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CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate

CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate. PHYSICS SYLLABUS Effective for examination from May-June 2015 ORIENTATION WORKSHOP May 29, 2013. WELCOME!. THANK YOU FOR COMING! Aim :

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CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate

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  1. CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCILCaribbean Secondary Education Certificate PHYSICS SYLLABUS Effective for examination from May-June 2015 ORIENTATION WORKSHOP May 29, 2013

  2. WELCOME! THANK YOU FOR COMING! Aim: “…to apprise participants of changes to the syllabus and to enhance their knowledge base and skills required to interpret and implement the CSEC Physics Syllabus…”

  3. Major Changes • Rationale • Organization of the syllabus • Suggestion for teaching the syllabus • The Practical Approach • Sections • Format of the exam • School-Based Assessments

  4. Rationale • Greater emphasis on the application of scientific concepts and principles • Embracement of • The Vision of the Ideal Caribbean Person (Adopted by the CARICOM Heads of Government at their 18th Summit) • UNESCO’s Pillars of Learning

  5. Rationale The Ideal Caribbean Person is described as being someone who: • has respect for human life and awareness of the importance of living in harmony with the environment; • demonstrates multiple literacies; independent and critical thinking and the innovative application of science and technology to problem solving; • demonstrate a positive work ethic and value and display creative imagination and entrepreneurship.

  6. Rationale UNESCO’S PILLARS OF LEARNING

  7. Organization of the Syllabus Suggestions for teaching the syllabus and the Practical Approach • greater emphasis on the application of scientific concepts and principles • establish relevant link to regional and global examples • employ a practical approach whenever possible By facilitating inquiry-based learning, we will cater to different teaching and learning styles.

  8. Organization of the Syllabus Sections • Previously, the CSEC Physics Syllabus comprised of 6 sections. • The revised has 5 sections • Physical Measurements and Units and Mechanics now make up one section. • Some sections have been shortened. • E3.4, (calculations on the cost of electrical energy (KWH)) • E4.20 (International colour code) have been removed

  9. Organization of the Syllabus • Skills and Interrelationships column has been extended to • include Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology overlaps; • identify skills that can be assessed during suggested practical activities. • Suggested Teaching and Learning Activities section. • List of activities • URL (web address)

  10. Questions?

  11. Time for a break

  12. Format of the exam • Paper 01 (1 hour 15 minutes) • 60 MC Questions • Paper 02 (2 ½ hrs) • One compulsory data analysis question. • Two structured . • Three extended response questions. • Paper 03/1 • SBA • Paper 03/2 • Alternate to the SBA for private candidates

  13. Guideline for the SBAs • Minimum number of practicals remain at 16 over a two year period. • Previously, 10 topics were listed and considered essential for the development and evaluations of skills. • Presently, the 16 practicals MUST include

  14. Guideline for the SBAs • Previous Assessment of Practical Skills SBA Mark should be average of at least two separate assessments

  15. Guideline for the SBAs • Revised Assessment of Practical Skills Page 55

  16. Guideline for the SBAs • Each skill must be assessed at least 3 times over the 2 year period. • Do not assess more than two skills for one activity. • Encourage students to make corrections so that misconceptions will not persist.

  17. Guideline for the SBAs • Addition of an Investigative project. • planning to be done in Year 1 • execution to be done in Year 2 • Investigative project will be assessed for the skills PD (10 marks) and AI (20 marks).

  18. Guideline for the SBAs • On-site moderation of the SBAs by an external moderator • Moderators will make a first visit near the end of Year 1 and a second visit during the middle of Year 2. • Revised SBA Assessment Record Sheets will be available online at www.cxc.org .

  19. Questions?

  20. Format of the exam • Previous weighting of Papers and Profiles:

  21. Format of the exam • Revised weighting of Papers and Profiles: Table 1, Page 6

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