Introduction -- The evidence base for assessment practice in higher education -- The conflicting purposes of assessment -- Teaching a module: maximising the potential of assessment -- Preparing students for assessment -- Marking -- Providing effective feedback -- Moderation toward greater consistency in marking -- Managing assessment in different roles -- Supporting widening participation through assessment -- Planning a programme assessment strategy -- Planning the assessment for a module -- Diversifying assessment method -- Computer aided assessment -- Professional development and assessment
Summary
Gives practical guidance on managing and improving assessment within higher education. This work tackles various stages in the assessment cycle including assessment design, preparing students for assessment, marking, providing feedback and quality assurance. It also includes an introduction to the research literature on assessment
