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(c) a School-Based Assessment (SBA) paper, and an alternate to the SBA (Paper 032)
which requires the development and demonstration of the same skills assessed in
the SBA. This is presented graphically in Figure 1.

In its assessment and curriculum policies, CXC® has committed to enhancing the nexus
between these components. This will be achieved by promoting the evidence-based design in
developing assessments.

The CXC® Assessment Model

Paper 01

(Multiple Choice)
EXTERNAL

Paper 02
(Extended Response
Questions/ Structured
ASSESSMENT Questions)

Paper 032
Alternative to SBA for students
not attached to an institution
INTERNAL

Paper 031
School-Based Assessment (SBA)

Figure 1.

What is the SBA?

The SBA is the internal assessment component. It is a set of assessment
tasks/assignments/projects conducted in the school; carried out by the student following
guidelines provided by CXC® and assessed by the teacher using criteria provided by CXC®. The
scores awarded by the teacher are moderated by CXC®. The SBA score contributes to the
candidate's overall examination grade. The percentage contributed by the SBA varies
according to the subject. This information is outlined in each syllabus.

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