Designing assessments to support deeper learning

By Miranda Prynne, 2 December, 2021
New ways to test and feedback on students’ progress that help enhance their learning
Designing assessments to support deeper learning
New ways to test and feedback on students’ progress that help enhance their learning
Advice on ways to test and monitor student progress that support deeper learning
New ways to assess students that support better learning outcomes

Assessment is an area of rich debate in higher education with a multitude of opinions on how to do it better for both students and staff. But one thing that most can agree upon is that there is much room for improvement. This collection offers insight and guidance from university staff who are using a wide range of assessment strategies to boost student learning outcomes, from authentic assessment design to doing away with grades entirely.

A focus on learning outcomes
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Taking grades out of teaching
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Diversifying assessment formats
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Guiding students in better self-assessment
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