Summative essays, while a common method of assessment at Level 4 and beyond, have several disadvantages that can impact both the teaching process and students’ learning experiences. Understanding these drawbacks is crucial for educators to ensure they are providing a balanced and fair assessment strategy that supports all students’ learning needs. Here are some of…

What are the relative merits and demerits of an essay at the end of the course and more than one method of formative assessment throughout the course? Assessing students’ performance in a ten-week short course at Level 4 (which often corresponds to the first year of higher education in many frameworks) requires a method that…