(1) The University recognises assessment is an essential part of the teaching and learning process and conducts final examinations as a summative assessment component within some units of study. (2) This policy provides the principles for centrally administered examinations. Schools may also conduct examinations and should adopt the same principles and procedures. (3) The policy and procedures should be read in conjunction with the Disability Policy, Assessment Policy - Criteria and Standards-Based Assessment, Award Courses and Units Approval Policy, Records and Archives Management Policy, Special Consideration Policy, Student Code of Conduct, and Student Misconduct Rule. (4) The following definitions apply for the purposes of this policy: (5) The University conducts final examinations to: (6) Final examinations must be a valid component of a unit's assessment regime, which must be fit for the purpose of testing the student's achievement of the unit learning outcomes listed in the Learning Guide for the unit. (7) Deans of Schools: (8) Unit Coordinators, Director, Academic Programs, Academic Course Advisors and Deputy Deans are responsible for ensuring appropriate quality checks have been carried out in relation to the preparation, marking and moderation of examinations. (9) Deans of Schools may delegate some or all of their functions under this policy to Deputy Deans or Director, Academic Programs. (10) The normal duration of a Final Examination is two hours including reading time. Students may use reading time to compose themselves, read the examination paper, take notes and commence planning their answers, or they may begin writing their examination answers as soon as they wish. (11) Examinations of three hours are only permitted where: (12) Final Examinations and Deferred Examinations should not exceed three hours duration except where provided in an individual student's Academic Integration Plan. (13) Each Final Examination must include ten minutes reading time. (14) A Deferred Examination may be granted: (15) Deferred Examinations are normally held as soon as practicable after the Formal Examination Period and are centrally coordinated by the Assessment and Graduation Unit. (16) Students who believe their examination performance has been adversely affected by serious misadventure or ill health may apply for Special Consideration in accordance with the Special Consideration Policy. (17) Examinations Procedures. (18) Deferred Examination Procedures.Examinations Policy
Section 1 - Purpose and Context
Section 2 - Definitions
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Examination Duration
Deferred Examinations
Section 4 - Procedures
Section 5 - Guidelines
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