Assessment

Assessment criteria must be understandable and available at the beginning of the course. When students know the basis on which they are assessed, the assessment feels fairer and more transparent. Also make sure that the methods you choose for demonstrating competence allow you to reliably assess students’ skills.

Students can demonstrate their competence in several ways. Offer alternatives such as written exams, learning assignments, demonstrations of competence, or portfolios. When assessment methods are diverse, students can choose the approach that best supports their learning and allows them to demonstrate their skills as comprehensively as possible.

Individual arrangements in assessment

Ensure that individual accommodations are possible in assessment. When needed, a student may receive additional time, use assistive tools, complete the task in a quiet space, or supplement a written submission orally. These adjustments do not lower academic standards— they help remove barriers to learning.

Feedback as part of accessible assessment

Accessible assessment also includes feedback. Provide students with an opportunity to receive feedback both on their learning and on the competence they have demonstrated. Clear and constructive feedback supports the student’s progress and strengthens the feeling that their learning matters.