Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy

Overview:

Assessment is a core academic activity and an essential component of the learning process. Its main purposes are to encourage student learning, to make judgements about student achievements, and to monitor the effectiveness of the learning environment. This policy sets out the principles which underpin the University of Adelaide's approach to assessment, and the mandatory procedures which ensure that the principles are implemented.

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Version: D2024/130949

Note

Policy reaffirmed by Academic Board 8/22; approved by VC&P 2 November 2022, see d2022/207815. Policy reaffirmed by DVCA, see d2024/117167

Related Procedures, Forms

Title	Version	Document
Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy	D2024/130949	Assessment_for_Coursework_Programs_Policy_D2024_130949.pdf [494.5K] (application/pdf)
	D2024/130949	D2024_130949__Assessment_for_Coursework_Programs_Policy_-_reaffirmed_by_DVCA_-_see_D2024_117167.pdf [491.0K] (application/pdf)
	D2022/208058	D2022_208058__Assessment_for_Coursework_Programs_Policy_-_reaffirmed_by_Academic_Board_8_22_-_approved_by_VC&P_2_November_2022_-_see_D2022_207815.pdf [492.2K] (application/pdf)
	D2022/158440	D2022_158440__Assessment_for_Coursework_Programs_Policy_link_fixed_190822.pdf [294.7K] (application/pdf)
	D2021/107711	D2021_107711__Assessment_for_Coursework_Programs_Policy_-_extension_of_result_pending_COVID-19_grading_adjustment_in_2021_-_~_refer_D2021_107435.pdf [291.7K] (application/pdf)
	D2021/19877	D2021_19877__Assessment_for_Coursework_Programs_Policy_-_COVID-19_Grading_Adjustment_~_approved_by_Interim_VC&P_16_December_2020,_refer_d2020_270218.pdf [277.6K] (application/pdf)
	D2020/232706	D2020_232706__Assessment_for_Coursework_Programs_Policy_-_further_amendments_relating_to_COVID-19_-_procedure_5f_-_approved_by_~_refer_d2020_230318.pdf [277.9K] (application/pdf)
	D2020/96119	D2020_96119__Assessment_for_Coursework_Programs_Policy_-_amendments_relating_to_COVID-19_-_~_Chancellor_and_President_27_April_2020,_refer_d2020_96073.pdf [276.6K] (application/pdf)
	D2015/250675	D2015_250675__Assessment_for_Coursework_Programs_Policy_-_committee_name_change_170320.pdf [257.2K] (application/pdf)
	D2015/250675	Assessment_for_Coursework_Programs_Policy_-_approved_by_Vice-Chancellor_and_President_~_250664.htm [42.5K] (text/html)
	D2014/226357	D2014_226357__Assessment_for_Coursework_Programs_Policy_-_approved_by_VCP_5_September_-_ref_~_approved_by_DVC&VP(A)_8_September_2015_ref__d2015_226619.htm [40.2K] (text/html)
	D2014/226357	D2014_226357__Assessment_for_Coursework_Programs_Policy_-_approved_by_VCP_5_September_-_ref_d2014-225469.htm [39.7K] (text/html)
	d2014/226357	D2014_226357__Assessment_for_Coursework_Programs_Policy_-_approved_by_VCP_5_September_-_ref_d2014-225469_-_PGM.htm [39.7K] (text/html)
	d2010/145049	Assessment_for_Coursework_Programs_Policy_-_endorsed_by_Academic_Board_3_November_2010_-_~_source_document.htm [34.1K] (text/html)
	d2010/145049	Assessment_for_Coursework_Programs_Policy_-_endorsed_by_Academic_Board_3_November_~_source_document.htm [34.0K] (text/html)
	d2009/91448	Assessment_for_Coursework_Programs_Policy_-_approved_by_the_Vice-Chancellor_and_~_source_document.htm [23.6K] (text/html)
	d2009/91448	D2009_91448__Assessment_for_Coursework_Programs_Policy_-_approved_by_the_Vice-Chancellor_and_President_13_November_2008_-_amended_18_~_source_document.htm [23.8K] (text/html)
	d2008/19085	Assessment_for_Coursework_Programs_Policy_-_approved_by_the_Vice-Chancellor_and_President_~_source_document.htm [23.8K] (text/html)
		GPGuidelinesAssessment_101007.pdf [55.9K] (application/pdf)
		GPGuidelinesAssessment_190906.pdf [51.0K] (application/pdf)
		GPGuidelinesAssessment_190906.pdf [64.4K] (application/pdf)
		GPGuidelinesAssessment_111105.pdf [44.7K] (application/pdf)
		AssessmentGuidelines.pdf [32.4K] (application/pdf)
Grade Descriptors	d2021/199875	D2021_199875__Assessment_for_Coursework_Programs_Policy_-_Grade_Descriptors_-_amendments_-_endorsed_by_Academic_Board_7_21_-_~_see_d2021_199838.pdf [146.7K] (application/pdf)
	D2020/132180	D2020_132180__Grade_Descriptors_amendments_-_approved_by_Acting_Vice-Chancellor_12_June_2020_-_refer_D2020_132176.pdf [137.5K] (application/pdf)
	D2015/283738	D2015_283738__Honours_Grade_Descriptors_November_2015(2).pdf [42.7K] (application/pdf)
	n/a	Grade_descriptors.pdf [144.1K] (application/pdf)
	n/a	Grade_Descriptors-3.pdf [43.2K] (application/pdf)
Mark and Grade Schemes	D2023/675669	D2023_675669__Marks_and_Grade_Schemes_-_endorsed_by_Academic_Board_5_23_-_approved_by_VC&P_3_August_2023_-_see_D2023_~_effective_1_January_2024.pdf [92.8K] (application/pdf)
	D2023/146875	D2023_146875__Marks_and_Grade_Schemes_-_Assessment_for_Coursework_Programs_Policy_-_minor_amendment,_approved_by_DVCA_22_May_~_refer_D2023_144835.pdf [97.5K] (application/pdf)
	D2022/142682	D2022_142682__Mark_and_Grade_Schemes_July_2022_-_amendments_approved_by_DVCA_1_August_2022_-_see_D2022_141874(3).pdf [81.8K] (application/pdf)
	D2021/199874	D2021_199874__Assessment_for_Coursework_Programs_Policy_-_Mark_and_Grade_Schemes_-_amendments_-_endorsed_by_Academic_Board_7_21_-_~_see_d2021_199838.pdf [79.8K] (application/pdf)
	D2020/132178	D2020_132178__Mark_and_Grade_Schemes_amendments_-_approved_by_Acting_Vice-Chancellor_12_June_2020_-_refer_D2020_132176.pdf [73.9K] (application/pdf)
	D2015/283734	D2015_283734__Honours_Mark_and_Grade_scheme_M11_November_2015.pdf [26.6K] (application/pdf)
	d2010/154036	D2010_154036__Mark_and_Grades_Scheme_-_Endorsed_by_~_Chancellor_and_President_on_behalf_of_Council_on_15_November_2010_with_effect_from_1_January_2011.pdf [25.7K] (application/pdf)

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Administration, Approval and Review

RMO File No.	2017/4417
Policy custodian	Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Academic)
Responsible policy officer	Pro Vice-Chancellor (Student Learning)
Endorsed by	Academic Board on 2 November 2022
Approved by	Vice-Chancellor and President on 2 November 2022
Related Policies	University Mark and Grade Schemes Grade Descriptors Grade Point Average calculation guide QEC Guidelines on Hurdle Requirements Academic Honesty and Assessment Obligations for Coursework Students Policy and Academic Dishonesty Procedures Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy Reasonable Adjustments to Teaching and Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy Student Grievance Resolution Process Conflict of Interests Policy
Superceded Policies	Good Practice Guidelines on Assessment for Staff and Students
Effective from	2 November 2022
Review Date	31 December 2025
Contact for queries about the policy	Educational Quality & Compliance: eqcompliance@adelaide.edu.au

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