Appendices

A. Data gathering procedures

Information about the data collection procedures used by the Review Committee.

B. MATSEC Report: Dr. Jason Lamprianou

A report presented by an external testing consultant who reviewed current marking at MATSEC with suggestions for further developments.

C. MATSEC Report: Professor Roger Murphy

An external assessment consultant visited and reviewed the MATSEC system and its operations. His report suggests short-term and long-term developments.

D. Comparative Education Systems: Dr. Josette Farrugia

A report commissioned by the Review Committee indicating the educational progression of students and expected educational achievements in different parts of the world.

E. Absenteeism Study: Jacqueline Pace, Dr. Grace Grima and Professor Frank Ventura

This report focuses on the students who register and pay for the examination and then fail to attend.

F. Supplementary sessions: Dr. Josette Farrugia

A study on the progression of candidates who obtained their Matriculation Certificate (MC) in the supplementary session.

G. Research on MATSEC: Dissertations

MATSEC has been a subject of interest in several dissertations. The Review Committee presents a list and abstracts of works reviewed for this study.

H. Cambridge assessment criteria report

A report on the results of self-audit quality assurance instruments provided by and used in conjunction with the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE).