Student Assessment in Higher Education: A Handbook for Assessing Performance

This comprehensive overview of higher educational assessment features a guide to setting, marking and reviewing the coursework, assignments, tests and examinations used in higher education. In addition, the authors examine the various programs for certificates, diplomas, first degrees as well as higher degrees. The strong influence that assessment has on the way students approach their learning is also discussed. Truly international in focus, this book features authors with higher education experience in Australia, New Zealand, Scotland, England, Canada, Hong Kong, USA, and Thailand.

Allen Miller was Visiting Fellow (formerly Director) at the Centre for Educational Development and Academic Methods, Australian National University.