Which concept refers to ensuring consistent assessment standards across assessors within the centre?

• A. Annotation
• B. Authentication
• C. Standardisation
• D. Moderation Criteria

Answer: (C)

Standardisation ensures consistent assessment standards across assessors within the centre. It means everyone uses the same criteria and marking rules, with calibration activities like comparing sample work and agreeing on how to apply the rubric. This alignment makes marking more reliable and fair, so different assessors judge similar work in the same way and learners receive comparable outcomes. Annotation involves adding notes to work, which helps guidance but doesn’t align how all assessors apply the criteria. Authentication is about proving the work is the learner’s own. Moderation checks fairness after marking, but standardisation focuses on creating shared standards before marking to keep assessments consistent across the centre.