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Moderation

Checking that marks or teacher judgements are consistent and accurate, often by comparing samples of work with other teachers or with an external moderator.

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All four UK nations (details may differ), International
Topic
Assessment

Being checked against official sources. This definition is written in our own words; always check the official guidance for your country.

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Teacher assessment (TA) England Wales Northern Ireland
Judgements made by teachers about pupils' attainment, sometimes statutory (such as KS2 writing in England) and checked by moderation.
Standardisation All four UK nations (details may differ)
Training markers or teachers to apply a mark scheme or standard in the same way, usually by marking sample work together before marking begins.
NEA (Non-exam assessment) England
Assessment in GCSEs and A levels that is not a timed written exam, such as coursework, practical work or a performance, carried out under set controls.

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Mark scheme · Method marks · Mock exams · Modular qualification · Past papers · Peer assessment

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