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SUMMARY:Grading - Mark Shannon\, Assessment Research &amp\; Development Di
 vision\, Cambridge Assessment
DTSTART:20101007T093000Z
DTEND:20101007T113000Z
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CONTACT:Elizabeth Ford
DESCRIPTION:This session will provide an overview of the processes of grad
 ing and awarding\, which are central to the establishment and maintenance 
 of examination standards. The main focus will be on current practices for 
 the grading and awarding of general qualifications\, including the conside
 ration of evidence from various sources\, and the application of the unifo
 rm mark scale (UMS). There will also be a discussion of historical grading
  practices and alternative approaches to the reporting of results.
LOCATION:Cambridge Assessment\, 1 Hills Road\, Cambridge
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