Assessment (coursework, tests and examinations) procedures 2023 Application

Responsible for: 
•
To provide an independent review of the quality of assessments and results
Achieved when: 
•
Information is received from the examiner(s) and reviewed to ensure adequate
fairness and consistency of standards is maintained
•
Final grades are signed off (
Examiners’ Grade Approval Sheet, AS-65
)
vi.
Moderator – postgraduate taught
Responsible for: 
•
Reporting to the Academic Head as to the appropriateness of the examination and
grading given course content and recognised academic standards
Achieved when: 
•
A review of the content and grading of examination papers and/or (a sample of) other
assessed work is undertaken and reported to the Academic Head
vii.
Associate Dean (Academic)
Responsible for: 
•
Ensuring assessment is consistent across the Faculty and reliably meets the
University’s standards
Achieved when: 

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Assessment activities in the faculty are carried out in line with University policy,
including reporting to Education Committee where required
•
Faculty processes ascertain that assessment in new courses is appropriate and
academically sound
•
The use of plussage in a course is approved as appropriate to the structure of
assessment and course learning outcomes
•
Applications for exceptions to the 70% limit on invigilated assessment in courses
where plussage is used; and the prohibition against tests with a weighting higher than
20% are considered and approved as appropriate
•
Distribution of grades is monitored.
viii.
Assessment Services and Timetabling Services Office