1. Consistency of Moderation
Creative Arts 7-10

2. What is moderation?
Moderation is a process where teachers compare judgements to either confirm or adjust them.
The process involves close collaboration to establish a shared understanding of what achievement of syllabus standards looks like and whether or not the student has demonstrated achievement of the syllabus standard. Teachers work towards making judgements that are consistent and comparable.

3. Why we Moderate
To:
Develop shared or common interpretations of standards and expectations of what constitutes achievement of syllabus standards
Develop shared understandings of what students’ achievements look like
Develop accuracy and reliability in making judgements
Ensure judgements are equitable in terms of implications for student learning
Strengthen the value of teachers’ judgements
Inform well-targeted teaching programs

4. Moderation Techniques
Invite colleagues from other schools to assist in moderating student work
Gain an understanding of protocols of moderation – when working with colleagues develop an effective professional dialogue by listening to others and accepting and discussing judgements
Discuss outcomes and criteria for assessment tasks when moderating work samples
Use a pool of work samples to aid judgements

5. Examples of Professional Dialogue
Discussion of syllabus framework
Discussion of outcomes
Share interpretations and understandings
Use work samples collaboratively
Shared understanding of student achievement at a particular point