Mastering Assessment Moderation Planning and Systems

Welcome to Mastering Assessment Moderation Systems !

Are you struggling with not knowing when and how to plan your moderation calendars? Are you struggling to maintain consistent assessment standards across your organisation? Join us for this intensive hands-on workshop where you'll master the art and science of effective post-assessment moderation systems that align with NZQA best practices.

What You'll Learn

Strategic Moderation Planning

• How to determine optimal moderation frequency for your programmes
• When to increase moderation intensity (new materials, new assessors, identified issues).

Sampling Excellence

• Master the art of strategic sample selection across achievement levels
• Ensure fair representation from all delivery sites
• Learn when and how to moderate entire cohorts

Timing for Maximum Impact

• Implement pre-results moderation to prevent learner impact
• Develop workflows that catch issues before they affect students
• Create early intervention systems for new staff and materials

Quality Assurance Systems

• Build consistent assessment decision-making processes
• Develop fair and valid assessment practices across multiple assessors

Who Should Attend

• Academic Quality Managers
• Assessment Coordinators
• Programme Leaders
• Teaching Staff involved in assessment
• Quality Assurance Personnel
• Anyone responsible for maintaining assessment standards

Workshop Format

This interactive session combines:

• Theory to Practice: NZQA guideline implementation
• Hands-On Activities: Sample selection and moderation exercises
• System Design: Build your organisation's moderation framework
• Problem-Solving: Address your specific challenges
• Personal Review Sessions: Direct feedback on your current moderation plans

What to Bring

Please bring your current internal moderation plan (if you have one) to maximise the workshop value. We'll provide:

• Specific recommendations for improvement

Light refreshments will be provided, including tea, coffee, a muffin, biscuits, and a piece of fruit. Feel free to bring your own snacks or drinks if you prefer.

Key Takeaways

By the end of this workshop, you'll have:

• A clear post-assessment moderation strategy for your programmes
• Practical tools for sample selection and timing
• Systems to ensure consistency across assessors and sites
• Confidence to implement NZQA quality assurance practices in Moderation

Led by a moderation specialist with 17+ years in the tertiary sector, the session blends assessment principles, hands-on judgement activities, and reflection on how quality assurance connects to everyday assessor decisions.