At the OU our top band is 85 – 100 so spread over a smaller range than the other bands. I frequently see scripts marked in the 80+ range although rare to see 100, partly I suspect because the online marking system only allows for two digit marks so you can give 99 easily but for 100 you need to know how to do it!

Linda

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I think a related question could be: why is the top band spread over 30% when other pass-bands are only 10%. I think addressing that might be a way of addressing your question.

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Anybody have any thoughts on why we find it difficult to give marks of 70-100% compared with 7-10 out of 10? !

Thanks

Jim