When moderating school assessment results, moderators assume that:

• students have been taught and assessed according to the specifications of the relevant subject outline
• assessment has been conducted according to SACE Board policies and procedures
• the performance standards for the subject have been applied consistently and accurately across an assessment group
• teachers have determined grade levels (–, mid-grade, +) by considering whether or not evidence of learning demonstrates specific features that are predominantly from:
  • one particular grade (mid-grade)
  • one grade but some of which are from a higher grade band(s) (+)
  • one grade but some of which are from a lower grade band(s) (–)
• the achievement order determined by the teacher is accurate
• school assessment results sheets submitted by the school to the SACE Board are correct.