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What is Assessment?

Assessment is the process of determining the extent to which the objectives of a syllabus or
programme have been achieved. It involves the use of a wide variety of methods or tools to
measure and evaluate the learning progress, and skill acquisition of learners. CXC® engages
in formative and summative assessment of its products placing emphases on assessment for
learning, assessment of learning and assessment as learning.

• Formative and diagnostic assessments.
• Used to determine progress, provide feedback and make decisions during
instruction.
Assessment • Data source is internal.
for learning • Data collected over time.
• Data used to enhance learning.

• Summative.
• Used to measure, record and report on achievement of specific learning
expectations at the end of instructions.
Assessment • Data is external.
of learning • Data collected one time.
• Data used to measure learning.

• Self and peer assessments.
• Reflections.
• Used by learners to further their own learning as they identify areas of
Assessment strength and weaknesses and set personal goals for improvement.
as Learning • Data source is learner generated.

• Data is analyzed by learners.
• Testing as learning.

What is the CXC Assessment Policy?
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The CXC® assessment policy is the overarching policy that guides decisions for the
assessment of all subjects and programmes offered by the Council. Guided by this policy
CXC®’s assessments are designed to be valid, fair and reliable. To improve the fidelity and
efficiency of the assessments, a minimum of three papers and question types for assessing
candidates’ competence are utilized. It is expected that these papers will include the following
compulsory assessment tasks:

(a) a multiple-choice paper;

(b) a constructed response or practical paper; and,

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