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ASSOCIATE DEGREEHANDBOOKCXC Associate Degree Handbook
Correspondence related to the syllabus should be addressed to:The Pro-RegistrarCaribbean Examinations CouncilCaenwood Centre37 Arnold Road, Kingston 5, JamaicaTelephone Number: 1 (876) 630-5200Facsimile Number: 1 (876) 967-4972E-mail Address: cxcwzo@cxc.orgWebsite: www.cxc.orgCopyright 2019 by Caribbean Examinations CouncilPrince Road, Pine Plantation Road, St Michael BB11091First issued in 2005Revised 2014Revised 2015Revised 2016Revised 2018The amendments are written in italics.This revised handbook is effective September 2019 and will be applicable for the awards issuedeffective May–June 2021.CXC Associate Degree Handbook
VISIONThe vision of CXC is to assure the global human resourcecompetitiveness of the Caribbean.MISSION STATEMENTThe mission of CXC is to provide the region with: syllabuses of the highest quality; valid and reliable examinations and certificates ofinternational repute for students of all ages, abilities and interests;and, services to educational institutions in the development ofsyllabuses, examinations, and examination administration in themost cost-effective way.CXC Associate Degree Handbook
TABLE OF CONTENTSFOREWORD . 1ORGANISATION AND LAYOUT OF THE HANDBOOK . 2INTRODUCTION . 3CONTENT . 3OVERALL OBJECTIVES . 3ASSESSMENT . 3QUALITY ASSURANCE . 4STRUCTURE OF THE CXC ASSOCIATE DEGREE. 5CREDITS AND GRADE POINTS . 5Credit Hours . 5Credit Structure. 5Grade Points. 6GUIDELINES FOR DELIVERY AND ASSESSMENT. 7Modality . 7Method of Delivery . 7Programme Admission Policies . 7Physical and Instructional Resources . 8Staff Resources. 8Student Service and Learning Experience . 8Assessment Procedures . 9Programme Evaluation . 9GENERAL FRAMEWORK FOR THE CXC ASSOCIATE DEGREE. 10COURSES . 10APPROVED ADJUNCT/SUPPORTING COURSE LISTING . 11AREAS OF SPECIALISATIONS. 11CXC ASSOCIATE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS . 12ASSOCIATE OF ARTS . 12Associate of Arts – Accounts . 12Associate of Arts – Economics . 13Associate of Arts – Entrepreneurship. 13Associate of Arts – Financial Services Studies . 14Associate of Arts – History . 15Associate of Arts – Law. 16CXC Associate Degree Handbook
Associate of Arts – Logistics and Supply Chain Operations . 16Associate of Arts – Modern Languages . 17Associate of Arts – Performing Arts . 18Associate of Arts – Sociology . 19Associate of Arts – Tourism . 20Associate of Arts – Visual Communication . 21ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE . 23Associate of Science – Agricultural Science. 23Associate of Science – Environmental Studies . 25Associate of Science – Food and Nutrition . 25Associate of Science – Green Energy. 26Associate of Science – Industrial Technology. 27Associate of Science – Information and Communication Technology . 28Associate of Science – Mathematics . 28Associate of Science – Natural Sciences . 29Associate of Science – Sport Studies . 31REGISTRATION AND CERTIFICATION ARRANGEMENTS . 33CXC Associate Degree Handbook
THE CXC ASSOCIATE DEGREEFOREWORDThe Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC ), at its meeting in Antigua and Barbuda in December2004, agreed to award Associate Degrees in response to the changing educational demands of theregion. The Associate Degrees will be based on clusters of subjects taken by candidates for theCaribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE ).This award will enable persons to select for study, subjects that will meet specific requirements forwork and for further education. In taking the decision to award Associate Degrees, the Councilrecognises the need for close collaboration among institutions in the region to provide articulatedprogrammes of study. This articulation is necessary in order to facilitate the transfer of credits and toincrease opportunity for more persons to obtain tertiary education through collaborative and costeffective strategies. The Council will, therefore, work closely with institutions in the region to identifyequivalencies in programmes so that persons with CXC Associate Degrees (CXC -AD) will be at anadvantage when entering other degree programmes.The Council looks forward to collaborating with its partners in the implementation of its AssociateDegree programme.Professor The Honourable Kenneth Hall O.J.Chairman, Caribbean Examinations Council (2005)
ORGANISATION AND LAYOUT OF THE HANDBOOKThe CXC Associate Degree Handbook is intended to provide students, parents, teachers andadministrators with summative information on the awards offered. The handbook is divided into threemain parts to ensure that information is easily accessible. They are as follows:Section I –Introduction This sectionprovides asummary of assurancemechanismsand the creditsand gradepointsinterpretations.Section II –Structure ofthe CXC AssociateDegree This sectionprovidesdetails on thetypes ofcredit hours,creditstructure andgrade points.Section III –Guideline forDelivery andAssessment This sectionprovidesguidelines foradmissions,modality,methods ion.Section IV –GeneralFramework forthe CXC AssociateDegree. This sectionprovidesdetails on thecourse makeupand the areasofspecialization.Section V – TheCXC AssociateDegreeRequirements. This sectionprovides a coursedescriptor withsuggested careerpaths for eachoffering alongwith the detailedconfiguration ofall the CXC -ADfor certification.Section VI –RegistrationandCertificationArrangements. This sectionprovidesdetails on theregistrationprocess forcertification.Users are encouraged to use this document with the current syllabuses for the various CAPE subjectsoffered. The syllabuses are available in the cxc-store (https://cxc-store.com).CXC Associate Degree Handbook2
SECTION IINTRODUCTIONThe Caribbean Examinations Council will award Associate Degrees based on performance at GradesI to V in clusters of 10 Units of the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE ). The clustersprovide coherent programmes of study, typically over two years. The certification in Units for theAssociate Degree, however, may be acquired over a maximum period of five years. The AssociateDegrees which are issued by CXC are at Level IV on the CXC -Qualification Structure (CXC -QS). Thisrevised approach to the offering of the CXC Associate Degree has improved its relevance as wecontinue to meet the needs of the region’s students and labour force. This document outlines therequirements and guidelines for the CXC Associate Degree.CONTENTSubjects for CAPE are arranged as 1-Unit or 2-Unit courses. Persons seeking to earn a CXC AssociateDegree must acquire the relevant knowledge, skills and attitudes identified in the three core courses,namely, Caribbean Studies, Communication Studies and Integrated Mathematics.Each Unit consists of three Modules and requires approximately 150 hours of work. This includescontact time and time spent on projects and other assignments.Ten Units, selected in accordance with specifications, must be completed for the award of eachAssociate Degree. However, candidates may opt to take additional Units if they so desire. Each Unitcan be certified separately. A single certificate is provided for each examination sitting. Thisarrangement will facilitate persons who wish to accumulate Units to satisfy the CXC Associate Degree(CXC -AD) requirements within a five-year period. A separate Associate Degree certificate is providedwhen persons satisfy the criteria.OVERALL OBJECTIVES1.To offer a qualification based on successful completion of a coherent programme of postsecondary education that allows for the acquisition of knowledge, skills and attitudes requiredfor the workplace, for continuing tertiary level education, and for effective local, regional andglobal citizenship;2.To provide articulation with other degree and tertiary level programmes;3.To enable persons to obtain Associate Degrees through flexible arrangements; and,4.To indicate areas of focus for persons continuing education at the post-Caribbean SecondaryEducation Certificate (CSEC ) level.ASSESSMENTThe assessment scheme used for measuring, recording and reporting candidates’ performance inCXC Associate Degrees has been designed to reflect two main curriculum principles, namely, thatassessment is an integral part of teaching and learning, and that assessment significantly influencesthe way persons respond to courses and how they plan and conduct their studies.CXC Associate Degree Handbook3
The assessment for each Unit effectively spans the three Modules and so persons preparing to writethe examinations are encouraged to adopt a consistent approach while studying. The time andresources specified for completing the courses are intended to engage persons in activities acrossclassrooms, laboratories, libraries and the workplace.Internal and external assessments are required for each Unit. The School-Based (internal) Assessment(SBA) is designed to assist persons in acquiring knowledge, skills and attitudes associated with thesubject. Guidelines are provided in each syllabus for selecting appropriate tasks for the SBA.This form of assessment provides opportunities for persons to individualise parts of the curriculum tomeet their needs. This could contribute to the building of the self-confidence of persons as theyproceed with their studies. The SBA, therefore, makes a significant and unique contribution to thedevelopment of relevant skills, and the assessing and rewarding of persons for the development ofthese skills.The SBA also provides valuable opportunity for reinforcement and application of generic skills, forexample, skills of communication, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, analysis, synthesis andproblem-solving. Examples of SBA are short assignments, portfolios, event planning, research andinvestigative projects, product design, web design, journal and reflective writing, laboratory activitiesand the production of other creative pieces of work. For most Units, some of the marks awarded inthe SBA component are for communicating information in a logical way using correct grammar.QUALITY ASSURANCEThe CAPE syllabuses are developed by subject panels comprising curriculum development,measurement and content specialists drawn from practising teachers, university lecturers and otherprofessionals from across the Region. Draft syllabuses prepared by these panels are widely circulatedfor comment from teachers and other stakeholders before they are finalised and approved by theCouncil.Examinations for each subject are developed by an Examining Committee comprising a Chief Examinerand an Assistant Chief Examiner. Each Committee is guided by a CXC Measurement and EvaluationOfficer. For each subject there is an external moderator who verifies the accuracy of content, and thequality and demands of the examination papers. The Examining Committee is responsible for qualitycontrol during the marking of scripts, and for grading the work of candidates in accordance with CXC policy guidelines. An independent Technical Advisory Committee oversees the grading processes andadvises a Final Awards Committee on the award of grades.CXC has developed an extensive network of educators and resource persons across the region.Through this network, it is able to obtain feedback which informs timely modifications to ensure highstandards and relevance of syllabuses, and validity and reliability of examinations.CXC Associate Degree Handbook4
SECTION IISTRUCTURE OF THE CXC ASSOCIATE DEGREECREDITS AND GRADE POINTSCredit HoursThe 150 credit hours required for the completion of each Unit is equivalent to 10 credits. The clusterof 10 Units is, therefore, equivalent to 100 credits based on the notional hours. The second edition ofthe ‘Procedures and Guidelines for the Regional Mechanism for Accreditation, Equivalency andArticulation’ (May 2000) compiled by the Tertiary Level Institutions Unit of the University of the WestIndies and published by the Association of Caribbean Tertiary Institutions (ACTI) stipulates that tomeet the requirement for an Associate Degree, persons must complete at least 60–70 credits. The UCJTertiary Qualifications Framework (2017) recommends that an associate degree should have aminimum of 60 credit hours including courses across general education, major/core specialisation,adjunct/supporting and elective components of the curriculum. The CXC -AD is aligned to theestablished credit weighting in the UCJ Tertiary Qualifications Framework.Credit StructureThe credit structure of the CXC -Associate Degree is based on the minimum of 60 credit hours and hasthe combination of general education, specialised/core and adjunct/supporting courses.1.The General Education Component includes Units from Humanities and Fine Arts, Social andBehavioural Science and Natural, Physical Sciences and Technology. These Units foster thedevelopment of skills such as research; communication; problem solving and analysis; and,information, self and relationship management.2.The Major or Specialisation Component provides the requisite breadth and depth for the corefocus of associate degree being pursued.3.The Adjunct/Supporting Component complements or enhances the value of the major or corespecialisation.4.The Elective may or may not be related to the general education requirements, major/corespecialisation or adjunct/supporting Units as they may be selected based on personal interestand self-development.The credit alignment chart for the CXC Associate Degree is outlined below:CURRICULUMCOMPONENTSGeneral EducationMajor or Core SpecialisationAdjunct/SupportingElectiveTOTAL# ofCAPEUnitsCXC CREDITDistribution34211030402010100CXC Associate Degree HandbookUCJ/TQFNormedCredit Range(%)20-3050-6010-155-10CXC 18241218605
The Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ*) is an award, which represents the achievement of aset of competencies that define the essential (core) work practices of an occupational area consistentwith the levels articulated within the Regional Qualifications Framework. The related content,activities, teaching and assessment strategies crucial to the development of these critical workplacecompetencies are integrated in the applicable CAPE units within the CXC -AD offerings.Grade PointsThe grades awarded by CXC can be equated to Grade Points as shown in the table below.GRADEIIIIIIIVV*POINTS4.03.53.02.52.0The CVQ is the Registered Trademark of the Caribbean Association of National Training Authorities (CANTA).CXC Associate Degree Handbook6
SECTION IIIGUIDELINES FOR DELIVERY AND ASSESSMENTModalityThe CXC-AD is a coherent programme that can be completed over a two-year period, however,candidates have a maximum
CXC Associate Degree Handbook 2 ORGANISATION AND LAYOUT OF THE HANDBOOK The CXC Associate Degree Handbook is intended to provide students, parents, teachers and administrators with summative information on the awards offered. The handbook is divided into three main parts to ensure that information is easily accessible.
either type of associate’s degree, and completion of a liberal arts associate’s degree increases the chances that a transfer student will ultimately complete a four‐year degree. By itself, an associate’s degree in liberal arts is a helpful, but not strong, labor market entry credential. At 79 percent employment, liberal arts associate .
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The Associate Degree is a course of study that usually lasts for two years. For the CXC Associate Degree, students have to complete at least eight Units at the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE ) Level. A minimum of 80 credits accumulated over a maximum period of five years is required to complete the Associate Degree.
start at two-year colleges earn a bachelor's degree within six years (Shapiro et al., 2012). Although the expected pathway for community college students seeking a bachelor's degree includes earning an associate degree, little is known about the value of the associate degree or its impact on bachelor's degree completion.
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Cambridge International Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced Level MARK SCHEME for the May/June 2015 series 9700 BIOLOGY 9700/21 Paper 2 (AS Structured Questions), maximum raw mark 60 This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of the examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were instructed to award marks. It does not indicate the .
