Cambridge First Language English Writing Marking Moderation Practice and Feedback

Examiners and those responsible for internal assessment follow a similar process, and in many cases use the same criteria and grading scales. Consistency of application and of approach come from training and from moderation; these sessions review the appropriate evaluation criteria and descriptors, samples of student writing, marks or grades assigned to the pieces and reasons for those marks. Participants "trial mark" student writing, which is then compared to the actual marks awarded. 

Choose from :

• Argumentative Writing
• Autobiographical Narrative Writing
• Comparative Literary Discussion (also applicable to Literature Coursework marking and moderation)
• Open Study (also applicable to Literature Coursework marking and moderation)
• Reflective Writing
• more to come, please check back or contact us to ask about other writing genres

Sessions review samples of authentic, anonymised student coursework prepared for Cambridge International's ("CIE") First Language English (IGCSE 0500) and other GCSE examination boards. The model and approach is also useful for A-Level, AS-Level, IB and other international examinations. 

A C1 or higher level of English is assumed.

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