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decisions which could have far reaching consequences for the rest of their lives. The Chairman
agreed and pointed out that there was a disconnect between the technology, popular culture and
morality.

35. Mr Edward enquired to what extent the syllabus would provide the pre-requisites or
essential foundational skills for students in light of the move toward an e-testing environment at
the CSEC level. The Pro-Registrar informed the SUBSEC that the CSEC Electronic Document
Preparation and Management syllabus would best prepare students with the keyboarding skills
necessary for e-testing.

36. The Chairman stated that the new generation syllabuses were products CXC stakeholders
were expecting from the organization and opined that the organization was on the cutting edge of
public expectation.

37. Ms Yasmin White, Montserrat representative enquired whether the syllabus would help
students move seamlessly into the CSEC Information Technology syllabus. The Pro-Registrar
informed SUBSEC that it would not provide foundational skills for the Information Technology
syllabus.

38. The SUBSEC noted the structure of the syllabus which consists of five (5) Modules:
Fundaments of Digital Tools; Digital Citizenship in a Global World; Knowledge
Construction; Creative Communication; and Computational Thinking. The SUBSEC also
noted the assessment format of the examination and approved the concept for the development of
a CCSLC Digital Literacy syllabus.

ITEM 9: REPORT ON THE FINAL AWARDS COMMITTEE MEETING
HELD 29 AND 30 JULY 2016

39. The SUBSEC received the Report on the Final Awards Committee Meeting held in July
2016 and noted in particular, the information presented at Item 4: Cheat Watches, which
necessitated adjustments in the CXC Regulations and a move for increased supervision. Members
were advised that the revised handbook would contain information on the new devices and
instructions on how they should be treated.

40. The SUBSEC’s attention was drawn to candidate and subject entries for the CCSLC, CSEC
and CAPE examinations. Of note was the significant increase in CCSLC candidate and subject
entries as well as the almost lack of movement in CSEC candidate entries.

41. The SUBSEC also noted the challenges experienced with regard to script marking. In
particular, the number of markers participating. It was reported that, of the number of markers
contacted and who agreed to mark, approximately twenty-four per cent were no shows. Moving
forward, CXC would explore strategies to ensure that marking was not disadvantaged by any
continuance of that trend. Strategic options include identifying best markers, maintaining a larger
and more categorized pool, and training and communication.

42. Mr Pasha expressed concern at the number of markers who decided to withdraw. He
however, indicated that he was not surprised since, based on experience, he knew that many
persons were not happy with the arrangements. He suggested that CXC conduct a comprehensive

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