SBA Manuals - Caribbean Examinations Council

The SBA online application will then select the
candidates who gained the
highest mark
middle (median) mark
lowest mark
mark that is midway between the highest
mark and the middle mark
mark that is midway between the lowest
mark and the middle mark.
The centre must submit, by the stipulated deadlines, ONLY
the sample that has been selected by the SBA online
application.
Where the number of candidates is less than 5, the work of
ALL candidates must be submitted.
SYLLABUS
GUIDELINES
(pages 27 – 30)
One research project involving the manipulation of
accounting data in real-life situations, obtained through
the simulation or actual operation of a business.
Candidate can work individually or in groups, but
individual reports must be submitted.
RESIT PROVISIONS
Teachers must assess the completed work in
accordance with the Marking Scheme provided in the
syllabus.
At registration, the previous year‟s registration number must
be indicated.
All candidates, with their previous year‟s registration numbers,
must be listed on the Record Sheet, if these are used.
Candidates who have earned moderated marks equal to
50% or more of the total SBA marks may elect not to
repeat the SBA component, provided that they rewrite
the examination during the subsequent year.
Candidates whose moderated marks are less than 50%
of the maximum SBA marks for the subject, must
repeat SBA requirements at any subsequent sitting of
the examination.
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