1. Presentation in collaboration
May – June 2015 EXAMINATION RESULTS
Presentation in collaboration
with the Ministry of Education Science, Technology and Innovation of Barbados
14 August 2015

2. How we assess www.cxc.org How we assess CCSLC Results CAPE Results
CPEA Results
CSEC Results
CVQ Results

3. CXC System of Examinations
CRITERION
REFERENCED
NORM
REFERENCED VS
Measured against the cohort
We are criterion-referenced…
Performance is measured against specific objectives, set criteria or standards

4. CAPE RESULTS

5. CAPE Grading System Grade I Grade II Grade III Grade IV Grade V
Shows EXCELLENT grasp of principles, concepts and skills
Grade II
Shows very good grasp of principles, concepts and skills
Grade III
Shows good grasp of principles, concepts and skills
Grade IV
Shows satisfactory grasp of principles, concepts and skills
Grade V
Shows acceptable grasp of principles, concepts and skills
Grade VI
Shows limited grasp of principles, concepts and skills
Grade VII
Shows very limited grasp of principles, concepts and skills

6. CAPE Comparison of Performance
Overall, Barbados’ performance was comparable with the Region.
90.5% attained (acceptable grades) Grade I-V
compared to a Regional 90.7%
Barbados attained
90% performance (acceptable grades) in 39 out of 56 Units
75% performance (acceptable grades) in 46 out of 56 Units
How many units did Barbados performed better than the Region?
A – Zero Units
B – Between 1 and 20 Units
C – Between 20 and 30 Units
D – Between 31 and 56 Units
E – None of the above
F – All of the above

7. CAPE Comparison of Performance
Barbados performed better than the Region in 29 units out of 56 Units.

8. CAPE Performance: 12 Units with 100% Acceptable Grades for Barbados

9. CAPE Trends and Highlights
CAPE ACCOUNTING
There was an overall decline in acceptable Grades (I-V).
Barbados had 96% in 2014 compared to 92% in 2015
Grade I declined from 33% to 5%
The region had 96% in 2014 compared to 92% in 2015
Grade I declined from 23% to 9%

10. CAPE Trends and Highlights
CAPE ACCOUNTING
There was an overall increase in acceptable Grades (I-V).
Barbados had 79% in 2014 compared to 96% in 2015
The Region had 79% in 2014 compared to 91% in 2015

11. CAPE CARIBBEAN STUDIES
CAPE Trends and Highlights
CAPE CARIBBEAN STUDIES
Stable and comparable performance
Stable and comparable performance

12. CAPE COMMUNICATION STUDIES
CAPE Trends and Highlights
CAPE COMMUNICATION STUDIES
Barbados’ performance was comparable with the Region
99% attained acceptable grades (Grade I-V) compared to a Regional 98%
But 22% attained Grade I compared to a Regional 13%.

13. CAPE MANAGEMENT OF BUSINESS
CAPE Trends and Highlights
CAPE MANAGEMENT OF BUSINESS
Barbados’ performance was better when compared with the Region
91% attained acceptable grades (Grade I-V) compared to a Regional 88%
But 2% attained Grade I compared to a Regional 4%

14. CAPE MANAGEMENT OF BUSINESS
CAPE Trends and Highlights
CAPE MANAGEMENT OF BUSINESS
Stable and comparable performance
Stable and comparable performance

15. CAPE Trends and Highlights
CAPE PHYSICS
Stable and comparable Performance
Stable and comparable Performance

16. CAPE Trends and Highlights
CAPE PHYSICS
Stable and Comparable Performance
Stable and Comparable Performance

17. CAPE Trends and Highlights
CAPE CHEMISTRY
Stable and comparable performance
Stable and comparable performance

18. CAPE Trends and Highlights
CAPE CHEMISTRY
Barbados’ performance was better when compared with the Region
97% attained acceptable grades (Grade I-V) compared to a Regional 93%
44% attained Grade I compared to a Regional 30%.

19. CAPE Trends and Highlights
CAPE BIOLOGY
Barbados’ performance was better when compared with the Region
95% attained acceptable grades (Grade I-V) compared to a Regional 89%
31% attained Grade I compared to a Regional 24%

20. CAPE Trends and Highlights
CAPE BIOLOGY
Stable and comparable performance
Stable and comparable performance

21. CAPE Trends and Highlights
CAPE SOCIOLOGY
Stable and comparable Performance
Stable and comparable Performance

22. CAPE Trends and Highlights
CAPE SOCIOLOGY
Stable and comparable Performance
Stable and comparable Performance

23. CAPE LITERATURES IN ENGLISH
CAPE Trends and Highlights
CAPE LITERATURES IN ENGLISH
Barbados’ performance was lower when compared with the Region
77% attained acceptable grades (Grade I-V) compared to a Regional 88%
But 5% attained Grade I compared to a Regional 2%

24. CAPE LITERATURES IN ENGLISH
CAPE Trends and Highlights
CAPE LITERATURES IN ENGLISH
Barbados’ performance was slightly better when compared with the Region
93% attained acceptable grades (Grade I-V) compared to a Regional 90%
4% attained Grade I compared to a Regional 2%

25. CAPE Trends and Highlights
CAPE PURE MATHEMATICS
Barbados’ performance was lower when compared with the Region
54% attained acceptable grades (Grade I-V) compared to a Regional 65%
7% attained Grade I compared to a Regional 13%

26. CAPE Trends and Highlights
CAPE PURE MATHEMATICS
Barbados’ performance was lower when compared with the Region
84% attained acceptable grades (Grade I-V) compared to a Regional 96%
21% attained Grade I compared to a Regional 21% (Similar performance)