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Caribbean Examinations Council to phase out non-practical SBAs due to generative AI

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) will eliminate traditional School-Based Assessments for non-practical subjects by 2027 to mitigate academic integrity risks posed by generative AI. The policy shift follows regional consultations and represents a structural response to the widespread availability of automated content generation tools in education.

St Lucia Times1 day agoLC, BB, JM, TT, GY, BS, AG, DM, GD, KN, VC, BZ, AI, BM, VG, KY, MS, TCCredibility 10%View source

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#education #generative-ai #academic-integrity #cxc #policy-reform

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CXC Assessment Reform: SBAs Phased Out by 2028 Due to AI Integrity Risks

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) is confirmed to be phasing out School-Based Assessments (SBAs) for non-practical subjects, replacing them with invigilated examinations by 2028. This policy shift is a direct response to academic integrity risks posed by generative AI, representing a significant reversal in regional assessment standards. The full scope of subject exemptions and the precise implementation timeline remain to be fully clarified.

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