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2. Mark Allocation

The paper will be worth 45 marks, which will be weighted to 90 marks.

3. Question Type

Questions may be presented using diagrams, data, graphs, prose or other stimulus material.

Paper 02 (2 hours 30 minutes – 40% of Total Assessment)

1. Composition of Paper

This paper will consist of three questions, one from each module.

Questions on this paper test all three skills KC, UK and XS.

Knowledge of the entire Unit is expected.

2. Mark Allocation

The paper will be worth 90 marks, 30 marks per question and distributed across the question
sub-parts.

3. Question Type

Questions will be presented in structured essay format. The questions will test the skills of KC,
UK and XS. Answers are to be written in the question booklet.

School-Based Assessment (20%)

School-Based Assessment is an integral part of student assessment in the course covered by this
syllabus. It is intended to assist students in acquiring certain knowledge, skills and attitudes that are
associated with the subject. Students are encouraged to work in groups.

During the course of study for the subject, students obtain marks for the competence they develop
and demonstrate in undertaking their School-Based Assessment assignments. These marks contribute
to the final marks and grades that are awarded to students for their performance in the examination.

School-Based Assessment provides an opportunity to individualise a part of the curriculum to meet
the needs of students. It facilitates feedback to the student at various stages of the experience. This
helps to build the self- confidence of students as they proceed with their studies. School-Based
Assessment also facilitates the development of the critical skills and abilities emphasised by this CAPE®
subject and enhances the validity of the examination on which candidate performance is reported.
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 Caribbean Examinations Council seeks to ensure that the School-Based Assessment scores that
contribute to the overall scores of candidates are valid and reliable estimates of accomplishment. The
guidelines provided in this syllabus are intended to assist in doing so.

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