Assessment opportunities

Posted on July 12, 2010



(ii) In the calculation of the final mark for the module in which an examination is written, the progress mark will carry a weight of 50% and the examination a weight of 50%. The progress mark is calculated on the basis of at least two assessments in quarter modules, three assessments in semester modules and four assessments in year modules.
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(iv) A module may be completed without a scheduled examination*: provided that:
(a) all the outcomes of the module have been evaluated by means of formative assessment;
(b) the final mark is based on the student's performance in at least three assessments in quarter modules, four assessments in semester modules and five assessments in year modules.
(c) a final mark of at least 50% is obtained; and
(d) students are not provided with an additional opportunity for assessment, such as a retest or a supplementary examination.
* NB. The Dean's permission must be obtained beforehand in such cases.

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