CSEC INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY · PRACTICALS · LESSON L2

SBA Walkthrough: Word Processing and Web Page

A step-by-step checklist for the word-processing and web page parts of the SBA, with screenshot-style diagrams and sample evidence.

School-Based Assessment (SBA)Paper 031≈ 50 min🎮 3 games
Before you start

By the end of this lesson you can…

Step 1 · Watch

Explainer video

4 narrated scenes. Press play, listen and read along — the points appear as they are explained. Use ‹ Prev / Next › or the scene bar to jump to any scene.

LESSON L2 · EXPLAINER

SBA Walkthrough: Word Processing and Web Page

Marks go to what is visible. This walkthrough shows how to build and present the word-processing and web page tasks so the marker can see every feature.

Narration uses your device’s built-in voice. No sound? Switch to “Captions only” — the captions advance on their own.

Step 2 · Read

Key notes

Copy these into your notebook in your own words — that is how they stick.

Plan

Topic, features, layout sketch.

Basic features

Two of tables, columns, insert/import.

Advanced features

Two of TOC, mail merge, fillable forms.

Web page

Logo, nav, content, 2 hyperlink types.

Evidence

Print and label.

Mail merge

Primary doc + data + merged output.

Test

Every link works.

Keep originals

Save electronic files too.

EXAM TIPS & COMMON MISTAKES

  • Print the data source with the merged letters.
  • Label every printout with the feature it demonstrates.
  • Keep your web page to a single page.
  • Include your candidate number on all pages.
Play & practise

Games

3 quick games on this lesson. Earn XP and badges as you play — your best score for each game is saved. Games are for practice and do not change your exam readiness. More games in the Information Technology Arcade.

Step 3 · Practise

Paper 1 practice — multiple choice

8 items modelled on real CSEC Paper 1 questions. Choose one answer for each, then check. Aim for 80% or better. Work each item on paper first.

SBA guidance

1. Which is the best evidence of a table of contents?

Answer: C. Visible and labelled.
SBA guidance

2. For a mail merge you should print

Answer: D. Full evidence.
Syllabus 4.11

3. The SBA web page needs at least

Answer: A. Two types.
CSEC syllabus · SBA

4. Which is a basic word-processing SBA feature?

Answer: B. Basic feature.
CSEC syllabus · SBA

5. Which is an advanced word-processing SBA feature?

Answer: C. Advanced.
Syllabus 4.10

6. The web page should show

Answer: D. Layout.
Syllabus 4.12

7. Before submitting you should check that

Answer: A. Test.
Syllabus 4.9

8. A layout sketch is drawn

Answer: B. Plan first.
Step 4 · Apply

Practical and investigation questions

Write full answers, then reveal the mark scheme and tick the points you earned (9 marks in total). Show all your working — method marks count. Your answers are saved on this device.

Practice · SBA word processing and web page

Question 1 [9 marks]

A candidate plans a handbook for a school club.

(a) (a) State two basic and two advanced word-processing features that could be chosen for the SBA. [4]

MARK SCHEME — (a) (max 4)

(b) (b) Describe the evidence that should be submitted for mail merge. [3]

MARK SCHEME — (b) (max 3)

(c) (c) State two things to be planned before building the web page. [2]

MARK SCHEME — (c) (max 2)

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Sources

Syllabus sources and past papers

Everything in this lesson is based on these parts of the CXC syllabus and papers.