Assessment

Assessment is the way we determine whether you have met the learning outcomes of your course or not.

There are two types of assessment:

  • Summative assessment counts towards your final result
  • Formative assessment involves activities and feedback designed to improve learning. This is not used to decide your final result.

For some courses, you will need to attend contact sessions or assessment workshops, while other courses have voluntary contact sessions (depending upon demand).

Check the course information section for specific course requirements.

Assessment varies for each course. Full details will be in the course information, which is sent to you when you enrol.

 

Accelerated Assessment

We also have two ways to recognise your existing levels of self-learning, previous formal learning or work experience.  For some courses and programmes, you can apply for accelerated assessment, while for others, you can apply to have your learning cross credited.

Grading system

The following grading system is used for all Open Polytechnic degree and associated diploma and certificate courses.

 

A+ 85% - 100%
A 80% - 84%
A- 75% - 79%
B+ 70% - 74%
B 65% - 69%
B- 60% - 64%
C+ 55% - 59%
C 50% - $54%