0413 IGCSE Moderation Samples

This video is a submission for one candidate and is filmed in such a way as Cambridge would expect a centre to submit their candidate evidence.

This candidate would be placed in the mid-high Level 5 range.

When placing a candidate in Level 5, consider both the time achieved and the technique and consistency of performing skills at a very good level.

Some issues seen with Competitive Swimming from some centres:

• The stopwatch obscures the candidate.
• The activity is filmed from one end of the pool and the technique for starts and turns cannot be seen.
• A mark of 40 for time assessment seems to result in full marks being given for technique at some centres without separate consideration of technique marks. The movements should be near flawless and faultless for full technique marks to be awarded.
• Times are incorrectly converted into marks using the performance table.
• Incorrect start instructions are given. This holds the candidate in the start position for too long which may affect their ability to produce an explosive start.
• A long course is used and the centre does not include separate evidence of turns.