Access to HE Standardisation Event 2017-18 Chemistry, Biochemistry, Core Science Session Tuesday, 21st November 2017, 9.30 am to 12.30 pm

Agenda Welcome and introductions Aims of the session Activity 1: Investigating grade profiles Activities 2 – 4: Standardisation of assessment judgements Plenary and evaluations

QAA regulations for AVAs The standardisation procedure provides opportunities for tutors, internal moderators and external moderators to share, discuss, and where necessary recalibrate their expectations relating to the standards of work expected by: the requirements of any work at level 2 or level 3 the learning outcomes and assessment criteria of the specific units that they work with the grade descriptors

Aim of the session To provide opportunities for those involved in the assessment and/or moderation of the Access to HE Diploma to increase their understanding of the assessment and grading process and to compare assessment judgements with others delivering units in the same diploma subject area.

Objectives To undertake activities which enable participants to: compare assessment judgements in relation to student achievement of learning outcomes and assessment criteria compare assessment judgements in relation to student achievement of grade indicators Explore and confirm QAA and One Awards requirements for assessment and grading