Assessment Policy
Assessment is central to the quality of any educational
program. It involves gathering evidence and making judgments
on whether a person has achieved the competencies or learning
outcomes of a course or subject/module of study.
All students who successfully complete their assessments
and all other course or subject/module requirements will be
issued with the appropriate award or qualification.
How Assessment will Occur
Although the details of the assessment may vary, in general
each subject/module of study will contain at least two
assessment tasks or events consisting of :
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A mid-subject/module assessment event constructed in a form
and conducted in a manner appropriate to the topic.
Mid-subject/module assessments may consist of online
multiple-choice exams, participative case studies, written
assignments or other forms of assessment as appropriate.
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An end-of-subject/module assessment consisting of a
combination of tasks which may include, but is not restricted
to :
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problem and theory questions
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multiple-choice questions
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scenarios requiring short answer responses
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case studies requiring short answer or essay style responses.
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The usual assessment scores for a subject are :
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Assignment (2,000 equivalent words) - 25%
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Final Examination (one 3 hour, open book paper) - 55%
Students must submit all assessments. A student may pass the
unit in two ways: either by obtaining a passing grade in only
the final exam, or by obtaining a pass grade overall with at
least 40% (i.e. 22/55) of the grade given in the final exam.
In the latter case, the grade notified by the ICMA in the
examination official transcript would be that of a pass only
Information on the type of assessment and the weighting of
each assessment component of exams for specific
subject/modules is contained in the subject/module outlines on
the ICMA website (http://www.cmawebline.org).
How Assessment Tasks and Events are Designed
Assessment tasks and events are
designed :
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in consultation with Industry Reference Groups and Subject
Task Forces, comprising experts in the particular subject
field
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with input from adult learning and assessment professionals
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to reflect the integration and application of skills and
knowledge required for the competencies or learning outcomes
being assessed.
Types of assessment tasks
Assignments
Assignments test your ability to apply concepts in a practical
way and generally require a considerable amount of research.
The length and nature of each assignment varies according to
the module or subject learning outcomes. Guidance on
completing assignments is provided in the study notes.
On completion of the assignment, the marker or assessor
will provide individual or group feedback (where applicable)
with the return of the assignment to the student.
Examinations
Examinations test your knowledge of the study material,
generally under open- book conditions. You should refer to
your individual subject/module information in your subject
room for specific examination conditions.
An examination timetable is flexible and is based on the
completion of a course schedule at a particular location
(usually one month later). The dates are published on the ICMA
website. It is your responsibility, as a student, to ensure
that you are available for all examinations. It is not
possible to sit for an examination at any time or date other
than that scheduled by the Institute.
If you live in an Australian mainland capital city you will
sit your examination in that city. If you are a distance
education student outside these cities, you will need to
complete an Independent Exam Supervisor Nomination form
available below. Ensure you complete and submit the Exam
Supervisor Nomination form at least one month prior to the
examination date.
Download
Independent Exam Supervision Nomination Form here
You will also need to arrange for a suitable venue and a
local supervisor for the examination. Alternatively, you can
sit your examination in one of the capital city locations as
long as you advise the Institute, in writing, of your
intention do so. Independent Exam Supervisor Nomination forms
must be submitted by the due date for each study period.
Further information for distance education students is
available on the Institute's website.
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