Administrative Guidance for Internally Assessed Unit - GCSE Computer Science 1CP0 2A (Python), 1CP0 2B (Java), 1CP0 2C (C - derived language)

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Administrative Guidance for Internally Assessed Unit for GCSE Computer Science (Edexcel and BTEC Qualifications) explains how centres must carry out external moderation and internal standardisation to judge assessment decisions against agreed National Standards. It outlines submission of point scores via Edexcel Online and OPTEMS/mark entry steps, deadlines, and correct coding for candidates, including zero, absence/withdrawal, and X entries. It also covers procedures for amendments, late returns, and moderator reporting workflows.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

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Pages11

Reading Time28 min

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Contents

The Purpose of External Moderation

Internal Standardisation

Submission of Marks

Amendments and Late Returns

External Moderation and Sampling

Final Results and Moderator Reports

Administrative Guidance for Internally Assessed Unit GCSE Computer Science 1CP0 2A (Python) 1CP0 2B (Java) 1CP0 2C (C – derived language) Edexcel and BTEC Qualifications Edexcel and BTEC qualifications come from Pearson, the world’s leading learning company. We provide a wide range of qualifications including academic, vocational, occupational and specific programmes for employers. For further information, please contact us online on the following link. [http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html](http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html) [Pearson: helping people progress](Pearson: helping people progress), everywhere Our aim is to help everyone progress in their lives through education. We believe in every kind of learning, for all kinds of people, wherever they are in the world. We’ve been involved in education for over 150 years, and by working across 70 countries, in 100 languages, we have built an international reputation for raising achievement through innovation in education. Find out more about how we can help you and your students [at:](at: www.pearson.com/uk)[ ](at: www.pearson.com/uk)[www.pearson.com/uk](at: www.pearson.com/uk) March 2015 All the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Ltd 2015 Contents 1. The Purpose of External Moderation page 4 2. Internal Standardisation page 5 3. Submission of Point Scores page 5 4. Amendments and Late Returns page 6 5. External Moderation and Sampling page 7 6. Final Results and Moderator Reports page 10 1. The Purpose of External Moderation 1.1. The purpose of external moderation is to determine, through the reassessment of a sample of candidates’ work, whether centres are assessing accurately and consistently to agreed National Standards. 1.2. Moderation is concerned solely with judging the quality of centres’assessment decisions through the external moderation of internally assessed and standardised work. It does not extend to the provision of support and guidance to centre staff. The process will inevitably involve implicit support and guidance, through the generation of feedback reports, where centres are deemed to be outside tolerance levels. 2. Internal Standardisation Before work can be internally marked it is important that all assessors are fully familiar with the assessment methodology. Internal standardisation must take place across all teaching groups. This procedure ensures that all work within the centre is marked to the same standard. 3. Submission of Marks 3.1. Centre marks should be submitted via Edexcel Online and by completing the OPTEMs which will be sent to you by Pearson. The OPTEMS are usually sent during the last week of April. 3.2. Edexcel Online should be available to submit marks from three weeks prior to the deadline date. 3.3. For all up-to-date deadlines refer to the key dates section of the Edexcel Information Manual [http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/key-dates.html](http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/key-dates.html) 3.4. It is essential that Edexcel Online mark submission forms are completed accurately before the deadline to enable Pearson to issue results. 3.5. For each candidate submit the final raw point score according to the relevant scale in the specification. Note that Uniform Mark Scores (UMS) should not be submitted. 3.6. Registered users should log onto Edexcel Online and navigate to the mark entry screen. Navigate to the screen by selecting the appropriate qualification from the tabs at the top of the window, then select “Search by Course” from the “Candidates” menu option. Select the Course and Session from the drop down menus then click “Next.” Select the “Papers” link, next to the unit you wish to submit marks for; then the “Coursework Marks”link to navigate to the mark entry screen. 3.7. On the Edexcel Online mark submission screen you may enter some or all candidates in a session. Key a

FAQs

What is the purpose of external moderation for internally assessed work?

It determines, through reassessment of a sample of candidates’ work, whether centres assess accurately and consistently to agreed National Standards. Moderation focuses on judging the quality of centres’ assessment decisions.

How must centres standardise assessment internally before marking?

Internal standardisation must take place across all teaching groups so that all work within the centre is marked to the same standard. Assessors should be fully familiar with the assessment methodology.

How are centre marks submitted and when should they be submitted?

Marks should be submitted via Edexcel Online and by completing the OPTEMS sent by Pearson. OPTEMS are usually sent during the last week of April, and marks can be submitted from three weeks prior to the deadline; always check key dates in the Edexcel Information Manual.

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