Moderation of assessment: an introduction for national standards bodies

Holders and users of national qualifications must have confidence that different assessors throughout New Zealand have assessed to the same standards. Moderation is a broad label that covers activities that help to ensure there is uniform interpretation and application of standards.

The main purpose of this booklet is to assist national standards bodies to make decisions about external moderation for their units and qualifications.

Decisions about external moderation options need to recognise that the success of the Qualifications Framework depends on co-operation, mutual respect, understanding and commitment on the part of all partners-users, providers and the Authority. Each must play its role in fostering the partnership.

Sections covered: Introduction - What expectations do people have of the assessment process - What activities are already in place to help ensure assessments are fair, valid and consistent - Are expectations met without requiring external moderation - What moderation arrangements need to be put in place to meet expectations - Do arrangements now meet expectations - Related publications - Moderation criteria - Glossary.

Holders and users of national qualifications must have confidence that different assessors throughout New Zealand have assessed to the same standards. Moderation is a broad label that covers activities that help to ensure there is uniform interpretation and application of standards.

The main purpose of this booklet is to assist national standards bodies to make decisions about external moderation for their units and qualifications.

Decisions about external moderation options need to recognise that the success of the Qualifications Framework depends on co-operation, mutual ...  [+] Show more