Achecklist for assessment task:
(Once the requirements of a task have been developed, its presentation to the students is very
important. The task sheet is alegal document. Ifa quality response is expected itis important
that the assessor sets a good example in this regard. The following checklist may be useful in
designing any task.
Students should be given suitable notice (4 weeks) of
‘Checklist item EA
‘The date ofthe task
“The nature of the task
"The weightings of itin relation to the whole course
‘The assessment guidelines including the weightings for each
‘The Assessment Sheet should be well designed and produced since it will set the standard for
the whole task
Checklist item z
Ts the task consistent with syllabus and the program outcomes (including
terminology)?
‘The name of the schooVeollexe
The subject name
“The name of the ask according to the assessment schedule
"The date when notice was given or when it was handed out
‘The due date oF the time allowed
‘The total mark forthe task, including the breakdown of marks
“The course weighting forthe task
“The marking guidelines (in relation fo the ask and not general guidelines
that address the outcomes)
‘Any requitements as to how the task is tobe submited
Tull details of the task (use headings, subheadings and dot points to clarify
the requirements and expectations)
‘A place forthe student's name/classReacher
‘A signed declaration s to the originality ofthe material inthe tsk
‘A receipt portion forthe student if school poli
The use of diagrams or pictures to clarify the situation orjust to make the
task a litle more attractive
Planning the actual task
7 late the tak to the “eal” world + make it challenging
+ be creative 7 provide a sivetre
+ make W interesting 7 plan to prevent plagiarism
+ provide progressive feedback > generate @ spread