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approach to the moderation of CASS portfolios comprises three
stages, namely:
Post-moderation sessions were held with the same officials that
attended the pre-moderation session, during which Umalusi’s moderator
highlighted both the strengths and areas of concern that were identified
• A pre-moderation session;
• The moderation of portfolios; and
• A post-moderation session.
during the moderation session.
5. Findings
Pre-moderation sessions were held during which assessment body officials
involved in providing support to teachers and ensuring the proper and
In order to judge the standard of continuous assessment, Umalusi uses a
set of criteria to assess portfolios. These criteria are as follows:
effective implementation of CASS were interviewed on the following
aspects:
• Adherence to national policy and guidelines.
• The appropriateness and standard of the assessment tasks being
• Compliance with policy
• Teacher training on CASS
• Quality of internal moderation
developed within assessment bodies.
• The degree of standardisation within the assessment body.
• The extent and quality of internal moderation.
• Teacher development with regard to CASS implementation.
Moderators then proceeded with the moderation of portfolios. This
• The reliability of CASS scores.
required a re-mark of the portfolio after which moderators were required
to pronounce judgment on the quality of the portfolio.
This chapter will discuss general findings, proceed to identify
strengths, highlight problem areas and suggest solutions through
recommendations.
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