Examinations Management

Principal author: Jonathan Green

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A professional approach

The challenge faced by those in charge of examinations is becoming greater and greater. This invaluable CD-ROM-based resource is designed to provide essential guidance, support and practical assistance to everyone involved in the lengthy, complex processes.

A welcome aid to all exam officers!

Examinations Officers Association

Following the success of the three editions of the Examinations Officer Survival Kit, the resource has now been updated and expanded under a new title, Examinations Management. This has been produced in conjunction with the Examination Officers’ Association. EOA members are entitled to a discount of £40.

Even more information and support

Examinations Management offers additional information on:

• practical guidance for non-teaching examinations officers
• how to work with the senior management team (SMT) and other staff
• the National Qualifications Framework
• opportunities for professional development for examinations officers.

The resource is aimed in particular at new and recently-appointed examinations officers to help them establish themselves in their new post, ensure best practice and understand key concepts in running examinations. It also forms an ideal source of reference, even for the most experienced. The emphasis is on the practical: what you need to do, when you need to do it, and how you might or must do it.

Digital files

In addition to key pieces of information, there are practical hints and tips on each topic. The approach throughout is flexible and there are numerous tables, forms, standard letters and handouts. These are provided as supplementary digital files, each of which can be edited. They can be used to:

• communicate with external bodies
• prepare students
• inform parents/carers
• present results in appropriate formats
• report to the SMT and governors
• keep appropriate records.

Printable material

All the material has been included as PDF (portable document format) files, which can be used onscreen or printed out.

Upgrade your current edition

For customers who have already purchased and edition of the Examinations Officer Survival Kit, an upgrade to the new edition is available for just £60^+VAT (£45^+VAT for EOA members).

The Examination Officers’ Association

Examinations Management has been produced in association with the Examination Officers’ Association (EOA).

The Examination Officers’ Association is an independent organisation whose role is to support and represent all those involved in the operation and administration of examinations in centres.

For more information on the EOA, or to become a member, visit the EOA Web site.

Contents

Introduction

The exams officer

• Responsibilities
• Job description
• Non-teaching EOs
• CPD
• ICT skills
• Communication
• General advice
• NQF
• Points values

Support and admin

• The centre
• Confidential material
• Working with staff
• Financial issues
• Awarding bodies
• Organisations
• Key publications
• The examinations year

Entries

• Preparing entries
• Aggregation
• Retakes/additional entries
• Making entries
• Once entries are sent
• Changing entries
• Access arrangements
• Coursework

The exam session

• Orals and practicals
• Timetables
• Clashes
• Invigilation
• Briefing candidates
• Setting up the exam room
• Starting/finishing exams
• During the exam
• Despatching scripts
• Special consideration
• Inspections

Results

• Dates
• Results data
• Distributing results
• AS/A level results
• Other results
• Declining grades
• Enquiries about results
• Certificates
• Return of scripts

Examinations Management is priced at £135+VAT, or £95+VAT for EOA members.

For customers who have already purchased the Examinations Officer Survival Kit, an upgrade is available for £60+VAT, or £45+VAT for EOA members. Please contact us for further information.

Get in touch

For more information, please call 01223 350555 or email info@pearson.co.uk.