Assessment methods for the GBRSP courses
include written assignments, exams, individual or group projects,
research reports and presentations. Individual course assessment
requirements are set out in course profiles (outlines) given to
students at the start of the course.
There is a strong emphasis on written expression
in most forms of assessment. Good verbal and writing skills are
prerequisites of successful study.
Academic performance is usually graded according
to a seven-point scale:
Students can find out more about the University's
assessment processes at course orientation.
Assessment criteria
| Grade |
Min % |
Criteria |
|
| 7 |
85 |
High
Distinction - The student demonstrates a superior level of
achievement with a clearly demonstrated ability to integrate
all aspects of the course. |
|
| 6 |
75 |
Distinction
- Demonstration of a high level of understanding of the factual
and conceptual information presented in the course together
with a good ability to integrate different aspects of that
knowledge. |
|
| 5 |
65 |
Credit
- The student demonstrates a good level of understanding of
the factual information and concepts presented in the course
at a level that provides a sound basis for future practice. |
|
| 4 |
50 |
Pass
- The student demonstrates a level of understanding of the
factual information and general concepts presented in the
course at a level that just provides a basis for future practice. |
|
| 3 |
47 |
Conceded
Pass - The student demonstrates an almost satisfactory understanding
of the factual information presented in the course. |
|
| 2 |
35 |
Fail
- The student demonstrates a rudimentary understanding of
the factual information presented in the course but at a level
below that considered necessary as a basis for future practice. |
|
| 1 |
1 |
Fail
(Serious) - The student does not demonstrate knowledge of
the basic factual information presented in the course. |
|
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Assessment criteria for GBRSP courses