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Assessment objectives

The skills a qualification assesses, such as knowledge, application and analysis, with set weightings in the specification.

Also called
AOs
Used in
All four UK nations (details may differ)
Topic
Assessment

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Specification All four UK nations (details may differ)
The exam board document setting out the content, assessment and grading of a qualification. Often called the spec; the US equivalent idea is a course framework.
Mark scheme All four UK nations (details may differ)
The document examiners use to mark an exam paper, showing acceptable answers and how marks are awarded. US equivalents include a rubric or answer key.

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