Module 2 — Assessment for Learning: Mark Schemes, Tiers & Calibration

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1. What is the primary range of grades achievable by a candidate in the Core tier of IGCSE Arabic?

2. Which command words are more typical for Extended tier assessment tasks?

3. Why is tier-based differentiation important in classroom planning?

4. How does the Extended tier mark scheme differ from the Core tier regarding linguistic accuracy?

5. What is the purpose of calibration in the context of mark schemes?

6. Which student profile is typically better suited for the Core tier?

7. What does 'Assessment for Learning' imply for tier management?

8. In the context of the IGCSE, what does a command word dictate?

9. What is the most effective way to prepare students for their chosen tier?

10. Why must a scheme of work reflect tier differences?

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1. A student in an Extended class is consistently scoring at the top of the C grade boundary. What is your best action?

2. Your department is split on how to mark an essay. What should you do?

3. A parent asks why their child is in Core instead of Extended. How do you defend this?

4. How should you provide feedback to a student struggling with Extended tier essay structure?

5. What is a 'moderate' response in a marking session?

6. You find that your lesson plan doesn't differentiate between tiers. How do you improve your scheme of work?

7. A student excels in Core Arabic but struggles in every other subject. How do you advise them?

8. What is the key evidence needed for your portfolio at the end of Module 2?

9. How do you treat the command word 'Evaluate' in an Extended class?

10. What do you do when a student asks for a higher grade on a draft?