Moderation of assessment
Moderation is an important mechanism for quality assurance and is a collegial process by which Institutes develop, maintain and monitor good practice in the assessment of student learning. It addresses the interests of students, staff, the University's partners and its external stakeholders. Use of the Moderation of Assessment Manual is embedded within the Academic Integrity Procedure AG1944 and Higher Education Assessment (inclusive of FedTASKs) Procedure AG1254 to ensure compliance with TEQSA requirements (TEQSA, 2017, Standard 1.4.3).
There are three key types of assessment moderation:
- Moderation of Assessment Design (Type I) - completed prior to unit delivery to provided checks on and support for the design of evidence-based best practice assessment tasks.
- Moderation of Assessment Marking (Type II) - completed during unit delivery whereby a model (or models) of marking moderation are selected and implemented for each task (where applicable) to ensure that all marks/grades are fair, consistent and accurate in line with published assessment critieria, regardless of the type of assessment, number of markers or delivery location.
- Moderation of Assessment Practice (Type III) - completed post unit delivery by evaluating the success of the assessment task, unit learning plan and facilitation practices undertaken in enabling and demonstrating student learning.
Resources
Access the Sharepoint site | Learning and Teaching | Moderation of Assessment to view:
- Moderation of Assessment Manual
- Interactive Resource – overview of entire moderation of assessment process
- Moderation of assessment design (Type I) – roles and responsibilities, process, documentation
- Moderation of assessment marking (Type II) – roles and responsibilities, process, documentation
- Moderation of assessment practice (Type III) – roles and responsibilities, process, documentation
- fdlGrades – how to document moderation of assessment processes and outcomes
Access the student resource on Models of Marking Moderation (PDF 131kb)
Additional information
Federation University policies and guidelines
- Supplementary Guidelines (Learning Outcomes and Assessment) (DOCX 480.5kb)
- Higher Education Assessment (inclusive of FedTASKs) Procedure AG1254.
- Review of Established Sealed Award Programs (Higher Education) Procedure
- Higher Education Examinations Procedure AG1940
- Student Misconduct Procedure AG2062.
- Academic Integrity Procedure AG1944.
- Academic Governance Policy AG2069.
Assistance
For more assistance in the moderation of assessment priorities and reporting undertaken within your unit, please contact your Director, Learning and Teaching or Unit Leader.