Description
OVERALL AIM OF THE COURSE
To provide staff with an understanding of the processes used to award
and classify students under the University’s Rules for Award. Covering
preparation for the Exam Board; an overview of the University’s
Classification Tool; the algorithm used; decision making.
PRE-WORK/PRE-REQUISITE REQUIREMENTS
There are no pre-requisites or pre-work requirements for this course.
INTENDED OUTCOMES AND BENEFITS FROM ATTENDING
To provide staff with an understanding of the processes used to award
and classify students under the University’s Rules for Award. Covering
preparation for the Exam Board; an overview of the University’s
Classification Tool; the algorithm used; decision making.
CONTENT
The course includes the following:
• An overview of the marking and moderation process.
• The return of marks deadline – why.
• Reports available.
• Pre-boards and the mitigating circumstance procedure.
• Exam boards – an overview of responsibilities.
• The algorithm – working it out the long way!
• Special Skills Electives – what to do with them.
• Academic discretion and decision making.
• Fall-back awards.
• Signatures – an explanation of whose, when and how.
• Changes to marks and awards – the procedure.
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
PowerPoint presentation with a question and answer session.
TUTORS:
Joanne Thorpe is a very experienced member of the Examinations Section
of Taught Student Administration. Working within this section involves
dealing with classification/rules for award and regulation queries on a
regular basis.
QUOTES FROM PAST PARTICIPANTS:
"I understand the process in its entirety a lot better, as well as the
individual steps."
"It helped me understand the processes involved behind the
classification decision."
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