Feedback

This is the 'feedback' section of UC Assessment Policy

SECTION 4 FEEDBACK 4.1 Key principle: Students will be provided with timely and constructive feedback on assessment items that is explicitly related to the learning outcomes of the unit. Feedback will support student learning and include advice on how performance can be improved.
4.2 In the context of assessment, feedback is information returned to students on their
progress in their course or unit. The purpose of feedback is to provide students with information on:
(a) what they have learnt and how effectively they are learning;
(b) what standard of performance they have achieved; and
(c) what they need to do to improve that standard of performance.
4.3 Students will be provided with feedback on all assessment items whether they count towards a grade or not.
4.4 Students will be given feedback on assessment items at an early stage after a unit commences, particularly in the first semester or year of a course.
4.5 Both qualitative and quantitative feedback are necessary for student learning.
4.6 Students will be given the opportunity to discuss their performance and the feedback they have received with an appropriate member of the academic staff.
4.7 Assessment by academic staff should be accompanied by opportunities for students to assess both their own performance (self-assessment) and the performance of others (peer assessment).