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naming conventions indicated on the become familiar with
examination paper. The email stated that the environment and
the name of the file should be as follows: the steps involved in
02151020<10-digit candidate uploading responses
number>Q+question number, however, the onto the portal prior to
questions paper indicated: save question 1 the conduct of the
as Speed2017, question 2, as alliance
examination
 Lack of internet access/limited  All new changes
accessibility at some schools impacted regarding the conduct
negatively on access/upload to the portal. of the examination
 The exam portal was non-functional after should be included
12 noon on the day of the examination. within the examination
However, teachers confirmed that the booklet as an
upload instructions specified that addendum.
candidates had until 8:00 p.m. to upload  The new file naming
completed responses via the portal. convention should be
Teachers took the following actions in an included on the
attempt to alleviate the undue stress and examination paper to
frustration faced by students:
facilitate ease of
 Print all assignments and create one reference by the
master CD which was then given to the students.
CXC Invigilator. Some teachers were  Consideration should
unaware that two master CDs were be given to EDPM
required. Additionally, there was no bag to students during the
house/transport printed work because the marking exercise to
assignments were supposed to be sent ensure that they are not
electronically. Teachers opted to place disadvantaged in any
printed work in folders attached with tie- way because of the
strings; issues encountered on
 Create two master CDs for the CSEC the day of the
invigilator;
examination.

 Create two master CDs for the CSEC
invigilator and
Upload submissions from their
home/personal computer on behalf of
students after trying, with no success for
more than three hours, at the school.
Visual Arts Online submission of creative journals will Based on the syllabus
not provide for accurate discrimination requirement for

between students. IT proficiency weighs submission of the

more heavily than artistic creativity and Reflective Journal it is
expression. recommended that the

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