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Exam moderation checklist

Adapt this record to your institution's policy. Checked boxes or statuses do not certify fairness, validity or compliance. Record unresolved issues and obtain the required local approval before release.

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Assessment details

Assessment reference Course / level / subject Paper and key version Review date Setter / owner Reviewer / moderator Policy / agreed review method

1. Before administration

Each task matches an intended, taught learning outcome.

Topic coverage, formats and demand match the agreed blueprint.

Instructions, internal choice, materials and time are clear.

Text, numbers, diagrams, units and required languages are checked.

Answers, alternatives, marks and scoring rules are checked together.

Reading load, layout, timing and required adjustments are reviewed.

2. Calibration and marking checks

All markers use the same paper, criteria, key and instructions.

A common sample has been discussed and scoring decisions recorded.

The locally required sample or second-marking method is documented.

The review covers the relevant performance range and markers.

Mark arithmetic, transfers and supporting feedback are checked.

Disagreements are recorded and escalated by the agreed process.

3. Review after assessment

Queries, marker notes and suitable response evidence are reviewed.

Suspected question or key errors are investigated, not assumed.

Any effect on marks or feedback is handled under local policy.

Items needing correction are flagged before reuse.

Actions have named owners, dates and closure evidence.

Decision and actions

Overall review decision (not an automatic approval)

Finding and agreed decision Action / owner / due date / closure evidence