This week, we reflected on the mock papers that we had sat for last week. Being asked to predict what band our work would be in is a great move in really making us students to really look back on the marking schemes. By recognizing what we need to aim for ( such as criteria in a higher band) and how we are able to add what's missing in our work, this will lead to the gradual process of simply getting better at writing for the exams.
Moreover, breaking down the Assessment Objectives helped a lot as well. Most of the time, what I find excruciating is to differentiate the tiny actions that separates bands apart and breaking down the main ideas of the AOs. Simply put, I had no idea what I'm expected of as the AOs can sometimes be too general. By breaking down the AOs into understandable levels, we see what it is that examiners want to see.
Having us predicting our bands was a good idea, wasn't it? I hadn't given much thought about it before, but I agree.
ReplyDeleteGlad this was of use to you both. It's excruciating for teachers too! ;p
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