▸OUR MISSION: To provide the region with: syllabuses of the highest quality; valid and reliable examinations and certificates of international repute for students of all ages, abilities and interests; services to educational institutions in the development of syllabuses, examinations and examinations’ administration, in the most cost- effective way. ▸OUR VISION: To ensure the global intellectual competitiveness of the Caribbean through the provision of quality assurance in education and comprehensive certification. 1 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 28 Strategic Direction 36 New Technological Strategic Goals 2008 Outcomes Applications 30 Business Process Review Strategic Issues Organizational Issues Operational Issues Process Issues Technology Issues 35 Corporate Strategy and Business Development Activities Publishing 04 Introduction Open Schooling Chairman’s Statement Technical and Vocational Education Registrar’s Review and Training (TVET) Introduction Teacher Professional Development Textbooks Review and Endorsement Financing and Corporate Strategy 08 Structure Other Business Initiatives of the Council Other Initiatives Undertaken Legal Status Membership Committees of the Council Subject Panels Examining Committees 53 Regional andInternational National Committees Administrative and Operational Centres Engagements 11 Certification CSEC – JANUARY CSEC – MAY/JUNE CAPE 23 Outstanding Performance CSEC CAPE CARDI US Embassy/CXC National Award for Outstanding Performance in CSEC The Eric Williams CAPE History Prize 2 53 Registrar’s 43 Regional and International Capacity Engagements Building 56 Team CXC Staff Training and Development HR Consultancy New Posts Training and Development Farewell Promotions And Re-Assignments New Staff Employee Awards 36 New Technological Applications 61 Facts and Figures CAPE CSEC 36 Archives & Records Committees of the Council Subject Panels Management Staff 37 Syllabus Activities CSEC Facts and Figures CAPE 43 Capacity Building 61 Teacher Training and Orientation Item Writing Training of CAPE Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs 44 Marketing, Public Relations and Customer Relations Management Media Events Promotional Activities Visual Arts Exhibition Media coverage University Relations Social Networking Press Releases ANNUAL REPORT 2010 – published by the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) © COPYRIGHT 2010 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED • ISSN: 1562-0476 3 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT▸ ▶ It is with much In the current economic climate CXC has had to become pride that I present to you more entrepreneurial in its outlook. Diversifying revenue the Annual Report of the streams has been a major strategic aim. In furtherance of Caribbean Examinations this goal, a business model that allows CXC to leverage its in- Council for the year 2010. house intellectual assets has been developed and a variety of Our Registrar Dr Didacus services are offered to Governments and other stakeholders Jules and Pro-Registrar within the region. Mr Glenroy Cumberbatch and their wonderful team As these changes take place, the staff of CXC has also have continued along a been evolving. Building our human resource capacity and development trajectory accompanying systems in support of our over-arching mission that has been strategic in its has been a key priority for us. I am delighted to note the focus and there have been cooperation of staff who have offered themselves for training many accomplishments recorded against established targets. and development seminars. The health and wellbeing of These targets included internal transformation to ensure our staff is a primary concern and over the years, CXC has operational and institutional effectiveness, consolidating outgrown current accommodation both in Barbados and in and developing strategic partnerships with national, regional Jamaica. I am very pleased that the design for a permanent and international entities to enhance the CXC’s visibility and headquarters for CXC in Barbados has been completed looking at other means of generating income to finance and the Government of Barbados has been unswerving in further development activities. their commitment to have this building constructed. Similar discussions are underway in Jamaica to improve the Western As CXC diversified its subject offerings as well as Zone accommodation. broadened its scope in certification modalities, the emphasis has been on quality and relevance. The development needs The Caribbean Examinations Council remains a shining of the region that the CXC has served so well for more than example of cooperation between Governments – Ministers thirty years, continues to be at the core of our operations. and Permanent Secretaries; resource persons – markers, Ensuring that subject offerings contain material that is subject panellists; the amazing staff at Headquarters in relevant to national and regional development has been a Barbados and at the Western Zone Office in Jamaica; and central consideration of syllabuses review and development. the people of the Caribbean who have supported our We have also been working on ensuring that high quality examinations for more than three decades. My sincere material is available to our stakeholders - students, parents, thanks are extended to all of them. teachers and governments, both in terms of syllabi and information about our programmes and services. In this The report that follows captures the renewed energy, regard, aggressive use of ICTs will ensure broad access, vigor and vibrance with which CXC resonates. My warmest anywhere, anytime. congratulations to the Registrar, Pro-Registrar and staff for all that they have accomplished and I look forward to so Ensuring that the examinations and certification much more in the years to come. processes that we offer are of the highest quality and are acceptable internationally has been a major focus. E. Nigel Harris Articulation arrangements are being established with North American and United Kingdom institutions to ensure that PROfESSOR E. NIgEL HARRIS students receiving CXC certification can move seamlessly Chairman across continents to pursue higher education. 4 REgISTRAR’S REVIEW▸ ▶ 2010 was a hectic year characterized by THE CONTEXT Of CHANgE efforts on many fronts to push the transformation SELECTIVELY MANAgE THE CREATE THE of CXC to the next level. fORgETPRESENT THE PAST fUTURE We did not achieve as much as the ambitious agenda anticipated, but CORE EXPANDED INNOVATIVE we have made significant BUSINESS OPPORTUNITES POSSIBILITIES progress, and have learnt some vital lessons from • Existing suite of • New configuration • Very different forms the effort. exams of qualifications of accessment, • Outsourced national • Expanding exam online, anytime exams suite to other edu- • Impacting teaching There are many things that drive the urgency of the • Syllabus Promotion cational levels and learning – a new transformation that we have embarked upon. In the last • Policy feedback paradigm two and half years we have updated and revisited our SWOT and PESTLE analyses on at least three occasions and on all We are using these insights to map the changes that occasions, involved staff and the widest cross section of we must undertake in a more systematic manner, and the stakeholders available to us. These analyses have confirmed experience of the past year has taught us that managing the the strengths that CXC has historically accumulated; they present must not be neglected in the navigation towards the have reminded us of the challenges of globalization, the future. potential of technology, and the exponential pace of change in today’s world. They have also punctuated the challenges This report documents in detail what was done in our and threats that we face. CXC cannot bask in the comfort regular and core business areas as well as the things that of its record over the past thirty odd years because what we have done to expand opportunities and to innovate the helped us succeed in the past will not necessarily help us in future, and we trust that Council will be satisfied that – in the the future. context of the financial and other limitations that we faced – a great deal has been accomplished. A major thrust in refining the vision for the organization was to examine ways in which identified weaknesses could be In November we achieved a breakthrough in addressed, threats turned to opportunity and opportunities communication and stakeholder relations when we to realities. We have been unswervingly focused on what successfully commenced blast e-mail to CXC Examiners and we need to do to take CXC to the next level and in this Assistant Examiners across the region. In the first batch, process we have drawn on insights from the best minds in 11,000 customized e-newsletters were sent to teachers in transformation and from international best practices. This is our database, providing them with updates on changes in best summarized by the proposition of Vijay Govindarajan, CXC and on matters relevant to them as teachers. As we foremost thinker on innovation and transformation, that evolve this capability, a whole new world of possibility is now strategic change must find the appropriate balance between open to us and the feedback from teachers and stakeholders three domains: is positive and encouraging. Every success, however, raises the bar on expectations and we are committed to meeting and exceeding them. Didacus Jules DR DIDACUS JULES Registrar 5 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 INTRODUCTION▸ ▶ This report summarizes the major activities and accomplishments of the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) in 2010. The report gives information on the achievements under the Strategic Goals and tracks the progress of CXC’s transformation initiatives. The performance of candidates in the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations and the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) is discussed in detailed, while highlights of the Caribbean Certificate of Secondary Level Competence (CCSLC) and the Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) are also given. The region’s most outstanding performers in CSEC and CAPE are featured prominently; along with activities undertaken in syllabus development and maintenance, marketing and public relations, new areas of business development and the application of technology to the Council’s processes. Caribbean Certificate of Secondary Level Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Competence (CCSLC) Examination (CAPE) • One additional country, St Lucia, submitted candidates for • CAPE continues to experience growth with both candidate and CCSLC this year. This brings to 13 the number of Participating Unit entries reaching significant milestones. Countries submitting candidates for this examination. • The number of Unit entries passed 100,000 for the first time; • Overall performance improved from 54 per cent in 2009 to 63 some 101, 643 Unit entries were submitted. per cent this year. • The number of candidates passed the 25,000 mark; 25,776 • There was also improvement in performance at the highest candidates registered this year. level of Mastery; this year 11 per cent of the entries achieved • Performance remained on par with the last two years with Mastery compared with six per cent in 2009. approximately 89 per cent of entries achieving acceptable • Performance improved in five subjects — English, Mathematics, grades. Integrated Science, Social Studies and Spanish and declined in • Three syllabuses, Communication Studies, Environmental French. Science and Literatures in English, were revised and distributed • There was a decline in both subject and candidate entries this to schools for teaching in September. year. • Two syllabuses, English and Mathematics, were revised and distributed to schools for teaching in September. Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) • Trinidad and Tobago was the only country to submit entries for Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate CVQ this year. Some 1,042 candidates were registered for 262 Units in 27 CVQs. A total of 9,971 Unit entries were submitted (CSEC) in 1,295 CVQ entries. • A new subject, Additional Mathematics was introduced this • One thousand, two hundred and ninety-five transcripts were year. The syllabus was developed and distributed to schools issued and 585 certificates presented. in September for teaching and the first examination has been slated for 2012. • There was an increase in the number of candidates registering for CSEC this year; 153,447 candidates registered for the examinations, compared with 143,489 candidates in 2009. • Overall performance improved to 69 per cent of subject entries achieving acceptable grades, up from 66 per cent in 2009 and 62 per cent in 2008. • Performance in English A and English A showed significant improvements. For English A, 66 per cent of the subject entries achieved Grades I - III in 2010 compared with 56 per cent in 2009. • For English B, 76 per cent of the entries achieved Grades I - III this year, compared with 58 per cent in 2009. • Syllabuses for Religious Education and Theatre Arts were revised and distributed to schools for teaching in September. 6 STRUCTURE Of THE COUNCIL▸ Legal Status The Council was established in 1972, under Agreement by the Participating Governments in the English-speaking Caribbean to conduct such examinations as it may think appropriate and award certificates and diplomas on the results of any such examinations so conducted. The Council is empowered to regulate the conduct of any such examinations and prescribe the qualification requirements of candidates and the fees payable by them. Membership The Council comprises the following members: (a) The Vice Chancellor of The University of the West Indies; Final Awards Committee members Mrs Lorna Queeley-Connor (St Kitts and Nevis) and Ms Angela Iloo (Trinidad and Tobago) (b) The Vice Chancellor of the University of Guyana; The Participating Countries are Anguilla, Antigua and (c) (i) Three representatives of the University of the West Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Indies appointed by the Vice Chancellor of the Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Montserrat, University of the West Indies, regard being given St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, to the geographic dispersion of the campuses; Trinidad and Tobago, and Turks and Caicos Islands. (ii) O ne representative of the University of Guyana appointed by the Vice Chancellor of the University Committees of the Council of Guyana; The Council has two main committees which help to carrying out its work in between the annual Council meetings - the (d) (i) Two representatives appointed by each of the Administrative and Finance Committee (AFC) and the Sub- Participating Governments of Barbados, Guyana, Committee of the School Examinations Committee (SUBSEC). Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago and one Both Committees meet twice yearly; the AFC deals with representative appointed by each of the other administrative, financial and human resource matters while Participating Governments; SUBSEC deals with technical and examination issues. (ii) O ne representative of the teaching profession appointed by each National Committee from among its members. SUBSEC Meeting – Ms Melcita Bovell (Guyana), Mrs Grace-Ann McLean (Jamaica) and Mrs Agusta Ifill (St Lucia) 7 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 STRUCTURE OF THE COUNCIL (CONTINUED) Final Awards Committee: Mrs Grace-Ann McLean (Jamaica), Ms Yasmine White (Montserrat), Mrs Lorna Queeley-Connor (St Kitts and Nevis), Ms Angela Iloo (Trinidad and Tobago), Dr Henry Hinds (TAC), Professor Stafford Griffith (TAC), Dr Desmond Broomes (TAC) and Mrs Sandra Thompson (CXC) Subject Panels National Committees Subject panels are appointed by the School Examinations A National Committee is established by each Participating Committee to provide advice on all matters concerning CXC Government in its territory and comprises representatives subject offerings. The panels are responsible for preparing of a Ministry or Department of Education, the teaching syllabuses and recommending methods of testing. The profession, the universities in the area and the general panels also consider comments and suggestions on the community. syllabuses and examinations and recommends to SUBSEC desirable syllabus and examination modifications in light of The Chairperson of a National Committee is normally an those comments. appointee by the Participating Government and selected from the membership of a National Committee. Subject panels normally consist of six members of the education profession, drawn from Participating Countries, Administrative and Operational Centres but persons can be co-opted for special meetings. At least For operational purposes, the region is divided into two three members of the panel must be practising teachers of geographical areas — the Eastern Zone and the Western the subject. Zone. Administrative and Operational Centres (AOCs), one for each zone, have been established in Barbados and Subject panels have continuing responsibility for reviewing Jamaica. the syllabuses and ensuring that the Council is kept abreast of the developments in curricula throughout the region. The Council’s Chief Executive Officer, the Registrar, is located Panels also nominate persons from whom SUBSEC selects at the Council’s Headquarters. members of the Examining Committees. The office in Jamaica has operational responsibility for the Examining Committees Western Zone. The Pro-Registrar, who is in charge of this The members of the Examining Committees are responsible centre, exercises functions delegated to the Western Zone for the main work of examining, these include setting Office in matters relating to all National Committees, the question papers, preparing mark schemes, and supervising School Examinations Committee and its Sub-Committee the marking by Examiners and Assistant Examiners after the (SUBSEC), subject panels, and syllabus formulation and examinations have been written. review. An Examining Committee consists of a Chief Examiner and Assistant Chief Examiners. Their main task is the setting of question papers — a task requiring both care and expertise and demanding rigorous security at all stages. Staff members of the Examinations Development and Production Division assist the committees. 8 CERTIfICATION▸ CARIBBEAN SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIfICATE (CSEC) JANUARY SITTINg 2010 Administration of the Examination Candidates wrote the Alternative Paper to the School Based Twelve subjects were offered at the January sitting. Assessment for the first time. The performance on the data analysis question was commendable but improvement is The number of candidates sitting the January CSEC needed in the areas of qualitative analysis, and planning and examinations more than doubled in 2010. Some 54,866 designing. candidates registered for the examinations this year compared with 26,093 in 2009. ENGLISH A There were 18,103 candidates who wrote the English A Subject entries increased significantly with 76,899 subject examination in January 2010. This compares with 14,781 entries received this year compared with 43,873 in 2009. candidates in 2009. Performance was moderate, with 55 per cent of the candidates achieving Grades I–III, compared with The increase was due mainly to a change in policy in Trinidad 59 per cent in 2009. While there was a slight improvement in and Tobago, where the government paid the fees of all performance on Paper 02, candidates continue to experience private candidates writing CXC examinations. difficulties on the Expression Profile, with essays often marked by weak language structure and mechanical skills. Performance of Candidates HUMAN AND SOCIAL BIOLOGY There was an increase in candidates’ overall performance this Performance declined in nine of the 12 subjects, while there year. Fifty–four per cent of the candidates achieved Grades were improvements in the other three subjects. Overall, 51 I–III, compared with 45 per cent in 2009. Although candidate per cent of entries achieved Grades I–III, compared with 55 performance declined on Paper 01, the Multiple Choice per cent in 2009. The performance on individual subjects is paper, there was improvement on Paper 02, the Structured reported below. Essay paper, and consequently improvement on the Use of Knowledge Profile. Candidates’ responses indicated that BIOLOGY they were better able to utilise data in answering questions Forty per cent of the candidates achieved Grades I–III, on Paper 02. compared with 59 per cent in 2009. Candidate performance declined on both Paper 01, the Multiple Choice paper, and Paper 02, the Structured Essay paper. However, candidate entry increased significantly from 884 in 2009 to 2,173 in 2010, an increase of 146 per cent. The Examining Committee noted that candidates had difficulties with topics such as fruit and seed dispersal, adaptations to the environment, and plant and animal cell structure. CHEMISTRY Some improvement was noted in candidates’ responses to questions on data analysis and topics in inorganic chemistry. However, candidates continue to exhibit inadequate knowledge of key concepts and terms required by the syllabus. Performance was unsatisfactory in areas of organic chemistry such as polymers, and in qualitative analysis. 9 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 CARIBBEAN SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE (CSEC) JANUARY SITTING 2010 (CONTINUED) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTS Six hundred and twenty-six candidates registered for this Forty-six per cent of candidates achieved Grades I–III in the examination compared with 363 in January 2009. Sixty-four January 2010 examination compared with 54 per cent in 2009 per cent of the candidates achieved Grades I–III compared and 58 per cent in 2008. While candidates’ performance on with 56 per cent in January 2009. Candidate found challenges Paper 01, the Multiple Choice paper, was comparable to that answering questions on binary mathematics, user interfaces, of 2009, there was a decline on both Paper 02, the Essay problem solving and programming, the filtering of data paper, and especially Paper 03/2, the Alternative to the in spreadsheets, and the query component in database School Based Assessment. The overall drop in candidates management. It must be noted that this is the last examination achieving Grades I-III was as a result of inferior performances in this format as a new syllabus is to be examined effective on all three profiles on the three papers. June 2010. PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS MATHEMATICS Five thousand, nine hundred and ninety-nine candidates Forty-five per cent of the candidates achieved Grades I–III registered for this examination compared with 1,934 in compared with 49 per cent in 2009. The performance of January 2009. Forty-nine per cent of the candidates achieved candidates on Paper 01, the Multiple Choice, was consistent Grades I–III compared with 64 per cent in January 2009. with 2009, but declined on Paper 02, the Extended Response Candidates found challenges answering questions which paper. assessed Profile 3 (Knowledge of the Business Environment). Topics under this profile include the role of government, Performance was generally satisfactory in the areas of social accounting and global trade, and the regional and computation, consumer arithmetic, set theory and the global business environment. investigation. SOCIAL STUDIES OFFICE ADMINISTRATION The number of candidates writing the examination increased There was a decline in the performance of candidates in 2010 from 1,337 in January 2009 to 4,096 this year. Performance compared with 2009. Fifty-one per cent of the candidates overall was fair. Approximately 62 per cent of the candidates who wrote the examination achieved Grades I–III compared who sat the examination achieved Grades I–III , consistent with 75 per cent in 2009. with results in 2009 when 63 per cent of the candidates achieved this standard. Improvement was noted on Paper The decline was most evident in Paper 03/2, the Alternative 03/2, the Alternative to the School Based Assessment. to the School Based Assessment, where 25 per cent of the While the knowledge and application components in some candidates achieved Grades I–III compared with 57 per cent questions were well handled, there was a general weakness in 2009. in interpretation evidenced by inadequate explanations and examples. PHYSICS Candidate entry increased by 16 per cent from 2008 to 2009 SPANISH (744 to 860) but by 94 per cent from 2009 to 2010 (860 to Seventy-two per cent of the candidates achieved Grades 1,667). However, only 1,052 of the 1,667 candidates entered I–III compared with 75 per cent in January 2009. While (58 per cent) actually wrote the examination. Nevertheless, candidates’ performance on Paper 01 (which assesses the this represents an increase of 50 per cent in candidates actually listening and reading skills) and Paper 03 (which assesses writing the examination compared with those who wrote in the listening and speaking skills) mirrored that of 2009, there 2009.The overall performance of candidates declined when was a decline on Paper 02, the Free Response paper, which compared with that of January 2009, as 39 per cent of the assesses candidates’ ability to write the language. candidates achieved Grades I-III this year compared with 60 per cent in 2009. There was a notable decline in Profile 3, The Reading and Writing profiles continue to pose the Experimental Skills. greatest challenge to candidates. The interference from candidates’ native language, (English) in the production of Spanish is also hampering their production of the target language. This is a normal situation when two languages come into contact with each other. It is recommended that teachers and students of Spanish equip themselves with Spanish pronunciation exercises (available on the internet). 10 CERTIfICATION ▸ CARIBBEAN SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIfICATE (CSEC) MAY/JUNE SITTINg 2010 Administration of the Examination AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE (DOUBLE AWARD) Thirty-four subjects were administered at the May/June Approximately 88 per cent of the candidates achieved sitting of the CSEC examination. Grades I–III compared with 87 per cent in 2009. While overall performance was good, candidates continued to This was the first year no subject was offered at the Basic demonstrate weakness on questions which required the Proficiency level. application of practical knowledge, particularly in relation to the Profile, Animal Production. The Examining Committee Thirty-one subjects were offered at General and three reported a significant decline in performance on Paper subjects offered at Technical Proficiency level. 03, the Essay paper, particularly on the topics banana and anthurium production, and milk production. The number of candidates taking the examinations increased to 153,447 candidates compared with 143,489 candidates in AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE (SINGLE AWARD) 2009. The number of subject entries increased from 566,886 Ninety-one per cent of the candidates achieved Grades I–III. in 2009 to 607,034 this year. This was an improvement over 2009 when 87 per cent of the candidates achieved Grades I–III. Candidates performed better on Profile 2, Crop Production. However, candidates Performance of Candidates continued to experience difficulties with questions which For the fourth consecutive year, there was an improvement in assessed their knowledge of practical skills, particularly in the overall performance of candidates. Sixty-nine per cent of relation to Profile 3, Animal Production. subject entries achieved Grades I–III, the acceptable grades at CSEC, compared with 66 per cent in 2009. BIOLOGY There was comparability in candidate performance in 2010 Performance in individual subjects is reported below. with that of 2009. Seventy-five per cent of the candidates achieved Grades I–III, compared with 74 per cent in 2009. Although performance on the questions that assessed Genetics and Ecology improved, the Examining Committee reported that candidates continued to have difficulty manipulating biological information, and applying knowledge in novel situations. BUILDING CONSTRUCTION OPTION 1: Construction In 2010 81 per cent of candidates achieved Grades I–III, compared with 76 per cent in 2009. Notable improvement was shown on Paper 02, the Structured paper. This may be attributed to the availability of the sample responses in the appendix of the subject reports. Both teachers and students are urged to read the subject report and to make an effort to cover all topics in the syllabus. Areas of weakness which teachers must focus on are sketching and writing skills. OPTION 2: Woods Eighty-three per cent of the candidates who wrote the examination in 2010 achieved Grades I–III compared with 73 per cent in 2009. There was an improved showing on Paper 01, the Multiple Choice paper, while Paper 02, the Structured and Essay paper, and Paper 03, the School-Based 11 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 CARIBBEAN SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE (CSEC) MAY/JUNE SITTING 2010 (CONTINUED) Assessment, recorded similar performances when compared ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT PREPARATION with those of 2009. Areas of weakness which teachers need AND MANAGEMENT to focus on are stating steps of operations and procedures in The overall performance of candidates in this examination the correct sequence. was consistent with performance in 2009. Ninety per cent of the candidates achieved Grades I–III in both years. There CHEMISTRY was an improvement in the performance of candidates on The performance in 2010 was below the level of performance Paper 01, the Structured paper and Paper 02, the Production achieved in 2009. Approximately 70 per cent of the paper. However, there was a decline in the performance candidates writing the 2010 examinations earned Grades on the School Based Assessment. Generally, candidates I–III compared with 78 per cent in 2009. completed the tasks in the allotted time but needed to pay greater attention to the accuracy of the finished product. The majority of candidates performed satisfactorily on the questions requiring knowledge of the mole, the periodic ENGLISH A table, and the ability to draw and interpret graphs. However, Performance in English A in 2010 was fair, with 61 per cent of candidates continued to find qualitative analysis challenging candidates achieving Grades I–III compared with 56 per cent as well as aspects of organic chemistry, particularly polymers in 2009. The greatest improvement was evident in Paper 02 and knowledge of basic concepts including definitions. where candidates achieved best results on Section 3, Story Greater exposure to laboratory exercises, particularly Writing, and Section 4, Argument. Performance on the qualitative analysis, and planning and design would be Understanding Profile, tested mainly through comprehension beneficial to most candidates. passages on Papers 01 and 02, continues to be an area of weakness. Performance on the Expression Profile which CARIBBEAN HISTORY targets writing skills, while recording a slight improvement, Performance in the 2010 examination was fair, with an increase still remains generally unsatisfactory. in the number of candidates achieving Grades I–III. Sixty-five per cent of candidates achieved at this level compared with ENGLISH B 58 per cent in 2009. Performance improved most significantly Approximately 76 per cent of the candidates achieved on Paper 02, although candidates continue to demonstrate Grades I–III compared with 53 per cent in 2009. There was weakness in analysis and evaluation skills. Additionally, the significant improvement in candidates’ performance on Profile later themes in the syllabus posed significant difficulty for 1, Drama, and Profile 2, Poetry. However, performance on candidates who demonstrated inadequate knowledge of the Profile 3, Prose Fiction, declined. Candidates demonstrated content tested. an excellent grasp of the principles of literary appreciation and added their personal informed response to the texts. CLOTHING AND TEXTILES Candidates in general need to be taught to base their Performance in this subject was good. Approximately 84 inferences on a careful reading of the evidence in the per cent of the candidates writing the 2010 examination texts/excerpts as a whole, and to display strategies that achieved Grades I–III compared with 80 per cent in 2009. come from thoughtful processing of the events described. While performance on Papers 01 and 02 improved slightly, there was a decline in performance on Paper 03/1. FOOD AND NUTRITION Ninety-two per cent of the candidates achieved Grades I–III ECONOMICS compared with 88 per cent in 2009. Candidates’ performance Overall performance was consistent with that of 2009. Sixty- on Paper 01, the Multiple Choice paper, was comparable two per cent of the candidates achieved Grades I–III in with that of 2009. However, performance on Paper 02, the 2010 compared with 64 per cent in 2009. In general, many Theory paper, was much better than in 2009. Candidates’ candidates demonstrated a limited grasp of key economic performance on Paper 03, the School Based Assessment, concepts and continued to be challenged by quantitative was similar to that of 2009. and analytical questions at the most basic level. The selection of appropriate topics for the School Based Assessment FRENCH component of the examination continued to be a challenge. Sixty-seven per cent of the candidates achieved Grades I–III in Several projects were beyond the scope of the syllabus or 2010, similar to what was achieved in the 2009 examination. did not relate to any aspect of Economics. There were comparable performances on all three papers – Paper 01, the Multiple Choice paper, which assesses listening and reading skills; Paper 02, the Free Response paper, which assesses candidates’ ability to write the language and Paper 12 CARIBBEAN SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE (CSEC) MAY/JUNE SITTING 2010 (CONTINUED) 03, the Oral, which assesses listening and speaking skills. INTEGRATED SCIENCE General weaknesses centerd on candidates’ analytical skills. Eighty-five per cent of the candidates achieved Grades I–III compared with 89 per cent in 2009. Candidates’ performance GEOGRAPHY on Paper 01, the Multiple Choice paper, was comparable Sixty-six per cent of the candidates gained Grades I–III with that of 2009 but there was a decline in the performance compared with 60 per cent in 2009. Candidates performed on Paper 02, the Theory paper, and Paper 03, the School better in Human Systems and Human Environment Systems Based Assessment. but demonstrated weaknesses on the compulsory question based on map reading. MATHEMATICS This was the first examination since the revision of the Although candidates generally performed well on the syllabus and the discontinuation of the Basic Proficiency. School Based Assessment, some of them displayed poor The performance of candidates in 2010 was consistent with performance in the application of fieldwork skills. performance in 2009. Forty-one per cent of the candidates achieved Grades I–III compared with 40 per cent in 2009. HOME ECONOMICS MANAGEMENT There was improved performance on Paper 01, the Multiple There was comparability in candidate performance in 2010 Choice paper and Paper 02, the Extended Response paper. with that of 2009. Eighty-six per cent of the candidates Candidates’ main area of weakness was on questions in the achieved Grades I–III, compared with 87 per cent in 2009. optional section of Paper 02 which tested concepts related Although there was improvement on Paper 02, the Structured to Geometry and Trigonometry. Essay paper, the Examining Committee observed that candidates still lacked good written communication skills. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Sixty-six per cent of the candidates who wrote the examination HUMAN AND SOCIAL BIOLOGY in 2010 achieved Grades I–III compared with 61 per cent Candidate performance declined significantly in 2010, with in 2009. There was a marginal decline in performance on approximately 68 per cent of the candidates achieving Paper 01, the Multiple Choice paper, but a compensatory Grades I–III , compared with 78 per cent in 2009. Candidates improvement in performance on Paper 02, the Structured performed better on Paper 01, the Multiple Choice paper Response paper. There was also improved performance on than on Paper 02, the Structured Essay paper. However, they Question 1of Paper 02, the compulsory question. An area of experienced difficulties with the questions that required weakness which teachers must focus on is heat treatment. knowledge of the eye, genetics, chronic diseases and high blood pressure. The Examining Committee noted that MUSIC candidates continued to use slang instead of correct scientific Approximately 53 per cent of the candidates achieved Grades terminology. I–III in 2010 compared with 54 per cent in 2009. This decline was more evident in the performance on Paper 03, the INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY School Based Assessment (SBA). The Examining Committee This was the first examination on the new syllabus which reported that candidates’ SBA, which comprised a written represents a combination of the former General and project based on a musical analysis, lacked depth and there Technical Proficiencies. The new examination assessed three seemed to be a misunderstanding of the requirements of the profiles: Theory, Productivity Tools, and Problem Solving project. and Programming. The examination used three papers to assess the three profiles: Paper 01, the Multiple Choice OFFICE ADMINISTRATION paper assessed all three profiles; Paper 02, the Structured Seventy-one per cent of the candidates who wrote the Response paper assessed all three profiles and Paper 03, the examination in 2010 achieved Grades I–III compared with School Based Assessment, examined Productivity Tools and 81 per cent in 2009. There was an improvement in the Problem-Solving and Programming. Twenty-five thousand performance of candidates on Paper 02, the Extended seven hundred and sixteen candidates registered for this Response paper. However, there was a decline in the examination and 24,175 candidates wrote the examination. performance of candidates on Paper 01, the Multiple Choice Eighty-one per cent of those who wrote the examination paper and Paper 03/1, the School Based Assessment, when achieved Grades I–III . Areas of weakness which teachers compared with 2009. must focus on are problem solving, programming and data base management. 13 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 CARIBBEAN SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE (CSEC) MAY/JUNE SITTING 2010 (CONTINUED) PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT SOCIAL STUDIES Overall candidate performance was comparable to that of There was an improvement in performance in the 2010 2009. Ninety-eight per cent of candidates achieved Grades Social Studies examination. The percentage of candidates I–III in 2010 where 97 per cent achieved similar in 2009. achieving Grades I–III was 81 compared with 79 in 2009. Responses to the questions on Paper 01, the Theory paper, This improvement was evident on all papers. However, for indicated that candidates continue to have difficulties using Paper 02, the improvement was most marked, as candidates correct scientific terminology. Although candidates knew the seemed better able to develop their responses with relevant answers to some of the questions, they could not develop details and examples. Performance on Papers 03/1 and 03/2 them to the extent required. Candidates performed well on continues to be fairly good. Paper 02, the Practical examination, and on Paper 03, the School Based Assessment. SPANISH Sixty-four per cent of the candidates achieved Grades I–III in PHYSICS 2010 compared with 69 per cent in 2009. The decline was due Seventy-five per cent of the candidates achieved Grades I–III mainly to the less than satisfactory performance in Section compared with 77 per cent in 2009. The overall standard III, Contextuals, and Section IV, Reading Comprehension, of the School Based Assessment was comparable to that of on Paper 02, the Free Response paper, which assesses 2009. Candidates performed satisfactorily in the practical candidates’ ability to write the language. skills component of the examination tested in the School Based Assessment. Candidates’ performance on Paper 01, the Multiple Choice paper, which assesses the listening and reading skills, and PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTS Paper 03, the Oral, which assesses the listening and speaking Sixty-four per cent of the candidates achieved Grades skills, mirrored that of 2009. I–III compared with 61 per cent in 2009. Performance on Paper 01, the Multiple Choice paper, and Paper 03/1, the TECHNICAL DRAWING School Based Assessment, was consistent with that of 2009. Seventy-seven per cent of the candidates earned Grades I–III However, there was improved performance on Papers 02, compared with 71 per cent in 2009. Although candidates the Problem Solving paper and Paper 03/2, the Alternative generally performed well on the School Based Assessment, to the School Based Assessment. some weaknesses were exhibited in the tasks requiring the use of line work and dimensioning. PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS The performance of candidates on this year’s examination THEATRE ARTS was consistent with that of 2009. Seventy-nine per cent of Eighty-nine per cent of the candidates achieved Grades the candidates achieved Grades I–III compared with 80 per I–III in 2010 compared with 81 per cent in 2009. There cent in 2009. There were improvements in the performance was significant improvement on Paper 01, the External of candidates on Paper 01, the Multiple Choice paper, Paper examination. However, performance on Paper 03, the 03/1, the School Based Assessment, and Paper 03/2, the School Based Assessment, declined. It is recommended Alternative to the School Based Assessment. However, there that teachers pay greater attention to the use of formative was a decline in the performance on Paper 02, the Essay assessment techniques in assisting candidates with the paper. The decline in performance was evident in Profile 3, preparation of the School Based Assessment. The Business Environment. VISUAL ARTS RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Overall performance in this examination declined in 2010. Candidates’ performance in this subject improved in 2010 Approximately 63 per cent of the candidates achieved compared with performance in 2009. In 2010, approximately Grades I–III compared with 72 per cent in 2009. The quality 90 per cent of the candidates achieved Grades I–III compared of the pieces submitted by the candidates has declined with 81 per cent in 2009. This improvement in performance steadily since 2008. The revised syllabus for this subject will was as a result of improvement on Profile 2, Interpretation be examined for the first time in 2011. and Analysis, and Profile 3, Application. Candidates showed improvement in their ability to interpret biblical principles and to apply these principles to very topical life situations. It is recommended that the attention being given to training candidates in these two areas be maintained. 14 CERTIfICATION ▸ CARIBBEAN ADVANCED PROfICIENCY EXAMINATION (CAPE) MAY/JUNE SITTINg 2010 Administration of the Examination APPLIED MATHEMATICS The Council examined 46 Units in 24 subjects this year for In Unit 1, approximately 78 per cent of the candidates CAPE. Candidate and Unit entries continue to grow and they achieved Grades I–V, compared with 85 per cent in 2009. both passed important milestones; candidate entries passed As in previous years, weaknesses in algebraic manipulation the 25, 000 mark and Unit entries passed the 100,000 mark. affected the overall performance of some candidates. Some 101,643 Unit entries were submitted this year Eighty-three per cent of the candidates achieved Grades compared with 93,648 in 2009. I–V in Unit 2 compared with 96 per cent in 2009. Overall, module performance was lower on the three modules, but Some 25,776 candidates registered for the examinations, more so on Module 3 (Particle Mechanics). compared with 24,194 candidates in 2009. The overall presentation and quality of the internal assessment samples submitted this year were again satisfactory. Performance of Candidates Generally, candidates chose topics that were suitable to their level and were relevant to the objectives. Performance remained steady with approximately 89 per cent of entries achieving Grades I–V, the acceptable grades ART AND DESIGN at CAPE, the same as in the last two years. In the Unit 1 examination, 100 per cent of the candidates Performance in individual Units is reported below. achieved Grades I–V in 2010, the same as was achieved in 2009. In Unit 2, a similar result was also obtained with 100 ACCOUNTING per cent of the candidates achieving Grades I–V, just as in Ninety-six per cent of the candidates earned Grades I–V in Unit 2009. 1 compared with 95 per cent in 2009. Performance on Module 1 (Accounting Theory, Recording and Control Systems) and Although all candidates achieved passing grades, the Module 3 (Financial Reporting and Interpretation) compared standard of work submitted for the examination was not as favourably with the same Modules in 2009. However, there high as in 2009. In Unit 1, Module 1, performance declined was a decline in performance on Module 2 (Preparation of on the Cultural Studies paper, which tested candidates’ Financial Statements). knowledge of the linkages between art and design and the cultural aspects of the Caribbean. Candidates’ performance in Unit 2 was comparable with performance in 2009. Eighty-seven per cent of the candidates For the Internal Assessment component, some of the achieved Grades I–V in 2010 compared with 87 per cent in projects submitted in both Units 1 and 2 were very creative. 2009. However, the Production Pieces were generally not of the same standard as those presented in 2009. For both Units, performance on the Internal Assessment continues to be satisfactory. 15 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 CARIBBEAN ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION (CAPE) MAY/JUNE SITTING 2010 (CONTINUED) BIOLOGY COMMUNICATION STUDIES In Unit 1, there was a decline in performance with Ninety-six per cent of the candidates achieved Grades I–V in approximately 84 per cent of the candidates achieving 2010, a similar percentage to that achieved in 2009. While Grades I–V compared with 91 per cent in 2009. candidates’ performance this year on Paper 01 declined in comparison to 2009, this was balanced by an improvement Performance also declined in Unit 2, with 94 per cent of the on Paper 02. There was also comparable performance among candidates achieving Grades I–V compared with 97 per cent all three modules, just as there was in 2009. in 2009. COMPUTER SCIENCE The decline in both Units was evident mainly in the This year was the second examination for the revised syllabus. performance on Paper 02, the Structured Essay paper. Seventy-five per cent of the candidates who wrote the Unit 1 Candidates were particularly challenged by the questions examination earned Grades I–V compared with 83 per cent requiring critical thinking, application of knowledge, and in 2009. interpretation of graphs. Ninety-two per cent of the candidates earned Grades I–V in CARIBBEAN STUDIES Unit 2 compared with 63 per cent in 2009. Overall, module Overall performance was consistent with 2009 in that 97 per performance was better on each of the three modules, but cent of the candidates who wrote the examination achieved more so on Module 1 (Data Structures). Grades I–V in 2010 compared with 98 per cent in 2009. Candidates experienced difficulty with algorithm Candidate performance showed some improvement in development and computer programming. the skills of comprehension, application and analysis. However, Module 2, which tests candidates’ understanding Performance on the Internal Assessment component of the of Caribbean economic development, continues to pose examination was satisfactory. challenges for candidates. ECONOMICS The quality and overall presentation of the research papers for Eighty-six per cent of the candidates who wrote Unit 1 the Internal Assessment component of the examination were achieved Grades I–V compared with 88 per cent in 2009. satisfactory. However, candidates continued to encounter Improved performance was noted in all components of the challenges with key requirements that are essential to the examination, but particularly on Paper 02, the Essay paper. research process. The performance of candidates on Unit 2 was consistent with that of 2009. Eighty-six per cent of the candidates achieved CHEMISTRY Grades I–V in 2010 and 2009. Performance was generally In the 2010 Unit 1 examinations, 85 per cent of the candidates consistent across papers and modules. earned Grades I–V, consistent with the performance in 2009. The level of performance on Unit 2 continues to be stronger ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY than on Unit 1. Ninety-two per cent of the candidates who Entries for this subject remain very low (162 for Unit 1 in wrote the examination earned Grades I–V compared with 90 2010 compared with 117 in 2009). For Unit 2, entry in 2010 per cent in 2009. was 87 compared with 92 in 2009. Forty-two per cent of the candidates who wrote the examination achieved Grades I–V Candidates seemed to be most comfortable with the in Unit 1 compared with 84 per cent in 2009. There was a Chemistry of Elements in Unit 1 and Analytical Methods in marked decline in performance on both external papers. Unit 2. More emphasis needs to be placed on the correct Fifty-one per cent of the candidates earned Grades I–V or precise use of chemical terms such as ions, electrons, in Unit 2 compared with 74 per cent in 2009. This decline molecules and compounds; the writing of chemical equations; was due to a marked drop in performance on Paper 02, and the ability to perform basic calculations. As in 2009, the Essay paper. Electronics poses severe challenges to greater attention needs to be paid to planning and design in candidates. Candidates seemed inadequately prepared for the laboratory exercises as well as to the appropriateness of the examination. the assignments. 16 CARIBBEAN ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION (CAPE) MAY/JUNE SITTING 2010 (CONTINUED) ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE FRENCH In Unit 1, overall performance was comparable with that Ninety-seven per cent of the candidates achieved Grades of 2009 with 94 per cent of candidates earning Grades I–V. I–V in Unit 1 in the 2010 examination compared with 90 per There was an improvement in the number of candidates cent in 2009. There were improved performances on all three who demonstrated the breadth of knowledge necessary to written papers – Paper 01, which assessed the aural skills, perform well. Some candidates continue to have problems Paper 02, which assessed the reading and writing skills and with questions which require the use of higher-order cognitive Paper 03, which assessed the literary skills. Performance on skills. Paper 04, the oral paper, was comparable with that of 2009. While candidates performed best on Module 1 (L’Individu, la The overall standard of the Internal Assessment was famille et la vie journalière), there were also improvements on comparable to that of 2009. Many of the candidates Module 2 (La Société et les affaires sociales) and Module 3 submitted work that was of a very high standard. Candidates (L’Environnement). Grammar, general vocabulary and literary performed best on Module 2 (People and the Environment), vocabulary posed the greatest challenges to candidates. followed by Module 3 (Sustainable Use of Natural Resources), and then Module 1 (Fundamental Ecological Principles). In Unit 2, while overall performance in 2010 was comparable with that of 2009, with 98 per cent and 99 per cent of In Unit 2, the percentage of candidates earning Grades I–V candidates achieving Grade I–V respectively, there was a was comparable with that of 2009 (97 per cent in 2010 versus significant decline in the percentage of candidates achieving 96 per cent in 2009). Candidates performed well in the the two highest grades. This decline was due mainly to sections of the question which required basic knowledge and candidates’ unsatisfactory performance on Paper 01, which comprehension skills; where questions required higher-order assessed the aural skills, and Paper 02, which assessed the cognitive skills candidates did not perform satisfactorily. reading and writing skills. Candidates performed best on Module 1 (Sustainable With respect to performance on the Modules, weaknesses Agriculture), followed by Module 2 (Sustainable Energy Use), were most noticeable in Module 1 (L’Actualité) and Module and then Module 3 (Pollution of the Environment). There 2 (La Science et la technologie). was an overall improvement in the quality of the laboratory exercises and the journals. GEOGRAPHY Ninety-five per cent of candidates who wrote the Unit 1 FOOD AND NUTRITION examination achieved Grades I–V in 2010 compared with Ninety-nine per cent of candidates achieved Grades I–V in 97 per cent in 2009. Ninety-five per cent of candidates Unit 1 compared with 94 per cent in 2009. also earned Grades I–V in Unit 2, consistent with what was achieved in 2009. Although some improvement was evident In Unit 2, 98 per cent of candidates achieved Grades I–V in the performance on questions requiring map-reading and compared with 99 per cent in 2009. other practical skills, performance on hydrological, fluvial, coastal and limestone environments was below the required Candidates continue to perform very well in the area of standard. Greater attention is still required for some basic Food and Nutrition. However, there is still a general lack concepts, geographical terms, the language of geography of knowledge of specific scientific principles associated with and the new areas of the revised syllabus. the subject. A greater depth of coverage of the syllabus with respect to Unit 1, Module 3 (Food Preparation and Generally, candidates and teachers need to focus more on Service: Principles and Methods) and Unit 2, Module 3 (Food the design of the project for the Internal Assessment and Preparation and Service: Large Quantity and Commercial) is to ensure that the methodology is appropriate for achieving required. the stated objectives. Some improvement was noted in the Internal Assessments for Unit 2. GEOMETRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DRAWING Seventy-nine per cent of the candidates who wrote the examination in 2010 earned Grades I–V in Unit 1 compared with 68 per cent in 2009. A notable improvement in performance was recorded for Paper 01 while a notable decline was recorded for Paper 02. 17 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 CARIBBEAN ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION (CAPE) MAY/JUNE SITTING 2010 (CONTINUED) Eighty-two per cent of the candidates who wrote the LAW examination in Unit 2 earned Grades I–V compared with 85 The revised syllabus was examined for the first time in 2010. per cent in 2009. There was a marked decline in performance Paper 01 comprised multiple-choice questions and Paper 02 on both external papers. Performance on the Internal comprised optional, extended-response questions. Assessment continues to be of a high standard in both Units. Seventy-five per cent of candidates who wrote the 2010 Unit 1 examination achieved Grades I–V compared with 70 per Areas of weakness which teachers must focus on are cent in 2009. drawing skills, knowledge of machine tools, materials and the manufacturing process as well as the design process. Similarly, there was a notable improvement in performance Teachers must focus on the ISO convention, for example line on Unit 2. Eighty-five per cent of the candidates who wrote types, dimensioning and text on drawing paper. Teachers this Unit in 2010 earned Grades I–V compared with 52 per must also focus on auxiliary projection and its application to cent in 2009. solving problems and on graphical integration. Most candidates displayed adequate knowledge of decided HISTORY cases, legal concepts and theories and were able to provide Overall performance declined when compared with 2009. the required depth to their responses. Generally, performance In the Unit 1 examination, 85 per cent of the candidates on the Internal Assessment components in both Units was achieved Grades I–V compared with 90 per cent in 2009. satisfactory. Eighty-four per cent of the candidates achieved Grades I–V in Unit 2 compared with 91 per cent in 2009. LITERATURES IN ENGLISH Candidates’ performance in the 2010 Unit 1 examination Candidates demonstrated a general understanding of key improved. Approximately 97 per cent of the candidates historical issues. However, some of them were unable to achieved Grades I–V in 2010 compared with 85 per cent in demonstrate the standard of analytical and essay writing 2009. Improvement in performance on all three modules skills that are required at the advanced level. (Drama, Poetry and Prose Fiction) accounted for the overall improvement in the subject. Candidates demonstrated In some instances, there was little evidence of adequate greater analysis and application skills in the 2010 examination preparation of all aspects of the themes as stipulated in the compared with previous years. syllabus. In Unit 2, the percentage of candidates achieving Grades Performance on the Internal Assessment component of the I–V was the same as in 2009. Approximately 96 per cent examination was satisfactory. of the candidates achieved Grades I–V in 2009 and 2010. While performance on Module 2 (Poetry) was consistent with INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY that of 2009, performance on Module 1 (Drama) declined. Seventy-three per cent of the candidates who wrote the However, candidates’ performance on Module 3 (Prose Unit 1 examination in 2010 achieved Grades I–V compared Fiction) showed significant improvement. with 83 per cent in 2009. This decline was primarily as a result of the decline in the performance on Paper 02, the MANAGEMENT OF BUSINESS Extended Response paper. There was also a decline in Eighty-one per cent of the candidates who wrote Unit 1 the performance of candidates across all three modules. achieved Grades I–V compared with 90 per cent in 2009. In The Examining Committee reported that the responses of Paper 02, candidates did not perform as well as they normally candidates on items testing Analysis and Assessment and do on Module 3 (Business Finance and Accounting). This Synthesis and Evaluation were below the required standard. contributed to the overall decline in performance on Unit 1. Ninety-four per cent of the candidates achieved Grades I–V Ninety-five per cent of the candidates who wrote Unit 2 in Unit 2 compared with 83 per cent in 2009. There was an achieved Grades I–V in 2010 compared with 97 per cent in improvement in performance on Paper 01, the Multiple Choice 2009. There was a decline in performance on Paper 01, the paper. However, there was a decline in the performance of Multiple Choice paper. candidates on Paper 02, the Extended Response paper and on Paper 03/2, the Alternative to the Internal Assessment. 18 CARIBBEAN ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION (CAPE) MAY/JUNE SITTING 2010 (CONTINUED) PHYSICS SPANISH In Unit 1, 91 per cent of the candidates who wrote the Ninety-three per cent of the candidates achieved Grades examination in 2010 earned Grades I–Vcompared with 88 I–V in Unit 1 in the 2010 examination compared with 86 per per cent in 2009. There was marked improvement on Paper cent in 2009. In the external assessment papers, there was 01, the Multiple Choice paper, and marginal improvement on improvement in candidates’ performance on Paper 01, which Paper 02, the Structured and Essay paper. assessed the aural skills, and on Paper 03, which assessed the literary skills. On Paper 02, which assessed the reading and In Unit 2, 94 per cent of the candidates who wrote the writing skills, performance remained comparable with that examination earned Grades I–V compared with 90 per of 2009. Performance on Paper 04, the oral paper, was also cent in 2009. Similar performances were recorded on the similar to that of 2009. There was general improvement in external papers when compared with 2009. Continued good candidates’ level of performance across the three modules. performances were recorded for the Internal Assessment in both Units. Continued improvement has been recorded on Ninety-six per cent of candidates achieved Grades I–V Digital Electronics. Areas of weakness which teachers must in Unit 2 compared with 91 per cent in 2009. Candidates’ focus on using the resultant force in Newton’s Second Law, performance on Paper 01, which assessed the aural skills, and Simple Harmonic Motion and the explanation of the First Paper 03, which assessed the literary skills provided proof of Law of Thermodynamics. improved performance. However, Paper 02, which assessed the reading and writing skills, showed a decline in candidate PURE MATHEMATICS performance. Paper 04, the oral paper, showed comparable The performance of candidates on Unit 1 in 2010 was performance with that of 2009. consistent with what obtained in 2009. Sixty-two per cent of the candidates achieved Grades I–V in both years. There was Candidates’ main area of weakness continued to be in the an improvement in performance on Paper 01, the Multiple literary analytical skills in both Units. Choice paper and Paper 032, the Alternative to the Internal Assessment. Performance on Paper 02, the Extended Response, and Paper 03/1, the Internal Assessment, was consistent with 2009. The level of performance was generally consistent across the three modules. Seventy-four per cent of the candidates who wrote the Unit 2 examination achieved Grades I–V, compared with 75 per cent in 2009. Generally, the performance of candidates across all the papers and modules was consistent with performance in 2009. SOCIOLOGY Overall, performance on both Units was consistent with performance in 2009. Eighty-eight per cent of candidates achieved Grades I–V in Unit 1 compared with 87 per cent in 2009. Ninety-seven per cent of the candidates achieved Grades I–V in Unit 2 compared with 99 per cent in 2009. While most candidates demonstrated a general understanding of some of the sociological concepts and theories, they continued to face challenges in the evaluation of these sociological theories and their application to the Caribbean context. Performance on the Internal Assessment component of the examination was generally satisfactory. 19 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 OUTSTANDINg PERfORMANCE▸ Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) 2010 ▶ For the first time, a student from Belize was awarded the Most Outstanding Candidate Overall in the Region for the CSEC May/June examinations. Dorien Villafranco of St John’s College received the top CSEC prize with 15 Grade Is. Dorien achieved Grade I in Biology, Caribbean History, Chemistry, English A, English B, Information Technology, Integrated Science, Mathematics, Physics, Principles of Accounts, Religious Education, Social Studies, Spanish, Physical Education and Sport, and Human and Social Biology. Dorien achieved A profiles in all his subjects except in Caribbean History and Integrated Science in which he received one B profile each. DORIEN VILLAfRANCO ADRIAN KELLYMAN She`niele grant of Wolmers girls’ School, Jamaica, St John’s College, Belize Seaforth High School, Jamaica Most Outstanding Candidate Most Outstanding Performance received the award for the Most Outstanding Candidate in Overall in the Region in Visual Arts, 2-Dimensional work Business Education. She achieved Grade I in 11 subjects, including five business subjects with all A profiles. The five business subjects are Economics, Information Technology, Office Administration, Principles of Accounts and Principles of Business. She`niele also achieved Grade I in Chemistry, English A, English B, Mathematics, Physics and Spanish. Two other candidates from Jamaica also received awards. Ayala Bennett of Ardenne High School received the award for the Most Outstanding Candidate in the Humanities. Ayala achieved Grade I in 11 subjects including six Humanities subjects–Caribbean History, English B, French, Geography, Social Studies and Spanish. She also achieved Grade I in English A, Information Technology, Mathematics, and Human and Social Biology. The other Jamaican candidate to receive a prize this year is Adrian Kellyman of Seaforth High School. Adrian recieved the award for the Most Outstanding Performance in Visual SHE`NIELE gRANT AYALA BENNETTWolmers Girls’ School, Jamaica Ardenne High School, Jamaica Arts, 2-Dimensional work. Adrian produced a piece of work Most Outstanding Candidate Most Outstanding Candidate in the Imaginative Composition Section entitled “The City in Business Education in the Humanities Dump”. The piece depicts various scenes and activities in a city dump. 20 OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE (CSEC) (CONTINUED) The other Visual Arts award went to Hemawati Lochansingh, a student of Rio Claro West Secondary School, Trinidad and Tobago. Hemawati received the award for the Most Outstanding Performance in Visual Arts, 3-Dimensional work. Hemawati designed and produced a container for saving coins. Using ceramics, the container was designed in the shape of a tree trunk with two iguanas looking over the opening for the coins. Oliver Maynard of Presentation Boys College, grenada received the award for the Most Outstanding Candidate in Technical Vocational Education. Oliver achieved Grade I in 10 subjects, Grade II in one subject and Grade III in one subject. He achieved Grade I in three Technical Vocational subjects – Agricultural Science, Technical Drawing and HEMAWATI LOCHANSINgH OLIVER MAYNARD Rio Claro West Secondary School, Presentation Boys’ College, Grenada Electrical and Electronic Technology. Oliver also achieved Trinidad and Tobago Most Outstanding Candidate Grade I in Biology, Chemistry, English A, Information Most Outstanding Performance in Technical Vocational Education in Visual Arts, 3-Dimensional work Technology, Mathematics, Physics and Principles of Business. He achieved Grade II in Caribbean History and Grade III in Spanish. Navindra Baldeo of Queen’s College, guyana received the award for the Most Outstanding Candidate in the Sciences. Navindra achieved 12 subjects at Grade I and one subject at Grade II. He achieved Grade I in six Science subjects – Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Information Technology, Integrated Science and Physics. He also achieved Grade I in English A, English B, Geography, Electronic Document Preparation and Management and Human and Social Biology, and Grade II in French. The award for the Best Short Story in the English A examination went to Zoie Hamilton of Washington Archibald High NAVINDRA BALDEO ZOIE HAMILTON School, St Kitts and Nevis. Queen’s College, Guyana Washington Archibald High School, Most Outstanding Candidate St Kitts and Nevis in the Sciences Best Short Story Zoie’s story is entitled grasping Death and is based on the stimulus: It was the middle of the mathematic class. Mrs. Taylor our teacher suddenly collapsed and sprawled unconscious on the floor. It was terrifying. 21 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 OUTSTANDINg PERfORMANCE▸ Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) 2010 ▶ Nicholas Sammy, a student of Presentation College, San fernando, Trinidad and Tobago received the award for the Most Outstanding Candidate Overall in the Region in the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) this year. Nicholas achieved Grade I in 14 CAPE Units–Applied Mathematics Units 1 and 2, Biology Units 1 and 2, Caribbean Studies, Chemistry Units 1 and 2, Communications Studies, Physics Units 1 and 2, Pure Mathematics Units 1 and 2 and Spanish Units 1 and 2. Students from schools in Trinidad and Tobago won four other awards, while four students from schools in Jamaica won the other four awards. Jonelle Humphrey of Holy faith Convent, Penal, Trinidad NICHOLAS SAMMY ARJESH RAgHUNATHSINgH Presentation College, San Fernando, ASJA Boys’ College, San Fernando, and Tobago won the award for Most Outstanding Candidate Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago in the Humanities. Jonelle achieved Grade I in eight Units Most Outstanding Candidate Most Outstanding Candidate Overall in the Region in Environmental Science including six in the Humanities – History Units 1 and 2, Literatures in English Units 1 and 2 and Sociology Units 1 and 2. She also achieved Grade I in Caribbean Studies and Communication Studies. Bjorn Ramroop, a student of Naparima College received the award for Most Outstanding Candidate in Mathematics. Bjorn achieved Grade I on 11 Units including four Mathematics Units – Applied Mathematics Units 1 and 2, Caribbean Studies, Chemistry Units 1 and 2, Communication Studies, Computer Science Unit 1, Physics Units 1 and 2, and Pure Mathematics Units 1 and 2. He achieved Grade II in Computer Science Unit 2. Jenisa Bala of Lakshmi girls’ Hindu School received the award for the Most Outstanding Candidate in Business Studies. Jenisa achieved Grade I in eight Units with all As JONELLE HUMPHREY JENISA BALA on the Module scores. These included six Business Units Holy Faith Convent, Trinidad and Tobago Lakshmi Girls’ Hindu School – Accounting Units 1 and 2, Economics Units 1 and 2 and Most Outstanding Candidate in the Trinidad and Tobago Humanities Most Outstanding Candidate Management of Business Units 1 and 2. She also achieved in Business Studies Grade I in Caribbean Studies and Communications Studies. Arjesh Raghunathsingh of ASJA Boys’ College, San fernando received the award for the Most Outstanding Candidate in Environmental Science. Arjesh achieved Grade I in six Units and Grade II in two Units. He achieved Grade I in Biology Units 1 and 2, Communications Studies, Environmental Science Units 1 and 2, and Geography Unit 2. He achieved Grade II in Caribbean Studies and Geography Unit 1. 22 OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE (CAPE) (CONTINUED) Students from Jamaica continue to dominate the Information and Communication Technology award. For the fourth consecutive year, a Jamaican student is the recipient of this prize. Aston Hamilton, a student of Campion College received the award for Most Outstanding Candidate in Information and Communication Technology this year. He achieved Grade I in six Units – Caribbean Studies, Computer Science Units 1 and 2, Physics Units 1 and 2 and Pure Mathematics Unit 2; Grade II in Communication Studies, Geometrical and Mechanical Engineering Drawing Unit 1 and Pure Mathematics Unit 1; and Grade IV in Geometrical and Mechanical Engineering Drawing Unit 2. BJORN RAMROOP SHARLAYNE WALLER André Bascoe, another student from Campion College, Naparima College, Trinidad and Tobago Campion College, JamaicaMost Outstanding Candidate in Most Outstanding Candidate received the award for Most Outstanding Candidate in Mathematics in Natural Science Modern Languages with Grade I in 10 Units and As in all Module grades wiyh the exception of one B. André achieved Grade I in four Units of Modern Languages – French Units 1 and 2, Spanish Units 1 and 2. He also achieved Grade I in Caribbean Studies, Communication Studies Law Units 1 and 2 and Literatures in English Units 1 and 2. Another student of Campion College, Sharlayne Waller, received the award for the Most Outstanding Candidate in Natural Science with Grade I in 12 Units with all As on the Module grades. These include six Natural Science Units– Biology Units 1 and 2, Chemistry Units 1 and 2 and Physics Units 1 and 2. Sharlayne also achieved Grade I in Caribbean Studies, Communication Studies, French Units 1 and 2 and Pure Mathematics Units 1 and 2. ASTON HAMILTON ANDRé BASCOE Andre Sargent of Ardenne High School copped the award Campion College, Jamaica Campion College, Jamaica Most Outstanding Candidate Most Outstanding Candidate for the Most Outstanding Candidate in Technical Studies in Information and Communication in Modern Languages with eight Grade Is, one Grade II and one Grade III. Andre Technology achieved Grade I in Biology Units 1 and 2, Caribbean Studies, Chemistry Units 1 and 2, Communication Studies, Food and Nutrition Units 1 and 2 and Grade II on Physics Unit 2 and Grade III in Physics Unit 1. ANDRE SARgENT Ardenne High School, Jamaica Most Outstanding Candidate in Technical Studies 23 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 OUTSTANDINg PERfORMANCE▸ CARDI Award for Outstanding Performance St Kitts and Nevis in Agricultural Science Amanda greene of Washington Archibald High School The Caribbean Agricultural and Research and Development won the award with eight Grade Is and one Grade II. Amanda Institute (CARDI) has partnered with CXC to offer an award to achieved Grade I in Caribbean History, Chemistry, English A, the Most Outstanding Candidate in Agricultural Science in the English B, French, Information Technology, Mathematics and Region. Spanish, and Grade II in Geography. The winner of the award for 2010 was Sarah Khemraj of New St Lucia Amsterdam Multilateral School in guyana. Jermia Joseph of Vieux Comprehensive Secondary School copped the award for St Lucia and broke the stranglehold She achieved Grade I in Agricultural Science (Double Award) of St Joseph’s Convent on the award since its inception. with all A in the profile grades. Sarah also achieved Grade I in Jermia achieved Grade I in 11 subjects – Agricultural Biology, Chemistry, English A, English B, Food and Nutrition, Science, Biology, Chemistry, English, Integrated Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, Social Studies and Mathematics, Physics, Social Studies, Spanish, Human and Human and Social Biology; and Grade II in Physics. Social Biology, and Electrical and Electronic Technology. US Embassy/CXC National Award for St Vincent and the Grenadines Outstanding Performance in CSEC Israel Carr of the St Vincent grammar School gave the The United States Embassy in Barbados and CXC have school its second consecutive award, following gregory partnered to offer awards to the Most Outstanding Candidate Tuayev-Deane last year. Israel achieved Grade I on Biology, in Barbados and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States Chemistry, English A, English B, French, Geography, served by the embassy. The following are the recipients of the Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics, Principles of awards for 2010: Business, Social Studies and Spanish. Antigua and Barbuda Eric Williams CAPE History Prize Shauna Abdouche of Christ The King High School won the This award which was introduced in 2008 honours the former award with 13 Grade Is. She achieved Grade I in Biology, Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister, Dr Eric Williams, a Chemistry, Economics, English A, English B, Food and Nutrition, world-renowned historian. The award is donated by the Eric Geography, French, Information Technology, Mathematics, Williams Memorial Collection and is for the Most Outstanding Physics, Principles of Accounts and Principles of Business. Candidate in CAPE History over his/her two years of study. Barbados The recipient is Jason gaskin of Harrison College won the award for Barbados required to achieve with eight Grade I and one Grade II. He achieved Grade Grade I in both Units I in Biology, Chemistry, English A, English B, Information of CAPE History. Technology, Mathematics, Physics and Spanish, and Grade II in Caribbean History. The 2010 recipient was Renice Henry of Dominica St Jago High School Liam Rolle continued the domination of this award in Dominica in Jamaica. Renice by St Mary’s Academy students. Liam achieved Grade I in nine achieved Grade I in subjects – Biology, Chemistry, English A, English B, French, History Units 1 and Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics and Principles of 2, all with As in the Accounts. Module grades. Grenada MS RENICE HENRYSt Jago High School, Jamaica Carla Stroud of Westmoreland Secondary School took the award for Grenada with 10 subjects, eight Grade Is and two Grade IIs. She achieved Grade I in English A, English B, Geography, Integrated Science, Mathematics, Principles of Business, Social Studies and Spanish; and Grade II in Information Technology and Office Administration. 24 STRATEgIC DIRECTION▸ ▸ PROgRESS ON gOALS fOR 2010 STRATEgIC gOAL 1 PROVIDE HIgH-QUALITY AND RELEVANT SYLLABUSES, EXAMINATIONS AND RELATED SERVICES AND MATERIALS. Outcomes Overall performance improved, with 69 per cent of entries achieving acceptable grades, compared with 66 per cent in 2009. CAPE During the year under review, revised syllabuses for CCSLC Communications Studies, Environmental Science and Two syllabuses, English and Mathematics were revised Literatures in English were issued to schools for teaching and distributed to schools for teaching in September, in September and first examination in May/June 2011. while Integrated Science and Social Studies underwent Four syllabuses, Accounting, Caribbean Studies, a review. Modern Languages and Management of Business are under review. Overall performance improved from 54 per cent in 2009 to 63 per cent this year. The syllabus for Art and Design was amended. Performance improved in five of the subjects-English, Candidate entry increased to 101,643 up from 93,648 in Mathematics, Integrated Science, Social Studies and 2009. The Unit entries also increased; from 24,183 last Spanish and declined in French. year to 25,776 this year. There was a slight decline in both subject and candidate CSEC entries. This year 53,697 subject entries were submitted A new syllabus for Additional Mathematics was compared with 60,396 last year; while candidate entries developed and distributed to schools in September for fell from 21,563 in 2009 to 20,354 this year. teaching. The first examination for this new subject will be offered in 2012. CVQ A total of 9,971 Unit entries were submitted in 1,295 The syllabus for Theatre Arts was revised and distributed CVQ entries. Some 1,042 candidates were registered for to schools for teaching in September and first examination CVQs this year. slated for 2012. One territory, Trinidad and Tobago submitted entries for The Religious Education syllabus was amended, while CVQ. three syllabuses–Electronic Document Preparation and Management, Office Administration and Physical One thousand, two hundred and ninety-five transcripts Education and Sport underwent a review this year. were issued for partially completed Units of CVQs and 585 certificates awarded to candidates who completed CSEC candidate entries grew this year, however, the CVQs. subject entries declined when compared with last year’s. The number of candidates taking the examination increased to 153,447 compared with 143,489 candidates in 2009; while subject entries fell to 536,112, down from 566,886 in 2009. 25 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 STRATEgIC DIRECTION▸ ▸ PROgRESS ON gOALS fOR 2010 STRATEgIC gOAL 2 STRENgTHEN AND IMPLEMENT A WELL-COORDINATED PROMOTION AND MARKETINg STRATEgY. Outcomes A major advertising campaign was conducted in Jamaica on the entire suite of qualifications offered by CXC. The campaign included advertisements for radio, television, The organisation continues to employ strategies to newspaper, buses and billboards around Jamaica. The maintain a positive brand and to improve customer Ad campaign ran from February to November. experience in interacting with CXC. The major accomplishment this year was the migration from a The Council hosted two major events for students during simple to a sophisticated presence in cyberspace. This the year. The annual Visual Arts exhibition was hosted in was achieved with the launch of the new CXC web site Grenada from 19 to 23 April. on 10 May and the upgrading of the Council’s social networking sites-face book, youtube and twitter. CXC’s first Students’ Forum was held in Guyana on 29 September at the Queen’s College Auditorium in Three major press events were hosted this year. On conjunction with the Ministry of Education. 8 April the Council in conjunction with Ian Randle Publishers hosted a press conference to launch the new During the year, the CXC participated in several regional past paper booklets for CAPE and CSEC. and international activities which raised awareness about the organisation and also raised its profile. On 10 May the new and improved web site was launched at a press event at Headquarters. This involved Apart from the three media events, several press releases students from schools in Barbados launching the site as and statements were issued and the Registrar and other well as unveiling a CXC vehicle wrapped with a design officers gave several interviews and or participated in highlighting the web site. radio and television talk shows across the region. As a result of the state of emergency which was declared in Kingston and St Andrew in Jamaica during the administration of CAPE and CSEC, the Government of Jamaica requested that special consideration be given to affected candidates. On 16 August, CXC and the Ministry of Education hosted two special events to deliver the results for Jamaica. A special meeting was held with principals of secondary schools and other stakeholders where CXC presented the results and explained the procedures which were used to give special consideration to affected candidates. A press conference was hosted following the meeting to share the information with the media. 26 STRATEgIC DIRECTION▸ ▸ PROgRESS ON gOALS fOR 2010 STRATEgIC gOAL 3 EXERCISE fISCAL RESPONSIBILITY AND IMPLEMENT STRATEgIES TO PROMOTE fINANCIAL VIABILITY, NEW BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, gREATER EffICIENCY AND WELL-MANAgED ORgANIZATIONAL CHANgE. Outcomes CXC will explore the potential interest among corporate entities to advertise in CXC’s printed materials, on its website, vehicle signage and billboards. Sponsors The recent economic crisis emphasised the need for CXC will also be sought for the distribution of mail shots to develop a high level of financial self-reliance to meet to students throughout the Caribbean region, and for its operating costs and to fulfil its mission statement. memorabilia, including shirts, caps, key rings and pens. Beyond the pursuit of new business opportunities, there is a need to continue to pursue philanthropic With specific reference to organisational change, CXC opportunities. with funding support from the Caribbean Development Bank, has under a Business Process Review. The BPR With the establishment of the Corporate Strategy and was conducted by consultants from Price Waterhouse Business Development Unit (CSBD), CXC is moving Coppers and KPMG. The recommendations from the ahead with various initiatives aimed at accomplishing BPR will inform the future strategic direction of CXC this objective. with specific reference to its core processes. CXC has signed several Memoranda of Understanding with various companies to facilitate strategic partnerships which will rebound to its financial benefit, and also provide additional resource materials to learners. These partnerships include a contract with Nelson Thornes Publishers for the production of CCSLC® textbooks and CSEC® and CAPE® Study Guides; contract with Ian Randle Publishers for the production of past paper booklets and syllabuses. 27 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 STRATEgIC DIRECTION▸ ▸ PROgRESS ON gOALS fOR 2010 STRATEgIC gOAL 4 OBTAIN AND USE APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOgIES fOR gREATER EffICIENCY AND TO ENHANCE THE WORK Of THE COUNCIL. Outcomes With respect to our external clients, the new website, enjoyed the anticipated gains in operating efficiency www.cxc.org was launched, the online registration during the June to August marking and grading exercises. system (ORS) was fine-tuned, results were delivered Remote or mobile working was also welcomed, saving electronically to centres via the ORS, and the markers the all-night vigil while long-running processes kept the portal www.cxc.org/markers was launched. CPUs crunching; they were monitored from the comfort of one’s home. The new Human Resource Management application went live bringing HR transactions to staff finger tips, IT staff completed training and certifications in immediately empowering the entire organization! Database Administration, Network Administration and Similarly, Examination Development and Production Infrastructure, Project Management, E-Commerce, Division and Examinations Administration and Security Information Security, Desktop Support and ITIL v3. Division took control of most of their processes and ▸ PROgRESS ON gOALS fOR 2010 STRATEgIC gOAL 5 IMPLEMENT SOUND HUMAN RESOURCE MANAgEMENT PROgRAMMES. Outcomes As we continued on the path to moving CXC to the This year, we saw changes to our workforce as a new next level, we realized the need to refocus our Human Webmaster, Ms Simone Pasmore; Editor, Ms La-Raine Resources (HR) Department and its functionalities. While Carpenter; Senior Assistant Registrar in Syllabus and this is still a work in progress, some notable progress Curriculum Development, Dr Carol Granston; as well was made. We engaged the services of LCI Consultants as three new Measurement and Evaluation Officers, Dr to review our processes and make recommendations Grace-Ann Jackman, Dr John Andor, and Ms Charlotte for changes so that the department would be better Lewis; joined the CXC Team. positioned to carry out a more strategic role within the organization. In keeping with this focus, we implemented In keeping with our commitment to the development of a Human Resources Management Information System to our human capital as well as technological enhancements assist with reduction of the transactional focus by having to improve our working processes, while we continued a self-service module whereby employees are able to to ensure that staff members attended conferences and manage maintenance of their information and easily seminars targeted at professional development, we also access needed information pertaining to leave balances. had a technological focus in our training programme and In time, this system will also be able to provide invaluable all staff were trained in the used of the new technologies metrics which will be critical in the analysis of the various which were implemented at the Council. HR programmes. 28 STRATEgIC DIRECTION▸ ▸ PROgRESS ON gOALS fOR 2010 STRATEgIC gOAL 6 IMPROVE THE WORKINg ENVIRONMENT AT HEADQUARTERS AND THE WESTERN ZONE OffICE. Outcomes (c) clean up of all corridors and storage area and reorganise and label materials to facilitate easy access; The physical space at both the Barbados and Jamaica offices continue to be a challenge as the operation grows (d) change the cleaning arrangement at Block A and WZO and the aged buildings require increased maintenance. by engaging professional cleaners on evenings and week-ends; Given these limitations, our efforts to improve the working environment included: (e) engage more than one cleaning firm to foster competition and ultimately improvement of service; (a) a clean-up and awareness drive whereby staff are encouraged to take responsibility for their immediate (f) conduct staff surveys and encourage feedback and space and remove all the unnecessary clutter; suggestions; (b) ensure that all staff members have storage with the (g) conduct regular inspections; appropriate security so that materials can be properly locked away to facilitate proper cleaning; (h) improve response time to dealing with maintenance issues and provide adequate feedback. ▸ PROgRESS ON gOALS fOR 2010 STRATEgIC gOAL 7 ACQUIRE PERMANENT ACCOMMODATION fOR THE COUNCIL’S OPERATIONS AT HEADQUARTERS AND THE WESTERN ZONE OffICE. Outcomes The Corporate Strategy and Business Development Unit is coordinating the construction of the permanent Headquarters building for CXC, which the Government of Barbados is committed to do. CXC signed off on the designs for the building earlier this year. The National Insurance Scheme who is financing the venture has also advertised and recruited consultants for the pre- construction phases of the project. The architects have indicated an expectation of breaking ground within the first quarter of 2011. 29 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 BUSINESS PROCESS REVIEW▸ Syllabus Officers Mrs Alsian Brown-Perry, Ms Cheryl Stephens and Mr Gerard Philip participating in group discussion during the BPR CXC is undertaking a Business Process Review for which the The PWC project plan outlined the review in the following Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has provided grant Phases: financing. • Phase 1: Project Mobilization & Determination of Business Needs The projected outcomes of the review are as follows: • Phase 2: Assessment of “As-Is” Processes • Identification of bottlenecks, recommendations • Phase 3: Design and documentation of ‘To-Be’ and documented processes Processes • Identification of non value-added tasks • Phase 4: Development of Implementation Plan • The role of Information Technology and its potential to • Phase 5: Project Close further reduce costs • Road map showing key quality checkpoints and measures The KPMG project plan outlined the review in the following to improve quality assurance Phases: • Road map highlighting security control noted and • Phase 1: Plan the Engagement recommendations to enhance security • Phase 2: Review/Analyse “As-Is” Business Processes • Recommendations to reduce gaps in skills set. • Phase 3: Develop “To-Be” Business Processes • Phase 4: Define IT Role and Potential for Improvement Two well-known firms, Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC) • Phase 5: Identify the Human Resources Capability and KPMG have been contracted to conduct the process • Phase 6: Prepare and Present Final Report review. PWC is responsible for reviewing the work flows and KPMG for identifying how Information and Communication Phases 1 and 2 for both PWC and KPMG have been Technology. (ICT) can be applied to the processes. PWC completed and the “As Is” reports delivered. Phase 3 is now is the coordinator of the project but each consultant will in progress. share their respective findings, in order to develop the recommendation. The “As Is” phase identified the Core or Key Processes as being the following: The review started in April and was completed in October. • Develop examinations • Register candidates The Project Charter (PWC) and Inception Report (KPMG) • Administer examinations were completed in April. • Mark and score examinations • Grade examinations • Distribute results 30 BUSINESS PROCESS REVIEW (CONTINUED) The following are samples of some of the issues identified from the “As Is” review Strategic Issues Policies and Procedure Macro Planning Project Planning Lessons Learned Organizational Issues Staffing Permanent Resources Technical Resources Temporary Resources Talent Pipeline Ms Brenda Pope (KPMG), Ms Cassandra Ramkerrysingh (PWC) and Dr Yolande Wright (CXC) are mapping the business processes as part of the BPR Operational Issues Validity of Results and Certificates Technology Issues Development of the Examination Papers Separate and unrelated data dictionaries for key applications The Quality of Edit Keys e.g. EPS, FAIM, ORS, Experts, Accpac Registration Raw Score Checks Data exists in separate applications Performance Management Communication Users do not have easy access to all information required to perform duties Process Issues Dependence on ISD for providing queries and reports Logistics Management Distribution of Semi-Secure Material Some applications are not able to provide reports based on Preparation and Delivery of Secure Examinations Materials input of specific criteria (i.e Experts) Security There are many separate and distinct applications to support business functions with both custom-built interfaces and manual uploads Insufficient integration of some stand-alone systems Some users are not fully aware of the applications’ features and functionality and hence suboptimal use i.e DocuShare Ineffective approaches and sometimes tools to manage network infrastructure Overall technology base is slow and prone to outages due to insufficient bandwidth Workshops to consider the “To Be” processes have already been held and the consultants should present their recommendations for the “To Be” Processes by year end. Dr Gordon Harewood, Mrs Valerie Gilkes, Ms Cheryl Fitz-Patrick (KPMG) and Mrs Susan Giles discussing the process mapping 31 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 CORPORATE STRATEgY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES▸ ▶ The creation of the Corporate Strategy and Business Nelson Thornes Publishers Development (CSBD) directorate as part of the restructuring In April 2010, CXC signed a contract with Nelson Thornes of the organisation into three functional areas – Examinations Publishers for the production of CCSLC® textbooks and CSEC Services, Corporate Services, and Business Services and CAPE Study Guides. Textbooks for CCSLC Mathematics (designated CSBD) – has provided greater focus in the areas and English along with seven CSEC and CAPE Study Guides of business development and revenue generation. – the first offerings in a four-year development process that is planned to ensure that resources are available for most The pursuit of new business has had a three-fold effect: (i) to subjects – are to be available for purchase in 2011. emphasise the impetus towards greater financial self-reliance; (ii) to support the growing demand for diversity in learning to The CXC-Nelson Thornes collaboration is expected to support support the development of the “ideal CARICOM person”, the further growth of the CCSLC candidate population that is, learners with strong self-awareness, sound ethical through the availability of supplementary textbooks and values, and the necessary skills and knowledge to live, learn other learning materials for the curriculum. Additionally, the and earn; and (iii) to explore new opportunities and the use redesign and repackaging of the existing study materials, the of new technologies to improve student performance and development of new guides, and the improved marketing by extension, the returns on the huge public investments in and distribution are expected to realise increased sales secondary education. across the region. The following activities are the current focus of the CSBD Open Schooling directorate in an effort to support the transformation of CXC® and education in the region. (Open and Distance Learning) There is an urgent need to increase the return on investment Publishing in education. Currently, less that 25 per cent of the regional candidate population sits five or more CSEC subjects, the Ian Randle Publishers standard requirement for employment and for matriculation Following the signing of a contract with Ian Randle Publishers into tertiary education and, more notably, only 53 per cent in 2009 for the production of all CSEC® and CAPE® syllabuses of this group (13 per cent of the total CSEC candidate and examination past papers, the first set of past papers was population) gets five or more passes. issued in March 2010. This collaboration provides for a more effective distribution system for these resource materials This underperformance in terms of attaining acceptable across all CXC participating countries. However, it should be grades in the higher ranges, coupled with the absence of noted that delays at CXC impacted on IRP’s ability to deliver resources either to allow the majority of these students the syllabus materials to the market according to the agreed to stay in secondary school or to continue to participate schedule. This is not expected to reoccur in 2011. in government-funded educational programmes, has necessitated that CXC explore the provision of open and distance learning through the use of online technology to deliver learning content and support. Given the “openness” of the system, there are often no restrictions in terms of student age, prerequisites, or the number of courses in which learners must enrol. The Commonwealth of Learning (CoL), a global leader in open and distance learning, is supporting the development of a regional capacity to develop and sustain open and distance learning in the region. CXC will be working with CoL and NotesMaster, an existing free learning platform for CXC students and teachers, on this innovative undertaking, and has already signed Memoranda of Understanding with them. Mr Ian Randle (R), Chairman of Ian Randle Publishers presenting Mr Laurie King, Chief Education Officer (Ag) in Barbados with copies of the past paper booklets 32 CORPORATE STRATEGY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED) This initiative, which includes Participating Governments, requires that CXC suspend its work with Pearson until the Policy Committee agrees on the direction to be taken. Teacher Professional Development At the 2009 annual meeting of Council, CXC signed an MOU with the University of the West Indies Open Campus to design a professional development programme through open and distance learning that will specifically support teachers’ needs to deepen their knowledge in, and acquire new methods of, delivering CXC programmes. The course of study will use an accessible, blended learning delivery format. The objective of the CXC-Open collaboration is to offer top- quality, accredited courses for teachers of CXC syllabuses. However, the initial focus will be on: the delivery of CCSLC and CSEC English and Mathematics, supporting school-based assessments, enhancing competency-based education, and incorporating ICT in learning including the use of video, Ms Grace Smith, Ms Kisha Francis and Mr Paul Metcalf working on CCSLC text at a workshop hosted by CXC and Nelson Thornes Publishers audio, and interactive technologies. Technical and Vocational Education CoL, also a leader in combining the use of technology in the delivery of learning programmes and assessment, is expected and Training (TVET) to support the development of this teachers’ continuing CXC’s approach to vocational education is: (i) to place TVET professional development programme. on equal footing with other secondary school offerings; (ii) to create multiple pathways for learners; (iii) to provide greater Textbooks Review and Endorsement diversity and choice on which knowledge and careers may As previously reported to Council, separate meetings with be built; (iv) to help cultivate the essentials of employability the Caribbean Publishers Network and the UK Publishers – attitude, behaviour, and communication; and (v) to Caribbean Working Party elicited requests for CXC to consider support the provision of technically proficient, work-ready providing a central service for the review of textbooks and the graduates. possible endorsement of those that provide substantial and appropriate support for delivery of the relevant syllabus. In December 2009, CXC entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Pearson Education and Edexcel CXC was encouraged to offer this service based on the fact jointly to form an alliance to produce and deliver new that textbooks are some of the most important resources to vocational education products for the Caribbean market. support teachers’ delivery of quality instruction and to help However, in August 2010 CXC convened the inaugural students achieve their full potential. A centralised review and endorsement process was considered likely to impact meeting of the TVET Policy Committee to build on the work positively on the development of high-quality resources, done by the CARICOM Regional Coordinating Mechanism protect consumer rights and reduce the time taken to get for Technical and Vocational Education and Training textbooks approved. (RCMTVET). Notwithstanding the approval in principle given by The Committee has included in its scope of works, research Participating Governments at the 2009 meeting of Council, on the performance of current TVET offerings against the CXC has been unable to get the required feedback from future needs of the region including an assessment of CXC countries. To date, only Barbados, Belize, Dominica and programmes against international offerings. It is expected Montserrat have responded to the request for information to develop a strategy for the coordination of TVET offerings to take this project forward. It is hoped that Participating at the secondary level. Governments will give greater attention to this initiative in 2011. 33 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 CORPORATE STRATEGY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED) financing and Corporate Strategy Other Business Initiatives The recent economic crisis emphasised the need for CXC to develop a high level of financial self-reliance to meet its Advertising operating costs and to fulfil its mission statement. Beyond CXC has sought expressions of interest from leading the pursuit of new business opportunities, there is a need to marketing and advertising agencies to develop high-quality, continue to pursue philanthropic opportunities. cost-effective campaigns in various forms to market and advertise CXC’s products and services. CXC will explore Further, with the expiration of the current Strategic Plan at the potential interest among corporate entities to advertise the end of 2010, the development of the 2011 – 2015 Plan in CXC’s printed materials and on its website, vehicle will focus on the transformation of CXC. By employing a signage and billboards. Sponsors will also be sought for participatory process, the Plan is expected to serve a variety the distribution of mail shots to students throughout the of other purposes, including: Caribbean region, and for memorabilia, including shirts, caps, key rings and pens. (i) clearly establishing realistic goals and objectives consistent with the mission in a defined timeframe within Rosetta Stone the organisation’s capacity for implementation; CXC has approached Rosetta Stone, an interactive language- learning software company that teaches a new language by (ii) locating the Plan within a wider regional human resource immersion, rather than translation and memorization drills, development strategy; to explore the forming of an alliance for distribution in the region and the possible use the product to enhance the (iii) communicating those goals and objectives to key language-learning curriculum to students. There has been an stakeholders and constituents; initial expression of interest from a number of Participating Governments. (iv) developing a broad sense of ownership of the Plan and consensus around CXC’s direction; Profiles International CXC is exploring with Profiles International’s educational services and government solutions the feasibility of offering (v) ensuring that the most effective use is made of available or adapting their Pathway Indicator which helps identify resources by focusing on key priorities; top 3 potential career clusters for 13- and 14-year-olds, and the Pathway Ready which matches 16-year-old users with (vi) providing a base from which progress can be measured, occupations best suited to their unique strengths and fit for and establishing a mechanism for transformation and career. informed change. Yearbook Initiative CXC, based on the acquisition of a new Xerox digital printing press and the formation of a business partnership with Barbados Business Machines, explored the possibility of developing a yearbook for all schools across the region to record, highlight, and commemorate the past school year. However, this is not deemed feasible at this time. Work skills CXC is seeking to develop a flexible suite of qualifications suitable for learners of all ages to equip young people with the skills to gain and retain a job in challenging times. This will focus on instilling wide-ranging skills built on the ABC of employability – attitude, behaviour and communication – to give learners an edge in a competitive climate. Mr Hassan B. Ndahi, Senior Specialist with the International Labour Organisation and Ms Pauline Whiteman, Programme Manager, National Training Agency, Trinidad and Tobago attending the Regional CVQ meeting at CXC Headquarters in Barbados 34 CORPORATE STRATEGY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED) Jamaican students taking a keen interest in the new past paper booklets on display at the Jamaica Science and Technology Expo Character Education Other Initiatives Undertaken This is an interlocked set of personal values and virtues that normally underpins conduct. Character education is Intellectual Property and Copyright about who we are and who we will become, and includes The matter of conflict of interest among resource persons the virtues of responsibility, honesty, self-reliance, reliability, has been addressed in the IP policy and there has been generosity, self-discipline, and a sense of identity and an update of the terms and conditions for the granting of purpose. It is recognised that education should not only permission for use of CXC copyright materials. focus on certification and the acquisition of skills, but should also contribute to personal well-being, moral sensitivity Amending the Agreement Establishing the Council and the flourishing of human society. CXC looked into this CXC is exploring the means of using a less complicated programme but felt that it would be best implemented at process to allow for accession of new members as well as the community level. the possibility of creating a category of associate members to allow for the inclusion of key regional inter-governmental University for Industry (Ufi) and non-governmental agencies in the work of the Council. CXC is exploring with Ufi, a UK Government initiative, the possibility of providing a dedicated adult learning New Building programme to improve employability and to transform skills CSBD is coordinating the construction of the permanent and productivity through a wide range of flexible online Headquarters building for CXC. The architects have courses. From foundation skills to vocational qualifications, indicated an expectation of breaking ground within the last Ufi has online courses that can allow adult learners to log quarter of 2010. on and learn wherever suits them best, whether at home, at work, in a local community centre, or anywhere with Internet access. 35 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 NEW TECHNOLOgICAL ARCHIVES & RECORDS APPLICATIONS▸ MANAgEMENT▸ 2010 was the year of training and consolidation for the Going Electronic Information Systems Division. It was the year the user With the introduction of an electronic records management community began to master the technology deployed in the system, the Archives and Records Management (ARM) Unit previous 18 months. has started a new focus on its journey in managing the records of the Council. The Versatile system identified for this purpose On the public side, the new website, www.cxc.org was is currently being used to facilitate file creation, and charge- launched, the online registration system (ORS) was fine- out requests. The robustness of the system will eventually tuned, results were delivered electronically to centres via allow for the storage and retrieval at the item level as we aim ORS, and the markers portal www.cxc.org/markers was to achieve maximum utilization of the system. Embracing new launched. technologies such as DocuShare and Versatile will no doubt increase the capacity and speed at which documents, when Internally, the new Human Resource Management created and received, are easily captured and made available application went live bringing HR transactions to staff’s for retrieval and access. Since Versatile’s implementation, the finger tips, immediately empowering the entire organization! Records team has been readily available to supplement the Similarly, Examination Development and Production Division initial training previously delivered both by the Zaiso system and Examinations Administration and Security Division consultant and by the AR (Records). took control of most of their processes and enjoyed the anticipated gains in operating efficiency during the June to Keeping Abreast August marking and grading exercises. Remote or mobile Records Unit has been continually attentive to the professional working was also welcomed, saving the all-night vigil while aspects of records management and administration at the long-running processes kept the CPUs crunching; they were local and international levels. monitored from the comfort of one’s home. • This year Miss Heather Herbert of the Human Resources Division; Mrs Mildred Daniel, of the Archives and The end-users were not the only ones honing their skills. Records Management Unit; and Ms Michelle Belgrave IT staff completed training and certifications in, Database (Temporary) of the Human Resources Division successfully Administration, Network Administration and Infrastructure, completed the Certificate in Records Management Project Management, E-Commerce, Information Security, summer programme conducted by The University of the Desktop Support and ITIL v3. In keeping with the thrust West Indies, Cave Hill Campus. towards ISO 9000 certification, we strengthened our policy and procedures documents releasing the Information Security • Members of the ARM Unit attended the annual Policy and the Service Level Agreement for ratification. conference of the Barbados Archives and Information Managers (BARIM) held at the Hilton Hotel in Barbados Looking to 2011, the pace of transformation will not slow. in April. Coming out of the Business Process Review of 2010 we anticipate significant changes to our core processes. A new Managing our records enterprise engine will drive tighter integration of all our In accordance with the 2008 ARM Policy, there is ongoing support systems, and seamless data flows will enable more appraisal to assess the value of the information contained timely responses to both internal and external customers. in the records stored at the Records Storage Centre. Vital Self-help services are planned via web interfaces and in the records and records of evidential and research value are not-too-distant future, ‘exam-on-demand’ will be a reality! maintained into physical and/or electronic systems for future retrieval, access and use. Special effort was made to ensure It has been a productive year for the Information Systems that records lacking permanent value were systematically team; the seeds sown have begun bearing fruit and the IT- disposed in controlled environments. Dispositions scheduled Intelligent organization is beginning to emerge; the journey for WZO and HQ were completed in March and July 2010 continues. respectively. 36 SYLLABUS DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES▸ Dr Angela Shirley, Mr Javed Samuels and Dr Anthony Haynes, CXC Measurement and Evaluation Officer working on the Additional Mathematics syllabus CARIBBEAN SECONDARY EDUCATION reasoning; provide the foundation for CAPE Mathematics and CERTIfICATE (CSEC) the sciences; and develop the abilities to reason logically. The Panel recommended that the syllabus be offered at the NEWLY DEVELOPED SYLLABUS CSEC level. The syllabus is organized in four sections, namely, Section 1, Algebra and Function; Section 2, Coordinate Additional Mathematics Geometry and Trigonometry; Section 3, Introductory The Panel meeting to develop the syllabus for Additional Calculus and Section 4, Basic Mathematical Applications. Mathematics was held in May 2009. The first draft of the The examination will consist of three papers. Paper 01 syllabus along with specimen examination papers, keys comprises forty-five multiple-choice items. Paper 02 consists and mark schemes were submitted to SUBSEC in October of two Sections. In Section I, there will be six compulsory 2009, requesting approval to complete the development of structured and problem-solving type questions from Sections the syllabus. The approval was granted. The second Panel 1, 2 and 3 of the syllabus while Section II will consists of two meeting was convened in November 2009, to complete structured and problem-solving type questions from Section the development of the syllabus. The final draft of the 4. Paper 03, the School Based Assessment comprises a syllabus along with specimen examination papers, keys and project requiring candidates to demonstrate the practical mark schemes were submitted to SUBSEC in April 2010, application of mathematics in everyday life. for approval. The syllabus was approved and copies were distributed to schools in August 2010, for first examination AMENDED SYLLABUS in May/June 2012. Religious Education The syllabus aims to bridge the gap between the CSEC A Panel meeting held in April 2009 amended the Religious Mathematics Syllabus and the CAPE Mathematics syllabuses Education Syllabus to include the Options of Hinduism, by; promoting effective mathematical communication; instil Judaism and Islam. The amended syllabus incorporating further curiosity and analytical thinking in deriving solutions the three Options was submitted for SUBSEC’s approval in to problems which may not necessarily be solved by a single/ October 2009. The approved syllabus was distributed to unique approach; develop positive intrinsic mathematical schools in August 2010, for first examination in May/June values such as accuracy, confidence, rigor and systematic 2012. 37 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 SYLLABUS DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED) SYLLABUSES UNDER REVIEW and new sections added. Adjustments were proposed to the definition of profile dimensions for assessment, merging Physical Education and Sport accuracy with speed, and introducing knowledge and The Review Committee at its meeting held in April 2010, comprehension. Adjustment in the distribution of marks revised the Rationale, Aims and General Objectives of the among the profile dimensions in the external assessment syllabus to reflect the attributes of the “Ideal Caribbean was also recommended. The School-Based Assessment was Person” and other areas for consideration based on the also restructured, replacing the reference manual with the political, philosophical and psychological considerations for preparation of a portfolio. Attendant changes were also syllabus development. The Specific Objectives and Content made to the distribution of marks in the SBA. The syllabus were clarified and expanded to indicate the breadth and was submitted to SUBSEC at its meeting in October 2010. It depth to which the knowledge and skills should be covered. is expected that the syllabus will be finalised in 2011. The format of the Core was restructured to include two columns, that is, Specific Objectives and Content to allow Office Administration for easier reading. An additional sport, softball/baseball was A Review Committee meeting held in April 2009 added to Option C of the syllabus since it is taught in some recommended changes to the syllabus to respond to the schools in the region. More career options were included as impact of Information and Communications Technology well as a glossary of examination terms. It was recommended (ICT) on the operations in the modern office environment. that the format of Paper 01 be changed so that Section A The rationale, objectives and content were reviewed and would comprise thirty compulsory multiple-choice items updated. The Sections of the syllabus were renamed and Section B five compulsory structured essay questions. and reordered to provide for a more logical and coherent It was further recommended that Paper 02 be assessed sequence of the topics covered. by the External Examiner only and 30 marks be allocated to this paper. The structure of Paper 03, the School Based It was recommended that Paper 02 be modified to comprise Assessment would remain the same; however, the marks THREE compulsory questions in Section 1 covering Sections would be reduced from 120 to 90. I – VI of the syllabus. Section 2 of Paper 02 would consist of FOUR questions from which candidates must attempt THREE. The Committee also recommended changes to the format of the Internal Assessment, placing emphasis on the impact of ICT on the modern office. A panel meeting was held to finalize the syllabus in November 2009. Further comments were recommended and the draft syllabus was circulated to teachers, subject specialists and other stakeholders soliciting their views on the proposed changes. A Panel meeting was held in November 2010 to finalize the syllabus. The finalised syllabus will be submitted to SUBSEC for approval at its meeting in April 2011. If approved, copies of the syllabus will be distributed to schools in May 2011, for first examination in 2013. REVISED SYLLABUSES Theatre Arts SUBSEC approved the syllabus at its meeting in April 2010 Physical Education and Sport Under Review: Front Row: Mr Orson Pierre James, Ms and copies were distributed to schools in August 2010, for Andrea Nichols, Ms Vilma Charlton, Ms Cyndra Ramsundar. Back Row: Mr Mark Mungal, Dr John Andor, Ms Joyce Graham-Royale, Mr Hance Richards, Ms Alsian Brown-Perry first examination in May/June 2012. Electronic Document Preparation and Management The Rationale of the syllabus was revised to emphasise and A Review Committee meeting held in April 2010 to review to state explicitly the link between the syllabus and the the EDPM syllabus recommended the expansion and creation of the “Ideal Caribbean Person”. The syllabus was clarification of objectives and content to better reflect reorganised into the three Options, namely, Drama, Dance current practice in electronic document preparation and and Stage Crafts to make the syllabus more manageable for management and the inclusion of current Information and teachers and students and to be more reflective of learning Communication Technologies. The objectives and content of in the arts. The Panel agreed with the recommendation for existing Sections in the syllabus were substantially expanded the inclusion of the viva voce in all three Options of Paper 02 38 SYLLABUS DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED) and the redistribution of the marks across the three profile SYLLABUSES UNDER REVIEW dimensions, “Appreciating and Analyzing”, “Performing” Accounting and “Creating”. The marking criteria for the Performance The Review Committee, at its meeting held in March 2009, Options were revised in order to give better guidance to recommended several structural changes to the Accounting teachers in the awarding of marks for the Dance, Drama and syllabus. It was recommended that references in the syllabus Stage Crafts Options under the three Profile Dimensions, to the British accounting standard be replaced with the “Appreciating and Analysing”, “Performing” and “Creating.” International Accounting Financial Standards (IAFS). The To provide further guidance to teachers, the Glossary of content of the syllabus was realigned to associated specific Theatre Terms in the syllabus was expanded. An updated list objectives to ensure clarity of the scope of material to be of Suggested Reading and Resource Materials was included covered. A reduction in the number of questions in Paper in the syllabus document. The list of cultural forms identified 01 from 54 to 45 was recommended in keeping with what in the syllabus was reviewed and refined and a table which obtains in other CAPE cognate subjects. Adjustment was also linked the forms with the territory or territories in which proposed in the mark allocation for the Internal Assessment they were practised was included. The syllabus contains for Unit 1, increasing the total from 42 to 60. A revised the prescribed list of cultural forms to be studied for the Internal Assessment mark scheme was also developed. two cycles, 2012 – 2014 and 2015 – 2017 and at least one cultural form that was practised in all Participating Countries. The syllabus was deliberated upon at a meeting of the A section providing detailed guidelines to teachers on Panel in November 2009. Further comment on the syllabus setting and marking the School Based Assessment, namely, was sought however, and the draft syllabus was circulated the Critique and the Research Paper was also included in the to teachers, subject specialists and other stakeholders in syllabus. the business/financial sector. A panel meeting was held in November 2010. The finalised syllabus will be submitted for CARIBBEAN ADVANCED SUBSEC’s approval in April 2011. If approved, copies of the PROfICIENCY EXAMINATION (CAPE) syllabus will be distributed to schools in May 2011, for first examination in May/June 2012. AMENDED SYLLABUS Caribbean Studies Art and Design The Review Committee at a meeting held in March 2010, A subcommittee of the CAPE Art and Design Panel met in recommended that the Rationale of the syllabus be revised to March 2009 to amend the Syllabus. The amendment was emphasise and state explicitly the link between the syllabus in response to recommendations that the objectives be and the creation of the “Ideal Caribbean Person”. The Specific defined with greater specificity, that greater use of Modern Objectives and Content of the syllabus were reviewed and Technology and new approaches to Art and Design Production revised to indicate the breadth and depth to which the be reflected in the syllabus and that strategies be developed knowledge and skills in each Module should be covered. for the observation of deadlines by Centres for submission of Module 2 was revised to include how the issues of Diaspora Internal Assessment and examination pieces. The Rationale and Migration gave rise to, or not, to a diasporic psyche and was revised and rewritten to emphasise the practical nature more themes for research were included in Module 3. The of Art and Design skills, knowledge and practices and draft syllabus contain a revised Marking Criteria which will their connection to other fields of study and intellectual assist teachers in the assessment of the Internal Assessment development. The General and Specific Objectives were assignment. Paper 03B was revised and a Glossary of terms revised and rewritten to clarify the requirements for the used in the Caribbean Studies examination was included in research papers and to expand on the critical thinking, the syllabus document. analytic and interpretation skills of the cultural studies. The content was revised and expanded to emphasise innovative Management of Business use of Art and Design media and materials, ICT, digital, The Committee for the Review of the Management of still and video photography and the production of games, Business syllabus convened in January 2010 and made several toys and models in two and three dimensional formats. adjustments to the syllabus. The sequence of topics in Unit 1 Teaching and Learning activities were increased to include was reorganised and topics considered by the Committee to the use of ICT to achieve the objectives of the syllabus and to be redundant were replaced. Lengthy accounting procedures develop students’ awareness of safety, entrepreneurial skills, in Unit 1 Module 3 were revised and some requirements intellectual property rights and copyrights. The finalised syllabus will be effective for teaching in September 2011 and first examination in May/June 2012. 39 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 SYLLABUS DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED) removed. The Committee also recommended a reduction in “Approaches to Teaching the Syllabus”, was expanded to the number of topics to be covered in Unit 2 Module 1, and provide needed guidance to administrators and teachers. the introduction of new topics in Production. A structural The requirements of the Internal Assessment were reduced change was recommended in Unit 2, changing the emphasis to make it more manageable for students and teachers. In of Module 3 from Entrepreneurship to Small Business, with addition, the Allocation of Marks and Marking Criteria for inclusion of pertinent topics such as the development of a the Portfolio was adjusted. The Glossary was extended to business plan. The Internal Assessment requirements were further clarify and include terms which were still proving amended to allow candidates the option to prepare project difficult for teachers. reports on any one, two or on all three Modules within the Unit being assessed. Environmental Science SUBSEC approved the syllabus at its meeting in April 2010 A draft copy of the syllabus containing the recommendations and copies were distributed to schools in August 2010, for of the Review Committee was submitted to SUBSEC at its first examination in May/June 2011. meeting in April 2010. Copies of the draft syllabus were also sent to teachers and other stakeholders for comment. A The Rationale and the Aims were revised. The General meeting of the Subject Panel to finalize the syllabus will be Objectives were reviewed and refined. The Specific held in October, 2010. Following this meeting, the syllabus Objectives were clarified and the Explanatory Notes were will be submitted to SUBSEC at its meeting in April 2011. If expanded. The syllabus document was restructured to approved, copies of the syllabus will be distributed to schools include two columns to bring it in line with the syllabus in June 2011 for first examination in May/June 2012. document for other science subjects. The practical abilities to be assessed were reviewed and refined to reflect the Modern Languages practical nature of the syllabus. All Modules in Unit 2 were A Review Committee at a meeting held in March 2010, also reviewed and refined to ensure that the syllabus focused recommended that the Rationale of the syllabuses be revised more on environmental issues. In order to bring the syllabus to emphasise and to state explicitly the link between the in line with the external assessment component of the other syllabuses and the creation of the “Ideal Caribbean Person”. CAPE science syllabuses, the structure of Paper 02 was The Specific Objectives and Content of the syllabuses were changed to allow candidates to respond to six compulsory reviewed and revised to indicate the breadth and depth essay-type questions. For the internal assessment candidates to which the knowledge and skills in each Module should will be required to submit a separate journal for both Units be covered. Included in the syllabus documents are the which will comprise the reports of site visits and laboratory mandatory requirement for Internal Assessment component exercises. for both Units of the syllabuses. In the Internal Assessment component for both syllabuses, the guidelines and sample Literatures in English questions were revised. The prescribed texts and themes SUBSEC approved the syllabus at its meeting in April 2010 were also included. In Paper 02, the word limit for the essay and copies were distributed to schools in August 2010, for was increased to 350/400 from 250/350 words the time was first examination in May/June 2012. increased from two hours to two hours ten minutes. The word limit for the essay in Paper 03 was also increased from The Rationale of the syllabus was revised to emphasise and to 350/400 words to 450/500 words. state explicitly the link between the syllabus and the creation of the “Ideal Caribbean Person”. The General Objectives, REVISED SYLLABUSES Specific Objectives and Content of the syllabus were revised Communication Studies to indicate the breadth and depth to which the knowledge The revised syllabus was approved by SUBSEC at its meeting and skills in each Module should be covered. The definition in April 2010 and copies were distributed to schools in of the Skills and Abilities to be developed across the entire August 2010, for first examination in May/June 2011. syllabus were refined and the requirements of the Internal Assessment assignments were clarified. A Glossary of The Rationale of the syllabus was revised to emphasise and to Literary Terms was included as an Appendix to the syllabus. state explicitly the link between the syllabus and the creation The prescribed texts and plays for the next cycle, 2012-2017 of the “Ideal Caribbean Person” as defined in the CARICOM were included in the syllabus document. document, The Caribbean Education Strategy (2000). The Specific Objectives and Content of the syllabus were revised to indicate the breadth and depth to which the knowledge and skills in each Module should be covered. The Section, 40 SYLLABUS DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED) CCSLC CSEC CAPE SYLLABUSES SYLLABUSES SYLLABUSES UNDER REVIEW UNDER REVIEW UNDER REVIEW INTEGRATED SCIENCE PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT ACCOUNTING SOCIAL STUDIES ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT CARIBBEAN STUDIES PREPARATION AND MODERN LANGUAGES MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT OF BUSINESS OFFICE ADMINISTRATION REVISED SYLLABUSES REVISED REVISED ENGLISH SYLLABUSES MATHEMATICS SYLLABUS COMMUNICATION STUDIES THEATRE ARTS ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE LITERATURES IN ENGLISH AMENDED AMENDED SYLLABUS SYLLABUS RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ART AND DESIGN NEWLY DEVELOPED SYLLABUS ADDITIONAL MATHEMATICS 41 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 SYLLABUS DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED) CARIBBEAN CERTIfICATE Of SECONDARY REVISED SYLLABUSES LEVEL COMPETENCE (CCSLC) English The revised syllabus was approved by SUBSEC at its meeting in April 2010 and copies were distributed to schools in SYLLABUSES UNDER REVIEW August 2010, for first examination in May/June 2012. Integrated Science At the Review Committee meeting held in April 2010, the The Specific Objectives, Suggested Teaching and Learning Rationale, Aims and General Objectives of the syllabus were Activities and Formative Assessment tasks of the syllabus revised to reflect the attributes of the “Ideal Caribbean were revised to indicate the breadth and depth to which Person” and other areas for consideration based on the the knowledge and skills in each Module should be covered. political, philosophical and psychological considerations for Critical thinking skills were included in all Modules to syllabus development. The Skills and Abilities to be Assessed allow for equivalence in testing. In addition, some of the were also reviewed and revised to ensure that the syllabus Summative Assessment tasks were revised to ensure that would provide the foundational skills to articulate with the the requirements were more manageable for students and CSEC sciences. The Specific Objectives, Content, Suggested teachers. A list of resources to provide background reading Teaching and Learning Activities, and formative Assessment for teachers and recommended approaches to teaching tasks were clarified and expanded. Modules 1, 2 and 3 were the syllabus were included in the syllabus document as rearranged. Topics which were of relevance to students at appendages. this level such as Air pollution and its effect, Natural disasters and more on the use of technology in the syllabus were Mathematics included in the syllabus. The Teacher Assessment tasks were The revised syllabus was approved by SUBSEC at its meeting reviewed and refined. in April 2010 and copies were distributed to schools in August 2010, for first examination in May/June 2012. Social Studies The syllabus was reviewed at a meeting held in June, 2010. The Rationale and the Aims were revised. The General The Review Committee proposed structural adjustments Objectives were reviewed and refined. The Specific to the syllabus to refocus its direction towards exploring Objectives were clarified and the Content, Suggested the interaction between individuals and their physical and Teaching and Learning Activities, and Formative Assessment socio-cultural environment. With this as a philosophical tasks were expanded. The eligibility of the CCSLC certificate underpinning, the Committee refocused the objectives was included in the syllabus document and some of the and content of the syllabus to develop candidates’ notes on the examination were clarified. The topic Sets was understanding of self; the development of competencies, integrated in all Modules of the syllabus. All the Teacher attitudes and values to function in society; an appreciation Assessment Tasks were reviewed and some were revised. of the peoples, customs and institutions in candidates’ The Skills and Abilities to be Assessed were replaced with immediate and regional space, and the impact of global, the Competencies to be Assessed. social and environmental factors on the Caribbean region. The module on globalization was restructured to shift the CCSLC Site Visits emphasis towards the impact of globalization on business, CCSLC site visits were held in Jamaica and Grenada. The site climate change and tourism in the region. Equal distribution visits were made to ensure quality assurance and compliance of marks in the Teacher Assessment and External Assessment with the requirements as outline by the Council in the CCSLC was also recommended. The syllabus will be submitted to syllabuses. Special emphasis was placed on compliance with SUBSEC in October 2010. It is expected that the syllabus will the requirements of the Internal (Summative) Assessment. be finalised in 2011. Site visits were made to 42 schools in Jamaica with assistance and guidance being rendered to 150 teachers. In Grenada, 65 teachers participated as the Officer made site visits to 10 schools. A total of 215 teachers from Jamaica and Grenada participated in Site visits in 2009 – 2010. 42 CAPACITY BUILDINg▸ Dr Desmond Broomes conducting workshop for CAPE Chief and Assistant Chief Examiners Teacher Training and Orientation Item Writing Teacher orientation workshops were held in five countries Measurement and Evaluation Officers conducted training to introduce teachers across the region to new and revised workshops for teachers in item writing and orientation to syllabuses in 2010. The Ministries of Education in the countries the CXC examination process for various examinations. with the largest candidate populations were asked to host the Workshops were held in Barbados, Jamaica, St Kitts and workshops by providing a suitable venue and refreshments Nevis and Trinidad and Tobago and dealt with 11 subject for local participants. Teacher orientation workshops were areas. held in Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago. Antigua and Barbuda hosted Training of CAPE Chiefs workshops for CAPE Art and Design, Communication Studies, Environmental Science and Literatures in English; for CSEC and Assistant Chiefs Theatre Arts and CCSLC Mathematics and English. Barbados CXC hosted a one-day workshop on 28 July for Chief hosted workshops for the four CAPE syllabuses reviewed: Examiners and Assistant Chief Examiners for the Caribbean Art and Design, Communication Studies, Environmental Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE). The workshop Science and Literatures in English, as well as CSEC Additional dealt with assessment and quality issues in the context of Mathematics, Religious Education and Theatre Arts. The the CXC examination model and processes used in CXC Ministry of Education in Guyana hosted workshops for the examinations. The objectives of the workshop included, four CAPE syllabuses reviewed along with CSEC Religious among other things, updating Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs Education, Theatre Arts and Additional Mathematics. on the major features of the CXC examination model with an Trinidad and Tobago hosted workshops for CAPE Art and emphasis on robustness, the criterion-referenced framework, Design, Communication Studies, Environmental Science and instructional sensitivity and the use of triangulation as a Literatures in English and for CSEC Additional Mathematics, technique for optimizing the reliability and validity of the Religious Education and Theatre Arts. Jamaica hosted assessment procedures. Dr Desmond Broomes led the workshops for the new CSEC Additional Mathematics syllabus workshop and he was assisted by CXC staff members, Dr and all the revised and amended syllabuses. A total of 281 Gordon Harewood, Dr Anthony Haynes, Mrs Benita Byer, teachers attended the workshops for CAPE subjects, 251 Mrs Nordia Weekes and Mrs Leona Emtage. attended the workshops for CSEC subjects and 55 attended the workshops for CCSLC. 43 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 MARKETINg, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND CUSTOMER RELATIONS MANAgEMENT▸ The Council enjoyed a relatively good year with its public relations and marketing efforts. Among the big accomplishments were the launch of the new website, the hosting of three major media events and the hosting of two successful students’ events during the year. In addition, a major advertising campaign was carried out in Jamaica between February and November which raised the profile of the suite of qualifications offered by CXC in Jamaica. MEDIA EVENTS ▸AUgUST 16 RELEASE Of JAMAICA RESULTS ▸APRIL The Council in conjunction with the Ministry of Education, Jamaica, hosted a meeting of principals 8 LAUNCH Of PAST PAPER BOOKLETS and a press conference to release the May/June The Council in conjunction with Ian Randle Publishers CSEC and CAPE results for Jamaica. The special launched the new series of Past Paper Booklets release of the Jamaica results was warranted as with a press conference at CXC Headquarters a result of the unrest which occurred in Western in Barbados. Several stakeholders including Kingston during the administration of examinations bookstores, the Ministry of Education and parent for both CAPE and CSEC. The Registrar presented teacher associations attended the launch. Mr Laurie Honourable Andrew Holness, Minister of Education King, Chief Education Officer (Ag) in Barbados in Jamaica with a copy of the Jamaica results during delivered the feature address. the press conference. ▸MAY 10 LAUNCH Of NEW WEBSITE The Council launched its new website with a press conference at Headquarters in Barbados. Mr Winston Crichlow, Principal of Harrison College and President of the Barbados Association of Principals of Public Secondary Schools delivered the feature address. Two students, one from St Michael School and the other from Harrison College pressed the button to launch the site, while two students from the Garrison Secondary School unveiled a CXC vehicle wrapped with a design promoting the web The Registrar presenting Jamaica CAPE and CSEC results to Mrs Audrey site. Seawell, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Jamaica PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES ▸fEBRUARY 18 Ms Patricia Clarke of the Registrar’s Office represented CXC at the St Michael School Career Fair in Barbados 22 AR (PI and CS) made a presentation to Guidance Counsellors in Barbados at US Embassy in Mr Winston Crichlow (centre) speaking at the launch of the CXC website. He Bridgetown. The presentation was part of a is flanked by Mrs Megan Vitoria and Dr Didacus Jules seminar hosted by Education USA for Guidance Counsellors. 44 MARKETING, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND CUSTOMER RELATIONS MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED) 22 Mr Tim Wright, Head of Education USA for Latin ▸APRIL America and the Caribbean and Mrs Ichiyo Iwata, Education USA representative at the US Embassy 15 AR (PI and CS) was interviewed by Gayelle in Bridgetown met with the Registrar and AR (PI Television, Trinidad and Tobago about the Visual and CS) to discuss efforts to forge a closer working Arts exhibition slated for Grenada. On the same day, relationship between CXC, Education USA and US WE FM from Grenada also conducted an interview universities and colleges. with AR (PI and CS) about the Visual Arts exhibition. The following media appearances were associated with the Visual Arts exhibition ▸MARCH 17 Interview with Mr George Grant on Grenada 11 – 14 The Council participated in the Barbados Science Broadcast and Technology Expo held at the Garfield Sobers Interview with GIS television Gymnasium. The Council’s new Office Communicator technology was on display as well as all science 19 Interview with Flow Cable Channel offerings for CAPE and CSEC. Barbados Today Interview with MTV Channel 10 newspaper interviewed several CXC staff members from the SciTech Expo using the technology and the 20 Appearance on Spice Morning television Council received favourable press as a result. programme Appearance on Grenada Morning television with 14 On the final day of the Sci-Tech Expo, Starcom Mrs Andrea Philip of the Ministry of Education Network news interviewed Benita Byer, Measurement Officer and Cleveland Sam, AR (PI and CS). 21 Interview on Grenada Broadcasting Network Radio programme called Focus 21 Participated in Lodge School Career Showcase 22 Interview with Starcom Network News 28 – 29 CXC participated in the Jamaica Science and Technology Expo as a sponsor. The two-day event was the culmination of the National Science and Technology competition. The event was well attended and the Council’s involvement brought significant mileage. As a sponsor, CXC’s name was mentioned periodically throughout the two days of the Expo and was called upon to present a prize to one of the winners during the awards ceremony. During the Expo, AR (PI and CS) gave interviews to Ms Kameka Harris of the Western Zone Office attending to students at the the Jamaica Information Service and the Jamaica Science and Technology Expo in Jamaica Gleaner. ▸MAY 27 – 28 Dr Yolande Wright, Senior Assistant Registrar, Quality Assurance and AR (PI and CS) visited Southern University and A&M College in Louisiana, USA to discuss articulation agreement and collaboration between the two institutions. During the visit, the CXC team made a presentation to the university’s management team on CXC examination system and processes. A journalist from the Barbados Today newspaper interviewing Mrs Miranda Sealy, Assistant Registrar - ESBD via the Office Communicator at the Barbados Science and Technology Expo 45 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 MARKETING, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND CUSTOMER RELATIONS MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED) 27 The May issue of the 9 – 12 While on a visit to Caribbean Examiner magazine Dominica, the Registrar and was published and distributed. SAR (Quality Assurance) The issue focused on the participated in a radio call- Regional Top Awardees and in programme on Dominica their experiences in the Broadcasting Station along British Virgin Islands as well as with Ambassador Charles other issues of interest to the Maynard. Council. 13 AR (PI and CS) gave an interview to Starcom A teacher speaking at one of the ▸JUNE town hall meetings in BarbadosNetwork news about the town hall meetings hosted in conjunction with 30 MAY – 4 JUNE the Barbados National Council of Parent Teacher AR (PI and CS) attended the NAFSA Conference in Associations. Kansas City, USA. He presented on a panel with a representative from the University of the West Indies and Educational Credentials Evaluators on the topic 16 – 23 CXC in conjunction with the Barbados National “Education in the Commonwealth Caribbean.” Council of Parent Teacher Associations hosted two During the conference, he met with representatives town hall meetings in Barbados. The first meeting of several universities. was held on 16 June at Harrison College, while the second meeting was held at Alexandra School on 23 June. The meetings gave the Council an opportunity to interact with several key stakeholders, parents, students and teachers. The meetings were addressed by the Registrar and other members of the Management team and the President of the Barbados National Council of Parent Teacher Associations. 22 AR (PI and CS) and Mr Andrew Greene, Vice President of the Barbados National Council of Parent Teacher Associations were guests on Mornin’ Barbados television programme to promote the Mrs Maureen Grazette, Measurement and Evaluation Officer speaking Town Hall Meeting. with a client at the information booth at one of the town hall meetings in Barbados A teacher addressing the panel during the first town hall meeting in Barbados 46 MARKETING, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND CUSTOMER RELATIONS MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED) ▸JULY ▸SEPTEMBER The Council published 3 The Registrar and Mrs Susan Giles, Senior Assistant a Caribbean Vocational Registrar, Examination Administration and Security Qualification booklet Division appeared on Mornin’ Barbados television entitled “Requirements programme to speak about CXC strategic direction and Guidelines For and examinations issues. School Administrators and Principals.” The 7 Dr Gordon Harewood, Senior Assistant Registrar, booklet was sent to Examination Development and Production Division Local Registrars to be and Ms Dianne Medford, Assistant Registrar, distributed to schools Examination Administration and Security Division offering the CVQ and were guests on Mornin Barbados television those interested in programme. offering CVQ. 29 The Council hosted a student forum in Guyana and did a photographic shoot at several schools in ▸AUgUST Guyana. The forum was streamed live on the Internet. The event gave students an opportunity to interact 16 CXC in conjunction with the Ministry of Education with CXC officials and ask questions and clarify and the Overseas Examinations Commission in issues. Students from other Caribbean countries Jamaica hosted a press conference to address the were able to participate via the live stream and on issue of CXC procedures for dealing with hardships CXC facebook site. Dr Gordon Harewood, Senior and released the results for Jamaica Assistant Registrar, Examinations Development and Production Division, Ms Dianne Medford, Assistant 16 CXC in conjunction with the Ministry of Education Registrar, Examinations Administration and and the Overseas Examinations Commission in Security Division and Mr Cleveland Sam, Assistant Jamaica held a meeting with principals and other Registrar-Public Information and Customer Services stakeholders to address the issue of CXC procedures represented CXC on the panel at the forum. for dealing with hardship cases in light of the unrest in Western Kingston in May while examinations were in progress. 16 Dr Gordon Harewood, Senior Assistant Registrar- EDPD and Dr Desmond Broomes, Consultant, were guests on two radio talk shows in Jamaica. Dr Harewood appeared on Nationwide News Network’s after news programme, while Dr Broomes was a guest on Beyond the Headlines on RJR News. 27 Dr Desmond Broomes was a guest on Nationwide News Network morning talk show. Dr Broomes spoke about the rigour CXC uses in preparing examinations papers and responded to an allegation made in the editorial of a Jamaican newspaper. Broadcasting live! Ms Simone Pasmore and Mr Antonio Johnson working together to broadcast the town hall meeting live on U-Stream 47 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 MARKETING, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND CUSTOMER RELATIONS MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED) 29 AR (PI and CS) gave an interview to the Communications Department in the Ministry of Education in Guyana. The interview was broadcast on the national radio station on Thursday 30 September. 29 The Registrar addressed the Parent Teachers Association meeting at Harrison College in Barbados and fielded questions from parents and teachers. ▸OCTOBER 12 – 14 CXC participated in the US Embassy College Fair in Kingston, Jamaica. 18 – 20 CXC mounted an exhibition booth at the COSHOD meeting at the CARICOM Headquarters in Guyana. 25 The October issue of the Caribbean Examiner magazine was published and distributed. 30 – 31 CXC participated in the US Embassy College Fair in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Students cuing up to speak while another student is speaking during the Students’ Forum in Guyana Students attending Students’ Forum in Guyana 48 MARKETING, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND CUSTOMER RELATIONS MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED) Official Opening - Mrs Elizabeth Henry-Greenidge, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development in Grenada (Centre) cutting the ribbon to open the Visual Arts Exhibition. She is flanked by Mr Horace Persaud, CXC Local Registrar and Mrs Andrea Philip, Deputy Chief Education Officer – Curriculum Visual Arts Exhibition The Annual CXC CSEC Visual Arts Exhibition was hosted by the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development in Grenada from April 19 to 23 at the Conference Room of the Grenada National Stadium. Mounting of the exhibits took place on the weekend of 17 and 18 April. The exhibition opened on the morning of Monday 19 April with an official ceremony witnessed by approximately 60 guests. Mrs Elizabeth Henry-Greenidge, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education delivered the feature address on behalf of the Minister of Education, who was out of state. Mrs Andrea Philip, Deputy Chief Education for Curriculum gave the opening remarks and Mr Cleveland Sam, Assistant Registrar-Public Information and Customer Services spoke on behalf of the Registrar. Mrs Henry-Greenidge, cut the ribbon to officially declare the exhibition open, while Mrs Philip and Mr Horace Persuad, the CXC Local Registrar witness the declaration. The Ministry of Education arranged for educational districts to send their students to the exhibition on specific days. Each day, more than 250 visitors attended the exhibition, mainly Two teachers closely examine a piece of the work on display in the 3-D section 49 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 MARKETING, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND CUSTOMER RELATIONS MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED) The exhibition hall was also accentuated with the musical pieces from the CSEC Music examination from 2009. Media coverage The exhibition generated tremendous media coverage before and during the event. On 15 April the Mrs Francis and two of the Art teachers appeared on Spice Morning television programme on to promote the exhibition. The Public Relations Division in the Ministry also conducted an interview with Mrs Francis and Mr Persaud which was aired on all television and radio stations. On Friday 17 April, Mr Sam gave two interviews; one with Mr George Grant of Grenada Broadcast, a radio station Mrs Andrea Philip making a point about piece of the art on display to Mrs Lisa Francis, Arts and Internet news site, and the other with the Government Director in the Ministry of Education Information Service television. students from secondary and primary schools. The exhibition was closed half day on Thursday 22 April due to a T20 cricket Several media houses covered the opening ceremony and match at the stadium between West Indies and Zimbabwe. both Mr Sam and Mrs Francis gave interviews after the ceremony to Flow Television, MTV and GIS television. In addition to the exhibition, A classroom-style section was set up in the conference room for two reasons. Firstly, to act On Tuesday 20 April Mr Sam was a guest on Spice Morning as a holding area for visitors waiting on a tour; and secondly television programme and along with Mrs Philip a guest on as a classroom where one of the curators presented a Grenada Mornings at Grenada Broadcasting Network (GBN) PowerPoint slide show consisting of 75 art pieces, to visitors. television programme. This was done interactively and in some cases token prizes were distributed to visitors who correctly answered questions The final media appearance was on Wednesday 21 April on about the art pieces on the slide show. GBN radio afternoon show called Focus. A teacher and his students taking a keen interest in the Imaginative Composition section of the exhibition 50 MARKETING, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND CUSTOMER RELATIONS MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED) In April, Mr Tim Wright, Head of Education USA for Latin America and the Caribbean paid a courtesy call to CXC. Mr Wright met with the Registrar and AR (PI and CS) to discuss a wide range of issues relating to CXC and US universities. The Council is in discussions with several universities to formulate articulation agreements. Social Networking With the addition of a full-time webmaster to the staff, CXC has been able to have a more effective and sophisticated presence in cyberspace and particularly on the social networking sites, including faceBook, Twitter, YouTube and the most recent addition U-Stream. These portals have certainly placed CXC in the midst of if largest customers– Mr Cleveland Sam, Assistant Registrar-Public Information, speaking with Ms students. Mardi Klein, Director of International Admissions, Long Island University, at the Trinidad and Tobago College Fair With Facebook’s leading 3,000 plus followers, CXC has been able to engage in discourse on news feeds, topics related to University Relations the Council, responding to requests, and offering resolution During the year under review, efforts continued to forge to the questions from our clients. relationships with universities and colleges and to ensure a comprehensive understanding of CXC’s qualifications. A Facebook post from Mr Bryan Anderson dated 24 August mentioning the articulation agreement between CXC and During the year, CXC met with several universities and the University of South Florida (USF), informing the CXC colleges mainly from North America. The Council also sent followers that both the CAPE and Associate Degree credits copies of CAPE syllabuses to several schools for evaluation are transferrable to USF’s varying degree programmes, is by faculties to determine CAPE equivalency. indicative of the strides we have made with our international associates. AR (PI and CS) attended the Annual NAFSA Conference in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. At the conference he presented Additionally, with the adaption of U-Stream, we were able to on a panel dealing with education in the Commonwealth conduct a live web cast of a town hall meeting in Barbados Caribbean. The session was attended by representatives and a Students’ Forum in Guyana, inviting participants to from about 50 colleges and universities. At the conference the interactive fora. Teachers, parents and students from the meetings were also held with representatives from various region were able to participate in these events, which would colleges and universities. otherwise not have been possible. During the year, visits were made to three universities in the United States. Dr Yolande Wright, Head of Quality Assurance, Ms Simone Pasmore, Webmaster, monitoring the broadcast of a along with AR (PI and CS) visited Southern University in Baton CXC activity on U-Stream Rouge, Louisiana to discuss strategic collaboration between the two institutions and articulation for both CSEC and CAPE qualifications. While attending the NAFSA Conference, AR (PI and CS) visited the University of Missouri at Kansas City and University of Kansas. CXC also participated in the US Embassy College Fairs in Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago. At these fairs, representatives from the Council interacted with representatives from various colleges and universities. 51 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 MARKETING, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND CUSTOMER RELATIONS MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED) With the use of these various platforms, we have greater JULY 21 accessibility in order to inform the regional and international Training of CAPE Chief Examiners audiences about the various activities and progressions being made by CXC. AUgUST CSEC May/June Results 2010 Press Releases CAPE Results 2010 During the year, the following press releases and statements were issued by CXC. AUgUST 16 Statement on the release of results for Jamaica and CXC fEBRUARY 4 procedures for hardships Tribute to Professor Rex Nettleford on his passing AUgUST 27 fEBRUARY 12 Statement responding to Jamaica Observer Editorial on Staff Raises Funds for Haiti CSEC Mathematics examination MARCH 10 SEPTEMBER 15 January CSEC Results Statement on the availability of CAPE and CSEC syllabuses MARCH 10 SEPTEMBER 24 Addressing the issue of candidates from the Hutton Education Guyana to host CXC Students’ Forum Institute OCTOBER 24 APRIL 8 Condolences on the passing of Grenada to host CXC Visual Arts Exhibition Honourable David Thompson, Prime Minister of Barbados APRIL 9 OCTOBER 27 CXC and Ian Randle Publishers launch Past Paper Booklets Announcement of CAPE Regional Top Award Announcement of CSEC Regional Top Award MAY 11 CXC Launches new website NOVEMBER 17 Turks and Caicos to host Council Meeting MAY 12 Registrar’s Statement on the use of cellular phones in schools MAY 13 CXC and Nelson Thornes Sign Agreement 52 REgISTRAR’S REgIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ENgAgEMENTS▸ The Registrar in discussion with Honourable Denzil Douglas, Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis ▸JANUARY ▸MARCH 5 The Registrar and Pro Registrar met with Honourable 2 – 7 The Registrar visited Jamaica to conduct WZO staff Andrew Holness, Minister of Education, Jamaica retreat on 4 and 5 March. He had also met with the and other Ministry officials and updated them on Chairman and both the Chairman and Registrar CXC’s Strategic Plan. met with Honourable Andrew Holness, Minister of Education and other officials to discuss financial 7 The Registrar and Pro Registrar met with Dr Carolyn issues He also met with Dr Hayle of HEART Trust/ Hayle, the new Executive Director of HEART Trust/ NTA where they discussed CXC’s Associate Degree NTA to discuss the CVQ and TVET. in IT. 17 – 19 The Registrar and Pro Registrar met with the ▸fEBRUARY Minister of Education and other Ministry officials in Cayman Islands. The Registrar made a presentation 4 The Registrar and Mrs Susan Giles, Senior Assistant on CXC’s Strategic Plan and focus, and they also Registrar–Examinations Administration and Security discussed the introduction of CCSLC, CVQ and the visited Trinidad and Tobago where they met with proposed Primary Exit Examination. Ministry of Education officials to discuss assistance from the Ministry in sourcing and retaining marking 22 – 26 The Registrar was invited by the OECS to attend venues, registration of candidates and release of a Conference on Higher Education sponsored teachers for CXC examinations. by the OECS and the World Bank. It was held at Bay Garden in St Lucia. The Registrar made a presentation on ‘A vision for tertiary education in the OECS’. He also participated in a Consultation on Teacher Career Paths held at the same venue. 53 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 REGISTRAR’S REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENTS (CONTINUED) ▸APRIL 22 – 23 The Registrar and Pro Registrar met with senior Ministry officials in Guyana. The Registrar made a presentation on the transformation agenda. Presentations were also made on CCSLC and CVQ and discussion took place on assistance required by Guyana to offer these examinations. ▸MAY 18 – 22 The Registrar attended the annual meeting of the Caribbean Development Bank which was held in the Bahamas. He met with Honourable Desmond Bannister, Minister of Education in the Bahamas. He presented CXC’s transformation agenda to the Minister and discussed participation by the Bahamas in the CXC suite of examinations. 24 – 25 The Registrar, Mr Anderson Marshall, Director of Corporate Services and Mr Guy Hewitt, Director of Corporate Strategy and Business Development, attended a meeting of CARIFORUM in Guyana. They also met with Mr Percival Marie, Executive Director, Resource Mobilisation and Technical Assistance and staff of the Resource Mobilisation and Technical Assistance (RMTA) Unit and the Human and Social Development (HSD) Directorate of the CARICOM The Registrar making a presentation at the World Bank/OECS Consultation on tertiary Secretariat. The meeting was to discuss possibilities education in the OECS in St Lucia for funding assistance to CXC. ▸JUNE 28 The Registrar visited Anguilla where he met with the Chief Minister, Minister of Education and the 1 – 3 The Registrar was invited by the United Nations Permanent Secretary to discuss CXC’s Strategic Children’s Fund to be part of a panel and to make Plan and transformation agenda. He also met with a presentation on “Education: Curriculum, School the Anguilla TVET Council and teachers to hear of Environment and Second Chance Education”. This their concerns and to give updates on CXC-related was presented as part of the Ministerial Meeting of matters the UNICEF MTR process for the current Programme of Cooperation 2008-2011, which brought together Ministers of Education and Social Development from Barbados and the OECS under the theme - “Rethinking the Agenda for Children”. The meeting was held at the Marriotts, St. Kitts. He also paid a courtesy call on Honourable Denzil Douglas, Prime Minister and Honourable Nigel Carty, the new Minister of Education. Discussions were also held on a number of CXC-related matters, including how CXC may be able to assist the Government of St Kitts with their one laptop per student project. The Registrar speaking with Honourable Andrew Holness, Minister of The Registrar also participated in a town hall meeting Education and Mrs Audrey Seawell, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education during a press conference in Jamaica. with teachers and students of the Federation. 54 REGISTRAR’S REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENTS (CONTINUED) 9 – 12 The Registrar along with Dr Yolande Wright, Senior Assistant Registrar, Quality Assurance visited Dominica. They met with Honourable Roosevelt Skerrit, Prime Minister and Ambassador Charles Maynard. Meetings were also held with Honourable Peter St. Jean, the new Minister of Education and Mrs LaFond, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry. They also met with faculty staff of the Dominica State College to discuss CAPE. 18 – 19 The Registrar and Mr Guy Hewitt, Director of The Registrar presenting a painting to Corporate Strategy and Business Development Honourable Rolston Anglin, Minister of Education in the Cayman Islands, while attended the Distinguished Leadership Conference the CXC Pro Registrar and officials sponsored by Arthur Lok Jack School of Business, from the Ministry of Education look on at the St Augustine Campus of The University of the West Indies in Trinidad and Tobago. The Conference Keynote Presenter was Professor Vijay 16 – 20 The Registrar and Pro Registrar held meetings with Govindarajan. Honourable Dr Tim Gopeesingh and Honourable Mr Clifton Decoteau, new Ministers of Education in 22 – 23 The Registrar delivered the feature presentation on Trinidad and Tobago, and Honourable Faisal Karim Boys at Risk for a National Symposium organized Minister of Tertiary Education. While in Trinidad, by the Minister of Education and Human Resource the Registrar and Pro Registrar also met with the Development, Grenada, held at St. Georges National Training Agency to discuss stronger University. collaboration between CXC and the NTA. During the trip the Registrar also visited marking centres in Trinidad. ▸JULY 22 – 24 Along with Mrs Elaine Shakes, Syllabus Officer, the 1 – 3 The Registrar participated in the Strategy Sub- Registrar attended the Caribbean Music Educators Committee of the UWI Open Campus Board Conference in St Lucia. meeting held at the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank in St Kitts and Nevis. ▸AUgUST 4 – 8 The Registrar visited marking centres in Jamaica. 7 The Registrar gave a presentation at the Fifth 10 – 15 The Registrar presented a paper on behalf of the Assembly of Caribbean People held in Barbados at Caribbean Child Support Initiative at the Early UWI Cave Hill Campus. It was sponsored by the Childhood in the Americas Conference held in Clement Payne Movement. Havana, Cuba. ▸SEPTEMBER 14 – 17 The Registrar, along with the Pro Registrar attended the 21st Meeting of the OECS Ministers of Education, in the British Virgin Islands. They presented papers on the Primary Level Exit Examination and updated Ministers on the reform of TVET education at CXC. ▸OCTOBER The Registrar has the full attention of this lady 6 The Registrar and Pro Registrar attended the launch at one of CXC’s public of CCSLC in Montserrat. outreach events 55 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 TEAM CXC▸ Staff Training and Development The Council continues to encourage training as a means to foster and enhance the appropriate skills, attitudes and behaviours which are essential to the efficient functioning of the organisation. In 2010, staff attended a number of workshops, seminars and conferences geared towards professional development in several fields. A core focus of training for the year was directed at Members of the CXC Choir are all smiles after another melodious performance at the St equipping all staff members, Headquarters and the Western Mathias Church Lenten Service Zone Office (WZO), in the adequate use of the Council’s information technology applications. Training was also provided to all staff in both locations in the area of Quality Assurance. Assistance to staff pursuing tertiary education at Headquarters and WZO was also provided by granting study leave and flexible working hours. MR CLEVELAND SAM, Assistant Registrar – Public Information/Customer Services and MISS PATRICIA CLARKE, Clerk/Typist (Office of the Registrar), MS DEBORAH HAYNES, Assistant Computer Operator and MS SHERRY BRATHWAITE, Junior Network Administrator, Information Systems Division (ISD), MS HEATHER HERBERT, Senior Staff members are animated during an exercise at the Versatile training workshop Secretary, Human Resources (HR) and MRS JACKIE NILES- SQUIRES, Senior Secretary, Corporate Strategy and Business Development (CSBD) Unit attended the Caribbean Internet Marketing Summit from 20 to 21 January 2010. MR ANDERSON MARSHALL, Director of Corporate Services, MS ROSLYN HAREWOOD, acting Senior Assistant Registrar, Human Resources (HR), MS HEATHER HERBERT, Senior Secretary, Human Resources (HR) and MRS DONNA DAVIS, Clerk, Finance and Office Management (F/OM) attended the Seminar “Competencies in Excellence in Union/Management Relations” hosted by the Barbados Community College at the Savannah Hotel, from 17 to 18 February 2010. MRS SUSAN gILES, Senior Assistant Registrar, Examinations Administration and Security (EAS) Division and MS ROSLYN HAREWOOD, acting Senior Assistant Registrar, Human Ms Odette Smith (left) receiving her prize from Ms Paula Nicholls for placing in the Easter Hat Parade competition. The Registrar is looking on Resources (HR) participated in the Harvard Managementor, Leading and Motivating Webinar. This was hosted by the Harvard Business Publishing Management Development Programmes for Caribbean Companies and The Cave Hill School of Business – The University of the West Indies on 24 March 2010. WZO Staff Ms Ava Henry and Ms Natawyah Smith are all smiles during WZO Fun Day 56 TEAM CXC (CONTINUED) A cadre of staff from all levels across divisions attended a series of workshops entitled “Establishing Leadership Behaviours and The CXC Way” hosted by LCI Inc., Human Resources consultants during the period 6 to 9 April 2010. The workshops focused on the identification and development of the Council’s core values and defining the accepted leadership behaviours required to achieve the Council’s vision. Six Quality Assurance champions participated in the Internal Quality Auditor/ ISO 9001 Implementation and Documentation workshop presented by Mr Neil Sinanan of Goal-Point Services Limited, Trinidad and Tobago. The workshop was held from 22 to 24 April 2010 towards the Council’s goal of becoming ISO 9001:2008 certified. Mr Dorian Beckles and Ms Anita Sealy share a thought while taking part in the Office Communicator training MS BENITA BYER, Assistant Registrar, Examinations Development and Production (EDPD), as well as MR gERARD MRS MARINE HALL-EDEY, acting Senior Assistant Registrar PHILLIP, Assistant Registrar, Syllabus and Curriculum (F/OM), MS ROSLYN HAREWOOD, acting a (HR) and Development, attended the Annual American Educational MRS MICHELLE HAREWOOD, Administrative Assistant Research Association (AERA) Conference held in Denver, (HR) attended the seminar “Managing the Employment Colorado, USA from 29 April to 3 May 2010. The theme for Relationship in Turbulent Times” hosted by the Barbados 2010 was “Understanding Complex Ecologies in a Changing Institute of Management and Productivity (BIMAP) at the World”. Hilton Barbados on 9 July 2010. MRS MILDRED DANIEL, Records Supervisor, Archives and Five members of the EDPD received training in Adobe Records Management (ARM) Unit, Office of the Registrar, software at Genesis Training Systems Inc. MS SUSAN LEWIS, and MS HEATHER HERBERT, Senior Secretary (HR) Senior Secretary, MR WAYNE MORgAN, Senior Clerk commenced the Certificate in Records Management, a – Item Bank and MS MARIA STOUTE, Clerk – Item Bank, two-year programme hosted by The University of the West were trained in Adobe Illustrator CS4 Basic and Advanced Indies (UWI), Cave Hill Campus from 14 June 2010 to 23 July from 7 to 9 June 2010, while MS DIONNE HUNTE, Graphics 2010. Compositor, received training in Adobe PhotoShop CS4 Levels 1 and 2 from 10 to 12 June 2010. DR gORDON HAREWOOD, Senior Assistant Registrar (EDPD) attended the 36th Annual IAEA Conference held in Bangkok, Thailand from 22 to 27 August 2010. MR gLENROY CUMBERBATCH, Pro-Registrar, and MRS SUSAN gILES, Senior Assistant Registrar (EAS), attended the 2010 Conference of the European Association of Test Publishers (E-ATP) with the theme “Growing Talent in Europe: Gaining Advantage Through Assessment” in Barcelona, Spain, during the period 29 September to 1 October 2010. MR ANDRE BLAIR, Assistant Registrar (ISD), attended the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference in California, USA 12 to 15 October 2010. MRS LUCIA LEWIS-CASIMIR, Assistant Registrar (ARM Unit, Mr Richard Clarke, Mrs Yvette Dennis-Morrison, Ms Tegra Bruce and Ms Marjorie Lewis are Office of Registrar), attended the 55th Annual Conference and in deep discussion during the WZO staff retreat Expo of the Archives and Records Management Association (ARMA) in San Francisco, USA from 7 to 10 November 2010. 57 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 TEAM CXC (CONTINUED) All staff members were trained in DocuShare, HRMIS, New Posts Versatile and Microsoft Office Communicator applications. This year, we saw changes to our workforce, new posts were created and filled. MS SIMONE PASMORE was recruited In addition to the above, nine WZO staff members were as the Council’s first Webmaster in the Registrar’s Office; trained in Inventory Management on 28 February and all MS LA-RAINE CARPENTER as Editor in the Examination staff took part in a Fire Prevention Sensitisation Workshop Development and Production Division; DR CAROL on 13 May. gRANSTON, Senior Assistant Registrar in Syllabus and Curriculum Development at the Western Zone Office. MS ELEANOR MCKNIgHT, Assistant Registrar (EAS), attended the Cambridge Assessment Network 4th Annual Three new Measurement and Evaluation Officers - DR International Study Programme during the period 10 to 21 gRACE-ANN JACKMAN, DR JOHN ANDOR and MS May 2010 in Cambridge, United Kingdom. The theme was CHARLOTTE LEWIS joined the Examination Development “The Development and Administration of Examinations”. and Production Division. MRS SHEREE DESLANDES, acting Assistant Registrar, Corporate Services, MS ELEANOR MCKNIgHT, Assistant Training and Development Registrar (EAS) and MRS ALSIAN BROWN-PERRY, Assistant In keeping with our commitment to the development of Registrar (Syllabus and Curriculum Development) attended a our human capital as well as technological enhancements Public Speaking Seminar hosted by the Institute of Chartered to improve our working processes, while we continued Accountants of Jamaica (ICAJ) on 30 July 2010. to ensure that staff members attended conferences and seminars targeted at professional development, we also had MS AVA HENRY and MRS CECILE WEDDERBURN, a technological focus in our training programme and all staff Accounts Clerks (F/OM), took part in a Taxation Seminar on were trained in the use of the new technologies which were 8 September 2010, also hosted by the Institute of Chartered implemented. Staff members from the Information Systems Accountants of Jamaica (ICAJ). Division also attended critical training courses to ensure that they were able to continue to ensure a competent, MS ARANA THOMPSON, Receptionist, Mrs Cecile knowledgeable workforce, well positioned to ensure use and Wedderburn, Accounts Clerk and MR MICHAEL gRANT, implementation of the most effective technology throughout Messenger/Driver, (F/OM), attended a Workshop on Effective the organization. Time Management hosted by Non-Pareil Communications Network (NCN) on 29 September 2010. HR Consultancy As we continue on the path to taking CXC to the next level, the need to refocus the Human Resources Division and its functionalities was very apparent. While this is still a work in progress, some notable progress has been made. CXC engaged the services of LCI Consultants to review the HR processes and make recommendations for changes so that the division would be better positioned to carry out a more strategic role. In keeping with this focus, a Human Resources Management Information System was implemented to assist with reduction of the transactional focus of the division. This has transferred the transactional tasks to a self-service module where employees are able to manage and maintain their information and easily access their personal information. In time, this system will also be able to provide invaluable metrics which will be critical in the analysis of the various HR programmes. Information Systems Division trainers, Mrs Sheldine Robinson and Mr Keone James assisting Ms Amril Gittens and Mrs Anjanette Forde-Hinds at a training session 58 TEAM CXC (CONTINUED) fAREWELL Ms Kath-Ema Armstrong This year CXC bade farewell to three staff members who Clerk (EAS)Temporary Reassignment have given invaluable service. They are: 15 September to 31 December 2010 Headquarters NEW STAff Ms Amina Saâdia Wilson CXC welcomed a number of new staff members this year. Senior Secretary (EDPD), resigned effective 12 February 2010 They are as follows: Mr Fitzroy Marcus Assistant Registrar (EDPD), resigned effective 6 April 2010 Ms Susan Harris Clerk/Typist (EAS) 11 January 2010 Mrs Sandrene Doughlin Stenotypist (EDPD), retired effective 31 December 2010 Mr Delroy Gilzene Analyst Programmer (ISD) PROMOTIONS AND RE-ASSIgNMENTS Temporary Appointment Ms Kemba Gordon 1 February 2010 Accounts Clerk (EDPD) Temporary Reassignment Ms Danielle Reeves 11 January 2010 User Support Coordinator (ISD) Temporary Appointment 1 February 2010 Ms Juliette Taylor Clerk (EDPD) Mr John King Temporary Reassignment Junior Technical Assistant (ISD) Temporary Appointment 11 January 2010 1 February 2010 Ms Marva Lashley Ms Michelle Hinds Temporary Clerk/Typist (EAS) Clerk (FOM) – Temporary Appointment Temporary Re-assignment 1 April 2010 13 January 2010 Ms Michelle Belgrave Mrs Mildred Daniel Temporary Clerk (HR) Records Supervisor (ARM Unit, Office of Registrar) – Promotion 1 April 2010 18 January 2010 Ms Simone Pasmore Mrs Sheldine Robinson Assistant Registrar –Webmaster (Office of Registrar) Junior Systems Administrator (ISD) – Promotion 18 May 2010 1 February 2010 Ms La-Raine Carpenter Ms Deborah Haynes Assistant Registrar – Editor (EDPD) IT Technical Writer/ Project Support (ISD) – Temporary Assignment 14 June 2010 1 February 2010 Ms Marva Lashley Mrs Donna Davis Clerk/Typist (EAS) Senior Clerk (FOM) – Promotion 15 June 2010 1 April 2010 Miss Ramona Alleyne Ms Paula Nicholls Clerk (EAS) Senior Secretary (EAS) – Promotion 15 June 2010 1 April 2010 Ms Heather Sobers Mrs Andrea Gill-Mason Senior Secretary (EDPD) Senior Secretary (EDPD) – Promotion 1 July 2010 1 July 2010 Mrs Donna Austin-Layne Ms Shanna Bailey Item Bank Clerk (EDPD) – Temporary Appointment Compositor (EDPD) 1 July to 31 October 2010 Temporary Promotion 1 July 2010 59 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 TEAM CXC (CONTINUED) Mrs Mildred Daniel presents cheque to Ms Elizabeth Riley of CDEMA on behalf of CXC staff, for the Haiti Relief Fund. Witnessing the presentation are Dr Didacus Jules, Mr Anderson Marshall, Mrs Edwina Griffith, Mrs Susan Giles and Ms Dedra Bartlett Dr Carol Granston EMPLOYEE AWARDS Senior Assistant Registrar (Syllabus and Development) (WZO) 5 July 2010 The Council will honour the following long-service staff members in 2010 for their dedication and commitment: Ms Melissa Daniel Temporary Clerk/Typist (EDPD) Headquarters 5 July to 31 October 2010 5 YEARS Of SERVICE 25 YEARS Of SERVICE Mrs Maureen Grazette Mr Noel Stephens Dr Mary Grace-Anne Jackman Mrs Megan Vitoria Assistant Registrar (EDPD) 30 YEARS Of SERVICE 1 September 2010 Mrs Genoise Bowen 10 YEARS Of SERVICE Mrs Rose Brathwaite Dr John Andor Mrs Mildred Daniel Mrs Greta Forde Assistant Registrar (EDPD) Mrs Julia D. Grant-Medford Ms Margaret Nurse 13 September 2010 Mr Frankey Worrell 15 YEARS Of SERVICE Ms Keeshan Collinder Ms Andrea Callender 35 YEARS Of SERVICE Administrative Assistant (EAS)(WZO) Ms Odette Smith Mrs Gloria Balram 4 October 2010 20 YEARS Of SERVICE Retiree Dr Gordon Harewood Mrs Sandrene Doughlin Mrs Stephnian Marshall Mrs Jackie Niles-Squires Mrs Emsy Walkes-Sealy 60 APPENDIX ONE CSEC JANUARY ENTRY AND PERfORMANCE DATA▸ 61 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 APPENDIX ONE CSEC JANUARY ENTRY AND PERfORMANCE DATA▸ CSEC JANUARY SITTING: A COMPARISON OF 2009 AND 2010 CANDIDATE ENTRIES BY TERRITORY Territory 2009 2010 DIFF 2010-2009 No. % No. % No. % Participating Territories Antigua and Barbuda 5 22 2.00 4 67 1.31 -55 -10.54 Anguilla 79 0.30 1 00 0.28 21 26.58 Barbados 1 ,890 7.24 1 ,730 4.86 -160 -8.47 Belize 6 0.02 4 0.01 -2 -33.33 British Virgin Islands 5 0.02 8 0.02 3 60.00 Cayman Islands 21 0.08 79 0.22 58 276.19 Dominica 90 0.34 1 06 0.30 16 17.78 Grenada 4 26 1.63 2 82 0.79 -144 -33.80 Guyana 6 11 2.34 5 82 1.64 -29 -4.75 Jamaica 8 ,425 32.29 7 ,714 21.68 -711 -8.44 Montserrat 36 0.14 26 0.07 -10 -27.78 St Kitts and Nevis 2 79 1.07 3 21 0.90 42 15.05 Saint Lucia 1 ,209 4.63 1 ,065 2.99 -144 -11.91 St Vincent and the Grenadines 3 19 1.22 2 65 0.74 -54 -16.93 Trinidad and Tobago 11,934 45.74 22,540 63.34 10606 88.87 Turks and Caicos 2 22 0.85 2 89 0.81 67 30.18 External Territories Saba - 0.00 - 0.00 0 0.00 St Maarten 19 0.07 6 0.02 -13 -68.42 Suriname - - 0.00 TOTAL 26,093 100.00 35,584 100.00 9491 36.37 62 APPENDIX ONE CSEC JANUARY ENTRY AND PERfORMANCE DATA▸ REGIONAL COMPARISON OF SUBJECTS BY GRADE DISTRIBUTIONS JANUARY SITTING - 2009 AND 2010 SUBJECT YEAR Candidate Cands Entry Writing OTHER* I-II CUMULATIVE GRADES Exam GRADES I - III I II III IV V VI 2009 884 727 No. 30 110 288 216 81 2 157 140 428 Biology % 4.13 15.13 39.61 29.71 11.14 0.28 19.26 58.87 2010 2,209 1,432 No. 13 117 439 567 283 13 777 130 569 % 0.91 8.17 30.66 39.59 19.76 0.91 9.08 39.73 2009 550 425 No. 10 48 99 149 114 5 125 58 157 Chemistry % 2.35 11.29 23.29 35.06 26.82 1.18 13.65 36.94 2010 801 566 No. 21 57 154 162 169 3 235 78 232 % 3.71 10.07 27.21 28.62 29.86 0.53 13.78 40.99 2009 15,885 14,781 No. 1 ,131 2 ,838 4,792 4,508 1 ,486 26 1,104 3,969 8,761 English (A) % 7.65 19.20 32.42 30.50 10.05 0.18 26.85 59.27 2010 23,056 1 8,117 No. 1 ,283 3 ,189 5,477 5,701 2 ,409 58 4,939 4,472 9,949 % 7.08 17.60 30.23 31.47 13.30 0.32 24.68 54.92 2009 1,934 1,616 No. 11 173 542 672 215 3 318 184 726 Human & % 0.68 10.71 33.54 41.58 13.30 0.19 11.39 44.93 Social Biology 2010 5,155 3,034 No. 55 416 1,166 1,004 385 8 2,121 471 1,637 % 1.81 13.71 38.43 33.09 12.69 0.26 15.52 53.96 2009 406 346 No. 27 78 90 109 39 3 60 105 195 Information % 7.80 22.54 26.01 31.50 11.27 0.87 30.35 56.36 Technology 2010 626 561 No. 46 132 180 137 62 4 65 178 358 % 8.20 23.53 32.09 24.42 11.05 0.71 31.73 63.81 2009 15,329 13,753 No. 1 ,297 1 ,776 3,713 3,650 3 ,191 126 1,576 3,073 6,786 Mathematics % 9.43 12.91 27.00 26.54 23.20 0.92 22.34 49.34 2010 22,350 16,960 No. 1 ,122 2 ,047 4,491 4,518 4 ,502 280 5,390 3,169 7,660 % 6.62 12.07 26.48 26.64 26.54 1.65 18.69 45.17 2009 926 773 No. 69 216 295 141 51 1 153 285 580 Office % 8.93 27.94 38.16 18.24 6.60 0.13 36.87 75.03 Administration 2010 2,765 1,682 No. 43 260 555 478 344 2 1,083 303 858 % 2.56 15.46 33.00 28.42 20.45 0.12 18.01 51.01 2009 860 704 No. 67 104 216 247 70 - 156 171 387 Physics % 9.52 14.77 30.68 35.09 9.94 0.00 24.29 54.97 2010 1,667 1,054 No. 57 107 244 336 283 27 613 164 408 % 5.41 10.15 23.15 31.88 26.85 2.56 15.56 38.71 63 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 APPENDIX ONE CSEC JANUARY ENTRY AND PERfORMANCE DATA▸ REGIONAL COMPARISON OF SUBJECTS BY GRADE DISTRIBUTIONS JANUARY SITTING - 2009 AND 2010 SUBJECT YEAR Candidate Cands Writing OTHER* I-II CUMULATIVE Entry GRADESExam GRADES I - III I II III IV V VI 2009 1,646 1,341 No. 119 231 372 368 246 5 305 350 722 PriBnicoilpolgesy of % 8.87 17.23 27.74 27.44 18.34 0.37 26.10 53.84 Accounts 2010 3,431 2,104 No. 92 228 646 525 592 21 1,327 320 966 % 4.37 10.84 30.70 24.95 28.14 1.00 15.21 45.91 2009 2,291 1,934 No. 82 409 741 500 196 6 357 491 1,232 Principles of % 4.24 21.15 38.31 25.85 10.13 0.31 25.39 63.70 Business 2010 6,013 3,853 No. 36 475 1,363 1,076 882 21 2,160 511 1,874 % 0.93 12.33 35.38 27.93 22.89 0.55 13.26 48.64 2009 2,742 2,355 No. 138 550 859 510 296 2 387 688 1,547 Social Studies % 5.86 23.35 36.48 21.66 12.57 0.08 29.21 83.06 2010 7,614 4,933 No. 222 975 1,979 934 806 17 2,681 1,197 3,176 % 4.50 19.76 40.12 18.93 16.34 0.34 24.27 64.38 2009 478 402 No. 82 110 111 56 41 2 76 192 303 Spanish % 20.40 27.36 27.61 13.93 10.20 0.50 47.76 75.37 2010 1,193 633 No. 138 136 166 109 79 5 560 274 440 % 21.80 21.48 26.22 17.22 12.48 0.79 43.29 69.51 2009 43,931 39,157 No. 3 ,063 6 ,643 12,118 11,126 6 ,026 181 4,774 9,706 21,824 TOTAL % 7.82 16.97 30.95 28.41 15.39 0.46 24.79 55.73 2010 76,880 54,929 No. 3 ,128 8 ,139 16,860 15,547 1 0,796 459 21,951 11,267 27,216 % 5.69 14.82 30.69 28.30 19.65 0.84 20.51 49.55 64 APPENDIX ONE CSEC JANUARY ENTRY AND PERfORMANCE DATA▸ 65 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 APPENDIX TWO CSEC MAY/JUNE ENTRY AND PERfORMANCE DATA▸ 66 APPENDIX TWO CSEC MAY/JUNE ENTRY AND PERfORMANCE DATA▸ 67 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 APPENDIX TWO CSEC MAY/JUNE ENTRY AND PERfORMANCE DATA▸ 68 APPENDIX TWO CSEC MAY/JUNE ENTRY AND PERfORMANCE DATA▸ REGIONAL COMPARISON OF SUBJECTS BY GRADE DISTRIBUTIONS MAY-JUNE SITTING: 2009 AND 2010 CAND CANDS GRADES CUMULATIVE GRADESSUBJECT PROF YEAR ENTRY WRITING EXAM I II III IV V VI I-II I-III I-IV 2010 6,936 6,457 No. 652 2,914 2,334 438 112 7 479 3,566 5,900 6,338 Agricultural Sc. SA General % 10.10 45.13 36.15 6.78 1.73 0.11 55.23 91.37 98.16 2009 5,965 5,599 No. 503 2072 2272 614 132 6 366 2598 4702 5361 % 8.98 37.01 40.58 10.97 2.36 0.11 46.40 83.98 95.75 2010 2,063 1,987 No. 279 691 791 223 3 0 76 970 1,761 1,984 Agricultural Sc. DA General % 14.04 34.78 39.81 11.22 0.15 0.00 48.82 88.63 99.85 2009 1,863 1,782 No. 363 618 579 209 13 0 81 981 1,560 1,769 % 20.37 34.68 32.49 11.73 0.73 0.00 55.05 87.54 99.27 2010 15,293 14,162 No. 1,564 3,701 5,377 2,476 1,039 5 1,131 5,265 10,642 13,118 Biology General % 11.04 26.13 37.97 17.48 7.34 0.04 37.18 75.14 92.63 2009 14,162 13,383 No. 1,582 3,415 5,003 2,321 1,058 4 779 4,997 10,000 12,321 % 11.82 25.52 37.38 17.34 7.91 0.03 37.34 74.72 92.06 2010 1,918 1,696 No. 500 669 196 288 43 0 222 1,169 1,365 1,653 Building Technology: Technical % 29.48 39.45 11.56 16.98 2.54 0.00 68.93 80.48 97.46Construction 2009 1,707 1,526 No. 405 549 205 297 68 2 181 954 1,159 1,456 % 26.54 35.98 13.43 19.46 4.46 0.13 62.52 75.95 95.41 2010 2,361 1,937 No. 348 843 422 266 55 3 424 1,191 1,613 1,879 Building Technology: Technical % 17.97 43.52 21.79 13.73 2.84 0.15 61.49 83.27 97.01Woods 2009 2,232 1,865 No. 149 755 461 427 69 4 367 904 1,365 1,792 % 7.99 40.48 24.72 22.90 3.70 0.21 48.47 73.19 96.09 2010 12,582 11,326 No. 550 2,520 4,333 2,394 1,499 30 1,256 3,070 7,403 9,797 Caribbean History General % 4.86 22.25 38.26 21.14 13.24 0.26 27.11 65.36 86.50 2009 12,215 11,193 No. 425 2,144 3,978 2,739 1,869 38 1,022 2,569 6,547 9,286 % 3.80 19.15 35.54 24.47 16.70 0.34 22.95 58.49 82.96 2010 13,543 12,442 No. 1,609 2,512 4,545 2,750 1,023 3 1,101 4,121 8,666 11,416 Chemistry General % 12.93 20.19 36.53 22.10 8.22 0.02 33.12 69.65 91.75 2009 12,350 11,465 No. 1,952 2,842 4,187 1,843 632 9 885 4,794 8,981 10,824 % 17.03 24.79 36.52 16.08 5.51 0.08 41.81 78.33 94.41 2010 2,533 2,316 No. 148 812 970 306 80 0 217 960 1,930 2,236 Clothing & Textiles General % 6.39 35.06 41.88 13.21 3.45 0.00 41.45 83.33 96.55 2009 2,472 2,324 No. 71 746 1,059 373 74 1 148 817 1,876 2,249 % 3.06 32.10 45.57 16.05 3.18 0.04 35.15 80.72 96.77 69 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 APPENDIX TWO CSEC MAY/JUNE ENTRY AND PERfORMANCE DATA▸ REGIONAL COMPARISON OF SUBJECTS BY GRADE DISTRIBUTIONS MAY-JUNE SITTING: 2009 AND 2010 CAND CANDS GRADES CUMULATIVE GRADESSUBJECT PROF YEAR ENTRY WRITING EXAM I II III IV V VI I-II I-III I-IV 2010 4,084 3,767 No. 178 782 1,386 913 502 6 317 960 2,346 3,259 % 4.73 20.76 36.79 24.24 13.33 0.16 25.48 62.28 86.51 AgriEcuclotunroaml Siccs. SA General 2009 3,769 3,493 No. 140 749 1,340 853 409 2 276 889 2,229 3,082 % 4.01 21.44 38.36 24.42 11.71 0.06 25.45 63.81 88.23 2010 3,893 3,394 No. 251 1,063 788 1,047 232 13 499 1,314 2,102 3,149 Electrical and Electronic Technical % 7.40 31.32 23.22 30.85 6.84 0.38 38.72 61.93 92.78Technology 2009 3,800 3,360 No. 149 810 661 1,425 274 41 440 959 1,620 3,045 % 4.43 24.11 19.67 42.41 8.15 1.22 28.54 48.21 90.63 2010 11,633 10,467 No. 2,830 4,178 2,489 665 293 12 1,166 7,008 9,497 10,162 Electronic Document General % 27.04 39.92 23.78 6.35 2.80 0.11 66.95 90.73 97.09Preparation and 2009 8,796 7,878 No. 1,929 2,907 2,236 582 221 3 918 4,836 7,072 7,654 % 24.49 36.90 28.38 7.39 2.81 0.04 61.39 89.77 97.16 2010 100,494 92,349 No. 16,738 19,955 24,702 21,201 8,816 937 8,145 36,693 61,395 82,596 General % 18.12 21.61 26.75 22.96 9.55 1.01 39.73 66.48 89.44 English (A) 2009 94,327 88,929 No. 11,457 14,982 23,296 24,037 13,477 1,680 5,398 26,439 49,735 73,772 % 12.88 16.85 26.20 27.03 15.15 1.89 29.73 55.93 82.96 Basic 2009 1,854 1,610 No. 56 138 188 456 530 242 244 194 382 838 % 3.48 8.57 11.68 28.32 32.92 15.03 12.05 23.73 52.05 2010 20,605 19,899 No. 6,543 6,076 2,633 2,770 1,666 211 706 12,619 15,252 18,022 English (B) General % 32.88 30.53 13.23 13.92 8.37 1.06 63.42 76.65 90.57 2009 18,913 18,388 No. 2,563 4,390 2,855 4,322 3,675 583 525 6,953 9,808 14,130 % 13.94 23.87 15.53 23.50 19.99 3.17 37.81 53.34 76.84 2010 10,185 9,678 No. 1,264 4,819 2,846 633 116 0 507 6,083 8,929 9,562 Food & Nutrition General % 13.06 49.79 29.41 6.54 1.20 0.00 62.85 92.26 98.80 2009 9,521 9,056 No. 883 3,831 3,252 930 160 0 465 4,714 7,966 8,896 % 9.75 42.30 35.91 10.27 1.77 0.00 52.05 87.96 98.23 2010 3,504 3,392 No. 363 825 1,062 724 404 14 112 1,188 2,250 2,974 French General % 10.70 24.32 31.31 21.34 11.91 0.41 35.02 66.33 87.68 2009 3,716 3,576 No. 333 854 1,193 770 414 12 140 1,187 2,380 3,150 % 9.31 23.88 33.36 21.53 11.58 0.34 33.19 66.55 88.09 2010 13,288 12,109 No. 555 2,816 4,662 3,157 916 3 1,179 3,371 8,033 11,190 Geography General % 4.58 23.26 38.50 26.07 7.56 0.02 27.84 66.34 92.41 2009 12,934 11,888 No. 259 2,323 4,414 3,429 1,454 9 1,046 2,582 6,996 10,425 % 2.18 19.54 37.13 28.84 12.23 0.08 21.72 58.85 87.69 70 APPENDIX TWO CSEC MAY/JUNE ENTRY AND PERfORMANCE DATA▸ REGIONAL COMPARISON OF SUBJECTS BY GRADE DISTRIBUTIONS MAY-JUNE SITTING: 2009 AND 2010 CANDS GRADES CUMULATIVE GRADES SUBJECT PROF YEAR CAND ENTRY WRITING EXAM I II III IV V VI I-II I-III I-IV 2010 6,054 5,712 No. 306 2,365 2,230 685 126 0 342 2,671 4,901 5,586 AHgormiceu lEtucroanl Somc.i cSsA: General % 5.36 41.40 39.04 11.99 2.21 0.00 46.76 85.80 97.79Management 2009 5,800 5,483 No. 445 2,344 1,977 603 113 1 317 2,789 4,766 5,369 % 8.12 42.75 36.06 11.00 2.06 0.02 50.87 86.92 97.92 2010 31,568 26,824 No. 4,474 5,957 7,764 6,834 1,743 52 4,744 10,431 18,195 25,029 Human and Social Biology General % 16.68 22.21 28.94 25.48 6.50 0.19 38.89 67.83 93.31 2009 26,515 23,918 No. 5,436 7,010 6,313 4,085 1,042 32 2,597 12,446 18,759 22,844 % 22.73 29.31 26.39 17.08 4.36 0.13 52.04 78.43 95.51 2010 25,724 21,542 No. 2,620 7,595 7,808 3,049 465 5 4,182 10,215 18,023 21,072 Information Technology General % 12.16 35.26 36.25 14.15 2.16 0.02 47.42 83.66 97.82 2009 1,106 993 No. 211 344 308 93 36 1 113 555 863 956 % 21.25 34.64 31.02 9.37 3.63 0.10 55.89 86.91 96.27 2010 22,694 19,739 No. 1,602 7,197 7,982 2,425 510 23 2,955 8,799 16,781 19,206 Integrated Science SA General % 8.12 36.46 40.44 12.29 2.58 0.12 44.58 85.01 97.30 2009 21,022 18,671 No. 1,220 7,257 8,124 1,792 271 7 2,351 8,477 16,601 18,393 % 0.00 8.51 36.17 38.30 16.49 0.53 8.51 44.68 82.98 2010 100,108 88,373 No. 7,028 10,428 18,817 18,383 30,768 2,949 11,735 17,456 36,273 54,656 Mathematics General % 7.95 11.80 21.29 20.80 34.82 3.34 19.75 41.05 61.85 2009 91,351 83,129 No. 6,571 9,495 16,673 15,023 29,573 5,794 8,222 16,066 32,739 47,762 % 7.90 11.42 20.06 18.07 35.57 6.97 19.33 39.38 57.46 2010 2,204 1,787 No. 296 522 348 506 108 7 417 818 1,166 1,672 Mechanical Engineering Technical % 16.56 29.21 19.47 28.32 6.04 0.39 45.78 65.25 93.56Technology 2009 2,033 1,698 No. 182 483 369 534 122 8 335 665 1,034 1,568 % 10.72 28.45 21.73 31.45 7.18 0.47 39.16 60.90 92.34 2010 808 557 No. 23 147 233 102 44 8 251 170 403 505 Music General % 4.13 26.39 41.83 18.31 7.90 1.44 30.52 72.35 90.66 2009 743 563 No. 14 83 210 167 84 5 180 97 307 474 % 2.49 14.74 37.30 29.66 14.92 0.89 17.23 54.53 84.19 2010 20,061 17,298 No. 1,732 4,231 7,628 2,996 707 4 2,763 5,963 13,591 16,587 Office Administration General % 10.01 24.46 44.10 17.32 4.09 0.02 34.47 78.57 95.89 2009 18,227 16,312 No. 1,714 4,584 6,949 2,489 573 3 1,915 6,298 13,247 15,736 % 10.51 28.10 42.60 15.26 3.51 0.02 38.61 81.21 96.47 71 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 APPENDIX TWO CSEC MAY/JUNE ENTRY AND PERfORMANCE DATA▸ REGIONAL COMPARISON OF SUBJECTS BY GRADE DISTRIBUTIONS MAY-JUNE SITTING: 2009 AND 2010 CAND CANDS GRADES CUMULATIVE GRADESSUBJECT PROF YEAR ENTRY WRITING EXAM I II III IV V VI I-II I-III I-IV 2010 5,643 4,946 No. 2,294 1,833 718 94 7 0 697 4,127 2,551 812 Physical Education and Agricultural Sc. SA GGeenneerraall % 46.38 37.06 14.52 1.90 0.14 0.00 83.44 51.58 16.42Sports 2009 4,314 3,811 No. 1,958 1,235 486 120 12 0 503 3,193 3,679 3,799 % 51.38 32.41 12.75 3.15 0.31 0.00 83.78 96.54 99.69 2010 12,417 10,977 No. 2,359 2,698 3,179 2,061 642 38 1,440 5,057 8,236 10,297 Physics General % 21.49 24.58 28.96 18.78 5.85 0.35 46.07 75.03 93.81 2009 11,616 10,641 No. 1,738 2,933 3,497 1,926 526 21 975 4,671 8,168 10,094 % 16.33 27.56 32.86 18.10 4.94 0.20 43.90 76.76 94.86 2010 27,985 23,350 No. 3,393 4,742 6,942 5,141 2,951 181 4,635 8,135 15,077 20,218 Principles of Accounts General % 14.53 20.31 29.73 22.02 12.64 0.78 34.84 64.57 86.59 2009 27,949 23,907 No. 2,549 4,361 7,790 5,502 3,601 104 4,042 6,910 14,700 20,202 % 10.66 18.24 32.58 23.01 15.06 0.44 28.90 61.49 84.50 2010 38,354 33,360 No. 3,733 11,053 11,799 4,767 1,927 81 4,994 14,786 26,585 31,352 Principles of Business General % 11.19 33.13 35.37 14.29 5.78 0.24 44.32 79.69 93.98 2009 36,522 32,881 No. 4,194 10,915 11,130 4,965 1,663 14 3,641 15,109 26,239 31,204 % 12.76 33.20 33.85 15.10 5.06 0.04 45.95 79.80 94.90 2010 4,224 3,782 No. 712 1,661 1,019 358 32 0 442 2,373 3,392 3,750 Religious Education General % 18.83 43.92 26.94 9.47 0.85 0.00 62.74 89.69 99.15 2009 3,946 3,504 No. 254 1,384 1,206 582 78 0 442 1,638 2,844 3,426 % 7.25 39.50 34.42 16.61 2.23 0.00 46.75 81.16 97.77 2010 52,991 45,713 No. 3,234 15,296 18,337 6,517 2,309 20 7,278 18,530 36,867 43,384 General % 7.07 33.46 40.11 14.26 5.05 0.04 40.54 80.65 94.91 Social Studies 2009 48,569 43,447 No. 4,920 13,223 16,181 6,400 2,710 13 5,122 18,143 34,324 40,724 % 11.32 30.43 37.24 14.73 6.24 0.03 41.76 79.00 93.73 Basic 2009 1,050 839 No. 4 21 80 219 272 26 153 25 105 324 % 0.48 2.50 9.54 26.10 32.42 3.10 2.98 12.51 38.62 2010 15,071 13,465 No. 2,242 2,844 3,438 2,489 2,227 225 1,606 5,086 8,524 11,013 Spanish General % 16.65 21.12 25.53 18.48 16.54 1.67 37.77 63.30 81.79 2009 15,266 13,947 No. 2,629 3,167 3,814 2,175 1,971 191 1,319 5,796 9,610 11,785 % 18.85 22.71 27.35 15.59 14.13 1.37 41.56 68.90 84.50 2010 9,315 7,516 No. 1,193 2,526 2,076 1,348 369 4 1,799 3,719 5,795 7,143 Technical Drawing General % 15.87 33.61 27.62 17.94 4.91 0.05 49.48 77.10 95.04 2009 8,773 7,324 No. 861 2,243 2,089 1,718 412 1 1,449 3,104 5,193 6,911 % 11.76 30.63 28.52 23.46 5.63 0.01 42.38 70.90 94.36 72 APPENDIX TWO CSEC MAY/JUNE ENTRY AND PERfORMANCE DATA▸ REGIONAL COMPARISON OF SUBJECTS BY GRADE DISTRIBUTIONS MAY-JUNE SITTING: 2009 AND 2010 CANDS GRADES CUMULATIVE GRADES SUBJECT PROF YEAR CAND ENTRY WRITING EXAM I II III IV V VI I-II I-III I-IV 2010 998 619 No. 86 268 191 57 17 0 379 354 545 602 AgrTichueltautrrael ASrcts. SA GGeenneerraall % 13.89 43.30 30.86 9.21 2.75 0.00 57.19 88.05 97.25 2009 880 654 No. 45 272 259 64 14 0 226 317 576 640 % 6.88 41.59 39.60 9.79 2.14 0.00 48.47 88.07 97.86 2010 0 0 No. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Typewriting General % 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2009 153 134 No. 15 31 34 42 6 6 19 46 80 122 % 11.19 23.13 25.37 31.34 4.48 4.48 34.33 59.70 91.04 2010 5,900 4,490 No. 134 807 2,163 1,071 300 15 1,410 941 3,104 4,175 Visual Arts General % 2.98 17.97 48.17 23.85 6.68 0.33 20.96 69.13 92.98 2009 5,327 4,419 No. 237 1,012 2,077 885 206 2 908 1,249 3,326 4,211 % 5.36 22.90 47.00 20.03 4.66 0.05 28.26 75.27 95.29 2010 596,658 528,614 No. 70,438 134,249 160,454 97,027 61,613 4,833 68,044 204,687 365,141 462,168 General % 13.33 25.40 30.35 18.35 11.66 0.91 38.72 69.08 87.43 2009 529,082 482,692 No. 57,471 113,766 144,781 91,653 66,479 8,542 46,390 171,237 316,018 407,671 TOTAL % 11.91 23.57 29.99 18.99 13.77 1.77 35.48 65.47 84.46 2010 10,376 8,814 No. 1,395 3,097 1,754 2,107 438 23 1,562 4,492 6,246 8,353 Technical % 15.83 35.14 19.90 23.91 4.97 0.26 50.96 70.86 94.77 2009 35,836 30,514 No. 6,151 9,727 6,688 6,122 1,750 76 5,322 15,878 22,566 28,688 % 20.16 31.88 21.92 20.06 5.74 0.25 52.04 73.95 94.02 73 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 APPENDIX TWO CSEC MAY/JUNE ENTRY AND PERfORMANCE DATA▸ CANDIDATE PERFORMANCE BY SUBJECT, BY GENDER AND BY GRADES AWARDED: MAY/JUNE 2010 Cands GRADE SUBJECT PROF SEX Candidate Entry Writing OTHER*Exam I II III IV V VI G M 3,271 3,002 280 1,341 1,070 245 61 5 269 9.33 44.67 35.64 8.16 2.03 0.17 Agricultural Sc. SA - G F 3,665 3,455 372 1,573 1,264 193 51 2 21010.77 45.53 36.58 5.59 1.48 0.06 G T 6,936 6,457 652 2,914 2,334 438 112 7 47910.10 45.13 36.15 6.78 1.73 0.11 G M 932 887 104 323 355 102 3 - 4511.72 36.41 40.02 11.50 0.34 0.00 Agricultural Sc. DA G F 1,131 1,100 175 368 436 121 - - 3115.91 33.45 39.64 11.00 0.00 0.00 G T 2,063 1,987 279 691 791 223 3 - 7614.04 34.78 39.81 11.22 0.15 0.00 G M 5,576 5,112 536 1,337 1,969 900 368 2 46410.49 26.15 38.52 17.61 7.20 0.04 Biology G F 9,717 9,050 1,028 2,364 3,408 1,576 671 3 66711.36 26.12 37.66 17.41 7.41 0.03 G T 15,293 14,162 1,564 3,701 5,377 2,476 1,039 5 1,13111.04 26.13 37.97 17.48 7.34 0.04 T M 1,697 1,489 441 582 181 247 38 - 20829.62 39.09 12.16 16.59 2.55 0.00 Building Technology: T F 221 207 59 87 15 41 5 - 14Construction 28.50 42.03 7.25 19.81 2.42 0.00 T T 1,918 1,696 500 669 196 288 43 - 22229.48 39.45 11.56 16.98 2.54 0.00 G M 2,202 1,810 323 782 398 250 54 3 39217.85 43.20 21.99 13.81 2.98 0.17 Building Technology: G F 159 127 25 61 24 16 1 - 32Woods 19.69 48.03 18.90 12.60 0.79 0.00 G T 2,361 1,937 348 843 422 266 55 3 42417.97 43.52 21.79 13.73 2.84 0.15 G M 4,281 3,708 118 643 1,558 857 523 9 5733.18 17.34 42.02 23.11 14.10 0.24 Caribbean History G F 8,301 7,618 432 1,877 2,775 1,537 976 21 6835.67 24.64 36.43 20.18 12.81 0.28 G T 12,582 11,326 550 2,520 4,333 2,394 1,499 30 1,2564.86 22.25 38.26 21.14 13.24 0.26 G M 5,497 4,970 654 1,020 1,812 1,026 458 - 52713.16 20.52 36.46 20.64 9.22 0.00 Chemistry G F 8,046 7,472 955 1,492 2,733 1,724 565 3 57412.78 19.97 36.58 23.07 7.56 0.04 G T 13,543 12,442 1,609 2,512 4,545 2,750 1,023 3 1,10112.93 20.19 36.53 22.10 8.22 0.02 G M 228 186 5 41 79 50 11 - 422.69 22.04 42.47 26.88 5.91 0.00 Clothing & Textiles G F 2,305 2,130 143 771 891 256 69 - 1756.71 36.20 41.83 12.02 3.24 0.00 G T 2,533 2,316 148 812 970 306 80 - 2176.39 35.06 41.88 13.21 3.45 0.00 * INCLUDES A COUNT OF ALL CANDIDATES EITHER ABSENT FOR THE SUBJECT PROFICIENCY OR WITH AN UNASSIGNED GRADE 74 APPENDIX TWO CSEC MAY/JUNE ENTRY AND PERfORMANCE DATA▸ CANDIDATE PERFORMANCE BY SUBJECT, BY GENDER AND BY GRADES AWARDED: MAY/JUNE 2010 Cands GRADE SUBJECT PROF SEX Candidate Entry Writing OTHER*Exam I II III IV V VI G M 1,542 1,407 54 254 549 363 184 3 1353.84 18.05 39.02 25.80 13.08 0.21 AgricEucltounraolm Sics. SA - G F 2,542 2,360 124 528 837 550 318 3 1825.25 22.37 35.47 23.31 13.47 0.13 G T 4,084 3,767 178 782 1,386 913 502 6 3174.73 20.76 36.79 24.24 13.33 0.16 T M 3,586 3,126 217 957 741 978 220 13 4606.94 30.61 23.70 31.29 7.04 0.42 Electrical and T F 307 268 34 106 47 69 12 - 39Electronic Technology 12.69 39.55 17.54 25.75 4.48 0.00 T T 3,893 3,394 251 1,063 788 1,047 232 13 4997.40 31.32 23.22 30.85 6.84 0.38 G M 3,671 3,190 701 1,259 848 253 123 6 481 Electronic Document 21.97 39.47 26.58 7.93 3.86 0.19 Preparation and G F 7,962 7,277 2,129 2,919 1,641 412 170 6 68529.26 40.11 22.55 5.66 2.34 0.08 Management G T 11,633 10,467 2,830 4,178 2,489 665 293 12 1,16627.04 39.92 23.78 6.35 2.80 0.11 G M 40,282 36,885 4,977 7,181 9,321 9,812 4,921 673 3,39713.49 19.47 25.27 26.60 13.34 1.82 English (A) G F 60,212 55,464 11,761 12,774 15,381 11,389 3,895 264 4,74821.20 23.03 27.73 20.53 7.02 0.48 G T 100,494 92,349 16,738 19,955 24,702 21,201 8,816 937 8,14518.12 21.61 26.75 22.96 9.55 1.01 G M 6,498 6,193 1,322 1,853 963 1,164 761 130 30521.35 29.92 15.55 18.80 12.29 2.10 English (B) G F 14,107 13,706 5,221 4,223 1,670 1,606 905 81 40138.09 30.81 12.18 11.72 6.60 0.59 G T 20,605 19,899 6,543 6,076 2,633 2,770 1,666 211 70632.88 30.53 13.23 13.92 8.37 1.06 G M 1,914 1,752 138 748 642 183 41 - 1627.88 42.69 36.64 10.45 2.34 0.00 Food & Nutrition G F 8,271 7,926 1,126 4,071 2,204 450 75 - 34514.21 51.36 27.81 5.68 0.95 0.00 G T 10,185 9,678 1,264 4,819 2,846 633 116 - 50713.06 49.79 29.41 6.54 1.20 0.00 G M 1,004 949 79 184 269 249 160 8 558.32 19.39 28.35 26.24 16.86 0.84 French G F 2,500 2,443 284 641 793 475 244 6 5711.63 26.24 32.46 19.44 9.99 0.25 G T 3,504 3,392 363 825 1,062 724 404 14 11210.70 24.32 31.31 21.34 11.91 0.41 G M 6,593 5,907 192 1,269 2,339 1,660 444 3 6863.25 21.48 39.60 28.10 7.52 0.05 Geography F 6,695 6,202 363 1,547 2,323 1,497 472 - 4935.85 24.94 37.46 24.14 7.61 0.00 G T 13,288 12,109 555 2,816 4,662 3,157 916 3 1,1794.58 23.26 38.50 26.07 7.56 0.02 G M 929 849 17 307 352 134 39 - 802.00 36.16 41.46 15.78 4.59 0.00 Home Econ. G F 5,125 4,863 289 2,058 1,878 551 87 - 262Management 5.94 42.32 38.62 11.33 1.79 0.00 G T 6,054 5,712 306 2,365 2,230 685 126 - 3425.36 41.40 39.04 11.99 2.21 0.00 * INCLUDES A COUNT OF ALL CANDIDATES EITHER ABSENT FOR THE SUBJECT PROFICIENCY OR WITH AN UNASSIGNED GRADE 75 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 APPENDIX TWO CSEC MAY/JUNE ENTRY AND PERfORMANCE DATA▸ CANDIDATE PERFORMANCE BY SUBJECT, BY GENDER AND BY GRADES AWARDED: MAY/JUNE 2010 Cands GRADE SUBJECT PROF SEX Candidate Entry Writing OTHER*Exam I II III IV V VI G M 8,441 7,194 1,134 1,503 1,970 1,909 647 31 1,24715.76 20.89 27.38 26.54 8.99 0.43 AHgurimcualntu aranld S Sc.o SciAa l - G F 23,127 19,630 3,340 4,454 5,794 4,925 1,096 21 3,497Biology 17.01 22.69 29.52 25.09 5.58 0.11 G T 31,568 26,824 4,474 5,957 7,764 6,834 1,743 52 4,74416.68 22.21 28.94 25.48 6.50 0.19 G M 11,475 9,326 1,064 3,221 3,351 1,455 230 5 2,14911.41 34.54 35.93 15.60 2.47 0.05 Information G F 14,249 12,216 1,556 4,374 4,457 1,594 235 - 2,033Technology 13 36 36 13 2 - G T 25,724 21,542 2,620 7,595 7,808 3,049 465 5 4,18212.16 35.26 36.25 14.15 2.16 0.02 G M 9,804 8,158 641 3,069 3,151 991 287 19 1,6467.86 37.62 38.62 12.15 3.52 0.23 Integrated Science G F 12,890 11,581 961 4,128 4,831 1,434 223 4 1,309SA 8.30 35.64 41.71 12.38 1.93 0.03 G T 22,694 19,739 1,602 7,197 7,982 2,425 510 23 2,9558.12 36.46 40.44 12.29 2.58 0.12 G M 38,728 34,275 2,936 4,214 7,315 6,731 11,601 1,478 4,4538.57 12.29 21.34 19.64 33.85 4.31 Mathematics G F 61,380 54,098 4,092 6,214 11,502 11,652 19,167 1,471 7,2827.56 11.49 21.26 21.54 35.43 2.72 G T 100,108 88,373 7,028 10,428 18,817 18,383 30,768 2,949 11,7357.95 11.80 21.29 20.80 34.82 3.34 T M 2,099 1,701 278 500 340 476 100 7 39816.34 29.39 19.99 27.98 5.88 0.41 Mech. Eng T F 105 86 18 22 8 30 8 - 19Technology 20.93 25.58 9.30 34.88 9.30 0.00 T T 2,204 1,787 296 522 348 506 108 7 41716.56 29.21 19.47 28.32 6.04 0.39 G M 364 220 3 46 93 48 26 4 1441.36 20.91 42.27 21.82 11.82 1.82 Music G F 444 337 20 101 140 54 18 4 1075.93 29.97 41.54 16.02 5.34 1.19 G T 808 557 23 147 233 102 44 8 2514.13 26.39 41.83 18.31 7.90 1.44 G M 5,668 4,875 356 1,139 2,194 931 253 2 793 7 23 45.01 19.10 5.19 0.04 Office Administration G F 14,393 12,423 1,376 3,092 5,434 2,065 454 2 1,97011.08 24.89 43.74 16.62 3.65 0.02 G T 20,061 17,298 1,732 4,231 7,628 2,996 707 4 2,76310.01 24.46 44.10 17.32 4.09 0.02 G M 3,472 2,961 1,404 1,097 391 64 5 - 51147.42 37.05 13.20 2.16 0.17 0.00 Physical Education G F 2,171 1,985 890 736 327 30 2 - 186and Sports 44.84 37.08 16.47 1.51 0.10 0.00 G T 5,643 4,946 2,294 1,833 718 94 7 - 69746.38 37.06 14.52 1.90 0.14 0.00 G M 6,964 6,027 1,182 1,425 1,776 1,181 431 32 93719.61 23.64 29.47 19.60 7.15 0.53 Physics G F 5,453 4,950 1,177 1,273 1,403 880 211 6 50323.78 25.72 28.34 17.78 4.26 0.12 G T 12,417 10,977 2,359 2,698 3,179 2,061 642 38 1,44021.49 24.58 28.96 18.78 5.85 0.35 * INCLUDES A COUNT OF ALL CANDIDATES EITHER ABSENT FOR THE SUBJECT PROFICIENCY OR WITH AN UNASSIGNED GRADE 76 APPENDIX TWO CSEC MAY/JUNE ENTRY AND PERfORMANCE DATA▸ CANDIDATE PERFORMANCE BY SUBJECT, BY GENDER AND BY GRADES AWARDED: MAY/JUNE 2010 Candidate Cands GRADESUBJECT PROF SEX Entry Writing OTHER*Exam I II III IV V VI G M 9,266 7,538 966 1,498 2,207 1,708 1,071 88 1,72812.82 19.87 29.28 22.66 14.21 1.17 AgriPcurilntucriapll eSsc o. fS A - G F 18,719 15,812 2,427 3,244 4,735 3,433 1,880 93 2,907Accounts 15.35 20.52 29.95 21.71 11.89 0.59 G T 27,985 23,350 3,393 4,742 6,942 5,141 2,951 181 4,63514.53 20.31 29.73 22.02 12.64 0.78 G M 13,704 11,771 1,103 3,971 4,358 1,649 653 37 1,9339.37 33.74 37.02 14.01 5.55 0.31 Principles of G F 24,650 21,589 2,630 7,082 7,441 3,118 1,274 44 3,061Business 12.18 32.80 34.47 14.44 5.90 0.20 G T 38,354 33,360 3,733 11,053 11,799 4,767 1,927 81 4,99411.19 33.13 35.37 14.29 5.78 0.24 G M 1,444 1,233 131 551 411 126 14 - 21110.62 44.69 33.33 10.22 1.14 0.00 Religious Education G F 2,780 2,549 581 1,110 608 232 18 - 23122.79 43.55 23.85 9.10 0.71 0.00 G T 4,224 3,782 712 1,661 1,019 358 32 - 44218.83 43.92 26.94 9.47 0.85 0.00 G M 20,085 16,848 817 5,030 7,041 2,765 1,186 9 3,2374.85 29.86 41.79 16.41 7.04 0.05 Social Studies G F 32,906 28,865 2,417 10,266 11,296 3,752 1,123 11 4,0418.37 35.57 39.13 13.00 3.89 0.04 G T 52,991 45,713 3,234 15,296 18,337 6,517 2,309 20 7,2787.07 33.46 40.11 14.26 5.05 0.04 G M 4,632 4,002 705 794 961 744 696 102 63017.62 19.84 24.01 18.59 17.39 2.55 Spanish G F 10,439 9,463 1,537 2,050 2,477 1,745 1,531 123 97616.24 21.66 26.18 18.44 16.18 1.30 G T 15,071 13,465 2,242 2,844 3,438 2,489 2,227 225 1,60616.65 21.12 25.53 18.48 16.54 1.67 G M 8,177 6,521 974 2,138 1,839 1,219 347 4 1,65614.94 32.79 28.20 18.69 5.32 0.06 Technical Drawing G F 1,138 995 219 388 237 129 22 - 14322.01 38.99 23.82 12.96 2.21 0.00 G T 9,315 7,516 1,193 2,526 2,076 1,348 369 4 1,79915.87 33.61 27.62 17.94 4.91 0.05 G M 287 156 17 57 56 18 8 - 13110.90 36.54 35.90 11.54 5.13 0.00 Theatre Arts G F 711 463 69 211 135 39 9 - 24814.90 45.57 29.16 8.42 1.94 0.00 G T 998 619 86 268 191 57 17 - 37913.89 43.30 30.86 9.21 2.75 0.00 77 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 APPENDIX TWO CSEC MAY/JUNE ENTRY AND PERfORMANCE DATA▸ CANDIDATE PERFORMANCE BY SUBJECT, BY GENDER AND BY GRADES AWARDED: MAY/JUNE 2010 Candidate Cands GRADESUBJECT PROF SEX Entry Writing OTHER*Exam I II III IV V VI G M - - - - - - - - -0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 AgricTuylptuerwalr iStincg. SA - G F - - - - - - - - -0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 G T - - - - - - - - -0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 G M 3,067 2,213 66 389 1,077 516 155 10 8542.98 17.58 48.67 23.32 7.00 0.45 Visual Arts G F 2,833 2,277 68 418 1,086 555 145 5 5562.99 18.36 47.69 24.37 6.37 0.22 G T 5,900 4,490 134 807 2,163 1,071 300 15 1,4102.98 17.97 48.17 23.85 6.68 0.33 G M 227,796 198,315 22,676 47,902 60,317 39,053 25,707 2,660 29,48111.43 24.15 30.41 19.69 12.96 1.34 G F 368,862 330,299 47,762 86,347 100,137 57,974 35,906 2,173 38,56314.46 26.14 30.32 17.55 10.87 0.66 G T 596,658 528,614 70,438 134,249 160,454 97,027 61,613 4,833 68,044 OVERALL TOTAL 13.33 25.40 30.35 18.35 11.66 0.91 T M 9,584 8,126 1,259 2,821 1,660 1,951 412 23 1,45815.49 34.72 20.43 24.01 5.07 0.28 T F 792 688 136 276 94 156 26 - 10419.77 40.12 13.66 22.67 3.78 0.00 T T 10,376 8,814 1,395 3,097 1,754 2,107 438 23 1,56215.83 35.14 19.90 23.91 4.97 0.26 M 237,380 206,441 23,935 50,723 61,977 41,004 26,119 2,683 30,93911.59 24.57 30.02 19.86 12.65 1.30 TOTAL OVERALL F 369,654 330,987 47,898 86,623 100,231 58,130 35,932 2,173 38,667TOTAL 14.47 26.17 30.28 17.56 10.86 0.66 T 607,034 537,428 71,833 137,346 162,208 99,134 62,051 4,856 69,60613.37 25.56 30.18 18.45 11.55 0.90 78 APPENDIX THREE CAPE ENTRY AND PERfORMANCE DATA▸ COMPARISON OF REGIONAL GRADE DISTRIBUTIONS: CAPE 2009-2010 Candid Cands SUBJECT YEAR ate Writing GRADES OTHER* CUMULATIVE GRADES Entry Exam I II III IV V VI VII I I-II I-III I-IV I-V I-VI 2010 2583 2346 No. 551 576 629 316 180 72 22 237 551 1127 1756 2072 2252 2324 Accounting Unit % 23.49 24.55 26.81 13.47 7.67 3.07 0.94 23.49 48.04 74.85 88.32 95.99 99.06 1 2009 2665 2445 No. 372 569 730 471 183 89 31 220 372 941 1671 2142 2325 2414 % 15.21 23.27 29.86 19.26 7.48 3.64 1.27 15.21 38.49 68.34 87.61 95.09 98.73 2010 501 445 No. 95 52 66 51 82 71 28 56 95 147 213 264 346 417 Applied Mathematics % 21.35 11.69 14.83 11.46 18.43 15.96 6.29 21.35 33.03 47.87 59.33 77.75 93.71 Unit 1 2009 419 369 No. 58 57 48 66 84 48 8 50 58 115 163 229 313 361 % 15.72 15.45 13.01 17.89 22.76 13.01 2.17 15.72 31.17 44.17 62.06 84.82 97.83 2010 261 240 No. 116 65 52 6 1 0 0 21 116 181 233 239 240 240 Art and Design % 48.33 27.08 21.67 2.50 0.42 0.00 0.00 48.33 75.42 97.08 99.58 100.00 100.00 Unit 1 2009 212 186 No. 102 61 19 2 2 0 0 26 102 163 182 184 186 186 % 54.84 32.80 10.22 1.08 1.08 0.00 0.00 54.84 87.63 97.85 98.92 100.00 100.00 2010 4261 4047 No. 792 778 702 584 563 492 136 214 792 1570 2272 2856 3419 3911 Biology Unit 1 % 19.57 19.22 17.35 14.43 13.91 12.16 3.36 19.57 38.79 56.14 70.57 84.48 96.64 2009 3651 3456 No. 815 744 622 559 404 256 56 195 815 1559 2181 2740 3144 3400 % 23.58 21.53 18.00 16.17 11.69 7.41 1.62 23.58 45.11 63.11 79.28 90.97 98.38 2010 10259 9778 No. 1650 2512 2653 1621 1075 251 16 481 1650 4162 6815 8436 9511 9762 Caribbean % 16.87 25.69 27.13 16.58 10.99 2.57 0.16 16.87 42.56 69.70 86.28 97.27 99.84 Studies Unit 1 2009 9549 9122 No. 1226 2359 2787 1700 903 128 19 427 1226 3585 6372 8072 8975 9103 % 13.44 25.86 30.55 18.64 9.90 1.40 0.21 13.44 39.30 69.85 88.49 98.39 99.79 2010 4812 4497 No. 919 705 939 570 686 580 98 315 919 1624 2563 3133 3819 4399 Chemistry % 20.44 15.68 20.88 12.68 15.25 12.90 2.18 20.44 36.11 56.99 69.67 84.92 97.82 Unit 1 2009 4040 3850 No. 585 647 870 598 558 536 56 190 585 1232 2102 2700 3258 3794 % 15.19 16.81 22.60 15.53 14.49 13.92 1.45 15.19 32.00 54.60 70.13 84.62 98.55 2010 13796 12935 No. 2009 3187 3241 2426 1540 450 82 861 2009 5196 8437 10863 12403 12853 Communication % 15.53 24.64 25.06 18.76 11.91 3.48 0.63 15.53 40.17 65.23 83.98 95.89 99.37 Studies Unit 1 2009 12644 11960 No. 1793 2965 3020 2251 1426 445 60 684 1793 4758 7778 10029 11455 11900 % 14.99 24.79 25.25 18.82 11.92 3.72 0.50 14.99 39.78 65.03 83.85 95.78 99.50 2010 1173 1010 15 62 158 230 291 198 56 163 15 77 235 465 756 954 Computer % 1.49 6.14 15.64 22.77 28.81 19.60 5.54 1.49 7.62 23.27 46.04 74.85 94.46 Science Unit 1 2009 1174 1042 28 100 238 237 259 136 44 132 28 128 366 603 862 998 % 2.69 9.60 22.84 22.74 24.86 13.05 4.22 2.69 12.28 35.12 57.87 82.73 95.78 2010 3527 3180 226 491 698 676 651 352 86 347 226 717 1415 2091 2742 3094 Economics Unit % 7.11 15.44 21.95 21.26 20.47 11.07 2.70 7.11 22.55 44.50 65.75 86.23 97.30 1 2009 3049 2744 112 266 564 784 690 276 52 305 112 378 942 1726 2416 2692 % 4.08 9.69 20.55 28.57 25.15 10.06 1.90 4.08 13.78 34.33 62.90 88.05 98.10 79 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 APPENDIX THREE CAPE ENTRY AND PERfORMANCE DATA▸ COMPARISON OF REGIONAL GRADE DISTRIBUTIONS: CAPE 2009-2010 Candid Cands SUBJECT YEAR ate Writing GRADES OTHER* CUMULATIVE GRADES Entry Exam I II III IV V VI VII I I-II I-III I-IV I-V I-VI 2010 163 134 No. 0 1 2 10 41 64 16 29 0 1 3 13 54 118 AEccleocutrnictianlg a Unndi t Electronics % 0.00 0.75 1.49 7.46 30.60 47.76 11.94 0.00 0.75 2.24 9.70 40.30 88.061 Tech Unit 1 2009 117 100 No. 4 3 13 21 43 15 1 17 4 7 20 41 84 99 % 4.00 3.00 13.00 21.00 43.00 15.00 1.00 4.00 7.00 20.00 41.00 84.00 99.00 2010 1358 1261 No. 129 280 314 263 200 60 15 97 129 409 723 986 1186 1246 Environmental % 10.23 22.20 24.90 20.86 15.86 4.76 1.19 10.23 32.43 57.34 78.19 94.05 98.81 Science Unit 1 2009 970 905 No. 63 172 274 196 147 45 8 65 63 235 509 705 852 897 % 6.96 19.01 30.28 21.66 16.24 4.97 0.88 6.96 25.97 56.24 77.90 94.14 99.12 2010 350 321 No. 5 78 126 86 22 4 0 29 5 83 209 295 317 321 Food & % 1.56 24.30 39.25 26.79 6.85 1.25 0.00 1.56 25.86 65.11 91.90 98.75 100.00 Nutrition Unit 1 2009 247 227 No. 7 44 65 62 36 12 1 20 7 51 116 178 214 226 % 3.08 19.38 28.63 27.31 15.86 5.29 0.44 3.08 22.47 51.10 78.41 94.27 99.56 2010 302 282 No. 70 83 57 45 20 6 1 20 70 153 210 255 275 281 French Unit 1 % 24.82 29.43 20.21 15.96 7.09 2.13 0.35 24.82 54.26 74.47 90.43 97.52 99.65 2009 303 279 No. 32 41 70 60 46 27 3 24 32 73 143 203 249 276 % 11.47 14.70 25.09 21.51 16.49 9.68 1.08 11.47 26.16 51.25 72.76 89.25 98.92 2010 977 910 No. 15 82 194 334 237 48 0 67 15 97 291 625 862 910 Geography Unit % 1.65 9.01 21.32 36.70 26.04 5.27 0.00 1.65 10.66 31.98 68.68 94.73 100.00 1 2009 1327 1258 No. 16 154 380 445 220 41 2 69 16 170 550 995 1215 1256 % 1.27 12.24 30.21 35.37 17.49 3.26 0.16 1.27 13.51 43.72 79.09 96.58 99.84 2010 513 464 No. 8 35 86 71 140 104 20 49 8 43 129 200 340 444 Geometrial and Mechanical % 1.72 7.54 18.53 15.30 30.17 22.41 4.31 1.72 9.27 27.80 43.10 73.28 95.69 Engineering Drawing Unit 1 2009 458 410 No. 9 26 40 69 133 117 16 48 9 35 75 144 277 394 % 2.20 6.34 9.76 16.83 32.44 28.54 3.90 2.20 8.54 18.29 35.12 67.56 96.10 2010 1712 1567 No. 17 126 292 462 433 218 19 145 17 143 435 897 1330 1548 History Unit 1 % 1.08 8.04 18.63 29.48 27.63 13.91 1.21 1.08 9.13 27.76 57.24 84.88 98.79 2009 1809 1664 No. 27 123 337 526 479 162 10 145 27 150 487 1013 1492 1654 % 1.62 7.39 20.25 31.61 28.79 9.74 0.60 1.62 9.01 29.27 60.88 89.66 99.40 2010 1278 1099 No. 0 7 69 269 443 246 65 179 0 7 76 345 788 1034 Information Technology % 0.00 0.64 6.28 24.48 40.31 22.38 5.91 0.00 0.64 6.92 31.39 71.70 94.09 Unit 1 2009 942 826 No. 3 26 127 244 283 120 23 116 3 29 156 400 683 803 % 0.36 3.15 15.38 29.54 34.26 14.53 2.78 0.36 3.51 18.89 48.43 82.69 97.22 2010 1122 973 No. 68 109 206 119 226 179 66 149 68 177 383 502 728 907 Law Unit 1 % 6.99 11.20 21.17 12.23 23.23 18.40 6.78 6.99 18.19 39.36 51.59 74.82 93.22 2009 997 857 No. 52 122 223 59 162 170 69 140 52 174 397 456 618 788 % 6.07 14.24 26.02 6.88 18.90 19.84 8.05 6.07 20.30 46.32 53.21 72.11 91.95 80 APPENDIX THREE CAPE ENTRY AND PERfORMANCE DATA▸ COMPARISON OF REGIONAL GRADE DISTRIBUTIONS: CAPE 2009-2010 Candid Cands SUBJECT YEAR ate Writing GRADES OTHER* CUMULATIVE GRADES Entry Exam I II III IV V VI VII I I-II I-III I-IV I-V I-VI 2010 1777 1630 No. 39 260 572 510 196 52 1 147 39 299 871 1381 1577 1629 ALcicteoruanttuinregs U inn it % 2.39 15.95 35.09 31.29 12.02 3.19 0.06 2.39 18.34 53.44 84.72 96.75 99.94 English1 Unit 1 2009 1708 1562 No. 12 101 367 572 377 122 11 146 12 113 480 1052 1429 1551 % 0.77 6.47 23.50 36.62 24.14 7.81 0.70 0.77 7.23 30.73 67.35 91.49 99.30 2010 4971 4504 No. 23 201 787 1177 1438 736 142 467 23 224 1011 2188 3626 4362 Management of % 0.51 4.46 17.47 26.13 31.93 16.34 3.15 0.51 4.97 22.45 48.58 80.51 96.85 Business Unit 1 2009 4778 4429 No. 65 416 968 1379 1175 378 48 349 65 481 1449 2828 4003 4381 % 1.47 9.39 21.86 31.14 26.53 8.53 1.08 1.47 10.86 32.72 63.85 90.38 98.92 2010 6034 5557 No. 839 620 525 706 759 1023 1085 477 839 1459 1984 2690 3449 4472 Pure Mathematics % 15.10 11.16 9.45 12.70 13.66 18.41 19.52 15.10 26.26 35.70 48.41 62.07 80.48 Unit 1 2009 5634 5173 No. 628 527 542 708 754 1066 948 461 628 1155 1697 2405 3159 4225 % 12.14 10.19 10.48 13.69 14.58 20.61 18.33 12.14 22.33 32.80 46.49 61.07 81.67 2010 3181 2977 No. 299 444 563 684 727 252 8 204 299 743 1306 1990 2717 2969 Physics Unit 1 % 10.04 14.91 18.91 22.98 24.42 8.46 0.27 10.04 24.96 43.87 66.85 91.27 99.73 2009 2972 2799 No. 160 314 487 690 798 317 33 173 160 474 961 1651 2449 2766 % 5.72 11.22 17.40 24.65 28.51 11.33 1.18 5.72 16.93 34.33 58.99 87.50 98.82 2010 5168 4710 No. 61 410 1053 1483 1151 487 65 458 61 471 1524 3007 4158 4645 Sociology Unit % 1.30 8.70 22.36 31.49 24.44 10.34 1.38 1.30 10.00 32.36 63.84 88.28 98.62 1 2009 4603 4165 No. 51 334 872 1229 1131 495 53 438 51 385 1257 2486 3617 4112 % 1.22 8.02 20.94 29.51 27.15 11.88 1.27 1.22 9.24 30.18 59.69 86.84 98.73 2010 821 769 No. 121 165 188 132 105 53 5 52 121 286 474 606 711 764 Spanish Unit 1 % 15.73 21.46 24.45 17.17 13.65 6.89 0.65 15.73 37.19 61.64 78.80 92.46 99.35 2009 814 752 No. 62 132 193 125 132 96 12 62 62 194 387 512 644 740 % 8.24 17.55 25.66 16.62 17.55 12.77 1.60 8.24 25.80 51.46 68.09 85.64 98.40 2010 2355 2205 No. 289 382 458 419 378 207 72 150 289 671 1129 1548 1926 2133 Accounting Unit % 13.11 17.32 20.77 19.00 17.14 9.39 3.27 13.11 30.43 51.20 70.20 87.35 96.73 2 2009 2042 1942 No. 272 326 421 359 321 189 54 143 272 598 1019 1378 1699 1888 % 14.01 16.79 21.68 18.49 16.53 9.73 2.78 14.01 30.79 52.47 70.96 87.49 97.22 2010 204 196 No. 39 29 36 27 32 25 8 8 39 68 104 131 163 188 Applied Mathematics % 19.90 14.80 18.37 13.78 16.33 12.76 4.08 19.90 34.69 53.06 66.84 83.16 95.92 Unit 2 2009 175 164 No. 37 35 32 25 23 9 3 11 37 72 104 129 152 161 % 22.56 21.34 19.51 15.24 14.02 5.49 1.83 22.56 43.90 63.41 78.66 92.68 98.17 2010 158 144 No. 97 31 13 3 0 0 0 14 97 128 141 144 144 144 Art and Design % 67.36 21.53 9.03 2.08 0.00 0.00 0.00 67.36 88.89 97.92 100.00 100.00 100.00 Unit 2 2009 179 161 No. 126 25 7 2 0 1 0 18 126 151 158 160 160 161 % 78.26 15.53 4.35 1.24 0.00 0.62 0.00 78.26 93.79 98.14 99.38 99.38 100.00 2010 2798 2680 No. 699 696 553 373 208 113 38 118 699 1395 1948 2321 2529 2642 Biology Unit 2 % 26.08 25.97 20.63 13.92 7.76 4.22 1.42 26.08 52.05 72.69 86.60 94.37 98.58 2009 2485 2400 No. 796 641 506 297 97 51 12 85 796 1437 1943 2240 2337 2388 % 33.17 26.71 21.08 12.38 4.04 2.13 0.50 33.17 59.88 80.96 93.33 97.38 99.50 81 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 APPENDIX THREE CAPE ENTRY AND PERfORMANCE DATA▸ COMPARISON OF REGIONAL GRADE DISTRIBUTIONS: CAPE 2009-2010 Candid Cands SUBJECT YEAR ate Writing GRADES OTHER* CUMULATIVE GRADES Entry Exam I II III IV V VI VII I I-II I-III I-IV I-V I-VI 2010 2961 2849 No. 830 578 605 362 252 196 26 112 830 1408 2013 2375 2627 2823 AccCohuenmtinisgtr Uy n i t % 29.13 20.29 21.24 12.71 8.85 6.88 0.91 29.13 49.42 70.66 83.36 92.21 99.09 Un1it 2 2009 2710 2621 No. 530 510 583 408 316 248 26 89 530 1040 1623 2031 2347 2595 % 20.22 19.46 22.24 15.57 12.06 9.46 0.99 20.22 39.68 61.92 77.49 89.55 99.01 2010 713 657 13 57 172 178 184 44 9 56 13 70 242 420 604 648 Computer % 1.98 8.68 26.18 27.09 28.01 6.70 1.37 1.98 10.65 36.83 63.93 91.93 98.63 Science Unit 2 2009 809 716 5 19 84 126 227 207 48 93 5 24 108 234 461 668 % 0.70 2.65 11.73 17.60 31.70 28.91 6.70 0.70 3.35 15.08 32.68 64.39 93.30 2010 2335 2188 118 343 494 497 428 246 62 147 118 461 955 1452 1880 2126 Economics Unit % 5.39 15.68 22.58 22.71 19.56 11.24 2.83 5.39 21.07 43.65 66.36 85.92 97.17 2 2009 2173 2047 102 257 434 472 489 235 58 126 102 359 793 1265 1754 1989 % 4.98 12.55 21.20 23.06 23.89 11.48 2.83 4.98 17.54 38.74 61.80 85.69 97.17 2010 60 58 No. 1 4 2 7 22 21 1 2 1 5 7 14 36 57 Electrical and Electronics % 1.72 6.90 3.45 12.07 37.93 36.21 1.72 1.72 8.62 12.07 24.14 62.07 98.28 Tech Unit 2 2009 92 87 No. 1 3 8 20 32 21 2 5 1 4 12 32 64 85 % 1.15 3.45 9.20 22.99 36.78 24.14 2.30 1.15 4.60 13.79 36.78 73.56 97.70 2010 847 783 No. 149 229 178 132 70 18 7 64 149 378 556 688 758 776 Environmental % 19.03 29.25 22.73 16.86 8.94 2.30 0.89 19.03 48.28 71.01 87.87 96.81 99.11 Science Unit 2 2009 742 683 No. 102 199 166 111 75 20 10 59 102 301 467 578 653 673 % 14.93 29.14 24.30 16.25 10.98 2.93 1.46 14.93 44.07 68.37 84.63 95.61 98.54 2010 195 184 No. 9 52 58 41 20 4 0 11 9 61 119 160 180 184 Food & % 4.89 28.26 31.52 22.28 10.87 2.17 0.00 4.89 33.15 64.67 86.96 97.83 100.00 Nutrition Unit 2 2009 248 233 No. 4 30 99 73 25 2 0 15 4 34 133 206 231 233 % 1.72 12.88 42.49 31.33 10.73 0.86 0.00 1.72 14.59 57.08 88.41 99.14 100.00 2010 215 211 No. 39 31 74 46 17 4 0 4 39 70 144 190 207 211 French Unit 2 % 18.48 14.69 35.07 21.80 8.06 1.90 0.00 18.48 33.18 68.25 90.05 98.10 100.00 2009 258 250 No. 58 68 80 28 14 2 0 8 58 126 206 234 248 250 % 23.20 27.20 32.00 11.20 5.60 0.80 0.00 23.20 50.40 82.40 93.60 99.20 100.00 2010 1133 1074 No. 30 105 285 369 225 56 4 59 30 135 420 789 1014 1070 Geography Unit % 2.79 9.78 26.54 34.36 20.95 5.21 0.37 2.79 12.57 39.11 73.46 94.41 99.63 2 2009 973 911 No. 12 51 199 353 248 47 1 62 12 63 262 615 863 910 % 1.32 5.60 21.84 38.75 27.22 5.16 0.11 1.32 6.92 28.76 67.51 94.73 99.89 2010 312 281 No. 5 16 41 60 95 55 9 31 5 21 62 122 217 272 Geometrial and Mechanical % 1.78 5.69 14.59 21.35 33.81 19.57 3.20 1.78 7.47 22.06 43.42 77.22 96.80 Engineering Drawing Unit 2 2009 255 226 No. 12 23 45 59 54 30 3 29 12 35 80 139 193 223 % 5.31 10.18 19.91 26.11 23.89 13.27 1.33 5.31 15.49 35.40 61.50 85.40 98.67 2010 1319 1261 No. 23 134 297 328 280 166 33 58 23 157 454 782 1062 1228 History Unit 2 % 1.82 10.63 23.55 26.01 22.20 13.16 2.62 1.82 12.45 36.00 62.01 84.22 97.38 2009 1483 1418 No. 43 152 367 425 297 125 9 65 43 195 562 987 1284 1409 % 3.03 10.72 25.88 29.97 20.94 8.82 0.63 3.03 13.75 39.63 69.61 90.55 99.37 82 APPENDIX THREE CAPE ENTRY AND PERfORMANCE DATA▸ COMPARISON OF REGIONAL GRADE DISTRIBUTIONS: CAPE 2009-2010 Candid Cands SUBJECT YEAR ate Writing GRADES OTHER* CUMULATIVE GRADES Entry Exam I II III IV V VI VII I I-II I-III I-IV I-V I-VI 2010 496 452 No. 0 15 96 166 146 28 1 44 0 15 111 277 423 451 AcIcnofournmtinagtio Unn it Technology % 0.00 3.32 21.24 36.73 32.30 6.19 0.22 0.00 3.32 24.56 61.28 93.58 99.781 Unit 2 2009 150 131 No. 2 9 23 31 45 18 3 19 % 1.53 6.87 17.56 23.66 34.35 13.74 2.29 2010 704 648 No. 81 114 172 70 114 79 18 56 81 195 367 437 551 630 Law Unit 2 % 12.50 17.59 26.54 10.80 17.59 12.19 2.78 12.50 30.09 56.64 67.44 85.03 97.22 2009 686 599 No. 12 33 110 44 118 179 103 87 12 45 155 199 317 496 % 2.00 5.51 18.36 7.35 19.70 29.88 17.20 2.00 7.51 25.88 33.22 52.92 82.80 2010 1342 1266 No. 57 215 420 396 123 49 6 76 57 272 692 1088 1211 1260 Literatures in % 4.50 16.98 33.18 31.28 9.72 3.87 0.47 4.50 21.48 54.66 85.94 95.66 99.53 English Unit 2 2009 1641 1570 No. 27 187 488 584 224 57 3 71 27 214 702 1286 1510 1567 % 1.72 11.91 31.08 37.20 14.27 3.63 0.19 1.72 13.63 44.71 81.91 96.18 99.81 2010 3532 3277 No. 192 520 860 892 583 202 28 255 192 712 1572 2464 3047 3249 Management of % 5.86 15.87 26.24 27.22 17.79 6.16 0.85 5.86 21.73 47.97 75.19 92.98 99.15 Business Unit 2 2009 3145 2961 No. 127 554 947 852 393 81 7 184 127 681 1628 2480 2873 2954 % 4.29 18.71 31.98 28.77 13.27 2.74 0.24 4.29 23.00 54.98 83.76 97.03 99.76 2010 2966 2792 No. 514 376 342 431 411 464 254 174 514 890 1232 1663 2074 2538 Pure Mathematics % 18.41 13.47 12.25 15.44 14.72 16.62 9.10 18.41 31.88 44.13 59.56 74.28 90.90 Unit 2 2009 2734 2605 No. 389 342 342 436 419 424 253 129 389 731 1073 1509 1928 2352 % 14.93 13.13 13.13 16.74 16.08 16.28 9.71 14.93 28.06 41.19 57.93 74.01 90.29 2010 2230 2130 No. 295 308 460 533 400 129 5 100 295 603 1063 1596 1996 2125 Physics Unit 2 % 13.85 14.46 21.60 25.02 18.78 6.06 0.23 13.85 28.31 49.91 74.93 93.71 99.77 2009 1895 1795 No. 284 316 358 347 314 163 13 100 284 600 958 1305 1619 1782 % 15.82 17.60 19.94 19.33 17.49 9.08 0.72 15.82 33.43 53.37 72.70 90.19 99.28 2010 3314 3108 No. 82 511 1011 999 427 73 5 206 82 593 1604 2603 3030 3103 Sociology % 2.64 16.44 32.53 32.14 13.74 2.35 0.16 2.64 19.08 51.61 83.75 97.49 99.84 Unit 2 2009 3478 3293 No. 98 665 1193 967 326 43 1 185 98 763 1956 2923 3249 3292 % 2.98 20.19 36.23 29.37 9.90 1.31 0.03 2.98 23.17 59.40 88.76 98.66 99.97 2010 553 528 No. 80 131 149 84 64 19 1 25 80 211 360 444 508 527 Spanish Unit 2 % 15.15 24.81 28.22 15.91 12.12 3.60 0.19 15.15 39.96 68.18 84.09 96.21 99.81 2009 618 598 No. 87 99 149 109 98 48 8 20 87 186 335 444 542 590 % 14.55 16.56 24.92 18.23 16.39 8.03 1.34 14.55 31.10 56.02 74.25 90.64 98.66 2010 101642 94608 No. 11709 16206 20948 19244 15686 8196 2619 7034 11709 27915 48863 68107 83793 91989 TOTAL % 12.38 17.13 22.14 20.34 16.58 8.66 2.77 12.38 29.51 51.65 71.99 88.57 97.23 2009 93946 87860 No. 9406 14838 20474 19150 14535 7279 2178 6086 9406 24244 44718 63868 78403 85682 % 10.71 16.89 23.30 21.80 16.54 8.28 2.48 10.71 27.59 50.90 72.69 89.24 97.52 83 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 APPENDIX THREE CAPE ENTRY AND PERfORMANCE DATA▸ ANALYSIS OF PERFORMANCE OF THE REGIONAL CANDIDATE POPULATION IN INDIVIDUAL SUBJECTS AS A WHOLE AND BY GENDER: CAPE 2010 Candidate Cands GRADESSubject SEX Entry Writing OTHER*Exam I II III IV V VI VII M 829 737 No. 137 176 216 115 65 21 7 92 % 18.59 23.88 29.31 15.60 8.82 2.85 0.95 Accounting Unit 1 F 1754 1609 No. 414 400 413 201 115 51 15 145 % 25.73 24.86 25.67 12.49 7.15 3.17 0.93 T 2583 2346 No. 551 576 629 316 180 72 22 237 % 23.49 24.55 26.81 13.47 7.67 3.07 0.94 M 259 231 No. 55 28 35 18 39 37 19 28 % 23.81 12.12 15.15 7.79 16.88 16.02 8.23 Applied Mathematics F 242 214 No. 40 24 31 33 43 34 9 28Unit 1 % 18.69 11.21 14.49 15.42 20.09 15.89 4.21 T 501 445 No. 95 52 66 51 82 71 28 56 % 21.35 11.69 14.83 11.46 18.43 15.96 6.29 M 90 80 No. 35 23 18 3 1 0 0 10 % 43.75 28.75 22.50 3.75 1.25 0.00 0.00 Art and Design Unit 1 F 171 160 No. 81 42 34 3 0 0 0 11 % 50.63 26.25 21.25 1.88 0.00 0.00 0.00 T 261 240 No. 116 65 52 6 1 0 0 21 % 48.33 27.08 21.67 2.50 0.42 0.00 0.00 M 1411 1343 No. 277 262 220 203 189 150 42 68 % 20.63 19.51 16.38 15.12 14.07 11.17 3.13 Biology Unit 1 F 2850 2704 No. 515 516 482 381 374 342 94 146 % 19.05 19.08 17.83 14.09 13.83 12.65 3.48 T 4261 4047 No. 792 778 702 584 563 492 136 214 % 19.57 19.22 17.35 14.43 13.91 12.16 3.36 M 3890 3665 No. 404 778 1040 734 564 135 10 225 % 11.02 21.23 28.38 20.03 15.39 3.68 0.27 Caribbean Studies F 6369 6113 No. 1246 1734 1613 887 511 116 6 256Unit 1 % 20.38 28.37 26.39 14.51 8.36 1.90 0.10 T 10259 9778 No. 1650 2512 2653 1621 1075 251 16 481 % 16.87 25.69 27.13 16.58 10.99 2.57 0.16 M 1908 1770 No. 390 279 370 222 266 216 27 138 % 22.03 15.76 20.90 12.54 15.03 12.20 1.53 Chemistry Unit 1 F 2904 2727 No. 529 426 569 348 420 364 71 177 % 19.40 15.62 20.87 12.76 15.40 13.35 2.60 T 4812 4497 No. 919 705 939 570 686 580 98 315 % 20.44 15.68 20.88 12.68 15.25 12.90 2.18 84 APPENDIX THREE CAPE ENTRY AND PERfORMANCE DATA▸ ANALYSIS OF PERFORMANCE OF THE REGIONAL CANDIDATE POPULATION IN INDIVIDUAL SUBJECTS AS A WHOLE AND BY GENDER: CAPE 2010 Cands GRADES Subject SEX Candidate Entry Writing OTHER*Exam I II III IV V VI VII M 5309 4926 No. 513 1007 1218 1067 804 262 55 383 % 10.41 20.44 24.73 21.66 16.32 5.32 1.12 ACccoomumntuinngic Uatnioitn 1 F 8487 8009 No. 1496 2180 2023 1359 736 188 27 478Studies % 18.68 27.22 25.26 16.97 9.19 2.35 0.34 T 13796 12935 No. 2009 3187 3241 2426 1540 450 82 861 % 15.53 24.64 25.06 18.76 11.91 3.48 0.63 M 764 658 No. 11 40 114 152 184 121 36 106 % 1.67 6.08 17.33 23.10 27.96 18.39 5.47 Computer Science F 409 352 No. 4 22 44 78 107 77 20 57 Unit 1 % 1.14 6.25 12.50 22.16 30.40 21.88 5.68 T 1173 1010 No. 15 62 158 230 291 198 56 163 % 1.49 6.14 15.64 22.77 28.81 19.60 5.54 M 1310 1148 No. 66 159 248 261 244 138 32 162 % 5.75 13.85 21.60 22.74 21.25 12.02 2.79 Economics Unit 1 F 2217 2032 No. 160 332 450 415 407 214 54 185 % 7.87 16.34 22.15 20.42 20.03 10.53 2.66 T 3527 3180 No. 226 491 698 676 651 352 86 347 % 7.11 15.44 21.95 21.26 20.47 11.07 2.70 M 152 123 No. 0 1 2 10 37 58 15 29 % 0.00 0.81 1.63 8.13 30.08 47.15 12.20 Electrical and F 11 11 No. 0 0 0 0 4 6 1 0Electronic Tech Unit 1 % 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 36.36 54.55 9.09 T 163 134 No. 0 1 2 10 41 64 16 29 % 0.00 0.75 1.49 7.46 30.60 47.76 11.94 M 511 467 No. 33 96 121 105 87 19 6 44 % 7.07 20.56 25.91 22.48 18.63 4.07 1.28 Environmental 847 794 No. 96 184 193 158 113 41 9 53 Science Unit 1 F % 12.09 23.17 24.31 19.90 14.23 5.16 1.13 T 1358 1261 No. 129 280 314 263 200 60 15 97 % 10.23 22.20 24.90 20.86 15.86 4.76 1.19 M 46 40 No. 1 10 16 8 4 1 0 6 % 2.50 25.00 40.00 20.00 10.00 2.50 0.00 Food & Nutrition F 304 281 No. 4 68 110 78 18 3 0 23Unit 1 % 1.42 24.20 39.15 27.76 6.41 1.07 0.00 T 350 321 No. 5 78 126 86 22 4 0 29 % 1.56 24.30 39.25 26.79 6.85 1.25 0.00 85 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 APPENDIX THREE CAPE ENTRY AND PERfORMANCE DATA▸ ANALYSIS OF PERFORMANCE OF THE REGIONAL CANDIDATE POPULATION IN INDIVIDUAL SUBJECTS AS A WHOLE AND BY GENDER: CAPE 2010 Candidate Cands GRADESSubject SEX Entry Writing OTHER*Exam I II III IV V VI VII M 66 58 No. 11 11 9 18 6 3 0 8 % 18.97 18.97 15.52 31.03 10.34 5.17 0.00 AcFcroeunncthin Ug nUitn 1it 1 F 236 224 No. 59 72 48 27 14 3 1 12 % 26.34 32.14 21.43 12.05 6.25 1.34 0.45 T 302 282 No. 70 83 57 45 20 6 1 20 % 24.82 29.43 20.21 15.96 7.09 2.13 0.35 M 514 480 No. 9 35 93 175 142 26 0 34 % 1.88 7.29 19.38 36.46 29.58 5.42 0.00 Geography Unit 1 F 463 430 No. 6 47 101 159 95 22 0 33 % 1.40 10.93 23.49 36.98 22.09 5.12 0.00 T 977 910 No. 15 82 194 334 237 48 0 67 % 1.65 9.01 21.32 36.70 26.04 5.27 0.00 M 450 409 No. 8 32 76 68 116 91 18 41 % 1.96 7.82 18.58 16.63 28.36 22.25 4.40 Geom. and Mech. F 63 55 No. 0 3 10 3 24 13 2 8Eng. Draw. Unit 1 % 0.00 5.45 18.18 5.45 43.64 23.64 3.64 T 513 464 No. 8 35 86 71 140 104 20 49 % 1.72 7.54 18.53 15.30 30.17 22.41 4.31 M 436 394 No. 1 26 59 112 135 53 8 42 % 0.25 6.60 14.97 28.43 34.26 13.45 2.03 History Unit 1 F 1276 1173 No. 16 100 233 350 298 165 11 103 % 1.36 8.53 19.86 29.84 25.40 14.07 0.94 T 1712 1567 No. 17 126 292 462 433 218 19 145 % 1.08 8.04 18.63 29.48 27.63 13.91 1.21 M 547 464 No. 0 2 24 105 199 102 32 83 % 0.00 0.43 5.17 22.63 42.89 21.98 6.90 Information F 731 635 No. 0 5 45 164 244 144 33 96Technology Unit 1 % 0.00 0.79 7.09 25.83 38.43 22.68 5.20 T 1278 1099 No. 0 7 69 269 443 246 65 179 % 0.00 0.64 6.28 24.48 40.31 22.38 5.91 M 281 231 No. 16 27 41 31 55 44 17 50 % 6.93 11.69 17.75 13.42 23.81 19.05 7.36 Law Unit 1 F 841 742 No. 52 82 165 88 171 135 49 99 % 7.01 11.05 22.24 11.86 23.05 18.19 6.60 T 1122 973 No. 68 109 206 119 226 179 66 149 % 6.99 11.20 21.17 12.23 23.23 18.40 6.78 86 APPENDIX THREE CAPE ENTRY AND PERfORMANCE DATA▸ ANALYSIS OF PERFORMANCE OF THE REGIONAL CANDIDATE POPULATION IN INDIVIDUAL SUBJECTS AS A WHOLE AND BY GENDER: CAPE 2010 Cands GRADES Subject SEX Candidate Entry Writing OTHER*Exam I II III IV V VI VII M 319 270 No. 6 28 66 99 53 18 0 49 % 2.22 10.37 24.44 36.67 19.63 6.67 0.00 LiAtecrcaotuurnetsin ign UEnnigt l1ish F 1458 1360 No. 33 232 506 411 143 34 1 98Unit 1 % 2.43 17.06 37.21 30.22 10.51 2.50 0.07 T 1777 1630 No. 39 260 572 510 196 52 1 147 % 2.39 15.95 35.09 31.29 12.02 3.19 0.06 M 1803 1603 No. 8 45 231 426 548 288 57 200 % 0.50 2.81 14.41 26.58 34.19 17.97 3.56 Management of 3168 2901 No. 15 156 556 751 890 448 85 267 Business Unit 1 F % 0.52 5.38 19.17 25.89 30.68 15.44 2.93 T 4971 4504 No. 23 201 787 1177 1438 736 142 467 % 0.51 4.46 17.47 26.13 31.93 16.34 3.15 M 3021 2753 No. 408 302 241 337 363 518 584 268 % 14.82 10.97 8.75 12.24 13.19 18.82 21.21 Pure Mathematics F 3013 2804 No. 431 318 284 369 396 505 501 209Unit 1 % 15.37 11.34 10.13 13.16 14.12 18.01 17.87 T 6034 5557 No. 839 620 525 706 759 1023 1085 477 % 15.10 11.16 9.45 12.70 13.66 18.41 19.52 F 1919 1784 No. 199 255 327 404 435 159 5 135 % 11.15 14.29 18.33 22.65 24.38 8.91 0.28 Physics Unit 1 M 1262 1193 No. 100 189 236 280 292 93 3 69 % 8.38 15.84 19.78 23.47 24.48 7.80 0.25 T 3181 2977 No. 299 444 563 684 727 252 8 204 % 10.04 14.91 18.91 22.98 24.42 8.46 0.27 M 1442 1280 No. 8 51 215 411 362 202 31 162 % 0.63 3.98 16.80 32.11 28.28 15.78 2.42 Sociology Unit 1 F 3726 3430 No. 53 359 838 1072 789 285 34 296 % 1.55 10.47 24.43 31.25 23.00 8.31 0.99 T 5168 4710 No. 61 410 1053 1483 1151 487 65 458 % 1.30 8.70 22.36 31.49 24.44 10.34 1.38 M 201 185 No. 23 33 46 33 31 17 2 16 % 12.43 17.84 24.86 17.84 16.76 9.19 1.08 Spanish Unit 1 F 620 584 No. 98 132 142 99 74 36 3 36 % 16.78 22.60 24.32 16.95 12.67 6.16 0.51 T 821 769 No. 121 165 188 132 105 53 5 52 % 15.73 21.46 24.45 17.17 13.65 6.89 0.65 87 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 APPENDIX THREE CAPE ENTRY AND PERfORMANCE DATA▸ ANALYSIS OF PERFORMANCE OF THE REGIONAL CANDIDATE POPULATION IN INDIVIDUAL SUBJECTS AS A WHOLE AND BY GENDER: CAPE 2010 Candidate Cands GRADESSubject SEX Entry Writing OTHER*Exam I II III IV V VI VII M 786 719 No. 78 114 135 134 134 87 37 67 % 10.85 15.86 18.78 18.64 18.64 12.10 5.15 Accounttiing Uniitt 12 F 1569 1486 No. 211 268 323 285 244 120 35 83 % 14.20 18.03 21.74 19.18 16.42 8.08 2.36 T 2355 2205 No. 289 382 458 419 378 207 72 150 % 13.11 17.32 20.77 19.00 17.14 9.39 3.27 M 115 109 No. 26 11 21 15 13 18 5 6 % 23.85 10.09 19.27 13.76 11.93 16.51 4.59 Applied Mathematics F 89 87 No. 13 18 15 12 19 7 3 2Unit 2 % 14.94 20.69 17.24 13.79 21.84 8.05 3.45 T 204 196 No. 39 29 36 27 32 25 8 8 % 19.90 14.80 18.37 13.78 16.33 12.76 4.08 M 56 48 No. 25 13 8 2 0 0 0 8 % 52.08 27.08 16.67 4.17 0.00 0.00 0.00 Art and Design Unit 2 F 102 96 No. 72 18 5 1 0 0 0 6 % 75.00 18.75 5.21 1.04 0.00 0.00 0.00 T 158 144 No. 97 31 13 3 0 0 0 14 % 67.36 21.53 9.03 2.08 0.00 0.00 0.00 M 957 901 No. 212 233 183 148 70 38 17 56 % 23.53 25.86 20.31 16.43 7.77 4.22 1.89 Biology Unit 2 F 1841 1779 No. 487 463 370 225 138 75 21 62 % 27.37 26.03 20.80 12.65 7.76 4.22 1.18 T 2798 2680 No. 699 696 553 373 208 113 38 118 % 26.08 25.97 20.63 13.92 7.76 4.22 1.42 M 1211 1153 No. 348 235 246 141 94 76 13 58 % 30.18 20.38 21.34 12.23 8.15 6.59 1.13 Chemistry Unit 2 F 1750 1696 No. 482 343 359 221 158 120 13 54 % 28.42 20.22 21.17 13.03 9.32 7.08 0.77 T 2961 2849 No. 830 578 605 362 252 196 26 112 % 29.13 20.29 21.24 12.71 8.85 6.88 0.91 M 427 384 No. 8 30 96 111 103 28 8 43 % 2.08 7.81 25.00 28.91 26.82 7.29 2.08 Computer Science F 286 273 No. 5 27 76 67 81 16 1 13Unit 2 % 1.83 9.89 27.84 24.54 29.67 5.86 0.37 T 713 657 No. 13 57 172 178 184 44 9 56 % 1.98 8.68 26.18 27.09 28.01 6.70 1.37 88 APPENDIX THREE CAPE ENTRY AND PERfORMANCE DATA▸ ANALYSIS OF PERFORMANCE OF THE REGIONAL CANDIDATE POPULATION IN INDIVIDUAL SUBJECTS AS A WHOLE AND BY GENDER: CAPE 2010 Subject SEX Candidate Cands GRADES Entry Writing OTHER*Exam I II III IV V VI VII M 837 777 No. 29 102 171 177 167 109 22 60 % 3.73 13.13 22.01 22.78 21.49 14.03 2.83 AEcccoonuonmtiincgs UUnniitt 21 F 1498 1411 No. 89 241 323 320 261 137 40 87 % 6.31 17.08 22.89 22.68 18.50 9.71 2.83 T 2335 2188 No. 118 343 494 497 428 246 62 147 % 5.39 15.68 22.58 22.71 19.56 11.24 2.83 M 47 45 No. 0 2 2 6 16 18 1 2 % 0.00 4.44 4.44 13.33 35.56 40.00 2.22 Electrical and 13 13 No. 1 2 0 1 6 3 0 0 Electronic Tech Unit 2 F % 7.69 15.38 0.00 7.69 46.15 23.08 0.00 T 60 58 No. 1 4 2 7 22 21 1 2 % 1.72 6.90 3.45 12.07 37.93 36.21 1.72 M 336 306 No. 53 90 72 46 34 6 5 30 % 17.32 29.41 23.53 15.03 11.11 1.96 1.63 Environmental F 511 477 No. 96 139 106 86 36 12 2 34Science Unit 2 % 20.13 29.14 22.22 18.03 7.55 2.52 0.42 T 847 783 No. 149 229 178 132 70 18 7 64 % 19.03 29.25 22.73 16.86 8.94 2.30 0.89 M 18 17 No. 0 5 6 4 2 0 0 1 % 0.00 29.41 35.29 23.53 11.76 0.00 0.00 Food & Nutrition Unit F 177 167 No. 9 47 52 37 18 4 0 102 % 5.39 28.14 31.14 22.16 10.78 2.40 0.00 T 195 184 No. 9 52 58 41 20 4 0 11 % 4.89 28.26 31.52 22.28 10.87 2.17 0.00 M 35 34 No. 6 3 10 10 4 1 0 1 % 17.65 8.82 29.41 29.41 11.76 2.94 0.00 French Unit 2 F 180 177 No. 33 28 64 36 13 3 0 3 % 18.64 15.82 36.16 20.34 7.34 1.69 0.00 T 215 211 No. 39 31 74 46 17 4 0 4 % 18.48 14.69 35.07 21.80 8.06 1.90 0.00 M 545 513 No. 8 34 94 193 142 39 3 32 % 1.56 6.63 18.32 37.62 27.68 7.60 0.58 Geography Unit 2 F 588 561 No. 22 71 191 176 83 17 1 27 % 3.92 12.66 34.05 31.37 14.80 3.03 0.18 T 1133 1074 No. 30 105 285 369 225 56 4 59 % 2.79 9.78 26.54 34.36 20.95 5.21 0.37 89 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 APPENDIX THREE CAPE ENTRY AND PERfORMANCE DATA▸ ANALYSIS OF PERFORMANCE OF THE REGIONAL CANDIDATE POPULATION IN INDIVIDUAL SUBJECTS AS A WHOLE AND BY GENDER: CAPE 2010 Candidate Cands GRADESSubject SEX Entry Writing OTHER*Exam I II III IV V VI VII M 278 251 No. 5 15 36 54 85 49 7 27 % 1.99 5.98 14.34 21.51 33.86 19.52 2.79 GAcecoomu.n atinndg MUneict h1. F 34 30 No. 0 1 5 6 10 6 2 4Eng. Draw. Unit 2 % 0.00 3.33 16.67 20.00 33.33 20.00 6.67 T 312 281 No. 5 16 41 60 95 55 9 31 % 1.78 5.69 14.59 21.35 33.81 19.57 3.20 M 342 326 No. 2 20 70 85 92 53 4 16 % 0.61 6.13 21.47 26.07 28.22 16.26 1.23 History Unit 2 F 977 935 No. 21 114 227 243 188 113 29 42 % 2.25 12.19 24.28 25.99 20.11 12.09 3.10 T 1319 1261 No. 23 134 297 328 280 166 33 58 % 1.82 10.63 23.55 26.01 22.20 13.16 2.62 M 243 217 No. 0 2 37 87 75 16 0 26 % 0.00 0.92 17.05 40.09 34.56 7.37 0.00 Information F 253 235 No. 0 13 59 79 71 12 1 18Technology Unit 2 % 0.00 5.53 25.11 33.62 30.21 5.11 0.43 T 496 452 No. 0 15 96 166 146 28 1 44 % 0.00 3.32 21.24 36.73 32.30 6.19 0.22 M 177 162 No. 15 31 44 18 20 26 8 15 % 9.26 19.14 27.16 11.11 12.35 16.05 4.94 Law Unit 2 F 527 486 No. 66 83 128 52 94 53 10 41 % 13.58 17.08 26.34 10.70 19.34 10.91 2.06 T 704 648 No. 81 114 172 70 114 79 18 56 % 12.50 17.59 26.54 10.80 17.59 12.19 2.78 M 252 232 No. 4 32 70 70 35 17 4 20 % 1.72 13.79 30.17 30.17 15.09 7.33 1.72 Literatures in English F 1090 1034 No. 53 183 350 326 88 32 2 56Unit 2 % 5.13 17.70 33.85 31.53 8.51 3.09 0.19 T 1342 1266 No. 57 215 420 396 123 49 6 76 % 4.50 16.98 33.18 31.28 9.72 3.87 0.47 M 1198 1112 No. 45 145 294 316 223 79 10 86 % 4.05 13.04 26.44 28.42 20.05 7.10 0.90 Management of F 2334 2165 No. 147 375 566 576 360 123 18 169Business Unit 2 % 6.79 17.32 26.14 26.61 16.63 5.68 0.83 T 3532 3277 No. 192 520 860 892 583 202 28 255 % 5.86 15.87 26.24 27.22 17.79 6.16 0.85 90 APPENDIX THREE CAPE ENTRY AND PERfORMANCE DATA▸ ANALYSIS OF PERFORMANCE OF THE REGIONAL CANDIDATE POPULATION IN INDIVIDUAL SUBJECTS AS A WHOLE AND BY GENDER: CAPE 2010 Candidate Cands GRADESSubject SEX Entry Writing OTHER*Exam I II III IV V VI VII M 1489 1382 No. 246 179 151 208 204 244 150 107 % 17.80 12.95 10.93 15.05 14.76 17.66 10.85 PAucrceo uMnatitnhge mUantitic 1s F 1477 1410 No. 268 197 191 223 207 220 104 67Unit 2 % 19.01 13.97 13.55 15.82 14.68 15.60 7.38 T 2966 2792 No. 514 376 342 431 411 464 254 174 % 18.41 13.47 12.25 15.44 14.72 16.62 9.10 M 1354 1275 No. 177 180 271 306 245 92 4 79 % 13.88 14.12 21.25 24.00 19.22 7.22 0.31 Physics Unit 2 F 876 855 No. 118 128 189 227 155 37 1 21 % 13.80 14.97 22.11 26.55 18.13 4.33 0.12 T 2230 2130 No. 295 308 460 533 400 129 5 100 % 13.85 14.46 21.60 25.02 18.78 6.06 0.23 M 880 810 No. 15 75 207 308 164 39 2 70 % 1.85 9.26 25.56 38.02 20.25 4.81 0.25 Sociology Unit 2 F 2434 2298 No. 67 436 804 691 263 34 3 136 % 2.92 18.97 34.99 30.07 11.44 1.48 0.13 T 3314 3108 No. 82 511 1011 999 427 73 5 206 % 2.64 16.44 32.53 32.14 13.74 2.35 0.16 M 134 127 No. 19 25 42 19 18 4 0 7 % 14.96 19.69 33.07 14.96 14.17 3.15 0.00 Spanish Unit 2 F 419 401 No. 61 106 107 65 46 15 1 18 % 15.21 26.43 26.68 16.21 11.47 3.74 0.25 T 553 528 No. 80 131 149 84 64 19 1 25 % 15.15 24.81 28.22 15.91 12.12 3.60 0.19 M 39195 35999 No. 3940 5282 7312 7575 6869 3718 1303 3196 % 10.94 14.67 20.31 21.04 19.08 10.33 3.62 8.88 TOTAL F 62447 58609 No. 7769 10924 13636 11669 8817 4478 1316 3838 % 13.26 18.64 23.27 19.91 15.04 7.64 2.25 T 101642 94608 No. 11709 16206 20948 19244 15686 8196 2619 7034 % 12.38 17.13 22.14 20.34 16.58 8.66 2.77 91 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 APPENDIX THREE CAPE ENTRY AND PERfORMANCE DATA▸ CAPE SITTING: A COMPARISON OF 2009 AND 2010 CANDIDATE ENTRIES BY TERRITORY 2009 2010 DIFF 2008-2009 Territory No. % No. % No. % Antigua and Barbuda 486 2.01 506 1.96 20 4.12 Anguilla 84 0.35 87 0.34 3 3.57 Barbados 1,171 4.84 1,253 4.86 82 7.00 Belize 202 0.83 178 0.69 -24 -11.88 Dominica 25 0.10 21 0.08 -4 -16.00 Grenada 621 2.57 630 2.44 9 1.45 Guyana 426 1.76 474 1.84 48 11.27 Jamaica 11,488 47.48 12,323 47.79 835 7.27 Montserrat 53 0.22 41 0.16 -12 -22.64 St Kitts and Nevis 522 2.16 636 2.47 114 21.84 Saint Lucia 21 0.09 57 0.22 36 171.43 St Vincent and the Grenadines 600 2.48 727 2.82 127 21.17 Trinidad and Tobago 8,493 35.10 8,851 34.33 358 4.22 Turks and Caicos 2 0.01 1 0.00 -1 -50.00 TOTAL 24,194 100.00 25,785 100.00 1591 6.58 92 APPENDIX THREE CAPE ENTRY AND PERfORMANCE DATA▸ CAPE CANDIDATE ENTRIES BY TERRITORY AND BY AGE GROUPS: MAY-JUNE 2010 19 AND TERRITORIES UNDER 16 16.0-16.11 17.0-17.11 18.0-18.11 OVER TOTAL Antigua and Barbuda 9 107 178 212 506 Anguilla 16 34 37 87 Barbados 25 478 485 265 1253 Belize 1 21 72 84 178 Dominica 1 1 19 21 Grenada 2 138 232 258 630 Guyana 14 197 187 76 474 Jamaica 9 147 1,964 5,570 4,633 12323 Montserrat 0 6 15 20 41 St Kitts and Nevis 4 106 257 269 636 Saint Lucia 3 9 45 57 St Vincent and the Grenadines 10 202 280 235 727 Trinidad and Tobago 2 55 2,023 3,865 2,906 8851 Turks and Caicos 0 1 1 TOTAL 11 267 5,262 11,185 9,060 25,785 0.04 1.04 20.41 43.38 35.14 100.00 93 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 APPENDIX THREE CAPE ENTRY AND PERfORMANCE DATA▸ CAPE CANDIDATE ENTRIES BY GENDER AND TERRITORY: MAY–JUNE 2010 MALE FEMALE TOTALNo. % No. % No. % Antigua and Barbuda 211 41.7 295 58.3 506 1.96 Anguilla 28 32.2 59 67.8 87 0.34 Barbados 500 39.9 753 60.1 1253 4.86 Belize 77 43.3 101 56.7 178 0.69 BVI #DIV/0! Cayman Is #DIV/0! 0 0.00 Dominica 6 28.6 15 71.4 21 0.08 Grenada 177 28.1 453 71.9 630 2.44 Guyana 194 40.9 280 59.1 474 1.84 Jamaica 4,703 38.2 7,620 61.8 12323 47.79 Montserrat 17 41.5 24 58.5 41 0.16 Saba 0 0 #DIV/0! 0 0.00 St Kitts and Nevis 246 38.7 390 61.3 636 2.47 Saint Lucia 16 28.1 41 71.9 57 0.22 St Vincent and the Grenadines 256 35.2 471 64.8 727 2.82 Trinidad & Tobago 3,441 38.9 5,410 61.1 8851 34.33 Turks & Caicos 1 100.0 0 0.0 1 0.00 TOTAL 9873 38.29 15912 61.71 25785 94 APPENDIX THREE CAPE ENTRY AND PERfORMANCE DATA▸ 95 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 APPENDIX fOUR MEMBERSHIP Of COUNCIL 2010▸ Membership of Council for 2010 is as follows: BRITISH VIRgIN ISLANDS Dr Marcia Potter Chief Education Officer (Ag) THE UNIVERSITY Of THE WEST INDIES Professor E. Nigel Harris (Chairman) Mrs Connie George Deputy Principal (Academic Affairs) Professor Hazel Simmons-McDonald Elmore Stoutt High School Pro-Vice Chancellor and Principal Open Campus CAYMAN ISLANDS Mrs Shirley Wahler Sir Hilary Beckles Chief Education Officer Pro-Vice Chancellor and Principal Mr Adrian Jones Professor Alvin Wint Principal Pro-Vice Chancellor, UWI Board of Undergraduate Cayman Brac High School UNIVERSITY Of gUYANA DOMINICA Professor Lawrence Carrington Mrs Jennifer Wallace Lafond Vice Chancellor Permanent Secretary Dr Marlene Cox Mrs Alicia Jean-Jacques Director, Office of Resource Mobilisation and Planning Principal Dominica Grammar School ANgUILLA Mrs Chanelle Petty-Barrett gRENADA Permanent Secretary Mrs Andrea Phillip Education, Library Services, Sport, Youth and Culture Deputy Chief Education Officer-Curriculum Ms Rhonda Connor Chief Education Officer Mrs Gemma De Allie Principal St Rose Modern Secondary School ANTIgUA AND BARBUDA Mrs Jacintha Pringle gUYANA Chief Education Officer Ministry of Education, Mr Pulandar Kandhi Sports and Youth and Gender Affairs Permanent Secretary Mrs Yvette Samuel Ms Melcita Bovell Principal Assistant Chief Education Officer (Ag) Antigua Girls’ High School (Secondary Education) Ms Mohini Ramlakhan BARBADOS Principal Mr Bruce Alleyne Anna Regina Secondary School Permanent Secretary Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development JAMAICA Mr Laurie King Ms Barbara Allen Chief Education Officer (Ag) Senior Director Planning and Development Division Mr Winston Crichlow Principal Mrs Grace-Ann McLean Chief Education Officer BELIZE Mr Ruel Reid Mr David Leacock Principal Chief Executive Officer Jamaica College Ms Salome Tillett Principal St Catherine Academy 96 MEMBERSHIP OF COUNCIL 2009 (CONTINUED) MONTSERRAT TRINIDAD AND TOBAgO Mrs Daphne Cassell Mrs Marlene Juman Permanent Secretary Deputy Permanent Secretary Mr Glen Francis Ms Yvonne Lewis Director of Education Chief Education Officer ST KITTS AND NEVIS Mrs Patricia Charles Dr Patrick Welcome Principal Chief Education Officer South East Port of Spain Secondary School Mrs Carlene Henry-Morton Deputy Principal TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS Basseterr High School Dr Beatrice Fulford Permanent Secretary ST LUCIA Mr David Bowen Dr Rufina Frederick Principal Permanent Secretary Majorie Basden High School Mr Terrence Fernelon CO-OPTED Principal Babonneau Secondary School Sir Roy Augier Sir Keith Hunte ST VINCENT AND THE gRENADINES Sir Kenneth Hall Ms Lou-anne Gilchrist Chief Education Officer (Ag) Mrs Andrea Bowman Headmistress Girls’ High School 97 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 APPENDIX fIVE SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS COMMITTTEE▸ Membership of the School Examinations Committee: BRITISH VIRgIN ISLANDS Dr Marcia Potter Chief Education Officer (Ag) THE UNIVERSITY Of THE WEST INDIES Mrs Erma C Vanterpool Professor E. Nigel Harris Principal Chairman of Council Claudia Creque Educational Centre Professor Hazel Simmons-McDonald Pro-Vice Chancellor and Principal CAYMAN ISLANDS Open Campus Mrs Shirley Wahler Chief Education Officer UNIVERSITY Of gUYANA Mr John Shillito Dr Marlene Cox Teacher Director, Office of Resource Mobilisation & Planning John Gray High School ANgUILLA DOMINICA Ms Colleen A Horsford Ms Catherine Daniel Local Registrar/Education Officer Local Registrar Assessment, Measurement and Testing Mrs Josephine Dublin Mrs Ingrid Lake Principal Principal Convent High School Albena Lake Hodge Comprehensive School ANTIgUA AND BARBUDA gRENADAMr Byron St Clair Mrs Jacintha Pringle Deputy Chief Education Officer/ Chief Education Officer Testing and Measurement Unit Mrs Yvette Samuel Sister Maureen Alexander Principal Principal Antigua Girls’ High School St Joseph Convent BARBADOS gUYANA Mr Erwin Greaves (SUBSEC) Ms Melcita Bovell Deputy Chief Education Officer (Ag) Assistant Chief Education Officer (Ag) (Secondary Education) Mr Winston Crichlow Principal Ms Jackie Benn Harrison College Principal New Amsterdam Multilateral School BELIZE Mr Christopher Aird JAMAICA Chief Education Officer Mrs Grace Ann Mclean Chief Education Officer Mr Deryck Satchwell Principal Mr Ruel Reid Sacred Heart Junior College Principal Jamaica College 98 CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL HEADQUARTERS (CONTINUED) MONTSERRAT TRINIDAD AND TOBAgO Miss Yasmin White Ms Yvonne Lewis Education Officer and Local Registrar Chief Education Officer Mrs Cherlyn Hogan Mrs Patricia Charles Vice Principal Principal Government Secondary School South East Port of Spain Secondary School ST KITTS AND NEVIS TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS Mrs Blondell Franks Mr Edgar Howell Local Registrar CEO/Director of Education Mr Edson Elliott Mr David Bowen Principal Principal Charlestown Secondary School Majorie Basden High School ST LUCIA CO-OPTED Mrs Augusta Ifill Sir Roy Augier Chief Education Officer Sir Keith Hunte Mr Rowan Seon Principal St Mary’s College ST VINCENT AND THE gRENADINES Ms Lou-anne Gilchrist Chief Education Officer (Ag) Mr Frank Jones Principal St Vincent Grammar School 99 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 APPENDIX SIX MEMBERSHIP Of THE SUB-COMMITTEE Of THE SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS COMMITTEE▸ Membership of SUBSEC for 2010 is as follows: THE UNIVERSITY Of THE WEST INDIES Prof. Hazel Simmons-McDonald Pro-Vice Chancellor and Principal, The Open Campus UNIVERSITY Of gUYANA Dr Marlene Cox Director, Office of Resource Mobilisation & Planning BARBADOS Mr Erwin Greaves Deputy Chief Education Officer (Ag) BELIZE Mr Christopher Aird Chief Education Officer BRITISH VIRgIN ISLANDS Dr Marcia Potter Chief Education Officer (Ag) gUYANA Ms Melcita Bovell Assistant Chief Education Officer (Ag) (Secondary Education) JAMAICA Mrs Grace Ann Mclean Chief Education Officer ST LUCIA Mrs Augusta Ifill Chief Education Officer ST VINCENT AND THE gRENADINES Ms Lou-anne Gilchrist Chief Education Officer (Ag) TRINIDAD AND TOBAgO Mrs Patricia Charles Chief Education Officer CO-OPTED Sir Keith Hunte 100 APPENDIX SEVEN MEMBERSHIP Of THE ADMINISTRATIVE AND fINANCE COMMITTEE▸ Membership of AFC for 2010 is as follows: ANgUILLA Mrs Chanelle Petty-Barrett Permanent Secretary BARBADOS Mr Bruce Alleyne Permanent Secretary CAYMAN ISLANDS Mrs Shirley Wahler Chief Education Officer gUYANA Mr Pulandar Kandhi Permanent Secretary JAMAICA Ms Barbara Allen Senior Director Planning and Development Division TRINIDAD AND TOBAgO Mr Maurice Suite Permanent Secretary TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS Dr Beatrice Fulford Permanent Secretary CO-OPTED Sir Kenneth Hall Sir Keith Hunte 101 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 APPENDIX EIgHT MEMBERSHIP Of THE fINAL AWARDS COMMITTEE▸ Membership of FAC for 2010 is as follows: ANTIgUA AND BARBUDA Mrs Jacintha Pringle Chief Education Officer BARBADOS Mr Winston Crichlow Principal Harrison College gRENADA Sister Maureen Alexander Principal St Joseph Convent gUYANA Ms Melcita Bovell Assistant Chief Education Officer (Ag) (Secondary Education) JAMAICA Mrs Grace McLean Chief Education Officer MONTSERRAT Miss Yasmin White Education Officer and Local Registrar ST KITTS AND NEVIS Mrs Lorna-Queeley-Connor TRINIDAD AND TOBAgO Ms Angela Iloo Principal Holy Faith Convent CO-OPTED Sir Roy Augier 102 APPENDIX NINE LOCAL REgISTRARS▸ ANgUILLA MONTSERRAT Ms Colleen Horsford Ms Yasmin White ANTIgUA AND BARBUDA ST KITTS/NEVIS Mr Myrick Smith Mrs Blondell Franks BARBADOS ST LUCIA Mr Erwin Greaves Ms Philomene Alexander BELIZE ST VINCENT AND THE gRENADINES Mr Juan Vargas Mrs Corrine Gonsalves BRITISH VIRgIN ISLANDS TRINIDAD AND TOBAgO Mrs Jillian Douglas-Phillip Ms Rosemarie Richardson CAYMAN ISLANDS TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS Mrs Delores Thompson Mr Robert Newman DOMINICA Ms Catherine Daniel EXTERNAL TERRITORIES gRENADA SABA Mr Horace Persaud Mr Hemmit Van Xanten gUYANA ST MAARTEN Ms Sauda Kadir Ms Marcella Hazel JAMAICA Mr Hector Stephenson SURINAME Ms Joyce Zijler 103 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 APPENDIX TEN MEMBERSHIP Of THE SUBJECT PANELS (CSEC)▸ SUBJECTS PANELS Additional Mathematics Dr Angela Shirley (Trinidad and Tobago) – Convenor Ms Pauline Lobban (Jamaica) Mr Patrick Cadogan (Barbados) Mr Javed Samuel (St. Lucia) Mr Albert Collins (Antigua and Barbuda) Mr Rudolph Mahadeo-Deoraj (Guyana) Agricultural Science Dr Majeed Mohamed (Trinidad and Tobago) – Convenor (Single Award and Double Award) Mrs Yvonne Blair-McIntosh (Guyana) Mr Norman Yarru (Jamaica) Mr Carson Bancroft (Barbados) Mr Oswald Joseph (Antigua & Barbuda) Mr Addison Warner (St Kitts & Nevis) Biology Dr grace Sirju-Charran (Trinidad and Tobago) – Convenor Mrs Cherlyn Hogan (Montserrat) Mr Karl Rawlins (Barbados) Ms Annette Charles (Grenada) Ms Carol Browne (Guyana) Business Education Mrs Joylyn Breedy (guyana) – Convenor • Principles of Accounts Ms Edlena Adams (St. Vincent and the Grenadines) • Principles of Business Ms Judith Carter (Antigua and Barbuda) • Electronic Document Mrs Florence Harrigan (Anguilla) Preparation and Management Mrs Joan Johnson (Jamaica) Mrs Christine Mathurin (St. Lucia) Mr Courtney Senhouse (Barbados) Caribbean History Dr Henderson Carter (Barbados) – Convenor Mr Dane Morton-Gittens (Trinidad and Tobago) Mrs Angela Stennett (Jamaica) Ms Anne Thompson (Guyana) Ms Angela Black (Antigua and Barbuda) Mrs Brenda Armstrong (Belize) Chemistry Ms Beverly Myers (Jamaica) – Convenor Mr Gregory Blyden (Guyana) Ms Valerie Moseley (Barbados) Mr David Maharaj (Trinidad and Tobago) Mr Rowan Seon (St. Lucia) Mr Lenrick Lake (St Kitts & Nevis) 104 MEMBERSHIP OF THE SUBJECT PANELS (CSEC) (CONTINUED) SUBJECTS PANELS Economics Mrs Paula Wright (Jamaica) – Convenor Mrs Pamela Shaw (Antigua and Barbuda) Ms Judy Reid (Barbados) Mrs Odette O’Neil-Kerr (Trinidad and Tobago) Mr Higinio Tzul (Belize) Mr Frank Jordan (Guyana) English A and English B Ms Daphine Simon (Jamaica) – Convenor Ms Pauline Millar (Barbados) Mrs Desryn Collins (Antigua and Barbuda) Mrs Ingrid Fung (Guyana) Mr Deryck Satchwell (Belize) Mrs Mala Morton-Gittens (Trinidad and Tobago) Expressive Arts • Music Ms Joan Tucker (Jamaica) – Convenor Mrs Marion Byron (Antigua and Barbuda) Mrs Petronilla Deterville (St. Lucia) Mrs Joy Knight-Lynch (Barbados) Mrs Patrice Cox-Neaves (Trinidad and Tobago) Mrs Joan Bacchus-Xavier (Trinidad and Tobago) • Theatre Arts Mrs Naomi Adonis-Woodsley (Trinidad and Tobago) – Convenor Mr Kendell Hippolyte (St. Lucia) Mrs Yvette Simmons-Jemmott (Barbados) Mr Marlon Williams (Jamaica) Ms Shaundel Phillips (Guyana) Mr Victor Edwards (Trinidad and Tobago) • Visual Arts Prof. Doris Rogers (guyana) – Convenor Dr Victor Agard (Barbados) Ms Velma Batson-Mills (Barbados) Mr Norris Iton (Trinidad and Tobago) Mr Bernard E. Richardson (Antigua and Barbuda) Mrs Pearline Williams (Jamaica) • Geography Dr Michelle Mycoo (Trinidad and Tobago) – Convenor Dr Mark Bynoe (Guyana) Mrs Claudette Charles (Trinidad and Tobago) Mrs Karen Radcliffe (Jamaica) Ms Jeanette Ottley (Barbados) Mr Sinclair Leitch (Antigua and Barbuda) Home Economics Mrs Daphne Samuels (Jamaica) – Convenor • Home Economics: Management Mrs Jennifer Athill (Antigua and Barbuda) • Clothing and Textiles Mrs Penelope Harris (Guyana) • Food and Nutrition Mrs Hedda Phillips-Bynoe (Barbados) Mrs Norma Maynard (St. Lucia) Mrs Joycelyn Richardson (Anguilla) Mrs Beatrice Davis (St. Vincent and the Grenadines) Ms Kathleen Richards (Trinidad and Tobago) 105 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 MEMBERSHIP OF THE SUBJECT PANELS (CSEC) (CONTINUED) SUBJECTS PANELS Human and Social Biology Dr Dalip Ragoobirsingh (Jamaica) – Convenor Miss Pamela Hunte (Barbados) Mrs Barbara Williams (St. Kitts) Miss Oneilia Alexis (Trinidad and Tobago) Miss Doreen Dealy (Guyana) Mrs Chrisilla Daniel (Turks and Caicos Islands) Industrial Technology Mr fitzroy Richards (Trinidad and Tobago) – Convenor • Building Technology Miss Sandra Berry (Turks and Caicos Islands) Option I - Woods Mr John Satney (St. Lucia) Option II - Construction Dr Noel Brown (Jamaica) • Mechanical Engineering Tech Mr Andy Moore (Guyana) • Electrical & Electronic Tech Mr Noel Harvey (Belize) Mr Ronald Greenaway (Antigua and Barbuda) Mr Robert Lewis (Barbados) Information Technology Mrs Pauline francis-Cobley (Barbados) – Convenor Mr Dinesan Deepak (St. Kitts and Nevis) Mrs June Moe-Ashby (Barbados) Dr Michael Hosein (Trinidad and Tobago) Miss Cheverlyn Williams (Montserrat) Mr Ian McGowan (Jamaica) Integrated Science Ms Denise Hernandez (Trinidad and Tobago) – Convenor Mr Winston Massiah (Barbados) Mrs Bernadette Nichols (St. Lucia) Mrs Marsha Russell (Jamaica) Mrs Sharon Patterson-Bourne (Guyana) Mr Victor Joseph (Antigua and Barbuda) Mathematics Mr Steven Khan (Trinidad and Tobago) – Convenor Mr Albert Collins (Antigua and Barbuda) Mrs Ava Brown-Mothersill (Jamaica) Mrs Rajwantie Permaul (Guyana) Mr Alfredo Mai (Belize) Mr Patrick Cadogan (Barbados) Modern Languages Mr Sydney Bartley (Jamaica) – Convenor Mrs Melva Persico (Guyana) Ms Ariola Pasos (Belize) Mr John d’Auvergne (St. Lucia) Mr Noel Gittens (Barbados) Mrs Marcelle Sosa (Trinidad and Tobago) Dr Paulette Ramsay (Jamaica) 106 MEMBERSHIP OF THE SUBJECT PANELS (CSEC) (CONTINUED) SUBJECTS PANELS Office Administration Mrs Sylma finisterre (St. Lucia) – Convenor Ms Charon Maxime (Trinidad and Tobago) Ms Ann Marie Benjamin (Jamaica) Miss Angela Jackson (Barbados) Ms Marcia Thomas (Guyana) Mrs Karol Burgess (Trinidad and Tobago) Physical Education and Sport Dr Joyce graham-Royal (Jamaica) – Convenor Ms Andrea Nichols (Barbados) Mr Nicholas Fraser (Guyana) Mr Pierre James (Antigua and Barbuda) Mr Hance Richards ((St Kitts and Nevis) Mr Mark Mungal (Trinidad and Tobago) Physics Ms Joanne DeBourg (Trinidad and Tobago) - Convenor Mr Jan Groenendaal (Belize) Ms Vinette Halliday (St Kitts and Nevis) Mr Dwight DeFreitas (St Vincent and the Grenadines) Ms Yvette Mayers (Barbados) Religious Education Mr Kenneth Runcie (Jamaica) – Convenor Mrs Pauline Raymond (Jamaica) Sister Marilyn James (Grenada) Mrs Aurea Honore (Trinidad and Tobago) Mr Verden Blease (Belize) Rev. Paul A. Douglas-Walfall (Barbados) Social Studies Mr Stephenson Brathwaite (Barbados) – Convenor Ms Annie Greaves (St. Lucia) Mr Leroy Hill (Anguilla) Ms Sharon De La Rosa (Trinidad and Tobago) Ms Lenna Williams (Jamaica) Mrs Selestine La Rose (Guyana) Technical Drawing Mr Bejaimal Beepat (Jamaica) Mr Glenroy Davis (Trinidad and Tobago) Mr Valdez Francis (Barbados) Mrs Estellita Rene (St. Lucia) Mr Errol Samuel (Antigua and Barbuda) 107 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 APPENDIX ELEVEN MEMBERSHIP Of THE SUBJECT PANELS (CAPE)▸ SUBJECTS PANELS Accounting Mr Donley Carrington (Barbados) - Convenor Dr Anthony Bowrin (Trinidad and Tobago) Mrs Ethne Richardson (Anguilla) Ms Jacqueline Chung (Jamaica) Ms Joylyn Breedy (Guyana) Applied Mathematics/ Prof Charles Cadogan (Barbados) - Convenor Pure Mathematics Dr Leopold Perriott (Belize) Mr Kenneth Baisden (Trinidad and Tobago) Mr Mahadeo Deokinandan (Guyana) Mrs Janice Steele (Jamaica) Mrs Gaile Gray-Phillip (St Kitts and Nevis) Mr Andres Ramirez (Belize) Art and Design Mr Kenwyn Crichlow (Trinidad and Tobago) - Convenor Mr Christopher Cozier (Trinidad and Tobago) Ms Denyse Menard-Greenidge (Barbados) Dr Nadine Scott (Jamaica) Ms Josepha Tamayo Valz (Guyana) Biology Dr Hyacinth fields (Barbados) - Convenor Mrs Veronica Alleyne (Barbados) Mrs Linda Atwaroo-Ali (Trinidad and Tobago) Mr Godfrey Williams (Jamaica) Miss Jewel Liddell (Guyana) Caribbean Studies Dr John Campbell (Trinidad and Tobago) - Convenor Mr Sherwin Fraser (Guyana) Mr John Beckford (Jamaica) Dr Henderson Carter (Barbados) Ms Decima Hamilton (St Vincent and the Grenadines) Chemistry Dr Dow Maharaj (Trinidad and Tobago) - Convenor Miss Jennifer Murray (Jamaica) Miss Juliane Pasos (Belize) Mr Raymond Ramsaroop (Guyana) Mrs Valerie Moseley (Barbados) Communication Studies Dr Kathryn Shields-Brodber (Jamaica) - Convenor Ms Heather Murphy (Trinidad and Tobago) Ms Silvana Woods (Belize) Mrs Winifred Marshall-Ellis (Guyana) Mr Ishmael Daniel (Barbados) 108 MEMBERSHIP OF THE SUBJECT PANELS (CAPE) (CONTINUED) SUBJECTS PANELS Computer Science and Dr John Charlery (Barbados) - Convenor Information Technology Mr Sean Thorpe (Jamaica) Ms Tessa Oudkerk (Anguilla) Mr Randolph Clarke (Barbados) Mr Rayman Khan (Guyana) Miss Rhonda Alexander (Antigua and Barbuda) Economics Mr Rodney Romany (Trinidad and Tobago) - Convenor Dr Cyril Solomon (Guyana) Ms Mitzie Reid (Jamaica) Mr Hugh Heyliger (St. Kitts and Nevis) Ms Sandrea Butcher (Barbados) Electrical and Electronic Dr Chandrabhan Sharma (Trinidad and Tobago) - Convenor Technology Dr Frederick Isaac (St Lucia) Mr Andrew C. Isaacs (Jamaica) Mr Collin Basdeo (Guyana) Mrs Paula Ferguson (Trinidad and Tobago) Environmental Science Dr Dale Webber (Jamaica) - Convenor Mr Oliver Dragon (Grenada) Miss Farishazad Nagir (Trinidad and Tobago) Mrs Jillian Orford (Barbados) Dr Paulette Bynoe (Guyana) food and Nutrition Ms Cynthia Rennie (Trinidad and Tobago) - Convenor Ms Roxanne Benjamin-Hoppie (Guyana) Dr Pauline Samuda (Jamaica) Dr Antonia Coward (Barbados) Ms Juanita James (Antigua and Barbuda) geography Prof. David Barker (Jamaica) - Convenor Dr Mark Bynoe (Guyana) Mr Kevin Malcolm (St. Vincent and the Grenadines) Ms Janice Richards (Trinidad and Tobago) Ms Jeanette Ottley (Barbados) geometrical and Mechanical Mr Derrick Edwards (Trinidad and Tobago) - Convenor Engineering Drawing Mr Maurice Fletcher (Jamaica) Mr Cecil E. Ford (Belize) Mr Austin Sankies (Guyana) Mr Alphonso White (Barbados 109 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 MEMBERSHIP OF THE SUBJECT PANELS (CAPE) (CONTINUED) SUBJECTS PANELS History Prof Verene Shepherd (Jamaica) - Convenor Dr Janice Mayers (Barbados) Mrs Ingrid Lake (Anguilla) Miss Cecilia McAlmont (Guyana) Mrs Theresa Neblett-Skinner (Trinidad and Tobago) food and Nutrition Ms Cynthia Rennie (Trinidad and Tobago) - Convenor Ms Roxanne Benjamin-Hoppie (Guyana) Dr Pauline Samuda (Jamaica) Dr Antonia Coward (Barbados) Ms Juanita James (Antigua and Barbuda) Law Mr Jefferson Cumberbatch (Barbados) - Convenor Mr Ramesh Rajkumar (Guyana) Mr Damian Barrett (Jamaica) Ms Michelle Beckles (Trinidad and Tobago) Ms Naeisha John (Grenada) Literatures in English Ms grace Leyow (Jamaica) - Convenor Ms Gem Rohlehr (Guyana) Ms Marva Lashley (Barbados) Mrs Rita Celestine-Carty (Anguilla) Dr Carol Andrews-Redhead (Trinidad and Tobago) Management of Business Mr fatai Akinkuole (Belize) – Convenor Ms Lilith Wilson (Jamaica) Dr Jeannine Comma (Barbados) Mr Hector Edwards (Guyana) Mr Siddique Barkarr (Trinidad and Tobago) Modern Languages Dr Beverley- Anne Carter (Trinidad and Tobago) - Convenor Mrs Taneisha Ingleton (Jamaica) Mr Thomas Chase (Grenada) Mrs Peggy Durant (Barbados) Mrs Ingrid Kemchand-Shah (Trinidad and Tobago) New member to be appointed (Guyana) Ms Janet Ramsey (Antigua and Barbuda) Physics Dr Joseph Skobla (Jamaica) - Convenor Mrs Joyce Crichlow (Trinidad and Tobago) Mr John Lockhart (Trinidad and Tobago) Mr Lomer Rock (Barbados) Mr Dwight DeFreitas (St Vincent and the Grenadines) Sociology Prof. Christine Barrow (Barbados) - Convenor Mrs Maria Bartholomew (Grenada) Mrs Juliet Jones (Jamaica) Dr Nasser Mustapha (Trinidad and Tobago) Mr Berkley Stewart (Guyana) 110 APPENDIX TWELVE MEMBERSHIP Of THE SUBJECT PANELS (CCSLC)▸ SUBJECTS PANELS English Mrs Novelette McLean-francis (Jamaica) - Convenor Mr Deryck Satchwell (Belize) Ms Vanessa John (Anguilla) Ms Cornella Caines (St. Kitts and Nevis) Ms Pauline Millar (Barbados) Social Studies Mrs Sonia Robinson-glanville (Jamaica) - Convenor Ms Grace Lewis-Antoine (Guyana) Ms Annie Greaves (St. Lucia) Ms Sharon De La Rosa (Trinidad and Tobago) Mrs Maureen Adams (St. Kitts & Nevis) Modern Languages Mrs Elsie Liburd-Brandy (St. Kitts & Nevis) - Convenor Mr Sydney Bartley (Jamaica) Mrs Jacqueline Hewlett (Antigua and Barbuda) Mr Arthur Gaskin (Barbados) Ms Carol-Ann Villafana (Trinidad and Tobago) Mrs Margaret Leacock (St. Vincent and the Grenadines) Integrated Science Mr Winston forrest (Jamaica) - Convenor Miss Pamela Hunte (Barbados) Mrs Germaine Tillett (Belize) Mrs Andrea Otto (Antigua and Barbuda) Mrs Joselyn Theophile-Richardson (Anguilla) Mathematics Mr Kenneth Holder (St. Vincent and the grenadines) - Convenor Mrs Kisha Francis-Forrest (Jamaica) Mrs Princess Hutchinson (St. Kitts and Nevis) Mrs Grace Smith (Barbados) Mrs Rosette Joseph (Antigua and Barbuda) 111 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 APPENDIX THIRTEEN STAff Of THE COUNCIL▸ REgISTRAR’S OffICE Clerks Registrar Ms Anita Sealy Dr Didacus Jules Mrs Jacqueline Chase-Marshall Ms Kath-Ema Armstrong Director of Corporate Strategy and Business Development Mr Keith Headley (formerly Senior Manager) Ms Katrina Jacobs (Temporary) Mr guy Hewitt fINANCE AND OffICE MANAgEMENT DIVISION Director of Corporate Services Senior Assistant Registrar (Temporary) (formerly Financial Controller) Currently filled by Acting Appointment Mr Anderson Marshall Assistant Registrar (Chief Accountant) Senior Assistant Registrar (Quality Assurance) Mrs Marine Hall-Edey Dr Yolande Wright (Acting as Senior Assistant Registrar, Temporary) Assistant Registrar (Public Information/Customer Services) Assistant Registrar Mr Cleveland Sam Mr Sean Wilson Assistant Registrar (Webmaster) Office Manager Ms Simone Pasmore (from 18 May 2010) Mrs Emsy Walkes-Sealy Executive Administrative Assistant Administrative Assistant Mrs Wendy Patrick Mrs Stephnian Marshall Clerk Administrative Assistant Ms Patricia Clarke Ms Amril gittens (Temporary) CORPORATE AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT UNIT Senior Secretary Assistant Registrar (Business Development Officer) Ms Anette Quimby (Temporary) Mrs Miranda Sealy (Temporarily reassigned from Assistant Registrar, Senior Clerks Examinations Administration and Security Division) Mrs genoise Bowen Mrs Donna Davis Assistant Registrar (Business Development Officer) (Promoted from Clerk, Finance and VACANT Office Management Division, on 1 April 2010) Senior Secretary Clerks Mrs Jackie Niles-Squires Mrs Lynn-Marie Austin-Thorne Mr Dorian Beckles RECORDS AND ARCHIVES MANAgEMENT Ms Pamela Brathwaite Assistant Registrar (Archivist/Records Manager) Mrs Sharon Dowrich Mrs Lucia Lewis-Casimir Ms Kemba gordon (Temporarily Reassigned from Examinations Records Supervisor Development and Production Division on 11 January 2010; Mrs Mildred Daniel Appointed on 1 July 2010) (Promoted from Clerk, Examinations Administration and Ms Julie Hurley (Temporary) Security Division on 18 January 2010) Jenevese Jackson Mrs Paula Millar Senior Clerk (Records Supervisor) Mrs Sherene Rollock VACANT 112 STAFF OF THE COUNCIL (CONTINUED) Clerks (Temporary) Ms Paula Nicholls Ms Michelle Hinds (from January 2010) (Promoted from Clerk, Examinations Administration and Security Division, on 1 April 2010) Receptionist Ms Sandra Burnett (Temporary) Senior Clerks Mrs Rose Brathwaite Messenger/Drivers Ms Andrea Callender Mr Norman Austin Mrs Esther Leacock Mr Carson Darlington Mr Adrian gooding Clerks Mr Dale Roachford Ms Ramona Alleyne (from 15 June 2010) Ms Kath-Ema Armstrong Messenger/Office Attendants (Temporarily Reassigned from Mr Konrad Cadogan Archives and Records Management Unit Mr Kenrick Zepradine from 15 September until 31 December 2010) Mrs Avonda foster Watchmen Ms Carol-Ann gill Mr Aricosta Layne Ms Karene graham Mr Shirland Scantlebury Ms Susan Harris (from 1 February 2010) Mrs Ingrid Lovell Office Attendants Ms Michelle graham Clerk/Typists Ms Chelidonia Norville (Temporary) Ms Lisa Boyce Ms Odette Smith Ms Andrea gooding Ms Marva Lashley Guard (Temporary) (from 15 June 2010; formerly Temporary Clerk/Typist, Mr Antonio Johnson (Temporary) Human Resources Division) Ms Christine Victor Part-Time Maid/Cleaners Ms Carol-Ann Bowen Messenger/Driver Ms Maria Harewood Mr Adrian gooding Ms Marjorie Hunte INfORMATION SYSTEMS DIVISION EXAMINATIONS ADMINISTRATION Information Systems Manager AND SECURITY DIVISION VACANT Senior Assistant Registrar Mrs Susan giles Assistant Registrar (Business Analyst) Mr Rodney Payne Assistant Registrars (Acting as Information Systems Manager) Mr Anthony Alleyne Mrs Megan Vitoria Ms Dedra Bartlett (Temporary) Mrs Dianne Medford Assistant Registrars (Analyst/Programmers) Mrs Sandra Thompson Mr Mark Wilson Mr André Blair Administrative Assistants Mrs Bernadine Parris Assistant Registrar (One-Year Post-Retirement Contract) Mr Keone James Mrs Edwina griffith Mrs Hazel Larrier Junior Systems Administrator Senior Secretary (New Technical Administrative Assistant post; formerly Administrative Assistant) Mrs Sheldine Robinson (from 1 February 2010; formerly Computer Operator) 113 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 STAFF OF THE COUNCIL (CONTINUED) Junior Network Administrator (Temporary) Senior Secretaries Ms Sherry Brathwaite Ms Susan Lewis Ms Heather Sobers (from 1 July 2010) Analyst Programmer (Temporary; based at WZO) Mr Delroy gilzene (from 1 February 2010) Mr Wayne Morgan Ms Maria Stoute IT Technical Writer/Project Support (formerly Computer Operator) Senior Clerk – Item Bank Ms Deborah Haynes (Temporary Assignment from 1 Mr Wayne Morgan February 2010; formerly Assistant Computer Operator) Item Bank Clerks User Support Coordinator Ms Maria Stoute Ms Danielle Reeves (Temporary) (from 1 February 2010) Mrs Donna Austin-Layne (Temporary) (from 1 July to 31 October 2010) Junior Technical Assistant (formerly Assistant Computer Operator) Technical Assistant/Printer Mr John King (Temporary) (from 1 February 2010) Mr Hensley Hinkson EXAMINATIONS DEVELOPMENT Artist/Technical Assistant AND PRODUCTION DIVISION Mr Christopher Bannister Senior Assistant Registrar Dr gordon Harewood Graphic Compositors Ms Dionne Hunte Assistant Registrars (Team Coordinators) Ms Sharon Brathwaite (Temporary) Mr Henderson Eastmond Mr Stephenson grayson Printery Operators Dr Anthony Haynes Mr Noel Stephens Mr frankey Worrell Assistant Registrars Dr John Andor (from 13 September 2010) Compositors Ms Suzan Boodoo Mrs gloria Balram Ms Benita Byer Mrs greta forde Ms Brendalee Cato Ms Paula graham Mrs Leona Emtage Ms Kemba gordon Mrs Donna giles Ms Janelle Hooper Mrs Maureen grazette Dr Mary grace-Anne Jackman (from 1 September 2010) Stenotypist Ms Cyndra Ramsundar Mrs Sandrene Doughlin Mrs Nordia Weekes Ms Charlotte Lewis (1 November 2010) Clerk/Typists Mrs Pamella Archer Assistant Registrar (Editor) Ms Shanna Bailey Ms La-Raine Carpenter (from 14 June 2010) (Temporarily Promoted to Compositor) Ms Juliette Taylor Administrative Assistants (Temporarily Reassigned from Ms Deborah Chase Human Resources from 11 January 2010) Mrs Valerie gilkes Ms Melissa Daniel (Temporary) Mrs Margaret Nurse (from 5 July to 31 October 2010) Administrative Assistant (Secure Records Keeper) Mrs Andrea gill-Mason (Promoted from Item Bank Clerk on 1 July 2010) 114 STAFF OF THE COUNCIL (CONTINUED) HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION OFFICE MANAGEMENT UNIT Senior Assistant Registrar Office Manager VACANT Ms Eva gordon Assistant Registrar Stenographer Clerk Ms Roslyn Harewood Ms Tegra Bruce (Acting as Senior Assistant Registrar) Receptionist Administrative Assistant Ms Arana Thompson Mrs Michelle Harewood Messenger/Drivers Senior Secretary Mr Michael grant Ms Heather Herbert Mr Richard Clarke Clerk Office Attendant Mrs Michelle Belgrave (Temporary) (from 1 April 2010) Mrs Violet Dwyer Clerk/Typists Office Assistant Mrs Anjanette forde-Hinds Ms Beverlyn Henry Ms Monique Cragwell (Temporary) RECORDS AND ARCHIVES MANAGEMENT UNIT Senior Clerk, Records WESTERN ZONE OffICE Mrs Sharon Cameron-Brown PRO-REGISTRAR’S OFFICE INFORMATION SYSTEMS UNIT Pro-Registrar Mr glenroy Cumberbatch User Support Coordinator Mr Leighton Johnson Administrative Assistant, Executive Secretary Ms Julianne Williams ADMINISTRATION UNIT Stenographer Clerk Senior Secretary, Administration VACANT Ms Marjorie Lewis EXAMINATIONS ADMINISTRATION HUMAN RESOURCES UNIT AND SECURITY DIVISION Administrative Assistant Assistant Registrar Mrs Judith Taylor Ms Eleanor McKnight FINANCE AND OFFICE MANAGEMENT DIVISION Administrative Assistant Assistant Registrar, Corporate Services (Temporary) VACANT Currently filled by Acting AppointmentAccounts Unit Examinations Clerk ACCOUNTS UNIT Mrs Karen Hamilton Accounting Officer Mrs Sheree Deslandes Stenographer Clerk (Acting as Assistant Registrar, Corporate Services) Mrs Nadine Bell-Morgan ACCOUNTS CLERKS Mrs Cecile Wedderburn Ms Ava Henry Ms Kameka Harris 115 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) ▸ANNUAL REPORT 2010 STAFF OF THE COUNCIL (CONTINUED) SYLLABUS AND CURRICULUM DIVISION Senior Assistant Registrar Dr Carol granston (from 4 July 2010) Assistant Registrars Mrs Alsian Brown-Perry Mr gerard Phillip Mrs Elaine Shakes Mrs Cherryl Stephens Administrative Assistant Mrs Yvette Dennis-Morrison Compositor Mrs Sheryl Shirley-Mcgregor Stenographer Clerk Ms Natawyah Smith 116