Assessment and grading criterias in Universities of Applied Sciences

Sakari Lukkarinen

School of ICT

Helsinki Metropolia UAS

27.2.2014

Introduction

The Bloom’s taxonomy [1] and European Qualifications Framework [2] constitute the backbone of assessment and grading criterias for Universities of Applied Sciences.

The aim of the bachelor degree education is student has acquired the knowledge, skills and competence on EQN level 6 on the completion of his/her studies.

Using the given classification of learning objectives and levels of knowledge, skills and competence the following assessment and grading criterias are suggested.

References:[1]. Anderson et al. (2001). A taxonomy for learning, teaching, and assessing. a revision of Bloom's taxonomy of educational objectives. Allyn and Bacon.[2]. EU. (2014). European qualifications framework. Accessed 27.2.2014. http://ec.europa.eu/eqf

* Creates

(5) Evaluates

(4) Analyses

(3) Applies

(1-2) Understands

(0-1) Remembers

Bloom’s taxonomy

Knowledge levelsLevel Degree Knowledge According to EQF

6 Bachelor Advanced, critical understanding

5 HND*) Comprehensive, specialised

4 Vocational Factual and theoretical in broad contexts

3 Secondary Facts, principles, processes and general concepts

2 Secondary Factual

1 Basic and general

*) HND = Higher National Diploma

Skills levelsLevel Degree Skills according to EQF

6 Bachelor Demonstrates mastery and innovationSolves unpredictable problems in specialised field

5 HND Develops creative solutions

4 Vocational Solves specific problems

3 Secondary Selects and applies basic methods, tools, and info

2 Secondary Solves routine problems

1 Solves basic and simple tasks

HND = Higher National Diploma

Competence levelsLevel Degree Competence according to EQF

6 Bachelor Manages complex technical and professional activities and projects

5 HND Exercises management and supervision in unpredictable changes

4 Vocational Exercises self-management with the guidelines

3 Secondary Takes responsibility for completion of task

2 Secondary Works under supervision with some autonomy

1 Works under direct supervision

HND = Higher National Diploma