Assessments Word Bank by Jakub Ceglarz

Moodle

jakubceglarz1 — 2025-03-26 12:46:42 UTC

This is the virtual learning environment (VLE), where students can access learning recourses as well as the information about their assignments.

Course

jakubceglarz1 — 2025-03-26 12:47:21 UTC

This the word used to describe the subject that students study, sometimes it is also referred to as your programme.

Module

jakubceglarz1 — 2025-03-26 12:48:23 UTC

Courses are divided into usually six modules each year, you need to pass each module to pass the course. Each term you study two modules, each has its own Moodle page and set of assessment tasks.

Assessment Specification

jakubceglarz1 — 2025-03-26 12:52:13 UTC

Assessment specifications refer to the detailed guidelines and criteria used to design, develop, and evaluate assessments. These specifications ensure that assessments are fair, reliable, and valid. They typically include:

Purpose: The objective of the assessment.
Content: The topics or subject areas covered by the assessment.
Format: The types of assessment (e.g., multiple-choice, essays, practical tasks).
Deadlines: The timeframe of delivery (when to submit what)
Scoring: The criteria and methods used to evaluate responses and assign scores.
Administration: The procedures for delivering the assessment, including timing and conditions.

Assessment Components

jakubceglarz1 — 2025-03-26 12:54:32 UTC

An assessment component refers to a specific part or element of an overall assessment. Each component contributes to the evaluation of a learner's knowledge, skills, or abilities.

Provisional Grades

jakubceglarz1 — 2025-03-26 12:56:43 UTC

Provisional grades are initial marks given to students before they have been formally ratified by the Examining Board. These grades are subject to change and are typically released to provide students with an early indication of their performance. They come with a caveat that they are not final and may be adjusted based on further review or moderation. These are avaiable on Moodle via the Submission Links.

Confirmed Grades

jakubceglarz1 — 2025-03-26 12:57:46 UTC

Confirmed grades are the final marks that have been officially approved by the Examining Board. These grades are considered definitive and are used for official records, transcripts, and degree classifications. Once grades are confirmed, they are unlikely to change. These are available via MyTSD.

Retrievals (Retakes/Reassessment)

jakubceglarz1 — 2025-03-26 13:01:28 UTC

Retrievals are designed to give students a second (or 3rd ) chance to demonstrate their knowledge and skills. They are typically offered under specific conditions and within a set timeframe. The resubmission period is advised by Examining Board and is communicated via MyTSD portal.

The Assessments Team supports organisation of the reassessments.

Resits

jakubceglarz1 — 2025-03-26 13:02:44 UTC

Resit refers to the opportunity for students to retake an examination or assessment they did not pass on their first attempt.

Resits require student to engage with the new (Resit) Assessments Specifications.

Rework

jakubceglarz1 — 2025-03-26 13:03:48 UTC

Rework typically refers to the process of revising or improving an assignment or project based on feedback.

Deadline

jakubceglarz1 — 2025-03-26 13:06:57 UTC

Assessment deadline refers to the specific date and time by which students must submit their assignments, projects, or other forms of assessment. These can be found in Assessments Specifications (via Moodle).

Submission Link

jakubceglarz1 — 2025-03-26 13:08:26 UTC

Submission link refers to the Moodle specific URL where students submit their assignments, projects, or other assessments.

These are set up and upkept by the Assessments Team.