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(Vocational) and - Umalusi

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6 AREAS OF GOOD PRACTICE<br />

6.1 MARKING GUIDELINE DISCUSSIONS<br />

The meeting for the discussion of marking guidelines was attended by full marking panels.<br />

This helped to ensure effective <strong>and</strong> consistent marking.<br />

In instances where inconsistent or incorrect marking was identified during sample marking,<br />

scripts were remarked <strong>and</strong> marks adjusted.<br />

6.2 VERIFICATION OF MARKING<br />

The overall st<strong>and</strong>ard of marking was high. Markers adhered to marking guidelines <strong>and</strong><br />

followed them consistently. Cases where markers did not mark consistently were identified<br />

by chief markers <strong>and</strong> scripts were remarked after discussing the concerns with the markers<br />

involved.<br />

The administration procedures were followed correctly. Marks were transferred accurately<br />

<strong>and</strong> checked thoroughly for possible mistakes.<br />

Even though the performance of students was not always of the desired st<strong>and</strong>ard, papers<br />

were deemed to have been fair.<br />

In most cases subject matter experts were appointed as markers, resulting in sound<br />

interpretation of questions <strong>and</strong> accurate marking of alternative responses.<br />

7 AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT<br />

7.1 MARKING GUIDELINES<br />

In some cases the marking guidelines approved by <strong>Umalusi</strong> did not reach the<br />

marking centres. This is unacceptable as it defeats the purpose of the external<br />

moderation of marking guidelines.<br />

The process of appointing markers should be reviewed. Markers should only be<br />

appointed in accordance with the set criteria.<br />

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