CXC-CSEC, CAPE 2018 Timetable

CARIBBEAN SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE® EXAMINATIONS
TIMETABLE MAY-JUNE 2018

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Copyright: Every application to register for the examination will be deemed to constitute an assignment by the candidates to the Council of the future copyright of all their examination work, practical or written

• A 15-minute break must be allowed between Papers

• Alternative Paper to SBA. For Private candidates only. NOT for candidates registered in schools and recognized full-time educational institutions.

• Alternative Paper to SBA. For PRIVATE candidates only. NOT for candidates registered in schools and recognized full-time educational institutions

• Common Paper

• A 15-minute break must be allowed between Papers

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• A 15-minute break must be allowed between Papers

• Alternative Paper to SBA. For PRIVATE candidates only. NOT for candidates registered in schools and recognized full-time educational institutions

• A 10-minute break must be allowed between Section I, and Sections II and III (Music Paper 1)

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• A 15-minute break must be allowed between Papers

• Alternative Paper to SBA. For PRIVATE candidates only. NOT for candidates registered in schools and recognized full-time educational institutions

• Common Paper

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• A 15-minute break must be allowed between Papers

• • Alternative Paper to SBA. For PRIVATE candidates only. NOT for candidates registered in schools and recognized full-time educational institutions

• Common Paper

• A 15-minute break must be allowed between Papers

• Alternative Paper to SBA. For PRIVATE candidates only. NOT for candidates registered in schools and recognized full-time educational institutions

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+ See Notes to Timetable

• Alternative Paper to SBA.

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KEY TO 2018 TIMETABLE

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+ See notes to Timetable

• Alternative Paper to SBA.

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KEY TO 2018 TIMETABLE

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*** Alternative Paper to SBA.

• See notes to Timetable


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NOTES TO 2018 TIMETABLE

1. **Indicates a common paper.

1. The time indicated on the Timetable includes:

1. 1. Reading Time.

1. 1. 10 minutes Reading Time and 10 minutes to “warm-up” on the computer prior to the start of the examinations for Electronic Document Preparation and Management Papers 2 and 3/2

1. Starting times for all centres within a territory are 0900 hr and 1300 hr. If at

any centre the number of candidates is greater than can be accommodated in one session, the Local Registrar may arrange to administer the examination in two or more sessions, ensuring that suitable arrangements are made to preserve the integrity of the examinations.

1. French, Portuguese and Spanish Oral Examinations (Paper 3) in each territory will be conducted during the period 16–27 April in accordance with the Local

Registrar’s schedule.

1. The Practical Examination in Physical Education and Sport (Paper 2) in each territory will be conducted during the period 16 April to 04 May in accordance with the Local Registrar’s schedule. The Physical Education and Sport Paper 1 examination will consist of a Multiple Choice component and a short essay-type component.

1. Visual Arts: A common paper containing all options will be issued. Candidates will be required to choose two Production Papers from the Options below:

1. 1. Drawing
   2. Painting and Mixed-media

1. 1. Graphic and Communication Design

1. 1. Printmaking

1. 1. Textile Design and Manipulation

1. 1. Sculpture and Ceramics
   2. Leathercraft

1. 1. Fibre and Decorative Arts

Candidates must select for the final examination those two options for which SBA assignments have been done.

The Test Paper is to be handed to candidates on Friday, 20 April. The examination must be completed during the period 07–23 May.

All of the Options are 6-hour papers and should be divided into two (2) 3-hour sessions with a break of not less than 1 hour between sessions. These two sessions need not be held on the same day.

All candidates will be required to submit a Reflective Journal. This must be submitted at the same time as the Production pieces.


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1. All Paper 1 examinations are multiple choice in format except those in Music, Theatre Arts and Visual Arts.

1. The Practical Examination in Music (Paper 2) in each territory will be conducted during the period 07 – 18 May in accordance with the Local Registrar’s schedule. For Music Paper 1, there will be a 10-minute break between Section I, and Sections II and III. Both papers for Music Paper 1 are combined Question Paper/Answer Booklets.

1. Attention is drawn to the rule that silent non-programmable scientific calculators may be used in the following examinations:

Additional Mathematics
Agricultural Science DA Papers 2 and 3

Agricultural Science SA Paper 2 only
Chemistry

Economics
Geography

Industrial Technology: Building and Furniture
Industrial Technology: Electrical and Electronic
Industrial Technology: Mechanical Engineering

Integrated Science SA
Mathematics – Papers 2 and 3/2

Office Administration Papers 2 and 3/2
Physics

Principles of Accounts
Principles of Business Paper 3/2 only

Technical Drawing Papers 2

1. The use of geometry sets (mathematical instruments) is permitted in Biology Paper 2, Geography Papers 1, 2 and 3/2, Mathematics Paper 2 and Social Studies Paper 3/2.

1. Information Technology Paper 2: this subject will be offered at General Proficiency level only. It is not a practical examination – no computer workstations will be required.

1. The Alternative Paper (3/2) to SBA in Biology, Chemistry, Integrated Science and Physics is a practical examination – laboratory facilities will be required.

1. Candidates taking the Technical Drawing Paper 2, CAD Option, on 23 May should be given additional time for printing at the end of the examination.


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1. The Alternative Paper to SBA (Paper 3/2), must be written by private candidates who opted not to complete the SBA assignment. Papers 1 and 3/2 must be written in the same session with a 15-minute break between them – except in cases of the sciences and English A and B. Paper 1 must be written before Paper 3/2. Papers 1 and 3/2 in these examinations have been scheduled as follows:-

1. 1. Mathematics – 09 May

1. 1. Social Studies – 10 May

1. 1. Principles of Accounts – 17 May

1. 1. Principles of Business – 18 May

1. 1. Economics – 22 May

1. 1. Office Administration – 25 May

1. 1. Electronic Document Preparation and Management – 01 June

1. 1. Caribbean History – 05 June

1. 1. Additional Mathematics – 06 June

1. 1. Geography – 07 June

1. Industrial Technology Paper 1 is a common paper to all three options: Building and Furniture, Electrical and Electronic, and Mechanical Engineering. The Paper 2 is a separate paper for each of the options. Candidates are permitted to register for all three options at any one sitting.

1. The Alternative Paper to SBA (Paper 3/2) will be offered for the first time in English A, English B and Mathematics at the May-June 2018 sitting. Candidates who register for English A Paper 3/2 and English B Paper 3/2 during the same sitting will be required to write only one examination since both papers will be offered as a common examination.

2 November 2017