The Value Of CSEC And CAPE To Candidates
The Value of CSEC and CAPE to CandidatesPresenter: Wayne Wesley, PhD, Registrar and CEOTAICEP 5th Annual Conference – Vancouver, Canada22 October 2019
Presentation OverviewBackground and PurposeSystem of Examination and GradingQualifications ImpactDiploma and Associate DegreesRecognition and Articulation
Background and PurposeAgreement of Governmentsas the Regional AssessmentBody since 1972CXC’sAuthority and MandateConduct such examinationsas it may think appropriateand award certificates anddiplomas on the results ofexaminations so conducted.2
Participating Countries (16)3
Vision To assure the global competitiveness of theCaribbean through the provision of qualityassurance in education and comprehensivecertification4
Our Mission To provide the region with:– syllabuses of the highest quality; valid and reliable examinations; andcertification of international repute for students of all ages, abilities andinterests;– services to educational institutions in the development of syllabuses,examinations and examination administration.5
Strategic ImperativeNext GenerationAssessment andCertificationServicesHuman f the Region6
The iculumValidation ofOutcomes7
CXC System of ExaminationsCriterion ReferencedVSNorm ReferencedAt CXC, we develop criterion referenced assessments. Performance ismeasured against specific objectives, set criteria or standards.Unlike norm-referenced, we do not measure against the cohort.8
CXC’s Suite of Products Key literaciesrequired forlearnersexiting theprimaryschoolsystem. Foundationblocks forsecondaryeducation Foundationalprogrammefor secondarylevel Emphasis oncompetenciesnecessary forfuture success Specifictechnicalskills directlyapplicable todifferentoccupations Completionof 5 years ofsecondarylevel Entrystandards forfurther studyor world ofwork PreUniversityprogramme Foundationblocks fortertiaryeducation Facilitatesadvanced jobplacement orcareer focus Providescredits fordegree levelstudies9
Grading SystemCSEC 1. Profile grades (Knowledge, Skills and Attitude)i.ii.iii.iv.v.vi.A – OutstandingB – GoodC – Fairly GoodD – ModerateE – WeakF – Poor2. Overall gradei.Grades I – III recognized as acceptable grades
CSEC GradingSystemGrade I Shows COMPREHENSIVE grasp of concepts,knowledge, skills and competenciesGrade II Shows good grasp of concepts, knowledge,skills and competenciesGrade III Shows fairly good grasp of concepts,knowledge, skills and competenciesGrade IV Shows moderate grasp of concepts,knowledge, skills and competenciesGrade V Shows limited grasp of concepts, knowledge,skills and competenciesGrade VI Shows very limited grasp of concepts,knowledge, skills and competencies
CSEC GeneralProficiency Offers Candidatesdeeper understandingof the topics coveredin the subject Designed for learnerswho are likely topursue studies in thesubject beyond thesecondary levelCSEC TechnicalProficiency Candidates withTechnical Proficiencywill have the skills andknowledge to pursuetertiary education or tobe employed at thepre-technician level12
Grading SystemCAPE 1. Modularized 1 and 2 Unit Coursesi. A 1-Unit course consists of three modulesii. A 2-Unit course consists of six modules1. Overall gradei.Grades I – V recognized as acceptable grades
CAPE GradingSystemGrade I Shows EXCELLENT grasp of principles, conceptsand skillsGrade II Shows very good grasp of principles, conceptsand skillsGrade III Shows good grasp of principles, concepts andskillsGrade IV Shows satisfactory grasp of principles, conceptsand skillsGrade V Shows acceptable grasp of principles, conceptsand skillsGrade VI Shows limited grasp of principles, concepts andskillsGrade VII Shows very limited grasp of principles, conceptsand skills
CSECImpact15
CSEC Subjects1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.Additional MathematicsAgricultural Science (DA)Agricultural Science (SA)BiologyCaribbean HistoryChemistryClothing and TextilesElectrical and ElectronicTechnology9. English A10. Economics11. Geography12. Information Technology13. Integrated Science14. Mathematics15. Office Administration16. Physics17. Principles of Business18. Principles of Business19. Social Studies20. Spanish16
CSEC Subjects21. Building Technology –Construction22. English (B)23. Building Technology – Woods24. Electronic DocumentPreparation and Management25. Food and Nutrition26. French27. Home Economics Management28. Human and Social Biology29. Mechanical EngineeringTechnology30. Music31. Physical Education and Sport32. Religious Education33. Technical Drawing34. Theatre Arts35. Visual Arts17
CSEC June 2004 - 00,000562,155Total I-III versus Registration Entries200,000100,00002004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019Sum of Total 247370,416368,631Sum of Registration Entries 0,776556,04518
CSEC June 2004 - 2019Total I-III as % of Total I-VI80706066.2458.6261.6961.8959.32 60.812005200669.1666.4162.2271.17 72.1868.08 66.6365.34 1120122014201520162018201919
CAPEImpact20
CAPE Subjects1. Accounting2. Applied Mathematics3. Art and Design4. Biology5. Caribbean Studies6. Chemistry7. Communication Studies8. Computer Science9. Economics10. Electrical & Electronic Technology11. Environmental Science12. Food and Nutrition13. French14. Geography15. Geometrical & Mechanical16. Engineering Drawing17. History18. Information Technology19. Law20. Literatures in English21. Management of Business22. Pure Mathematics23. Physics24. Sociology25. Spanish21
CAPE NEW GENERATION SUBJECTS22
CAPE NEW GENERATION SUBJECTSLogistics and Supply Chain OperationsSeptember 2015Intergrated MathematicsSeptember 2015Animation and Game DesignSeptember 2016Green EngineeringSeptember 2016Financial Services StudiesSeptember 201623
CAPE June 2004 - Total I-V versus Registration Entries20,00002004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019Sum of Total I-V25,202 36,452 52,882 69,067 73,690 78,535 84,026 89,970 92,133 93,550 97,050 102,739103,293102,874105,186105,845Sum of Registration Entries 30,846 43,956 66,322 81,583 86,387 93,920 17,890120,158121,26724
CAPE June 2004 - 2019Total I-V as % of Total 20122015201625
CAPE Qualifications CAPE Certificate – Successful completion of any CAPE Unit CAPE Diploma – Successful completion of six Units of CAPE, includingCaribbean Studies CXC Associate Degree – Successful completion of ten CAPE Units in aspecific course of study26
CXC Associate Degree: FrameworkGeneralEducationCourses Caribbean StudiesCommunication StudiesIntegrated Mathematics – not required for Maths majors18 CreditsCore Courses Four CAPE Units relevant to their area of specialisation. 24 CreditsAdjunct/SupportingCourses Two CAPE Units chosen from Humanities and Fine Artsand Natural, Physical Sciences and Technology OR Socialand Behavioural Sciences 12 CreditsElectives Any CAPE Unit 16 Credits
CAPEDiplomas & Associate Degrees28
CAPE Diploma 2004 -201910,1029,732 9,893 9,782 9,7569,1227,3937,7838,1218,437 8,361201120126,521 0142015201620172018201929
CAPE Associate Degree 2006 - 172018201930
CXC Associate Degree: ConclusionCAPE, the foundation of the CXC Associate Degree is recognised by anumber of institutions to include:1. The University of the West Indies2. The University of Guyana3. The United Kingdom National Academic Recognition Information Centre(UK NARIC),4. The Association of Indian Universities (AIU)5. Several Canadian and United States Universities
Articulation Agreements1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.Berkeley CollegeUniversity of South Florida (USF)***Monroe CollegeSUNY-PlattsburghOglethorpe UniversityJohnson and WalesIllinois Institute of Technology (MOU, not articulation)Northern Caribbean University (2019)Jamaica Theological Seminary
CSEC Recognition33
CSEC Recognition Association of Indian Universities (AIU) has granted equivalence to CaribbeanSecondary Education Certificate (CSEC) conducted by Caribbean ExaminationsCouncil with minimum of 5 subjects in Grades I & II with Grade 10 Examinationof an Indian Board ”34
CSEC Recognition We have found that these results accurately reflect students’academic abilities and preparation for post-secondary studyState University of New York, Plattsburgh35
CAPE Recognition Association of Indian Universities (AIU) has granted equivalence to CAPE with aminimum of 5 subjects with 2 stage qualification of an Indian board Candidate having passed CAPE are eligible to join conventional degree programmesat Indian universities36
CAPE Recognition “Acceptable at the two-Unit level in lieu of GCE A 'Levels on a subject for subjectbasis.”UCAS – International Qualifications Booklet 2006 SUNY Plattsburgh has been awarding transfer credit for successful completion ofCAPE for several years. Students with satisfactory CAPE results enter withadvanced standing which enables them to complete their bachelor’s degrees inthree (3) years.Jacqueline "Jackie" Girard VoglInternational Enrolment Management, SUNY, Plattsburgh37
CAPE Recognition“If you are taking CAPE Unit 2 level exams and score Grades I and II on any of thefollowing subjects, and you are admitted to AU and join our global community, youwill receive advanced standing AND credits. We at AU value CAPE and theeducation that you have receive at home.”Evelyn Levinson, Director of International Admissions, American University38
CAPE Recognition Mathematics CAPE courses include all the college level topics covered in anElementary Statistics course plus additional topics from Discrete Mathematics.Students mastering Units 1 and 2 of Applied Mathematics should be able to takemore advanced courses in Statistics in college. Students mastering Units 1 and 2 ofPure Mathematics should be ready to continue with second semester Calculus incollegeDr Siamack Bondari, Chair of Mathematicsand Science Department at Saint Leo University, Tampa39
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