CXC CSEC exam guide: Integrated Science

CXC CSEC exam guide: General proficiency Integrated Science

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CXC CSEC exam guide: General proficiency Integrated Science

Based on the CXC CSEC Integrated Science syllabus

Organization of the CXC CSEC Integrated Science exam:

In-school exam candidates: The general proficiency exam consists of two (2) papers and a School Based Assessment (SBA) project.

Private exam candidates: The general proficiency exam consists of three (3) papers.

Paper
Exam time
Question type
Exam marks
Exam percent
paper 1
11/4 hrs

Multiple choice
(60 questions)

60 marks
25%
Paper 2
2 hours

Part A:
3 compulsory structured questions

Part B:
3 compulsory questions - extended essay or data-based questions

90 marks
50%
Paper 3/SBA
2 hrs 30 mins
50 marks
25%
Total
200 marks
100%

The syllabus for the Integrated Science exam is divided into four (4) sections. Each section is comprised of several units.

The four sections are section A, B, C and D.

Section A:
The organism
Section B:
The home/workplace
Section C:
Recreation
Section D:
Transportation
The units in each section are listed below:
Section
Units
1. Production and Growth
2. Food and Nutrition
3. Circulation
4. Respiration
5. Excretion
6. Coordination
top
1. Temperature control and ventilation
2. Water and the Aquatic Environment
3. Pests and parasites/sanitation
4. Safety hazards
5. Electricity
6. Fossil fuels/ Solar energy/ Alternative sources
7. Materials
8. Lighting
9. Chemicals
10. Machines
11. The Terrestrial Environment
top
1. Sport and Body Functions
2. Sport in Air/Water
3. Sport and Materials
4. Audio-Visual Activities
top
1. Energy
2. Forces
3. Earth Movement and Their Effects
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guest (not verified) 4 September 2016 - 4:21pm

Does CSEC have an updated exam guide for the May-June 2017 Integrated Science Syllabus. Thanks

Alique lockhart (not verified) 25 August 2019 - 10:35pm

This will be very helpful since i am doing my CXC exams next year. thank you

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