Making the grade: assessment, assignments and exams

Assessment is a key component of your university learning experience. It is important to understand assessment as a means of improving your learning as well as a way of measuring your performance. Assessment in this wider context is discussed in Making the grade: assessment, assignments and exams, together with suggestions for successfully completing assignments and making the most of feedback. Finally, some ideas and strategies for improving your confidence and your performance in exams are presented.

• Understanding Assessment