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Introduction

This Study Guide has been developed exclusively with the Caribbean
Examinations Council (CXC ) to be used as an additional resource, both
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in and out of school, by candidates following the Caribbean Advanced
Proficiency Examination (CAPE ) programme.
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It has been prepared by a team with expertise in the CAPE syllabus,
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teaching and examination. The contents are designed to support learning
by providing tools to help you achieve your best in Caribbean Studies.
The features included make it easier for you to master the key concepts
and requirements of the syllabus. Do remember to refer to your syllabus
for full guidance on the course requirements and examination format!
Accompanying this Study Guide is a support website which includes
activities to assist you in developing good examination techniques:

■ On Your Marks activities provide sample examination-style essay
type questions, with example candidate answers and feedback from
an examiner to show where answers could be improved. These
activities will build your understanding, skill level and confidence in
answering examination questions.
■ Test Yourself activities are specifically designed to provide
experience of multiple-choice examination questions and helpful
feedback will refer you to sections inside the study guide so that you
can revise problem areas.
This unique combination of focused syllabus content and interactive
examination practice will provide you with invaluable support to help
you reach your full potential in Caribbean Studies.

Below are some points to consider when working through the exam-
style questions at the end of each module.
■ Pay attention to whether the question asks you to describe, comment
on, assess, define, demonstrate, discuss, evaluate or explain, etc.
■ The amount of detail required and the focus of your answer will
depend on the instruction given in the question.
■ The glossary provided in the syllabus is a good source of information
as to what each rubric means.
■ Approach all questions logically.
■ The amount of marks indicated for a question is a good guide for you
to know at least how many points the answer should have.
■ Some questions do indicate how many points are required for the
answer.
You can expect questions that ask you to distinguish between terms and
concepts. Be prepared for these types of questions. Learning definitions
and knowing the similarities and differences between terms, concepts
and processes can help you prepare for such questions.

Access your support website at www.oxfordsecondary.com/9781408523452

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