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Roger Sutton c.r.sutton@kent.ac.uk

AssessmentHow will I be assessed?

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Formative Assessment

is such that the assessment constitutes a learning opportunity in its own right.

E.g. Writing an essay or undertaking a class presentation can be valuable as a means of acquiring knowledge as well as for developing research, communication, intellectual and

organisational skills. By its very nature, students undertaking formative

assessment might reasonably expect feedback on their work in a timely fashion.

However, it should be remembered that formative assessment is not often included in the formal grading of work, and indeed many believe that it should not be.

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Summative Assessment

is not traditionally regarded as having any intrinsic learning value. It is usually undertaken at the end of a period of learning in order to generate a grade that reflects the student's performance. The traditional unseen end of module examination is often presented as a typical form of summative assessment.Accordingly students should not expect feedback on such assessments.

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Assessment – cont’d

Modules are assessed by coursework and examination, or 100% courseworkIf coursework and examination, weighting usually 50:50, although some are different:

20:80, 30:70 or 40:60 – consult module specification

Aggregate score determines module result

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Assessment components

Coursework• In-class test/task• On-line test• Task completed in own time• PresentationExamination• Usually 2 hr• Rubric varies, see past papers

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Assessment - example

Coursework: 40% Module marks• A1 Spreadsheets and databases

Individual coursework task (34%) 14 • A2 Aspects of hardware WebCT test

(33%) 13• A3 Computing practice “Driving Test” (33%)

Pass/Fail13

Examination: 60% 60Require 40 to pass.

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Exercise

A student gains• 53% for A1• 7 out of 10 for A2, and • passes A3

What is the lowest mark she must achieve in the examination to pass the module?

0.34 x 53 = 180.33 x 70 = 230.33 x 100 = 33

= 74marks from cwk 0.4 x 74 = 30

marks reqd = 40 – 30 = 10marks reqd from exam = 10/0.6

= 17

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Progression – Operation of Credit Framework

To progress to Stage 2• pass non-compensateable modules, i.e. co320• fail no more than 30 credits less than 40• fail no more than 30 credits in 30 – 40 range• fail no module with a mark less than 30

Accordingly• If 15 or 30 credits failed, module mark must be at least 30

and overall average at least 40, to be compensated• Obtain 120 credits with compensation if appropriate

If performance: 70+ Pass with distinction 60-69 Pass with Merit

appears on transcript.

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Recovery: if module(s) failed• Each module has an agreed recovery mechanism• Resits – 2 further attempts (at discretion of examination board)• Resit examination August and following May – re-examination

fee approx £40 per module to a maximum of £120 • Resit in August at the discretion of examination board. If more

than 50% failed, resits usually following summer.• All modules must be passed to progress to next stage

– no failed modules can be trailed.• Retake failed modules: part-time, pro-rata tuition fees

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Examples

Possible situations:

MarksCredits 1 2 3 4 5

Co320 Introduction to OOP 15 38 45 45 45 14Co322 Foundations of Computing 1 15 47 55 55 55 27Co324 Computer Systems 15 52 52 52 37 35Co334 People and Computing 15 72 32 62 31 32Co333 Applications Project 15 65 34 28 34 42Co323 Databases and the Web 15 58 47 49 52 10Cb366 Management Principles 15 56 56 56 56 40Cb714 Marketing Principles 15 64 51 50 43 44

Outcome Resit Pass Resit Resit Repeat

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Concessionary evidence

E.g. Suppose a student fell ill during January such that they were unable to work effectively. What should they do?

1. Consult doctor – to determine nature of illness, likely treatment, time to recover. If recovery likely to be more than a week obtain medical certificate.

2. Ensure tutor is informed of likely absence and of any coursework due

3. If well enough, inform module lecturer who set work of incapacity4. On recovery, obtain letter from doctor indicating you are well

enough to return to study.5. Complete concessionary evidence form, attach documentation

and send to CAS Office (computing@kent.ac.uk)Forms to be found: http://www.cs.kent.ac.uk/LOCAL-ONLY/Medway/

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Possible events

Events which may well receive concession: Serious, incapacitating illness – doctor’s note Close family bereavement – copy of death certificate Victim of crime – copy of police report Etc.

Some that will not:i Long standing disability, known at start of course –

consult DDSS (Disability and Dyslexia Support Service )i Hard disk failurei Car breakdowni Train/plane cancelledi Events that may be considered ‘a fact of life’

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Cautionary Note

Deadlines – hard and fast, no negotiation• Electronic submission- deadline managed automatically• Hard-copy – recorded late• Late submission – zero marks• Concessionary evidence to be submitted in a timely fashionPlagiarism and collaboration• Use of other people’s work, material, etc. without citation – zero

marks• Work that is essentially the same as another student’s work – zero

marks (Do not leave terminals unattended)• Commissioned work• Vetting software – Turnitin• Right of appeal

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Intermission/Withdrawal

As a result of unforeseen circumstances (before February), a student might feel unable to continue with their studies.• Discuss with academic advisor• Complete intermission form to suspend studies, fees and

financial support.Alternatively• Complete withdrawal form to terminate registration and

financial support.

Forms to be found: http://www.cs.kent.ac.uk/LOCAL-ONLY/Medway/