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7.4 MARKING GUIDELINES
The marking guideline must correspond with the questions in the question paper and
must facilitate fair and valid marking.
The mark allocations on the marking guideline must correspond with the mark
allocations on the question paper.
Allocation of marks within questions must be clearly indicated.
7.5 ADHERENCE TO ASSESSMENT POLICIES/GUIDELINE DOCUMENTS
The assessment framework/assessment grid must be complete and without any
ambiguities. It is hoped that the training provided by the DHET in this regard will bear fruit in
the next examination setting session.
8 CONCLUSION
An examination paper is an important measurement tool used to provide candidates with
the opportunity to demonstrate their newly acquired knowledge and skills. The questions
must be skilfully set in order to provide for fair, valid and reliable assessment opportunities.
Most November 2012 and March 2013 supplementary question papers succeeded in
assessing the outcomes of the curriculum. However, all papers set and sent for external
moderation must be aligned to the Subject and Assessment Guidelines.
Although the standard of the question papers was generally satisfactory, the cognitive
levels represented in some should be raised. The poor quality or absence of evidence of
internal moderation indicates that not enough attention is being paid to this important
quality assurance process.
Despite some of the shortcomings revealed in the reports, it was pleasing to note that
where there was compliance with policy requirements and a commitment to the process,
the examination papers were of a satisfactory standard and the setting and moderation
processes were efficient.
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