Podcast
What is it? Podcasts can be used as a form of assessment as an alternative to presentations and videos, they produced as an audio discussion format. Students work as part […]
Online Discussion Forum
What is it? Students are assessed based on their contributions to an online discussion for example, with their peers; this could be hosted on a virtual learning environment (VLE). The […]
Interview
What is it? There are many applications for interviews in assessment. They can be used as a mock interview to prepare students for professional interviews and as a tool to […]
Concept Mapping
What is it? A concept map is a visual representation of knowledge. The process enables students to organize and structure information and the relationships between them. This may be done […]
Abstract
What is it? An “Abstract” is a form of assessment which refers to a written summary or concise representation of a more extensive academic work, such as a research paper, […]
Practical Examination
What is it? Assessment of practical skills developed through a module. Students are asked to perform tasks that demonstrate their skills, techniques and/or competencies whilst being observed.
Presentation
What is it? Students are asked to give an oral/video presentation on a particular topic for a specified length of time and could also be asked to prepare associated slides […]
Quiz
What is it? This is a form of assessment where students are presented with a range of questions either formatively or summativley. A range of question types can be incorporated […]
Report
What is it? Students produce an account of an experience, activity or experiment which may include a description, summary of findings, observations, and conclusions and recommendations. This encourages students to […]
Role Play/Simulations
What is it? An assessment in which students assume the roles of characters and develop a script and short demonstration to show understanding of topic/subject. This assessment type enables students […]
