Occupational Studies Preparation for Moderation

Winter Moderation Summer Moderation Entry Period OctFeb Moderation Visits 1 week in Jan ( usually 2 nd full week ) 2 weeks in early May Return of Mark Sheets JanMay Issue of Results End FebEarly July NB: Specific dates are listed in the Administration Handbook and Moderator Instruction Booklets Key Dates

Occupational Studies Costs to Centres: Charges are per unit which covers registration, administration, moderation and certification. Charges are detailed in ‘Section J’ of the Examinations Handbook available on the website

The role of a Moderator Advise on the standardisation of assessments of coursework in line with unit specifications. The moderator will approve grading decisions by tutors or make alterations in line with specification. Support / advise tutors on : –The tasks associated with coursework; –The use of assessment criteria; –The use and interpretation of the sample materials supplied to centres.

What the tutor should do Provide a mark out of 25 for each candidate. Only whole numbers should be used. Check evidence for each Learner. Evidence should be provided as to how this mark was arrived at for each learner.

What the lecturer should do Provide a mark out of 25 for each candidate. Only whole numbers should be recorded. Evidence should be provided as to how this mark was arrived at for each learner.

What the Tutor should do Tutor must complete all necessary TAC 1 sheets accurately in preparation for moderators visit. Ensure all details are included on the TAC 1: –Centre name and number; –Unit code and name; -- Learner name and number. _ A separate TAC 1 form should be completed for each school and for each unit.

Clear evidence of verification / internal standardisation has taken place

OCCUPATIONAL STUDIESTAC 1 MARK SHEET FOR TEACHER-ASSESSED UNIT Unit title: Photography Teaching Centre: Clarendon College UNIT Component Admin Centre no Serial no VZD4VVZD b Candidate Number Candidate Name Teacher Mark Moderated Mark For official use only 0001Gary Black Laureen HendersonABS 0003Emma Scott John Hamilton2322 Example of a PROPERLY completed Tac 1

The Moderator will ask the tutor or some one in charge to complete a confirmation of moderation outcome. Agree the ‘Confirmation of moderation outcome’. White copy retained by moderator Pink copy retained by centre

Sample Evidence Centres may be asked by the visiting moderator to give CCEA some example(s) of learner evidence. The Moderator must provide the centre with a receipt.

The Moderator will complete a report about each visit. This report will be sent out to the teaching centre by CCEA. If action points are identified Centres should be deal with them as soon as possible.