CSEC SBA Checklist Generator
A generic, printable School-Based Assessment (SBA) preparation checklist: topic, research, draft, citations, review, submission readiness.
This is a generic project-preparation checklist for planning and organizing your own work. It does not reproduce CXC's official SBA marking scheme, rubric, or syllabus requirements — always follow your school and syllabus guidance for what is actually assessed.
SBA preparation checklist
Choosing your topic
Research
Drafting
Citations and referencing
Review
Submission readiness
Generic project-preparation checklist, not an official CXC SBA rubric or marking scheme. Tooleem is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC).
A free, generic School-Based Assessment (SBA) preparation checklist for CSEC coursework. Add your subject and topic (both optional, just for labeling), and get a printable checklist covering the general stages of any research or coursework project: choosing a topic, research, drafting, citations, review, and submission readiness. This is a project-planning checklist, not CXC's official SBA rubric or marking scheme — always follow your school and syllabus for what is actually assessed. Everything runs in your browser, and nothing you type is stored.
How to use this tool
- 01Add your subject and topic (optional)These only label the printed checklist — the checklist items themselves are the same generic project stages either way.
- 02Work through the sectionsSix sections cover topic selection, research, drafting, citations, review, and submission readiness. Check items off as you complete them.
- 03Print or copyUse "Print / Save as PDF" for a printable copy, or "Copy checklist" for a plain-text version.
When is this useful?
- Plan an SBA from scratchUse the checklist as a project timeline to make sure you have not skipped a stage, from topic approval through to submission.
- Self-check before handing inGo through "Review" and "Submission readiness" as a final pass before your school's internal deadline.
- Support multiple subjectsRe-label the subject and topic and print a fresh checklist for each SBA you are working on.
Examples
- Principles of Business SBALabel the checklist "Principles of Business" with a topic like "Feasibility of a small home-based business" and work through the sections.
- A science-based SBAFor a lab-based project, the Research section prompts you to keep organized notes and use more than one type of source, which applies to experiments and data collection too.
- Checking citations before submissionThe Citations and referencing section is a reminder to confirm your school's required style and make sure every source is listed.
What this checklist covers
Six generic project stages: choosing your topic, research, drafting, citations and referencing, review, and submission readiness. Each stage has a short list of practical, best-practice items that apply to most research or coursework projects.
What this checklist is not
This is not CXC's official SBA rubric, marking scheme, or syllabus text — those are set by CXC for each subject and are copyrighted exam-board material that Tooleem does not reproduce. This tool is a general project-planning aid, not an assessment guide.
Follow your school and syllabus
Different CSEC subjects have different SBA requirements (word counts, required sections, submission formats, and deadlines). Always confirm the specifics with your teacher and your subject's syllabus — this checklist is a general starting point, not a substitute for those official requirements.
Non-affiliation
Tooleem is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC).
Privacy
The checklist and your checked/unchecked items are built and tracked entirely in your browser. Nothing you enter is uploaded, stored, or sent to analytics, and refreshing the page resets everything.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the official CXC SBA marking scheme?
No. This is a generic project-preparation checklist. It does not reproduce CXC's actual rubric, marking scheme, or syllabus text — always follow your school and syllabus for what is actually assessed.
Does the checklist change by subject?
No, the six sections are the same generic project stages for every subject. Subject-specific SBA requirements (format, word count, required sections) come from your syllabus and teacher, not from this tool.
Are my checked items saved?
No. Checked items are only tracked while the page is open. Print or copy the checklist if you want to keep a record.
Is this an official CXC tool?
No. Tooleem is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC).
Is my data saved?
No. The checklist runs in your browser and nothing you enter is uploaded or stored.
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