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Assessment & Moderation
See how programmes assess learning and how eStudyQuals checks that decisions are consistent and fair.
At a glance
Understand how decisions are checked
Assessment teams review briefs, compare grading decisions and sample work. External moderation applies where required.
Fair, reliable and transparent assessment aligned to awarding‑body rules and RQF/EQF level expectations.
Assessment Methods
- Coursework: projects, reports, case studies, portfolios, presentations.
- Practical/Observed: skills demonstrations, clinics, workplace evidence.
- Controlled/Timed: written tests/MCQ where specified by the syllabus.
- Capstone: research proposal, business plan, or applied project.
Methods are mapped to learning outcomes, level descriptors, and assessment criteria.
Internal Verification (IV) & Moderation
- Pre‑delivery: assignment briefs verified against outcomes and level.
- Standardisation: assessors meet to calibrate decisions and exemplars.
- Sampling: IV sample by unit/assessor/risk; actions recorded and followed up.
- Post‑assessment: decisions checked for validity, reliability, and fairness.
Sampling Strategy
| Sampling dimension | Illustrative approach |
|---|---|
| Learners | Coverage across achievement bands (pass/merit/distinction or equivalent) |
| Assessors | Include all assessors with risk‑based emphasis |
| Units/Modules | Representative spread including new/complex units |
| Timing | Early sample to detect issues + end‑of‑cohort confirmation |
Standardisation
- Review of assessment criteria, level descriptors and exemplars.
- Agreement on grading decisions and feedback language.
- Record actions, owners and deadlines in the standardisation log.
External Moderation / Verification
- Where required by the awarding body, external moderation verifies standards are met.
- Centres provide requested samples, policies and assessment evidence promptly.
- Actions from external reports are tracked to completion.
Programme‑specific requirements may apply; always check the official specification.
Assessment Boards
- Confirm results, consider extenuating circumstances, and approve awards/recommendations.
- Quorum and membership published in the programme handbook.
- Minutes are recorded and actions tracked.
Mitigating Circumstances & Extensions
- Learners should notify the centre as soon as possible where issues affect assessment.
- Evidence may be required; late submissions may be capped or refused according to policy.
- Deferrals/retakes follow awarding‑body rules and published timelines.
Framework Alignment
- Level mapping: Outcomes and assessment demand map to RQF/EQF descriptors.
- English: Assessment tasks and rubrics align to CEFR bands where applicable.
Version Control
Owner: Quality Lead · Effective: 13 October 2025 · Next review: October 2026
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