Post on 22-Jan-2016
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Assessment and Feedback in the
IAISTom Filer and David Awit
Background
IAIS NSS Score at 84%
However, Feedback & Assessment
scores generally low across university
F & A also recurring issues at SSLC
HuSS Task & Finish Group on
Assessment and Feedback
Method IAIS all student survey
Student Focus Groups
Staff Interviews (EEU/E-Learning/HuSS)
Video-based presentation
Written Report with recommendations
Results
Video Presentation - Facts and Figures
55% students think their essay comments are
reflective of their mark
28% Thought they would receive the same
mark, no matter who marked it
20% Said there is nothing they would change
about Assessment & Feedback in the IAIS
64% had taken part in formative assessment
81% think marking a previous student’s work
would help them to improve their own
62% would not feel comfortable marking a
piece of work from someone they knew
47% of students think Self-Assessment is
useful
Video Presentation - Facts and Figures
Under 10% had used WebCT as part of their
course
51% were familiar with the Assessment
Criteria
62% were familiar with the Learning
Outcomes
34% said their feedback was legible
Video Presentation - Facts and Figures
Positives
75% said their work was given back
within 4 weeks
79% think deadlines are given in good
time
75% are satisfied with the level of
assessment and 64% were happy with the
amount
Recommendations
First Year
WebCT
Module Handbooks
Personal Tutors
BART Sheets
January Exams