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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