT 1: Research
ASSIGNMENT 2: Product Development
DOCUMENTS
AVAILABLE
(These may be downloaded
from the CXC website:
www.cxc.org)
DOCUMENTS/
INFORMATION TO BE
SUBMITTED
DEADLINE FOR
RECEIPT AT CXC
46
SELECTION OF
SCHOOL-BASED
ASSESSMENT SAMPLE
SYLLABUS
GUIDELINES
(pages 35 42)
RESIT PROVISIONS
47
SUBJECT:
FRENCH
{CXC A13/U2/12}
NO. OF UNITS
TWO
WEIGHTING
20 per cent
MODULES
TYPE OF ASSIGNMENT
DOCUMENTS
AVAILABLE
(These may be downloaded
from the CXC website:
www.cxc.org)
DOCUMENTS/
INFORMATION TO BE
SUBMITTED
MODULE 1: Lactualit
MODULE 2: La science et la technologie
MODULE 3: Lindustrie et lconomie
Each Unit:
Oral Examination
For each Unit:
Instructions for the Administration of the School-Based
Assessment
Guidelines for Conducting the School-Based Assessment
Record of Marks for School-Based Assessment
Moderation of School-Based Assessment
Guidelines for submitting School-Based Assessment
School-Based Assessment Feedback to Schools
(Completed forms will be sent to schools after results have
been issued)
For each Unit:
DEADLINE FOR
RECEIPT AT CXC
48
SELECTION OF
SCHOOL-BASED
ASSESSMENT SAMPLE
SYLLABUS
GUIDELINES
(pages 22-32)
49
RESIT PROVISIONS
50
SUBJECT:
NO. OF UNITS
TWO
WEIGHTING
20 per cent
MODULES
Record of Marks
Moderation of School-Based Assessment
Cover Page for the Project
Guidelines for Submitting School-Based Assessment
Moderation Feedback Report on School-Based Assessment
(Completed forms will be sent to schools after results have
been issued)
DOCUMENTS/
INFORMATION TO BE
SUBMITTED
DEADLINE FOR
RECEIPT AT CXC
51
SELECTION OF
SCHOOL-BASED
ASSESSMENT SAMPLE
SYLLABUS
GUIDELINES:
RESIT PROVISIONS
52
PROVISION TO CARRY
FORWARD SCHOOLBASED ASSESSMENT
MARKS
Candidates
may
opt
to
complete
a School-Based Assessment (SBA) for each Unit written or may
opt to re-use another SBA score which satisfies any of the
conditions listed as (i) to (vii) below:
(i) The SBA component in Unit 1 and Unit 2 examines skills and
attitudes which are cognitively similar across the two Units of
the subject.
(ii) Candidates who enter Unit 1 or Unit 2 in different sittings
may re-use a moderated SBA score obtained in a previous
sitting of either Unit within a two-year period (two different
sittings) immediately following the first examination.
(iii) The SBA score may be reused in either Unit, or in both Units,
irrespective of the Unit in which it was first obtained.
(iv) Candidates reusing SBA scores in this way must register as
Resit in the Unit that the SBA was originally completed and
as Transfer in the other Unit in which the SBA is being
transferred.
(v) Candidates who, in the same year, register for both Units may
opt to submit a single SBA for both Units; or submit separate
SBA assignments for each Unit.
(vi) Candidates who are doing two Units at the same sitting must
register as SBA in the first Unit and Transfer in the second
Unit or vice versa.
If a candidate is repeating a Unit he/she may use the same
moderated SBA score obtained for that Unit for both Units that are
being taken at the same time.
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SUBJECT:
NUMBER OF UNITS
WEIGHTING
TWO
20 per cent
MODULES
UNIT 1
MODULE 1: Plane Geometry
MODULE 2: Solid Geometry
MODULE 3: Engineering Drawing
UNIT 2
TYPE OF
ASSIGNMENT
DOCUMENTS
AVAILABLE
(These may be
downloaded from the
CXC website:
www.cxc.org)
54
DOCUMENTS/
INFORMATION TO
BE SUBMITTED
DEADLINE FOR
RECEIPT AT CXC
SELECTION OF
SCHOOL-BASED
ASSESSMENT
SAMPLE
Each centre must submit ONE SBA sample consisting of the work of
FIVE candidates.
SYLLABUS
GUIDELINES
(refer to Amendments to
Syllabus effective
May/June 2005
examinations)
UNIT 1
55
RESIT PROVISIONS
56
SUBJECT:
NO. OF UNITS
TWO
WEIGHTING
20 per cent
MODULES
TYPE OF ASSIGNMENT
DOCUMENTS
AVAILABLE
(These may be downloaded
from the CXC website:
www.cxc.org)
DOCUMENTS/
INFORMATION TO BE
SUBMITTED
DEADLINE FOR
RECEIPT AT CXC
57
SELECTION OF
SCHOOL-BASED
ASSESSMENT SAMPLE
SYLLABUS
GUIDELINES
(pages 21 27)
RESIT PROVISIONS
58
PROVISION TO CARRY
FORWARD
SCHOOLBASED
ASSESSMENT
MARKS
59
SUBJECT:
NO. OF UNITS
WEIGHTING
TWO
20 per cent
UNIT 1: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY THEORY
MODULES
MODULE 1: Fundamentals of Information Technology
MODULE 2: Information Technology Systems
MODULE 3: Information and Problem-Solving
UNIT 2: APPLICATION AND IMPLICATION
MODULE 1: Information Management
MODULE 2: Use of Information Technology Tools
MODULE 3:Social, Organizational and Personal Issues
TYPE OF
ASSIGNMENT
DOCUMENTS
AVAILABLE
(These may be
downloaded from the
CXC website:
www.cxc.org)
DOCUMENTS/
INFORMATION TO
BE SUBMITTED
SELECTION OF
SCHOOL-BASEDASSESSMENT
SAMPLE
Each centre must submit ONE SBA sample consisting of the work of
FIVE candidates.
For each Unit, the e-SBA system will select the sample
according to the following procedure:
SYLLABUS
GUIDELINES
(pages 25 32)
Teachers are to mark the project using the Mark Scheme provided
in the syllabus.
SYLLABUS
AMENDMENT
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RESIT
PROVISIONS
62
SUBJECT:
NO. OF UNITS
TWO
WEIGHTING
20 per cent
MODULES
TYPE OF ASSIGNMENT
DOCUMENTS
AVAILABLE
(These may be downloaded
from the CXC website:
www.cxc.org)
DOCUMENTS TO BE
SUBMITTED
DEADLINE FOR
RECEIPT AT CXC
63
SELECTION OF
SCHOOL-BASED
ASSESSMENT SAMPLE
For each Unit, the e-SBA system will select the sample
according to the following procedure:
SYLLABUS
GUIDELINES
(pages 31 36)
RESIT PROVISIONS
64
65
SUBJECT:
NO. OF UNITS
WEIGHTING
MODULES
TYPE OF
ASSIGNMENT
TWO
20 per cent
UNITS 1 and 2:
MODULE 1: Drama
MODULE 2: Poetry
MODULE 3: Prose Fiction
(a) Interpretation of some aspect of a prescribed play, poem or an
extract from prose fiction; OR
(b) A critical response to a review of a prescribed play or poem or
prose extract; OR
(c) A review of a live performance or a film adaptation of a
prescribed text; OR
(d) A review of a prescribed text.
Assignments set and marked by the teacher according to syllabus
guidelines and criteria.
DOCUMENTS
AVAILABLE
(These may be
downloaded from the
CXC website:
www.cxc.org)
DOCUMENTS TO BE
SUBMITTED
Teachers are reminded that they MUST submit copies of the original
or actual review article to which candidates write critical essays or
analyses.
DEADLINE FOR
RECEIPT AT CXC
SELECTION OF
SCHOOL-BASED
ASSESSMENT
SAMPLES
66
SYLLABUS
GUIDELINES
(pages 24 27)
OR
A review of a live performance or a film adaptation of a prescribed
text. This should include:
A concise description
An evaluation of the effectiveness of the performance.
All submissions should range between 1500 2000 words.
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RESIT PROVISIONS
PROVISION TO
CARRY FORWARD
SCHOOL-BASED
ASSESSMENT MARKS
68
SUBJECT:
NO. OF UNITS
TWO
WEIGHTING
20 per cent
UNIT 1: MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES AND PROCESSES
MODULES
MODULE 1: Business and its Environment
MODULE 2: The Management of People
MODULE 3: Business Finance and Accounting
UNIT 2: APPLICATIONS IN MANAGEMENT
MODULE 1: Production and Operations Management
MODULE 2: Fundamentals of Marketing
MODULE 3: Small Business Management
TYPE OF
ASSIGNMENT
DOCUMENTS
AVAILABLE
(These may be
downloaded from the
CXC website:
www.cxc.org)
DOCUMENTS/
INFORMATION TO
BE SUBMITTED
DEADLINE FOR
RECEIPT AT CXC
The work of the candidates should be retained at the school for at least 3
months following publication of results.
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SELECTION OF
SCHOOL-BASED
ASSESSMENT
SAMPLE
Each centre must submit ONE SBA sample consisting of the work of FIVE
candidates.
After the candidates scores have been entered electronically, the sample
for the centre will be automatically selected by the e-SBA system.
For each Unit, the e-SBA system will select the sample according to the
following procedure:
highest mark
middle mark
lowest mark
mark midway between the highest mark and the middle mark
mark midway between the lowest mark and the middle mark.
The centre MUST submit, by the stipulated deadlines, ONLY the sample
that has been selected by the e-SBA system.
SYLLABUS
GUIDELINES
(pages 41 - 46)
RESIT
PROVISIONS
PROVISION TO
CARRY FORWARD
SCHOOL-BASED
ASSESSMENT
MARKS
70
71
SUBJECT:
PERFORMING ARTS
EFFECTIVE FOR EXAMINATIONS FROM: MAY/JUNE 2015
NO.OF UNITS
WEIGHTING
MODULES
TWO
30 per cent Paper 010
40 per centPaper 030
UNIT 1: BUSINESS FOR THE CREATIVE
ARTS
MODULE 1: Business Feasibility
MODULE 2: Business Development and
Planning
MODULE 3: Project Planning for the Arts
UNIT 2: THEORY PRACTICE AND
INNOVATION
OPTION ACINEMATIC ARTS
MODULE 1: Tools and Theory
MODULE 2: Process In Practice
MODULE 3: Production
OPTION B DANCE
MODULE 1: History And The Dancing Body
MODULE 2: Technique And Performance
Skills
MODULE 3: Choreography And
Performance
OPTION C DRAMA
MODULE 1: Caribbean Theatre And The
World
MODULE 2: Forming The Performer
MODULE 3: The Art Of Performance
OPTION D MUSIC
MODULE 1: Caribbean Music
MODULE 2: Western European Art Music
MODULE 3: Jazz
A research report of
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Individually
Choreograph and perform a solo
dance
Engage in a viva voce
NOTE: Students will require a minimum of
six weeks to prepare before the examination
Refer to pages 127136 of the Performing
Arts Syllabus for detailed guidelines as well
as the criteria for marking.
Option CDrama
Individually
Perform a set piece or a devised
performance between 10 and 15
minutes
5 minutes of the performance must
demonstrate a traditional performance
skill learnt during the apprenticeship
to a traditional practitioner
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A written introduction of
approximately 300 words must be
presented to the examiners before the
performance. Approximately 150 words
of this written introduction must include
the students account of the
apprenticeship
Signed statement from the practitioner to
whom the student was apprenticed.
Engage in a viva voce
NOTE: Students will require a minimum of
six weeks to prepare before the examination
UNIT 1:
In a group of 24 students
An event based project
Individually
A portfolio
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UNIT 2:
Option ACINEMATIC ARTS
In a group of 5-7 students
Produce a final cut
Submit a portfolio/production file
Complete a community screening
Individually
A reflective Journal
Option BDANCE
In a group of 5-10 students
Choreograph a dance event
EITHER
As a group performance in a public
space
OR
As a dance concert
Individually
A Process Journal
Option CDRAMA
In a group of 35 students
A group community performance
DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE
(These may be downloaded from the CXC
(website:ww.cxc.org)
DOCUMENTS/INFORMATION TO BE
SUBMITTED
Individually
Actors Process Journal
Engage in a Viva Voce
Option DMUSIC
Individually
A composition
An arrangement of the composition
Process Journal
Record of marks for School Based
Assessment
Moderation of School-Based Assessment
Guidelines for submitting School-Based
assessment
External Examiners Report
75
RESIT PROVISIONS
76
77
SUBJECT:
NO. OF UNITS
TWO
WEIGHTING
40 per cent
MODULES
UNIT 1:
UNIT 1:
DOCUMENTS
AVAILABLE
UNIT 1:
School-Based Assessment Record of Marks (via the ORS)
The completed Moderation of SBA Sample form (SBA will be
moderated on-site).
UNIT 2:
School-Based Assessment Record of Marks (via the ORS)
The completed Moderation of SBA Sample form (SBA will be
moderated on-site).
DEADLINE FOR
RECEIPT AT CXC
78
SYLLABUS GUIDELINES
UNIT 1:
This paper comprises a training programme together with the
students demonstration of coaching and officiating skills
UNIT 2:
This paper requires the planning and implementation of a sports
event. Research must be done to determine the need for the
event.
RESIT PROVISIONS
79
SUBJECT:
NO. OF UNITS
TWO
WEIGHTING
20 per cent
MODULES
TYPE OF ASSIGNMENT
DOCUMENTS
AVAILABLE
(These may be downloaded
from the CXC website:
www.cxc.org)
DOCUMENTS/
INFORMATION TO BE
SUBMITTED
(Copies of the Teachers
Tests, Mark schemes and
Solutions must be submitted
with the samples for
moderation)
DEADLINE FOR
RECEIPT AT CXC
80
SELECTION OF
SCHOOL-BASED
ASSESSMENT SAMPLE
For each Unit, the e-SBA system will select the sample
according to the following procedure:
SYLLABUS
GUIDELINES
(pages 46 - 54)
RESIT PROVISIONS
81
SUBJECT:
NO. OF UNITS
WEIGHTING
TWO
20 per cent
MODULES
TYPE OF
ASSIGNMENT
DOCUMENTS
AVAILABLE
(These may be
downloaded from the
CXC website:
www.cxc.org)
DOCUMENTS/
INFORMATION TO
BE SUBMITTED
Practical Assignments
The work of the candidates should be retained at the school for at least 3
months following publication of results.
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SELECTION OF
SCHOOL-BASED
ASSESSMENT
SAMPLE
Each centre must submit ONE SBA sample consisting of the work of FIVE
candidates.
SYLLABUS
GUIDELINES
(pages 64 69)
RESIT PROVISIONS
After the candidates scores have been entered, the sample of FIVE for
the centre will be automatically selected by the e-SBA system.
For each Unit, the e-SBA system will select the select the sample
according to the following procedure:
The candidates overall marks will be arranged in descending order from
the highest to the lowest.
The e-SBA system will identify the work of the candidates who gained
- the highest mark
- the lowest mark
- the middle mark
- the mark midway between the highest mark and the middle
mark
- and the mark midway between the lowest mark and the middle
mark.
The centre MUST submit, by the stipulated deadline, the work of only
those candidates the system has selected.
Where the number of candidates is less than five, the work of ALL the
candidates must be submitted.
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SUBJECT:
NO. OF UNITS
WEIGHTING
MODULES
TWO
20 per cent
UNIT 1: The Sociological Perspective
MODULE 1: Sociological Concepts, Perspectives and Methods
MODULE 2: Social Institutions: Family, Religion, Education
MODULE 3: Social Stratification
UNIT 2: Development and Social Change
TYPE OF
ASSIGNMENT
DOCUMENTS
AVAILABLE
(These may be
downloaded from the
CXC website:
www.cxc.org)
DOCUMENTS/
INFORMATION TO
BE SUBMITTED
DEADLINE FOR
RECEIPT AT CXC
84
SELECTION OF
SCHOOL-BASED
ASSESSMENT
SAMPLE
Each centre must submit ONE SBA sample consisting of the work of
FIVE candidates.
For each Unit, the e-SBA system will select the sample according
to the following procedure:
SYLLABUS
GUIDELINES
(pages 27 -31)
UNIT 1:
Guided by the teacher, candidates will conduct a research
project on any social group or organisation in the community,
choosing from among the areas listed in the syllabus (p 29).
UNIT 2:
Guided by the teacher, candidates will conduct a research
project on any issue affecting development in his or her
community, choosing from among the areas listed in the
syllabus (p 30).
The length of the project in each Unit should be 1,300 1,500 words
(not including appendices).
RESIT PROVISIONS
85
PROVISION TO
CARRY FORWARD
SCHOOL-BASED
ASSESSMENT
MARKS
86
SUBJECT:
NUMBER OF UNITS
TWO
WEIGHTING
20 per cent
MODULES
DOCUMENTS
AVAILABLE
(These may be downloaded
from the CXC website:
www.cxc.org)
87
DOCUMENTS/
INFORMATION TO BE
SUBMITTED
DEADLINE FOR
RECEIPT AT CXC
SELECTION OF
SCHOOL-BASED
ASSESSMENT SAMPLE
For each Unit, the e-SBA system will select the sample
according to the following procedure:
SYLLABUS
GUIDELINES
(pages 22 32)
88
RESIT PROVISIONS
89
SUBJECT:
NO. OF UNITS
TWO
WEIGHTING
40 per cent
MODULES
DOCUMENTS
AVAILABLE
DEADLINE FOR
RECEIPT AT CXC
90
SELECTION OF
SCHOOL-BASED ASSESSMENT SAMPLE
Each centre must submit ONE SBA sample consisting of the work of
FIVE candidates.
For each Unit the e-SBA system will select the sample
according to the following procedure:
SYLLABUS GUIDELINES
(Pages 42-52)
UNIT 1:
Each candidate is required to complete a research project of
1,500 words
UNIT 2:
Each candidate is required to produce a portfolio comprising a
business plan for EITHER (1) an innovation in an existing
tourism product, activity or service, OR (2) a business, product,
activity or service of his/her creation. The portfolio must include
relevant documentation including a prototype of a product.
UNITS 1 & 2
Teachers are required to impose a penalty of 10 per cent of the
project score of any candidate whose project exceeds 1,500
words.
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RESIT PROVISIONS
PROVISION TO CARRY
FORWARD SCHOOLBASED ASSESSMENT
MARKS
December 2014
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