Learning OutcomesLearning Outcomes
Explain four assessment methods; Prepare effectively for the assessment; Practice effective ways of answering
different types of assessment questions; and Explain the concept of ethics in assessment.
Types of AssessmentTypes of Assessment
1. Continuous assessment Assignment Tests Participation in online discussions
2. Examination
a) Gather Notesa) Gather Notes Produce really good notes and keep them Start on the first day of class Organise and put your notes and materials in
the right order
b) Revise and Memoriseb) Revise and Memorise Understand the topic
Know your course contentIdentify important topicsRefer to the materialsCome up with questionsRelate the topics to ideasStudy in a group
b) Revise and b) Revise and MemoriseMemorise Remember important concepts or ideas
Tips to improve memorisation skills○ Understand the material○ Memorise through association with own life
experiences○ Vivid association○ Visual memory○ Talk it out and aloud if possible
Use mnemonics
c) c) PractisePractise answering questions answering questions Make use of past examination papers
d) Plan and scheduled) Plan and schedule Plan and schedule your preparation process Break revisions into short periods Alternate sessions with different topics to
avoid boredom
Basic preparation for Basic preparation for examinationsexaminations Sleep well Be punctual Know what to bring or not to bring into the
examination hall Bring along all needed stationery/equipment
Types of Assessment Types of Assessment QuestionsQuestions Objective questions
True-FalseMultiple ChoiceFilling in the blanks
Subjective questions
Types of Assessment Types of Assessment QuestionsQuestions True-False Questions
Presume it is trueExtreme modifiers are usually falseQualifiers are usually trueThe whole statement must be trueIdentify keywordsPay attention to negative words
Types of Assessment Types of Assessment QuestionsQuestions Multiple Choice Questions
Select the best answerEliminate the wrong answerTreat each of the choices like a true-false
questionBe cautious with ‘All of the above’ and ‘None of
the above’
Types of Assessment Types of Assessment QuestionsQuestions Subjective Questions
Read the instructionsSeek clarificationDivide your time wiselyUnderstand the questionFollow the formatProvide an outline and jot down main issuesNeat handwritingOne paragraph for each pointDo not answer additional questionsProofread your answer
Doing the AssignmentDoing the Assignment Avoid plagiarism Improve your assignment
Ethics in Writing theses, Ethics in Writing theses, essays and assignmentsessays and assignments Cite the published source Get consent to use unpublished materials Refrain from plagiarism Do not obstruct scholarly materials Do not misrepresent the views of authors cited Seek only authorised materials Respect the rights of other authors Refrain from manipulating digital records
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