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moving from the traditional approach to AUTOCAD. There will also be the need for capacity

building and time to allow for students to be prepared in the manner in which they will be

examined.

2. The electronic submission of SBA, in all subjects, remains a matter of grave concern.

 Cost to schools of scanning

 Preparedness of teachers to mark SBAs electronically

 The resolution of technical issues

 Concerns with bandwidth as some samples might be bulky

 Concerns about Visual Arts 3-D production pieces, printmaking, etc.

3. The ‘all or nothing’ approach to e-testing is of concern.

 CXC should consider a phased introduction of e-testing to allow those schools that might

be ready to take advantage of the facility.

 Some schools are not ready as there continues to be issues with internet service
providers, the availability of bandwidth and electricity going out which is problematic in

the absence of a backup system.

4. Incorrect assumptions about Jamaica’s readiness for CXC’s emphasis on digital

modalities.

 Many private candidates do not have internet access
 Some students continue to have difficulty in accessing their results on the student portal

 The OEC still expects to receive the physical copies of the results in a timely manner in

order to facilitate queries.
 The readiness of below average and special needs students to manage in an e-testing

environment is still of concern

5. Difficulty sourcing moderators as well as oral and practical examiners to carry out

moderation activities and external assessment functions.
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