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asked that the CXC consider other factors outside of those presented to arrive at the best
solution to the challenges experienced with e-marking.

15. Mr Glenroy Cumberbatch, Registrar, informed the SUBSEC that Professor Dunn had
conducted a thorough analysis of teachers as well as similar professions to determine
remuneration and a number of formulae utilized to arrive at his recommendations. The CXC
has taken the recommendations of Professor Dunn’s model which have been reflected in the
organization’s 2018 budget.

16. Mr Sukrishnalall Pasha, University of Guyana representative pointed out that if there
were marked differences in the rates paid and those proposed, in particular if the proposed
rate was on the lower end, there could be an issue in recruiting and retaining markers. The
Registrar explained that under the current system payments to markers have fallen on both
ends of the spectrum in direct relation to the performance of markers. Mr Pasha suggested
that the variation in rates should not necessarily be linked only to the competency of markers
since in some countries the reliability of the Internet presented a challenge. The Chairman
informed members of the SUBSEC that the CXC needs to engage a standard methodology and
make special arrangements in specific technical circumstance in an effort to ensure that
persons were not discriminated against. He added that the CXC will do groundwork to
ensure that there is an understanding of the problems specific to jurisdictions and ensure
that the reporting accommodate the issues and the financial model adjusted to reflect those
kinds of issues. The Registrar informed members that the CXC would be visiting Guyana,
Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago to have a first-hand view of how the systems operate
during marking in an effort to see how the local conditions affect the marking exercise and
what adjustments needed to be made.

Theatre Arts

17. The SUBSEC heard that a recommendation was made to the Theatre Arts Panel to
consider allowing candidates to submit recorded performances which meet the School-
Based Assessment (SBA) criteria for consideration toward their final grade.

Changes to the Format of CXC Examinations

18. The SUBSEC also heard that the CXC had begun conducting monthly meetings as part
of its strategy to engage Local Registrars to provide support with regard to ongoing
challenges.

Script Reviews

19. Members noted that the CXC’s records did not show any requests for script reviews
for the January 2017 examinations from candidates in Montserrat. Ms White pointed out
that the request made at the last meeting was not specific to Montserrat. SUBSEC heard that
information related to other countries was not on hand for presentation at the meeting.

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