occupational studies preparation for moderation winter moderation summer moderation entry period...
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Occupational Studies
abcdBeacon AwardBeacon Award
WinnersWinners
1999-20001999-2000
2000-20012000-2001 abcdePreparation for
Moderation
Winter Moderation
Summer Moderation
Entry Period Oct Feb
Moderation Visits 1 week in Jan( usually 2nd full week )
2 weeks in earlyMay
Return of Mark Sheets Jan May
Issue of Results End Feb Early JulyNB: Specific dates are listed in the Administration Handbook and Moderator Instruction Booklets
Key Dates
Occupational Studies• Costs to Centres:
Charges are per unit which covers registration, administration, moderation and certification.
Charges are detailed in ‘Section J’ of the Examinations Handbook available on the website www.ccea.org.uk
The role of a Moderator • Advise on the standardisation of assessments of
coursework in line with unit specifications.
• The moderator will approve grading decisions by tutors or make alterations in line with specification.
• Support / advise tutors on :– The tasks associated with coursework;– The use of assessment criteria;– The use and interpretation of the sample
materials supplied to centres.
What the tutor should do
• Provide a mark out of 25 for each candidate.
Only whole numbers should be used.
• Check evidence for each Learner.
• Evidence should be provided as to how this mark was arrived at for each learner.
What the lecturer should do
• Provide a mark out of 25 for each candidate.
• Only whole numbers should be recorded.
• Evidence should be provided as to how this mark was arrived at for each learner.
What the Tutor should do
• Tutor must complete all necessary TAC 1 sheets accurately in preparation for moderators visit.
• Ensure all details are included on the TAC 1:
– Centre name and number;
– Unit code and name;
-- Learner name and number.
_ A separate TAC 1 form should be completed for each school and for each unit.
OCCUPATIONAL STUDIES TAC 1MARK SHEET FOR TEACHER-ASSESSED UNIT
Unit title: PhotographyTeaching Centre: 071313 Clarendon CollegeUNIT
Component AdminCentre no Serial no
VZD4 VVZD4 71999 0001
1 2 2b 3 4 5
Candidate Number
Candidate NameTeacher
MarkModerated
MarkFor official use
only
0001 Gary Black 22 24
0002 Laureen Henderson ABS ABS
0003 Emma Scott 19 19
0004 John Hamilton 23 22
Example of a PROPERLY completed Tac 1
The Moderator will ask the tutor or some one in charge to complete a confirmation
of moderation outcome. • Agree the
‘Confirmation of moderation outcome’.
• White copyretained by moderator
• Pink copyretained by centre
Sample Evidence Centres may be asked by the visiting moderator to give CCEA
someexample(s) of learner evidence. The Moderator must provide the centre with a receipt.