The step-by-step plan below follows a standard testing process. In practice, steps may run together or in a slightly different order. Whether you are starting with a test design, looking for the right tools, or need help assessing the results, this plan will get you started.

1. Design

A well-designed assessment measures, reliably, what your students should know and be able to do at the end of a course, or provides useful feedback on their learning. Central to test design are the following questions:

• Why do I want to assess? (measure performance or provide feedback)
• What do I want to assess? (content and learning objectives)
• How do I want to assess? (assessment methods)
• What is the right tool? Is it a paper assessment or will you use specific tools such as Ans? For more information on available tools, click here.

Want to know more about good test design and the different assessment methods? Go to assessment design or assessment formats.

2. Organising assessments

Testing requires logistical preparation, such as arranging the timetable, location, surveillance, and digital testing. Read more about organising your assessment.

Think about:

• Scheduling the assessment, which is largely arranged by the education coordinator. Read more about test scheduling here.
• A digital assessment with Ans should be requested well in advance.
• Arranging test paper or requesting optical-readable answer forms for automated review.
• Communicating to students.

3. Taking the assessment

Make sure you have access to the lists of participants and that there is sufficient surveillance to ensure a fair assessment. Also consider the tools students may need and the rules around fraud and irregularities. For students with disabilities, the appropriate facilities, such as extra time, must be arranged in good time.

Check the test-taking guidelines for more information and practical tips.

4. Checking, grading and registering marks

After taking the assessment, it is important to assess the results in a timely and consistent manner. Use an assessment model and take into account the deadline of 15 working days. Register the grades via the education administration.

Read all about grading and grade registration.

5. Review and follow-up discussion

Students are entitled to inspect and discuss their examinations no later than 30 days after the results. Make sure to announce the date in Brightspace in good time.

6. Resit

Students are entitled to two examination opportunities per academic year. This means that a resit must be offered. Make sure that resit information is clearly communicated to students so that they are well prepared. More details and guidelines on resits will follow soon.

7. Evaluate, improve and archive

• An evaluation helps you assess and improve the quality of your assessment.
• There is a legal obligation to keep exam files and student assignments.