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ADMINISTRATION

ADMINISTRATION. Intermediate 1, 2 and Higher Command Words June Greig Diane Santana. Today’s Presentation. Focus on the use of “command” words within the theory sections of all external Administration exams

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ADMINISTRATION

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  1. ADMINISTRATION Intermediate 1, 2 and Higher Command Words June Greig Diane Santana

  2. Today’s Presentation • Focus on the use of “command” words within the theory sections of all external Administration exams • The need for consistency across all Administration exams with regard to setting/marking and therefore teaching and learning.

  3. General Marking Principles • Recognise and reward the knowledge and understanding demonstrated by the candidate • Apply the marking standards in the same way to each script • No half marks are awarded • No negative marking

  4. Higher and Lower Order Skills • Intermediate 1 – only lower order skills examined • Intermediate 2 – mostly lower order skills with increased level of difficulty and two higher order skills included within the theory paper • Higher – balance of both lower and higher order (approximately 50:50), within each section. • Higher – from 2010, compare to be examined in the compulsory section only

  5. No deductions (candidates will only score marks for each point compared, discussed or justified) Command Words Lower Order Skills • List, Name, Identify, State, Suggest • Outline • Describe Higher Order Skills • Justify • Compare • Discuss

  6. Other Commands? • Consequences • Implications

  7. KU Workshops • Intermediate 1 and 2 (55 minutes) switch • Higher (55 minutes) • You will be given candidates’ answers from the 2009 diet of exams – apply the marking principles and discuss the outcomes

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