(Vocational) and - Umalusi

CRITERIA AND
FINDINGS
subjects. The markers
worked together as
teams, discussing
problems as they
arose.
There was a high level
of consistency in
marking, as evidenced
in the verification of
marking control sheets
which reflected little
variation between
marks awarded by the
marker and the internal
and external
moderators.
Administration
The prescribed
procedures were
mostly followed in 78%
of the subjects.
Markers signed their
initials next to the
questions that they had
marked and the
marker who totalled
the script signed in full
in 75% of the subjects.
The name of the
internal moderator was
clear on 85% of the
subjects/scripts.
CHALLENGES
SUBJECTS AFFECTED
between accuracy and manipulation
errors, did not understand some of the
computer terminology, e.g. row and
column headings, or how to
award/penalise for horizontal and vertical
lines.
Question was not marked according to the Concrete Structures
marking guideline.
In sample marking, the internal moderator Project Management
reported that five markers had not
adhered to the marking guideline in one
question and hence the scripts were all
remarked.
Inexperienced markers were unable to Life Orientation P1 and P2
interpret answers which were not identical English First Additional
to the marking guideline.
Language P1and P2
Food Preparation
New Venture Creation
Markers were all novices which led to Hospitality Generics
inconsistent marking and deviations from
the marking guidelines. Markers tended to
give credit for incorrect answers and were
overly lenient in the awarding marks.
Inability of the markers to interpret the Economic Environment
questions and mark accordingly.
The prescribed procedure for the allocation English First Additional
of marks, the indication of marks per Language P1
question and the indication of mistakes was
on the whole not well done. In some
subjects specific aspects were not adhered
to.
None of the markers kept to the correct Marketing Communication
procedure throughout.
Adding/totalling errors were evident. Applied Accounting P1
Life Orientation P1 and P2
Office Practice
Consumer Behaviour
An incorrect point was not always
Applied Accounting P1
indicated by a cross, e.g. it was left blank. Food Preparation
Concrete Structures
Marks were not entered on the mark sheet Mathematical Literacy P1
as three digit numbers.
and P2
Advertising and Promotions
Consumer Behaviour
Food Preparation
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