Do they grade the exams themselves? For instance whether a particular exam is a good test of ability or not? or do they actually grade the student work? It would seem the former would be much more advantageous.
The draft examination papers are sent to the external examiners, who make comments as they deem appropriate. These might, for example, be “this question is too hard” or “this question is not clear”. The final approved exams are then taken by the students and marked by the lecturers who set them. The external examiners then return during the moderation process, helping to decide where the boundaries for various classifications should be set.
Do they grade the exams themselves? For instance whether a particular exam is a good test of ability or not? or do they actually grade the student work? It would seem the former would be much more advantageous.
The draft examination papers are sent to the external examiners, who make comments as they deem appropriate. These might, for example, be “this question is too hard” or “this question is not clear”. The final approved exams are then taken by the students and marked by the lecturers who set them. The external examiners then return during the moderation process, helping to decide where the boundaries for various classifications should be set.