Learn about assessing and evaluating GCSE Music performance based on objective marking and academic judgment. Understand the assessment criteria, marking schemes, and how to address rubric infringements effectively.
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Assessing evidence Understanding the assessment criteria Marking criteria generally take two forms: objective marking - generally for low tariff responses, where knowledge of objective information is being assessed the exercising of academic judgement via: an assessment grid setting out criteria for different levels of response indicative content, that is, an indication of the kind of content responses may include.
Assessing evidence Understanding the assessment criteria objective marking For questions assessing objective knowledge, the marking criteria should be applied precisely. Marks should be awarded as indicated and no further subdivision made. Where the marking criteria list points which may be included in learners' answers, the list is not exhaustive and teachers should credit valid alternative responses which are not listed. In general, credit should be given according to the accuracy and relevance of learners answers. Examples of objective marking can be found throughout the GCSE exam, such as in Unit 3 2019, Questions 1 and 2.
Assessing evidence Understanding the assessment criteria exercising academic judgement through levels of response marking schemes First - identify the appropriate band a learner s response falls into according to the criteria. Award a band where the learner s response covers the majority of the criteria. Second - award a mark in the centre of the band and then increase or decrease the mark depending on the quality of the answer, which may be reflected in the amount of indicative content covered. If a response falls between two bands, consider whether there are more characteristics of the higher or lower of the two bands and award accordingly. Indicative content is not exhaustive and other valid responses may be credited. An example of a banded marking scheme can be seen in Unit 3 2019, Q8
Assessing evidence Rubric infringements WJEC has a consistent way of addressing rubric infringements across all our qualifications. Below is a list of the possible infringements which sometimes occur for this qualification. Type of infringement Action Answering more than the stipulated number of questions Mark all optional questions that the learner has attempted. Determine which of the attempted routes through the rubric elicits the highest mark. Award highest mark. Ticking/indicating more than the stipulated number of answers (MCQs) Do not award marks
Assessing evidence Rubric infringements Type of infringement Action Answering with the wrong symbol, e.g. ticking instead of crossing, adding a word instead of the symbol provided Mark wrong symbol as though it were the correct symbol if it is used consistently throughout the question. If the learner puts a mixture of symbols, and the intention is clear, award marks accordingly. If the intention is ambiguous, mark only the correct symbol, as per the question. If a word (from the choices provided with letters) is used instead of the letter, mark as for the letter associated with the word Where the correct answer has been clearly crossed out. If the learner writes and then crosses out the correct answer, do not award the mark, even if no other answer is offered.
Assessing evidence Rubric infringements Type of infringement Action Where the question requires a set number of responses and the learner has provided more (open ended knowledge and understanding questions) Mark all responses offered. Total the correct responses and award marks up to the maximum mark Where the question requires a set number of responses and the learner has provided more (application of knowledge and understanding in a particular instance where there is a line for each correct answer) Mark the first response on each answer line
Assessing evidence Rubric infringements Type of infringement Action Writing answers in the wrong place (constrained papers) If it is obvious to which question the response relates, award marks as per the marking scheme
Assessing evidence Assessment Criteria The majority of questions are assessed objectively the answers are right or wrong. For the longer response there is a banded marking scheme, such as this extract from 2019: The words highlighted describe the quality of the response required in each marking band. In each band the first bullet point refers to the content of the response, and the second to the quality of written communication. Begin by selecting the correct band for the content, and then use the QWC to help determine the placing of the mark within the band. A perceptive and detailed answer should not be dropped from the top band to the 2-3 marks band because of errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Assessing evidence Characteristics of a successful response The exemplar provided within the 2018 and 2019 CPD materials contains a range of annotated responses, including a perceptive and detailed response. A successful response will be a well-organised discussion of the music which contains appropriate musical information linked to and covering all aspects of the actual question set. It need not be in essay format, but should use appropriate terminology with accurate spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Assessing evidence Characteristics of a less successful response The exemplar provided within the 2018 and 2019 CPD materials contains a range of annotated responses, including inconsistent and limited responses. A less successful response will be poorly organised and contain limited musical information linked to the question set. There will be a lack of correct musical terminology with frequent errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar. The comments in the Principal Examiner s reports will also provide additional guidance on the application of the marking scheme.
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