The document outlines a training proposal for secondary school teachers aimed at enhancing their skills in exam paper design, grading, and analysis to ensure high assessment standards. It covers various modules dealing with exam creation, Bloom's Taxonomy, marking schemes, and moderation, utilizing workshops, case studies, and peer feedback. The training is scheduled for 4th September 2024 and aims to improve teachers' proficiency and consistency in assessment practices.

1. Teacher Training: Exam Papers
Refresher
Secondary Section
Date: Wednesday, 4th September
2024

2. Introduction
• Background: Secondary school teachers play a
crucial role in preparing students for their
exams. However, regular refreshers on exam
paper setting, grading, and analysis are
essential to maintain high standards and
ensure consistency in assessment.
• Purpose: The purpose of this training proposal
is to provide a refresher course for secondary
school teachers on the preparation,

3. Objectives
• • To update teachers on the latest
examination guidelines and standards.
• • To enhance teachers' skills in designing fair
and balanced exam papers.
• • To improve consistency and accuracy in
grading and marking.
• • To develop teachers' ability to analyze exam
results for student performance insights.

4. Training Content Overview
• The training will cover the following modules:
• • Module 1: Exam Paper Design
• • Module 2: Question Setting and Bloom’s
Taxonomy
• • Module 3: Marking Schemes and Grading
• • Module 4: Exam Paper Moderation

5. Module 1: Exam Paper Design
• Key Points:
• • Understanding curriculum objectives and
exam specifications.
• • Structuring exam papers: Balancing question
types and difficulty levels.
• • Ensuring fairness and inclusivity in question
design.

6. Module 2: Question Setting and
Bloom's Taxonomy
• Key Points:
• • Crafting questions that assess different
cognitive levels.
• • Aligning questions with learning outcomes.
• • Reviewing and refining question wording to
avoid ambiguity.

7. Module 3: Marking Schemes and
Grading
• Key Points:
• • Developing clear and consistent marking
schemes.
• • Techniques for objective and unbiased
grading.
• • Handling borderline cases and awarding
partial credit.

8. Module 4: Exam Paper Moderation
• Key Points:
• • Peer review processes for exam papers.
• • Ensuring alignment with curriculum and
assessment standards.
• • Addressing common errors and improving
exam quality.

9. Training Methodology
• • Workshops: Interactive sessions with
practical exercises in exam paper design and
grading.
• • Case Studies: Analysis of sample exam
papers and grading scenarios.
• • Peer Review Sessions: Collaborative
moderation and feedback exercises.
• • Discussion Groups: Focused discussions on
challenges and solutions in exam preparation.

10. Duration and Schedule
• Total Duration: 1 day
• Schedule:
• Section 1: Exam Paper Design
• Section 2: Question Setting
• Section 3: Marking Schemes and Moderation

11. Resources Required
• • Sample exam papers and marking schemes
for practice.
• • Computers/tablets for access to curriculum
guides and assessment standards.
• • Venue equipped with presentation tools
(projector, whiteboard).

12. Evaluation
• • Pre-Training Assessment: Survey to assess
teachers' current practices in exam
preparation.
• • Post-Training Assessment: Evaluation
through quizzes and practical exercises.
• • Feedback Surveys: Collecting feedback on
the effectiveness of the training.

13. Expected Outcomes
• • Teachers will be proficient in designing well-
structured and fair exam papers.
• • Enhanced consistency in grading and
marking across the department.
• • Improved ability to analyze exam results and
apply insights to teaching.
• • Standardization of exam preparation
processes across the school.

14. Conclusion
• • Emphasize the importance of continuous
professional development in maintaining high
assessment standards.
• • Highlight the anticipated positive impact on
student outcomes and teaching quality.

15. Questions and Answers
• Please feel free to ask any questions you may
have.

16. Thank You!
• Contact Information:
• [Your Email/Phone]