Which term refers to the coordinator overseeing assessment activities and standards?

• A. Lead Assessor
• B. Synoptic Assessment
• C. Standardisation
• D. WJEC Level 3

Answer: (C)

Ensuring consistent assessment standards across assessors is the idea being tested. Standardisation is the process that coordinates how assessments are carried out and how marks are applied, so everyone uses the same criteria and expectations. It involves aligning marking schemes, agreeing on what different grade levels look like, and often running sessions where assessors grade sample work together to reach a common standard. This makes marks fair and reliable across different centres and exam periods.

The other terms don’t fit this concept as neatly. A lead assessor describes a person who heads assessment work, but the question is about the coordinated process itself, not a role. Synoptic assessment refers to a particular style of assessment that combines elements from different areas, not the mechanism for coordinating standards. WJEC Level 3 is the qualification level, not a concept about overseeing assessment activities.