May 2017

FRM/EDPD/595 C A R I B B E A N E X A M I N A T I O N S C O U N C I L

CARIBBEAN ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION®

SCHOOL BASED ASSESSMENT

COVER SHEET FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES STUDIES

UNIT 1

NAME OF CENTRE: __________________________________ CENTRE CODE: _____________YEAR OF EXAM: ________ NAME OF CANDIDATE: _______________________________ CANDIDATE’S REGISTRATION NUMBER: ______________ TOPIC OF ASSIGNMENT: _____________________________________________________________________________

Projects Teacher’s Mark

RESEARCH PROJECT – SECTION ONE

Introduction (5 marks)

(a) Background (b) Definition of Research Problem

Aims and Objectives of Study (5 marks)

Literature Review (8 marks)

Communication of Information (2 Marks)

RESEARCH PROJECT – SECTION TWO

The Research Design/Plan (4 Marks)

The Financial Services Perspective (3 Marks)

The Sample/Selection of Subjects to be Studied (3 Marks)

Data Collection: Instruments/Techniques (3 Marks)

RESEARCH PROJECT – SECTION THREE

Presentation of Findings (5 Marks)

Analysis of Findings (8 Marks)

Communication of Information (2 Marks)

RESEARCH PROJECT – SECTION FOUR

Discussion of Findings and Conclusion (7 Marks)

Bibliography (3 Marks)

Communication of information (2 Marks)

Penalty for Exceeding Length Specifications (-10% of Cand. Score)

Total

May 2017

M1* M2* M3*

TOTAL SCORE (60 Marks)

* To determine Module Scores, divide Total Score by three. No fractional scores are to be used. If there is a remainder of one mark, allocate it to Module 1; if there is a remainder of two marks; allocate one mark to Module 2 and one mark to Module 3. Teacher’s Signature**: ________________________________ Date: _________________________ ** Please note that there is a choice to either print and then manually sign this form or the next option is to digitally sign the form when the Teacher’s Signature field is clicked. It should be noted, however, that once the signature has been digitally created in the field, it cannot be removed and therefore it is strongly suggested that a blank copy is saved for further use. Also please note, that if you create a digital signature, it generates a signature file on your PC that can be used to sign other editable PDF forms.