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DEVELOPMENT OF SPECIMEN PAPERS
23. The Assistant Registrar/EDPD reminded the Panel that the Specimen Papers were essential
as they were the prototype for the examination and would help to clarify the assessment
specifications and guide the Examining Committee. He further stated that the rubrics of the Specimen
Papers and mark schemes must be clear and of high quality. The Assistant Registrar/EDPD then made
a presentation on the features of good multiple choice questions.
24. The Assistant Registrar/EDPD guided the Panel in constructing the Specimen Papers, mark
schemes and the answer keys in accordance with the amendments made to the syllabus.
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL
25. SUBSEC is asked to approve the final draft of the CAPE® Chemistry Syllabus and specimen
examination papers as presented at Appendix III effective for teaching from September 2018 and for
examinations in May–June 2019.
Western Zone Office
7 June 2017
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