Which term is defined as 'Evaluation conducted by external examiners'?

• A. Mark bands
• B. Guidance for delivery
• C. External assessment
• D. Resources

Answer: (C)

The concept being tested is how evaluation is carried out by someone outside the school to ensure fairness and standardization. When examiners from outside the institution assess a learner’s work or supervise an exam, that process is called external assessment. It involves an awarding body setting tasks or exams and external markers or moderators who grade them, providing independent verification of standards across different centers. This is distinct from internal processes, where teachers within the school assess work using their own methods. The other options describe parts of the marking or delivery process—mark bands define levels of achievement, guidance for delivery offers teaching instructions, and resources are materials used for learning. External assessment best fits the definition of evaluation conducted by external examiners.