Explanation of HSC Marks (Moderating) (2 Viewers)

[Curiousmind]

I did my HSC in 1986 and I always wondered about my school assessment marks. I was ranked 1 in my school for physics, chemistry and French. Why was my school mark lower than my exam mark?

 

[jimmysmith560]

I did my HSC in 1986 and I always wondered about my school assessment marks. I was ranked 1 in my school for physics, chemistry and French. Why was my school mark lower than my exam mark?

This is very interesting, especially considering that moderation was first implemented in your HSC year.

 

[ash71]

if multiple people share the same internal rank how does the aligned mark work? e.g. if 5 people came 5th internally do they all get the same 5th highest exam mark?? and if so how does that affect the people below them? like would there be "unused" exam marks

 

[Cute-Duckie]

I did my HSC in 1986 and I always wondered about my school assessment marks. I was ranked 1 in my school for physics, chemistry and French. Why was my school mark lower than my exam mark?

damn 100/100 for 4u is crazy

 

[jimmysmith560]

if multiple people share the same internal rank how does the aligned mark work? e.g. if 5 people came 5th internally do they all get the same 5th highest exam mark?? and if so how does that affect the people below them? like would there be "unused" exam marks

Yes, the students ranked equal fifth would all receive an Assessment Mark similar to the fifth highest Examination Mark. Regarding your other question, I am not entirely sure of the technical adjustments that may be made, although NESA does state that it does consider special cases when moderating, meaning that they are familiar with such possibilities and can address them while maintaining the quality/effectiveness of the moderation process.