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Feedback, marking schemes and proforma
practice. Here, Karen looks at feedback, marking schemes and proforma. See related pages in the toolbar on the right to view Karen’s other assessment resources. Links to examples of law school feedback proforma and tools for use in the classroom are included, as well as prom…
Exploring comparative marking
MB). The research involved a staged comparative marking exercise: students at the four law schools undertook a common assessment in a level 1 module, which was internally assessed and graded data resulting from this exercise was analysed to provide indicators of error va…
Implementing benchmarking for law
law schools. Reports on implementing benchmarking from: University of Bristol Coventry University De Montfort University University of Leeds Middlesex University De Montfort University – Martin Davis In its latest phase of modularity (due to be im…
Web 2.0 and unconventional sources: paradigm shift for law student essays?
In his paper Michael Bromby (Glasgow Caledonian University) explored the use of Web 2.0 sources by law students in their essays. Michael’s slides are embedded below. Whilst there is an acknowledged increase in both reliable and unreliable sources available on the In…
Should portfolios be graded?
It is up to you and your assessment regime. The answer to this one turns again on assessment validity and reliability, and this is a bigger topic than we can do credit to here. Suffice it to say that much of our conventional assessment practice does not offer high levels of reli…
Ensuring successful assessment
is also touched on, and the importance of marking criteria is highlighted. Section 2: the importance of feedback – examines formative assessment and concentrates on feedback. Key features of good feedback are examined, including timing and content. Section 3: varieti…
What are the features of multiple choice questions?
‘near miss’ answers, depending on the marking scheme – see Are MCQ scores unrealistically high? and Can students guess their way to success in an MCQ?). Testing is efficient, which means that a greater part of the syllabus can be tested via compulsory questio…
References and further reading
choice examining) Bush M (1999) Alternative marking schemes for online multiple choice tests [PDF format] (considers scoring options for MCQs, including use of negative marking and normalisation) Leon P (2002) ‘Log on to student motivation’ Times Higher Education…
Are multiple choice question scores unrealistically high?
discrepancy between assessments which use the full marking range (0-100%) and more traditionally marked assessments where there may be a ‘glass ceiling’ around the 80% mark. This may be problematic where an MCQ assessment is used within a diet of conventional assessm…
How easy are portfolios to assess?
assessment method 2. can you ensure adequate marking time? 3. problem of storage and moving bulky documents between markers Periodic 1. good for assessing a range of discrete tasks 2. can make the assessment process more formative 3. may enable students to have conti…
What quality assurance issues does the use of mooting as an assessment component pose?
external examiner for review, and whether marking is consistent. Different universities obviously adopt their own rules, but it is submitted that where a moot counts for a significant part of a summative assessment for an award then it is good practice to involve the external …
What could I use multiple choice questions for?
MCQs particularly attractive, especially if marking and provision of feedback can be automated (for example online). As with any form of assessment, the key is working out what is suitable for your module/unit and your intended learning outcomes to ensure that an MCQ assessment …
What can be assessed in a moot?
of a moot is the actual moot itself. When marking the moot care must be taken that both staff and students are aware of what is being marked. Is it their understanding of the substantive law or their skill in mooting? If, as is more likely, it is a combination of both, what is t…
Why do you want to assess a moot?
students moot necessarily take longer than marking four 2,000 word essays? When considering whether to use mooting as an assessment tool it is important that the profile of the cohort is borne in mind. When discussing the issue of assessment with module leaders operating mooti…
Meeting the QAA code of practice for assessment
at the expense of over-assessment). *Marking and grading Precepts 7-11: publish and implement consistently clear criteria for the marking and grading of assessments. Ensure that robust mechanisms for marking exist. Evaluate periodically the maintenance and development…
Teaching legal system
staff/student resources, designing and using marking criteria. Chapter 5: independent learning and using ICT. Independent learning, information technology, CAL programs. …
Using e-assessment
expansion of student numbers and increased marking loads, but also to the recognition of the importance of prompt and constructive feedback in enhancing the quality of student learning. E-assessment can be used for diagnostic, formative or summative assessment, can be supervi…
What should I think about before I design an MCQ test?
summative? Summative: there are particular issues with marking schemes/scoring and meeting intended learning outcomes (see question 5 and question 6) Formative: provision of effective feedback is essential. Where combining formative MCQs with non-MCQ summative assessm…
Formative feedback: use within law programmes
formative feedback purposes and submit work for marking and feedback only when it carries credit weighting. The student responses also show there is inconsistency in the quality and timeliness of feedback. Some students reported that the feedback they received did not meet the…
Effective assessment strategies in law
markers agreeing on the same grade double marking – blind and seen use of marking schemes “It’s surprisingly difficult to achieve high levels of reliability…unless the assessment criteria…have been well discussed by all those involved in marking…”…
Effective assessment strategies in law
markers agreeing on the same grade double marking – blind and seen use of marking schemes “It’s surprisingly difficult to achieve high levels of reliability…unless the assessment criteria…have been well discussed by all those involved in marking…”…
External examining in law
role for the external as a member of the marking team, and a ‘quality assurance’ role, requiring a more objective, distanced stance. Resources on external examining in law: External Examiners Database UKCLE developed a database of external examiners in collabo…
Introduction to assessment in legal education
of their feedback proforma (see Feedback, marking schemes and proforma) reveals that in the areas of teaching, interest in the course and library facilities all three institutions score in the 80% range. However, if we drill down a little further to the section on assessment on …
Weights and methods of assessment on vocational courses
assessment The reduction may reduce the drafting and marking burden for teaching staff. In addition, the new assessment regulations allow for flexibility in the type or style of assessment (a minimum of three hours per subject, and no maximum). However, there may now be an i…
Assessing student work and providing feedback
your supervisor to sample mark some of your marking to ensure you are not too strict or too easy discuss the marking with her and with fellow tutors – so you are giving consistent messages to students Tips on motivating students What should I do about …
Will video kill the manuscript scrawl? The impact of video feedback on students’ perception of feedback
The potential impact on the workload of marking tutors is also addressed. The study took as its starting point the 2008 JISC-funded Sounds Good: Quicker, better assessment using audio feedback project of Bob Rotheram at Leeds Metropolitan University. The project report noted t…
How important is it to prescribe the contents of the portfolio?
assessment criteria which will be applied, and marking scheme (if appropriate) your minimum expectations as to the form and contents of the portfolio any maximum page/word length, and penalties for breach thereof what constitutes plagiarism and whether collaboration is all…
References
‘Implementation and evaluation of peer marking in higher education’ in Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education 15(3):177-189 Hagar P and Butler J (1996) ‘Two models of educational assessment’ in Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education 21(4)…
The role and purpose of assessment
experienced what we call norm referencing, or marking to the curve. The advantages of this approach are that it: enables comparison between cohorts of students to be made (also year after year) incites competition for grades In this way it supports the aims of recruit…
UKCLE guide to subject review: appendices
criteria consistency of application of marking criteria consistency of marking quality of feedback provided to students evidence of internal moderation In addition, reviewers will also note the overall quality of students’ work, assessment employed and any re…
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