Aligning assessment standards with learning outcomes

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/18/2009 - 09:18
Author: 
Pauline M. Ross
Institution: 
University of Western Sydney
Year Level: 
First Year
Class Features: 

Practical class

Key Assessment Issue Addressed: 

Standard report writing

It is important that students have standards clearly described to them at the commencement of an assessment task in practical or theoretical work. It is also important that these standard criteria can be clearly aligned with assessment and learning outcomes. This will enable students to have a clear idea on how they will be assessed and why it is important for their course and professional practice.

The standards and grading schemes (first submission and second submission) are provided to students after discussion with tutors and demonstrators.

Evidence of the Initiative's Effectiveness: 

n/a

For Further Details
Contact Name: 
Pauline M Ross
Contact Faculty/School: 
College of Health and Science
Contact Institution: 
University of Western Sydney
Contact Email: 
pm.ross@uws.edu.au