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17. Dr McLean reminded the SUBSEC of the matter arising from the last meeting regarding
the conversion of each CSEC syllabus into two units. She informed members that the MoEYI has
been working with the WZO and that consultations with various stakeholder groups have begun.
It was anticipated that the outcomes of those discussions would be presented at the next meeting
of SUBSEC.

18. The Chairman asked that a team comprising the Registrar, Pro-Registrar and
Director/Corporate Services meet with the Chief Education Officer, MoEYI, Jamaica to acquire
relevant information and resolve challenges being experienced.

ITEM 5: MATTERS ARISING FROM THE REPORT

19. It was reported that discussions on the suggestions for improvements to the NotesMaster
website had been rescheduled for April 2017 when the NotesMaster team visits the region. The
SUBSEC was informed that the CXC was currently working on the CXC Learning Hub and that
some of the issues experienced with NotesMaster should be addressed once the Learning Hub was
operational.

20. Members heard that as directed by the Chairman at the last meeting, the Council had
introduced and implemented organizational wide use of the Balanced Score Card system to
monitor and measure the organization’s performance.

21. The SUBSEC heard that the e-testing handbook and related guidelines were forwarded to
stakeholders in all territories.

22. Mr Noel Stennett, Senior Assistant Registrar/Examinations Administration and Security,
reported that a survey of markers to determine the reasons behind their lack of interest and
motivation to participate in the annual marking exercise was commissioned. The survey revealed
that 56 per cent of the respondents were not happy with the payment rate and 39 per cent were not
happy with the e-marking tool. The SUBSEC heard that the Registrar had asked that a
comprehensive review of the various areas be conducted to ensure that there was equality in the
payment rate and that that review process had begun. Regarding the training of markers, the CXC
continues to expend effort to ensure that markers receive training in the use of the e-marking tool.

23. Professor Harris opined that the compensation of markers was directly linked to their
motivation to be trained. He suggested that the CXC revisit its payment rates for marking. The
Registrar informed the SUBSEC that there were quality control measures in place which
automatically eliminate markers who were not marking to tolerance. He added that there needed
to be fuller information with respect to the payment of markers and stated that CXC would prepare
a report showing the remuneration ranges so that there is a clearer picture of what is paid out to
markers. The Chairman agreed that a comprehensive report which should also include the
demand for markers across disciplines be prepared and presented at the next meeting of the
SUBSEC. Ms Yasmin White asked that payment to moderators be included in the review process.
She informed the SUBSEC that currently moderators were not happy with their remuneration and
the CXC may soon experience a shortfall in moderators willing to carry out work on behalf of the
organization. The SUBSEC heard from the Registrar that the review activity would be carried out

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