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SCHOOL-BASED ASSESSMENT

School-Based Assessment is an integral part of candidates’ achievement in the content covered by this
syllabus. The activities for the School-Based Assessment are linked to the Modules in each Unit and
are the outcome of teaching and learning of the principles and practice in the content of the syllabus.

During the course of study of the subject, candidates obtain marks for competencies developed during
the production and completion of School-Based Assessment assignments. These marks and grades
contribute to the final marks and grades that are awarded to candidates for their performance in the
CAPE® Animation and Game Design examination.

The guidelines provided in this syllabus are for selecting appropriate tasks and are intended to assist
teachers and candidates in planning and scheduling assignments for the School-Based Assessment.
These guidelines are also intended to assist teachers in awarding marks for achievement in the School-
Based Assessment component of the syllabus. In order to ensure that the marks awarded by teachers
are in alignment with the CXC standards, the Council undertakes the moderation of a sample of the
School-Based Assessment assignments marked by each teacher.

School-Based Assessment provides an opportunity to individualise a part of the CAPE® syllabus and
facilitates feedback to the students at various stages of the experience. This helps to build the self-
confidence of the students as they proceed with their studies. School-Based Assessment further
facilitates the development of essential investigative and practical skills that allow the candidate to
function more effectively in his or her chosen vocation. School-Based Assessment, therefore, makes
a significant and unique contribution to both the development of relevant skills and the testing and
rewarding of students for the development of those skills.

The School-Based Assessment in Animation and Game Design tests a range of skills for creative
production, problem solving, critical thinking and inquiry through research, as well as practical skills in
design and composition, craftsmanship and innovation.

MODERATION OF SCHOOL-BASED ASSESSMENT

Each school submitting students for CAPE® Animation and Game Design examination is required to
submit the following through the Online Registration System (ORS) to reach CXC by 31 May of the year
of the examination:

1. School-Based Assessment Record of Marks.
2. Moderation Scores.
3. Order of Merit.

CXC will indicate through the ORS the names of candidates whose works have been selected for
moderation. The School Based Assessment for Unit 1 and Unit 2 will be moderated by external
moderators.

Copies of the students’ assignment that are not submitted must be retained by the school until three
months after publication by CXC of the examination results.

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