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5.1.2. Best Practices for Effective Moderation of Assessments

A. Moderation of setting assessments


a. Presence of an External Moderator (=External Examiner)

b. Presence of a specially appointed Internal Moderators

c. Preferably moderation to done by a Moderation (Scrutiny) Board

(e.g., Pre-Scrutiny & Final Scrutiny Boards) that include the Chief Examiner, Other Examiners (setters), and internal &                 external moderators


B. Moderation of marking and grading


a. Presence of an External Moderator (=External Examiner)

b. Presence of double marking/sample double marking

c. Preferably moderation to done by a Moderation (Results) Board (e.g., Pre-Results & Final Results Boards) that include the Chief Examiner, Other Examiners (setters), and internal & external moderators

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