MODERATION.

DESCRIPTOR MY MARKS FOR THE WORK MODERATION TEAM

51/60 ESSAY = 47/60 MODERATED

Understanding of 8 9, 8, 5-6, 7, 9, 6
Tracks Moderated to a 7

Understanding of 9 10, 9, 8, 8, 10, 6

Charlie’s Country Wanted to change this to an 8 due to problems such as repetition. Moderated to a 8

Comparison of texts 8 9, 7, 7, 8, 9, 4
Moderated to a 8

Use of evidence 8 9, 7, 7, 7, 10, 5

Moderated to a 8

Features of 9 9, 9, 8, 8, 9, _
comparative analysis Moderated to a 8

Spelling, punctuation, 9 8, 8, 7, 8, 9, _
syntax Moderated to a 8

Joel marked it a 44/60.

44/60 ESSAY = 52/60 MODERATED

Understanding of 8 10, 7, 9, 8, 7, 8
Tracks Moderated to a 9

Understanding of 7 9, 9, 9, 8, 8, 8
Charlie’s Country Compared to 51/60, this didn’t include enough language relevant Moderated to a 9

Comparison of texts 7 9, 8, 9, 8-9, 7, 9

Moderated to a 9

Use of evidence 7 8, 8, 8, 8-9, 7, 8

Badly embedded quotes Moderated to a 8

Features of 7 9, 8, 10, 10, 8, 8

comparative analysis Moderated to a 9

Spelling, punctuation, 8 8, 8, 9, 8, 7, 9
syntax Moderated to a 8

I changed it to 39/60 when I thought I was being too easy. Joel marked this a 48/60.
Should be of note that there was another essay to moderate in between this and the 26/60. That essay was marked a 40/60.
 26/60 ESSAY = 25/60 MODERATED with a satisfactory
Understanding of 4 4, 3, 5, 4, 5, _
Tracks Moderated to a 4

Understanding of 4 4, 4, 4-5, 4, 5, 5
Charlie’s Country Retells in parts Moderated to a 5

Comparison of texts 4 3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 4
Moderated to a 4

Use of evidence 5 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4,
Moderated to a 4

Features of 4 2, 1, 5, 4, 5, 6
comparative analysis Uses some metalanguage Moderated to a 4

Spelling, punctuation, 5 4, 4, 4, 4, 6, 5
syntax Moderated to a 4

Joel gave it a 24.

9/60 ESSAY = 9/60 MODERATED with a non-satisfactory.

Understanding of 1 2, 1, 0, 0, 1, 1
Tracks Moderated to a 0

Understanding of 2 2, 1, 3-4, 1, 3, 2
Charlie’s Country Moderated to a 2

Comparison of texts 2 2, 0, 1, 1, 1, 1
Moderated to a 1

Use of evidence 1 4, 1, 2, 1, 2, 1
Moderated to a 2

Features of 1 2, 0, 2, 0, 2, 2
comparative analysis Moderated to a 1

Spelling, punctuation, 2 4, 3, 4, 2, 5, 3
syntax Moderated to a 3

Joel has given it a 5. Student needs to write a paragraph on Tracks to pass.

If a descriptor hasn’t been shown, you can mark it a 0. This is TIPS FOR MARKING
something I was hesitant to do as I have had limited experience in
marking it to a rubric. Only correcting obvious mistakes in tense, titles, Work on:
and capitalisation 1. Using examples
This moderation experience has instilled a bit of confidence within 2. Avoiding casual language
me in regards to marking student work. I have realised that I do not “Which is?” 3. Using present tense
mark too ‘easy’ or ‘harsh’ if I go with my educated instincts. 4. Being more precise
Also comments on what the quote is about -
student perhaps didn’t use the quote A question mark when sentences are unclear
appropriately “Bit convoluted”
“Too casual”
Ticks good sentences “Bit forced”
“Good specific detail” “Seems vague”
“Linking sentence or phrase is needed”
“Give/needs specific example”