Georgetown: The Ministry of Education has said that with General and Regional Elections set for May 11, which would have resulted in a clash with a few Caribbean Secondary Examination Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) examinations, the new dates for these examinations were approved by the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC).“Candidates are reminded that examinations which should have been written on May 11 and 12, 2015, are now scheduled to be written on June 15 and 16, 2015, respectively,” the ministry has said in a release.
CSEC examinations are scheduled for June 15: 09:00hrs: Agricultural Science (double award) – Paper 2, Agricultural Science (single award) – Paper 2, Theatre Arts – Paper 1; and at 13:00hrs: Electrical and Electronic Technology – Paper 1 and Food and Nutrition – Paper 2.
CAPE exams scheduled for June 15: 9:00hrs: Geometrical & Mechanical Engineering Drawing Unit 1- Paper 2; History Unit 1 – Paper 2; Art & Design Unit 1& 2- Paper 2 & 3; and at 13:00hrs: Communications Studies -Paper-2.?
CSEC exams scheduled for June 16: 09:00hrs: Home Economics: Management – Paper 2, and Technical Drawing – Paper 2; and at 13:00hrs: Electrical and Electronic Technology – Paper 2. CAPE exams scheduled for June 16: 09:00 hrs: French Unit 2 – Paper 2 and Environmental Science Unit 2 – Paper 2; and at 13:00hrs: Pure Mathematics Unit 1 – Paper 2 and Agricultural Science Unit 2 – Paper 2.
On January 26, during a press conference held at the National Centre for Education Research and Development (NCERD), Education Minister Priya Manickchand, along with Registrar of CXC, Glenroy Cumberbatch and other senior Education officers, announced that the new dates for the examinations which should have been written on May 11th and 12th, 2015, are now scheduled to be written on June 15th and 16th, 2015, respectively.
Manickchand explained that at all times during the discussions and deliberations the Ministry’s paramount consideration was the best interest of the candidates. She said the Ministry of Education is “always keen to ensure that examinations are conducted in a smooth and effective manner” through consultations with the CXC and other stakeholders.
The Education Minister also assured that despite the fact that Guyanese candidates will be sitting the exams at a later date, their results will be available on time with the rest of the region.
“CXC will mark all scripts and issue results at the same time the CXC/CAPE results were originally scheduled to be delivered. CXC will officially inform the candidates about this change in timetable. The Ministry of Education shall also take all necessary steps to ensure each and every candidate is informed of the timetable change,” Manickchand stated.
The Ministry of Education also reiterated that although the Guyanese candidates will be sitting the exams at a later date, their results will be available the same as the rest of the Region. Students will not be disadvantaged in any way as the paper will be similarly weighted.
You must be logged in to post a comment.