Mock Interview
5 random questions to simulate an interview.
Question 1: What do you understand about Ofqual and its role?
Expert Answer
Ofqual is the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation, the independent regulator for qualifications, examinations, and assessments in England. Under the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009, Ofqual has statutory objectives to ensure qualifications are valid, reliable, comparable, and fair. They set Conditions of Recognition that awarding organisations must meet. These conditions cover assessment design, delivery, marking, standardisation, and quality assurance. As an assessment developer, I need to understand the conditions that apply to my work, particularly around validity, reliability, and the requirement for assessments to effectively differentiate between levels of attainment.
Question 2: Standardisation
Expert Answer
Successful standardisation has measurable outcomes: 1) Markers' calibration scores on sample scripts fall within the tolerance range (e.g., ±2 marks of the agreed standard). 2) Inter-rater reliability statistics show agreement above 0.80. 3) During live marking, moderation sampling finds fewer than 5% of marks need adjustment. 4) Markers report confidence in applying the scheme — qualitative feedback matters too. 5) Grade boundary recommendations are consistent with statistical predictions. If any of these indicators are weak, additional standardisation or recalibration is needed.
Question 3: Tell me about your experience with Mark Schemes in an assessment context.
Expert Answer
Mark Schemes is critical to assessment quality. I would approach this by first understanding the relevant standards and regulatory requirements, then applying systematic processes, documenting decisions, and seeking appropriate review and approval.
Question 4: Tell me about your experience with Mark Schemes in an assessment context.
Expert Answer
Mark Schemes is critical to assessment quality. I would approach this by first understanding the relevant standards and regulatory requirements, then applying systematic processes, documenting decisions, and seeking appropriate review and approval.
Question 5: Tell me about your experience with Behavioural in an assessment context.
Expert Answer
Behavioural is critical to assessment quality. I would approach this by first understanding the relevant standards and regulatory requirements, then applying systematic processes, documenting decisions, and seeking appropriate review and approval.