CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

TEACHER ORIENTATION WORKSHOP

CSEC - Human and Social Biology

SCHOOL BASED ASSESSMENT

WORKSHEET 1 - MARKING SBAS

Mark Scheme for School Based Assessments

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA PROFILE POINTS

Use of ALLOTTED
Knowledge
(UK)

1. Background/Overview of Issue (2) 1

● Provides a clear, detailed description of a current health-related or 2

environmental issue
● Description is detailed but lacks clarity 1

2. Problem Statement (2) 1

● Research problem is stated clearly 1 1
● Research problem is in an appropriate form - an observation of 1 0
question

3. Research Objective (2) 1

● Objective of the research is linked to the issue 1 1
● Objective of the research is realistic/feasible 1 0

4. Methodology (8) 5
● Sample used is identified and clearly described 2 2
● Data collection instrument is identified and clearly described 2 1
● Method of data collection is identified and clearly described 2 2
● Method of data collection is adequately justified 1 0
● ONE limitation of data collection method clearly stated 1 0

5. Presentation of Data (5) 5

● Data is presented in an appropriate form using tables, graphs and 1 1
charts
● Data is presented in at least TWO forms 2 2
● Form(s) used for presentation of data is correctly labelled 1 1
 ● Data presented are accurate 1 1

6. Analysis and Interpretation of Data (5) 4

● Data is analyzed using appropriate calculations/statistics/themes 1 1
● Data is summarized accurately 1 1
● At least TWO statements of findings based on data presented 2 2
● Findings are consistent with analyses 1 0

7. Conclusion (2) 1
● Conclusion succinctly summarizes the project 1 1
● Conclusion is logical and based on findings 1 0

8. Recommendations (4) 3
● At least TWO recommendations proposed 2 2
● Recommendations are realistic 1 1
● Recommendations are informed by findings 1 0

9. Reflection: Candidate states the following information: (6) 2

● Two lessons learnt after undertaking the project 2 1
● One way in which the lesson learnt could be applied to his/her 1 1
personal life
● One way in which the project could be improved 1 0
● ONE social impact and ONE economic impact the issue could 2 0
have on his/her school or community if not rectified.

10. Overall Presentation (4) 3

● Layout of report follows the correct format inclusive of cover 2 2
page, table of contents, bibliography and appendices
● If layout includes only two elements - 1 mark only 1
● Bibliographic information contains the names of authors, 1 0
publishers and dates of publication
● Consistent use of correct spelling and grammar 1 1

Total 40 26

PLEASE INSERT NAME OF GROUP MEMBERS HERE:

1. Sabrina Dookie
2. Sudin Sukheo
3. Eldeca Hema
4. Rudene Tyrell
5. Tracy Forris
6. Vernonica Perreira
7. Mark Rupram
8. Padminie Jaimangal
9. Paula Hamilton