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Using e-Marker at The London Institute of Banking & Finance
The London Institute of Banking & Finance (LIBF) have been using the e-Marker® on-screen marking platform for nearly 20 years to reduce costs and speed up marking, while maintaining a high level of quality. In this case study Rebecca Browne, Assessment Operations Manager at LIBF, describes her experience managing online marking for professional assessments using the e-Marker® platform:
Each academic year, we coordinate and deliver examination sessions at both Level 2 and Level 3, involving over 15,000 students sitting paper-based exams across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Our responsibilities include the secure distribution and collection of examination papers, followed by the efficient marking of scripts and timely release of results. The e-Marker® platform is a critical part of our assessment operations.
Marking challenges
Without e-Marker®, it would be extremely challenging to manage the volume of scripts and meet the tight timelines required, particularly as we offer both first-attempt and resit opportunities for students, within the same academic year. e-Marker® enables us to meet all key deadlines and deliver provisional results to students quickly and accurately.
We have had over 50 markers assisting us with the main exam sessions, and e-Marker® allows us to coordinate and manage the marking process. Quality checks are made easy within the software, so we can ensure our high standards of marking are maintained.
The London Institute of Banking & Finance (LIBF), part of the Walbrook Institute, is a professional body and educational institution that specializes in banking and finance.
LIBF provides world-leading training, resources and qualifications for individuals at various stages of their careers.
Big benefits
A standout feature for us in recent years has been the “Automark” function where simple, identical responses from candidates can be marked efficiently. This enables us to process a new-style answer booklet that includes a variety of response types, from multiple choice to short and long-form answers, where identical responses are grouped and marked in bulk.
Exceptional support
e-Marker® has enabled marking to take place remotely on a marking platform, easily accessible to our markers. Last year we introduced a new booklet and the training and support provided, along with the marking platform, was exceptional. Traditionally markers had to be brought together in one location for marking periods, incurring travel and accommodation costs. e-Marker® has removed these costs by enabling markers to access scripts remotely.
Having worked with e-Marker® over a number of years, I would highly recommend the software as a marking tool. The platform is easy to navigate, offers numerous quality features and the support provided is wonderful!
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