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7 ModerationGCE English Literature A for exams from June 2014 onwards (version 1.4)7.1 Moderation ProceduresModeration of the coursework is by inspectionof a sample of candidates’ work by a moderatorappointed by AQA. The centre marks must besubmitted to AQA and to the moderator by thespecified deadline. We will let centres know whichcandidates’ work will be required in the sample to besubmitted for moderation.Centres are offered a choice of moderation method.They can opt for:EITHER Postal ModerationThe selected sample of candidates’ coursework isposted to the moderator at home. The sample is thenre-marked by the moderator.ORConsortium ModerationConsortium moderation replaces postal moderationfor those centres that prefer this method. Teachersfrom a consortium attend a moderation meeting intheir consortium area, supervised by their consortiumadviser. The samples of coursework are taken to themoderation meeting by the centre and are re-markedat the meeting.For both moderation methods, following the remarkingof the sample work, the moderator’s marksare compared with the centre marks to determinewhether any adjustment is needed in order to bringthe centre’s assessments into line with standardsgenerally. In some cases it may be necessary for themoderator to call for the work of other candidates inthe centre. In order to meet this possible request,centres must retain under secure conditions andhave available the coursework and the CRF ofevery candidate entered for the examination and beprepared to submit it on demand. Mark adjustmentswill normally preserve the centre’s order of merit, butwhere major discrepancies are found, we reserve theright to alter the order of merit.7.2 Post-moderation ProceduresOn publication of the AS/A level results, we willprovide centres with details of the final marks for thecoursework unit.The candidates’ work will be returned to the centreafter the examination. The centre will receive a reportgiving feedback on the appropriateness of the tasksset, the accuracy of the assessments made, and thereasons for any adjustments to the marks.We may retain some candidates’ work for archive orstandardising purposes.733
GCE English Literature A for exams from June 2014 onwards (version 1.4)AppendicesAPerformance DescriptionsIntroductionThese performance descriptions show the level ofattainment characteristic of the grade boundaries atA Level. They give a general indication of the requiredlearning outcomes at the A/B and E/U boundaries atAS and A2. The descriptions should be interpretedin relation to the content outlined in the specification;they are not designed to define that content.The grade awarded will depend in practice uponthe extent to which the candidate has met theAssessment Objectives (see Section 4) overall.Shortcomings in some aspects of the examinationmay be balanced by better performances in others.A34
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