Which term involves ensuring consistent assessment standards across assessors?

• A. Standardisation
• B. Amplification Section
• C. Lead Assessor
• D. Observation Records

Answer: (B)

The main idea is making sure marking is the same no matter who marks. This is achieved through standardisation, which sets shared criteria, a common marking scheme, and agreed exemplar answers so every assessor applies the rules in the same way. It also involves moderation, training, and calibration activities to align judgments across staff, ensuring fairness and reliability in results. The other terms don’t target that cross-assessor alignment: an Amplification Section isn’t about standardising marking, a Lead Assessor is about overseeing the process rather than establishing consistent criteria, and Observation Records focus on collecting evidence rather than calibrating how work is assessed.