FORM A (Revised January 2005)

HUM 5(a)

UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE

FACULTY OF THE HUMANITIESMODERATION (INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL) OF ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENTS Qualification:Field of specialisation:

Module code:

(e.g. PTW613)NQF level:

(5=Higher Cert.; 6=Adv.Cert.; Dipl.; 7=Adv.Dipl.; B.degree; 8=honours; PGDipl.; 9=masters; 10=doctorate)Credits:

Module name:

Department:

Moderation in respect of:June examJuly examNov examJan examTest (specify)

Assessor (paper set by):

Moderator of examination/test paper:

Please comment on each of the following by marking the appropriate column with an X.A. Technical aspects:YesNo

1. The paper is in the correct format according to UFS guidelines.*

2. A memorandum/rubric/marking guide is attached.

3. The marks as allocated per question add up to the total marks of the paper. Mark allocation is clearly defined.

4. The marks on the memorandum correspond with the marks of the paper.

For internal moderators only - see Examination information on the UFS Website, Staff Intranet

Comments:

B. Language:To be improvedIn order

5. Language used: Appropriate, correct, academic language

6. English and Afrikaans papers are congruent

7. The questions are formulated clearly.

Comments:

C. Validity, reliability and fairness:To be improvedIn order

8. The paper covers the content of the module.

9. The questions are focused on the outcomes of the module.

10. The time allowed for completion is realistic for the average student to complete the paper.

11. The English and the Afrikaans versions measure exactly the same outcomes

Comments:

D. Statements relating to the questions:YesNo

12. There is a variation of question types.

13. The cognitive complexity complies with the requirements of the relevant NQF level descriptor.

14. The standard of the paper compares favourably with the standard elsewhere in the country.

15. Sufficient coverage of higher cognitive levels.

16.Items leave room for discrimination between more competent and less competent students.

17. There are both theoretical and application questions.

18. Sufficient number of questions challenge critical and independent thinking skills.

19. Sufficient number of questions require evaluative thinking skills (metacognitive skills).

20. There is a balance between the allocated marks and the responses required.

Comments:

SIGNED BY THE MODERATOR:

DATE:

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