Moderation of ePortfolios - Guidance for Centres IAL in Applied ICT - Issue 3 - Mar 2019

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Guidance for Centres on external moderation of IAL Applied ICT ePortfolios, explaining how moderators reassess a sampled set of candidates’ work to confirm centres assess accurately and consistently against agreed National Standards. It details how centres must submit raw marks through Edexcel Online, the correct point-score entry process, and strict rules for amendments, late returns, and valid reasons. It also outlines internal moderation, evidence preparation, sample selection limits, and expectations for postally submitted materials and final moderator reporting.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages10

Reading Time25 min

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The Purpose of External Moderation

Submission of Point Scores

Amendments and Late Returns

Internal Moderation and Standardisation

External Moderation and Sampling

Final Results and Moderator Reports

Appendix: ePortfolio Size Limit Clarification

Moderation of ePortfolios Guidance for Centres IAL in Applied ICT Issue 3 Mar 2019 Contents 1. The Purpose of External Moderation page 3 2. Submission of Point Scores page 4 3. Amendments and Late Returns page 5 4. Internal Moderation and Standardisation page 6 5. External Moderation and Sampling page 7 6. Final Results and Moderator Reports page 9 7. Appendix: ePortfolio Size Limit Clarification page 10 1. The Purpose of External Moderation 1.1 The purpose of external moderation is to determine, through the re-assessment of a sample of candidates’ ePortfolios, 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 national standards . 2. Submission of Raw Marks 2.1 Centre marks should be submitted via Edexcel Online. 2.2 Edexcel Online will be available to submit marks from three weeks prior to the deadline date. 2.3 For all up to date deadlines refer to the Key Dates section of the International Information manual at this link [https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/support-topics/centre](https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/support-topics/centre)administration/information-manual. html\#tab-International 2.4 It is essential that Edexcel Online mark submission forms are completed accurately before the deadline to enable Edexcel to issue results. 2.5 For each candidate submit the final raw point score according to the relevant scale in the specification. 2.6 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. 2.7 On the Edexcel Online mark submission screen you may enter some or all candidates in a session. Key a mark for each candidate in the mark field beside each candidate. Once the“Submit Marks” button at the bottom of the screen is selected and confirmed it will not be possible to amend a candidate’s mark, where it has been keyed, however it will be possible to view it. Candidates for whom a mark has not been keyed will remain available to enter a mark in subsequent Edexcel Online sessions. 2.8 A score of zero should only be used if a candidate has submitted work that is found to meet none of the assessment criteria. It should not be used where work has not been submitted. 2.9 An ‘X’ should be entered for any candidate who is absent, withdrawn or has failed to submit any work, even if Special Consideration or an aegrotat award has been requested. 2.10 It is the centre’s responsibility to ensure that raw marks are submitted by the deadline, are accurate, and are in the appropriate format/scale. 3. Amendments and Late Returns 3.1 If raw marks that have already been submitted require amendment, please email [courseworkmarks@pearson.com](courseworkmarks@pearson.com), stating centre, subject, paper and candidate details, along with the amended point score. A valid reason for amendment must be provided. The late submission of additional work is not regarded as a valid reason. 3.2 Amendments can also be emailed to [eportfolio@edexcel.org.uk](eportfolio@edexcel.org.uk) but these must come from an official centre email address. Edexcel cannot accept amendments from personal accounts (hotmail, yahoo etc) . Emailed amendment

FAQs

What is the purpose of external moderation for ePortfolios?

External moderation uses the re-assessment of a sampled set of candidates’ ePortfolios to determine whether centres’ assessment decisions are accurate and consistent against agreed National Standards.

How should centres submit raw marks for candidates?

Centres should submit marks via Edexcel Online, submitting the final raw point score for each candidate according to the relevant scale in the specification before the deadline.

What happens if a centre needs to amend raw marks after submission?

Amendments require emailing with centre, subject, paper and candidate details plus the amended point score and a valid reason; late additional work is not a valid reason, and post-deadline returns may be flagged and delivery of results cannot be guaranteed.

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