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The process ensures marks awarded to candidates are not dependent on who applies the mark scheme, and describes timelines, participant roles, and the First Phase Sample script review. The First Sample uses selected live and photocopied scripts to cover question options and mark ranges, includes problem scripts, and sets out re-marking, feedback, and approval outcomes. 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The main aim of the meeting is to ensure that the mark scheme is understood and applied consistently by all examiners, so that the marks awarded to a candidate are not in any way dependent upon which examiner is doing the marking. The meeting is normally held three to five days after the examination and is attended by the Principal Examiner, other Senior Examiners (if appointed) and all Assistant Examiners, including reserve examiners appointed to cover emergencies. The Chair of Examiners or the Chief Examiner may also attend.  \nFollowing the Standardisation Meeting a First Phase Sample script review is conducted. The purpose of this process is to achieve a common standard of marking between examiners. The First Sample consists of ten scripts (five photocopied scripts1 and five ëliveí scripts) . Photocopied scripts are pre-selected by the Principal Examiner and Subject Officer and are normally  \n1 There are exceptions to the practice of using photocopied scripts, for example in GCSE Design and Technology: Graphic Products, where the size of the samples and the colour used by candidates make photocopying work impractical. In these cases ten live scripts are used.  \ndistributed at the Standardisation Meeting. Examiners pick the sample of ëliveí scripts from their marking allocation. Both the photocopied and ëliveí scripts are carefully selected, from a range of centres, to ensure maximum coverage of optional questions, as well as a reasonable crosssection of the mark range. The examiner should also include in, or add to, the sample any ëproblemí scripts which raise difficulties in applying the mark scheme, with an accompanying letter indicating the nature of the problem.  \nThe sample of scripts is fully marked by the examiner and forwarded to the Senior Examiner within two days of the Standardisation Meeting. The Senior Examiner then re-marks the scripts. The Procedure Guidance File for Pre-Standardisation and Standardisation Meetings states that the Senior Examiner responsible for reviewing the scripts should:  \n(i) be satisfied that each examiner is adhering to all the instructions and interpreting the mark scheme correctly;  \n(ii) point out to each examiner any errors being made and give advice on specific points of difficulty and misinterpretation;  \n(iii) check for signs of inconsistency and point them out;  \n(iv) check the accuracy of the addition of marks;  \n(v) check the appropriateness of the comments made.  \nOn completing the re-marking the Senior Examiner completes a First Phase Sample Form, a copy of which is returned to the examiner with the scripts. The Senior Examinerís response may take one of three forms:  \n(i) the marking is satisfactory, and the examiner is cleared to mark. This response is also made by telephone;  \n(ii) the marking must be reviewed in the light of the comments made, but no additional First Phase Sample is required;  \n(iii) the marking must be reviewed in the light of the comments and amendments made. The problems are specified and an additional First Phase sample of ten scripts from the examinerís allocation must be submitted and approved before marking may proceed.  \nThere are number of disadvantages of using photocopied scripts during standardisation:  \n(i) the selection and preparation of these scripts takes time and can significantly lengthen pre-standardisation meetings;  \n(ii) resources are spent on the duplicate marking of scripts by examiners rather than the marking of ëliveí scripts;  \n(iii) the cost of photocopying and delivering the scripts to the Standardisation Meeting is significant.  \nIndeed, the use of five photocopied scripts in the First Phase Sample will be discontinued with effect from the January 2004 examination series. There are, however, advantages to their use:  \n(i) Senior","cbCaivmch85nHYEE","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivmch85nHYEE","pdf",1108130,"English","# Standardisation Meeting purpose and participants\n# First Phase Sample script review\n## Composition of the sample (live and photocopied)\n## Selection coverage and problem scripts\n# Marking workflow and outcomes\n## Senior Examiner re-marking responsibilities\n## First Phase Sample Form and decisions\n# Use of photocopied scripts: disadvantages and discontinuation\n## Timeline and rationale\n## Evidence and reliability considerations","[{\"question\":\"What is the main purpose of the Standardisation Meeting?\",\"answer\":\"To ensure all examiners understand and apply the mark scheme consistently, so candidate marks do not depend on which examiner marks the scripts.\"},{\"question\":\"How is the First Phase Sample composed and selected?\",\"answer\":\"It consists of ten scripts, including photocopied scripts and live scripts. Photocopied scripts are pre-selected, while live scripts are chosen from examiners’ marking allocations, with careful selection to cover optional questions and the mark range.\"},{\"question\":\"What decisions can the Senior Examiner make after re-marking?\",\"answer\":\"The Senior Examiner may confirm marking is satisfactory and clear the examiner, require review without a new additional sample, or require review with specified amendments and an additional approved First Phase sample of ten scripts.\"}]","Centre for Education Research and Policy - Standardisation Meeting - First Phase Sample script review | PDF",1792464811,25]