How does assessment structure influence qualification standards? Dr Michelle Meadows
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Centre for Education Research and Policy Unitised structure of AQA’s GCSE English and GCSE English Language specifications Availability Unit/SubjectMode of AssessmentMax. Raw MarkMax. UMS MarkJan 11Jun 11Jan 12Jun 12 ENG1FWritten Examination8083 ENG1HWritten Examination80120 ENG02 Speaking & Listening Controlled Assessment 4560 ENG03Written Controlled Assessment90120 ENL03Written Controlled Assessment80120 English--300 English Language--300
Centre for Education Research and Policy So what about examiners’ judgements of performance? Subtle differences, difficult to detect ; Comparisons across multiple assessments; Method of aggregation matters; Sustained study versus recent atomised study.
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Centre for Education Research and Policy A pragmatic view…