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Question: How is the programme structured?
Answer: The programme has two parts – a core of CCSLC Mathematics and English and several
options from which candidates must choose an additional three subjects.
The other three subjects are to be chosen from the following groups:

1) CXC subjects developed specifically for the programme - (Integrated Science, French,
Spanish and Social Studies);

2) CSEC TVET and Business subjects;
3) CSEC Creative and Expressive Arts subjects;
4) TVET and other Programmes certified by other Boards;
5) TVET Level 1 Programmes available in the region; and
6) Any locally certified enrichment programme satisfying the CXC criteria.

Question: What is the role of teacher assessment in the programme?
Answer: The assessment outlines in the available six CCSLC syllabuses (English, French,
Integrated Science, Mathematics, Spanish and Social Studies) comprises teacher assessment
and an external assessment. The teacher assessment is both formative and summative. The
emphasis is on mastery of competencies, therefore, the teacher is encouraged to provide much
opportunity for the students to acquire the competencies identified in a given module. For the
summative assessment at the end of each module, the syllabuses give a generic task and a
scoring rubric or mark scheme. The teacher is encouraged to administer the summative
assessment only when the students are ready for assessment on that module.
The assessment methods and tasks suggested in the CCSLC syllabuses are examples of good
practice and may therefore be adapted for use in other contexts and programmes.

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