Examples of internal and external assessment
The Gateway Qualifications Centre Handbook is split into 4 categories. These categories include: Introduction to Working with Gateway Qualifications This
Internal & External Assessment Practice section includes the requirements of securely storing assessment materials, and a downloadable seating plan record form. The below sections expand to reveal full details and useful links that offer insight into how to best work with us. If you print this page of the Centre Handbook, please ensure you regularly check back here to ensure you are using the most up to date version. To print, click on the Print this page button on
the right hand side of the screen. Assessment is the process of making judgements about the extent to which a learner’s work meets the assessment criteria for a unit or part of a unit. In undertaking assessment, the process must be fair, inclusive and adhere to the five principles of assessment, denoted as VACSR: An internal assessment approach is used for the majority of units and qualifications using the method of assessment of a learner producing a portfolio of evidence. Where different methods of assessment are to be used these will be set out within the unit or qualification specification. The Centre Guide to Best Practice in Internal Assessment provides centres with guidance on assessment planning, delivery, internal quality assurance and standardisation. Controlled Assessment A controlled assessment is a form of internal assessment in which control levels are set for each stage of the assessment process by Gateway Qualifications and will include: Certain qualifications will use controlled
assessments to assess whether a learner has met the assessment criteria requirements. Details of when a controlled assessment is required will be set out within the individual qualification specification. Conduct of Controlled Assessments Where the qualification specification states that assessments must be taken
under supervised conditions, this means that learners are directly supervised by an invigilator at all times during the assessment. A Tutor/Assessor may take on the invigilation duties but must not assist a learner with answering a question. When supervising an assessment Invigilators have a key role in upholding the integrity of the assessment process. Invigilators must: Learners must make sure they are sitting comfortably and the workstation environment is free from
hazards. The Invigilator may provide health and safety support and assistance during the assessment. Learners with particular requirements, in relation to their mode of learning or assessment, can have their usual support, unless this compromises the outcome of the assessment. Those providing assistance should refer to appropriate access regulations detailed in Access Arrangements, Reasonable Adjustments and Special Considerations within the qualification specification. Gateway Qualifications reserves the right to visit centres during the assessment to inspect the arrangements made for the security of confidential examination material and for the conduct of the assessments. Assessment Display Notice Where the qualification specification states that Centres must ensure that the Assessment Display Notice is displayed in the assessment room, this poster must be displayed in a prominent place both inside and outside each assessment room. Assessment display notice Seating Plan Record Form Where the qualification specification states that Centres must retain a record of the assessment room seating plan, this form can be used. Please include the learner name and assessment reference number. Centres may produce an alternative document to represent their particular assessment room and layout, providing it shows each candidate name and assessment paper number, date of assessment and Invigilator signature, and is retained on file by the centre. Seating Plan Record Form Learner Instructions Prior to starting the assessment, the Invigilator must:
Evacuation Procedures Tutor/Assessors, Invigilators and learners must be aware of the evacuation procedure in case of an emergency. The following action should be taken:
Secure Storage Requirements Secure storage is defined as a securely locked cabinet or cupboard. The following instructions apply to all confidential materials relating to the administration and delivery of assessments.
"a box within a box" Assessments and any other confidential material, e.g. answer booklets, must be stored securely at the Centre’s registered address in a secure room solely assigned to the Administration Contact, restricted to two to four keyholders only. This is commonly referred to as a “box within a box”. This is in a secure room solely assigned to exams in a fixed building. i.e. not a Portakabin or similar; meeting all of the following requirements: • Walls, ceiling and floor of strong, solid construction The following must also be met (where applicable): • If question papers are stored in a room with windows which are easily accessible, bars must be fitted, or the room alarmed. If the room has a glass panel in or above the door, e.g. for health and safety reasons, the glass
must be toughened safety glass. These additional rooms must also meet the requirements for secure storage. The secure room(s) must contain one of the following: (with 2 to 4 keyholders only) • Strong non-portable safe or • Non-portable security cabinet with multi-point locking system or • Metal cabinet with full-length external locking bar bolted to wall or floor or where a centre has large numbers of question papers to store: • Metal security screen, e.g. roll-down shutter, in front of open shelving. where a centre has large numbers of question papers to store: • Metal security screen, e.g. roll-down shutter, in front of open shelving Secure materials downloaded on the day of an assessment, e.g. encrypted question papers received via email or downloaded from Gateway Qualifications’ secure extranet site, must be stored as per above. The centre must tell Gateway Qualifications immediately if the security of the question papers or confidential supporting instructions is put at risk. Any natural disaster, fire, theft, loss, damage or any other circumstances which render the existing accommodation or secure storage of assessment materials at risk must be reported immediately to Gateway Qualifications. Internal Marking of Externally Set Assessments The confidentiality of the assessments and mark schemes must be maintained throughout the assessment and quality assurance processes. Marking must be carried out in a location where the confidentiality of the assessments and mark schemes can be maintained. Information
about the assessments must not be disclosed or discussed other than with other Tutor/Assessors and IQA for the purposes of internal standardisation. Submitting ESOL Assessments to Gateway Qualifications for Marking Submitting assessments electronically When submitting level 2 ESOL Skills for Life reading and writing assessments electronically to Gateway Qualifications for marking, centres must: If you have not been provided with an upload link to submit ESOL assessments, contact the quality team by email: Centres must not: Submitting assessments by post When submitting level 2 ESOL Skills for Life reading and writing assessments by post to Gateway Qualifications for marking, centres must:
Centres must:
Advice: If you need to print an address label ensure that your printer is printing clearly. Faint address labels are not acceptable. Centres must not:
What is an example of internal assessment?Particularly useful examples of internal assessment are checklists, student journals, in-class work, peer reviews, conferencing, and portfolios.
What are the examples of external assessment?There are three types of external assessment: investigations, performances, and examinations.
What are external assessments?“External assessment is a form of assessment in which question papers, assignments and. tasks are specified by the awarding organisation, then taken under specified conditions (including details of supervision and duration) and marking or assessment judgements are made by the awarding organisation.
What is the difference between internal and external assessment in quality service?The result of an internal assessment reveals the strengths and weaknesses that confront the organization. The External Assessment, or External Environmental Scan, is an inventory of the political, economic, social, and technological forces that influence the mission and goals of an organization, and how it functions.
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