Best Practice in Exams
An exam is a formally-assessed test, usually written, designed to measure students’ progress and understanding of the subject. Types of…
An exam is a formally-assessed test, usually written, designed to measure students’ progress and understanding of the subject. Types of…
A guide to designing multiple choice questions (MCQs). When to use MCQs Multiple choice questions can be used in a range…
Peer assessment is an informal or formal arrangement where students determine the value, quality or sometimes success of work produced…
This article outlines some of the key considerations in ensuring that the assessments you set are fair and valid for all…
Group assessment can be valuable to cultivating both subject-specific knowledge and skills and transferable skills. It should be seen as an…
There are a variety of ways in which students can be assessed beyond traditional essays. It is important to ensure…
Good essay design involves considering pedagogic and practical questions from before you set the topic all the way through to marking and…
Summative assessment is defined by Advance HE as ‘the process of evaluating learning at the conclusion of a programme of…
This is a short guide to developing effective formative assessment. Formative assessment refers to assessment that is specifically intended to generate feedback…
Advising students about what plagiarism is and designing suitable types of assessment in a variety of formats can help to…
A key to creating effective assignments and exams is the concept of constructive alignment. This means starting with the intended…