Assessment design
The requirements and principles of assessment are outlined in the Assessment of Courses Policy and ProceduresAbout assessment
Design assessments to promote higher-order thinking.
Designing online assessment tasks
Suggestions for redesigning traditional in-class assessment tasks for online delivery.
Interactive oral assessments
A dynamic, secure, authentic and rewarding assessment solution in the Gen-AI age.
Tests and exams
Assistance in the design and delivery of tests and examinations.
Marking and grading
Using rubrics, Canvas SpeedGrader and Inspera Grader.
Feedback tools
Ways of providing feedback for assessments.
Coursework submitted in te reo Māori
Procedures for assessing students’ work submitted in te reo Māori.
See also
Generative AI tools in coursework
Information and instructions to students relating to the use of ChatGPT and other generative AI tools.
Assessment checklist
How to prevent common issues in assignments and grading.
Assessment for learning
Assessment for learning is one of three anchor points described by our Signature Pedagogical Practices.
Canvas Quiz and Assignment
Canvas Quizes and Assignments can be used for both formative or summative modes of assessment.
Assessment of Courses Policy
The policy encourages a ‘whole of programme of study’ approach for better coherence and alignment.
Assessment of Courses Procedures
The Procedures contains details on examiner and assessor appointment, assessment design, student communication, and more.
Student workload calculator
Try out our free online planning tool for estimating your students’ time commitment to attend scheduled sessions and complete assessment tasks.
Page updated 08/04/2025 (Assessment moved from Teaching at UoA)