MCQs still matter for learning – here’s how to make them count
Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) quizzes have long been part of many assessment plans. But with easy access to AI and its phenomenally rapid performance…
Rubrics: More than a marking tool
Assessment drives learning. At the University of Sydney, it serves three interconnected purposes: supporting students to act on feedback and improve (assessment for learning),…
A snapshot of student diversity at Sydney
This article has been updated from theoriginal (2021), and the2022 and2023 versions, to include data covering our current students. Our students come from many…
Putting support for students at the centre – update on Semester 1 and looking forward to Semester 2
Response to the legislative changes to the Higher Education Support Amendment Bill 2023 in Semester 1 As reported previously in Teaching@Sydney, the new requirements…
Marking and feedback of early feedback tasks (EFT)
As you may already know,in response to the Higher Education Support Amendment Bill 2023, the Academic Board has approved changes to the Coursework Policy…
Putting support for students at the centre through early assessment, feedback and personalised communications
Higher Education Support Amendment Bill 2023 Legislative changes TheHigher Education Support Amendment (Response to the Australian Universities Accord Interim Report) Bill 2023passed both Houses…
Building
language and communication skills with strategic assessment and feedback
Do we assume our students come to university with the language and communication skills to succeed in their studies? Writing well is a crucial…
A snapshot of student diversity at Sydney
(This article has been updated from the originaland the 2022 version to include data covering our current students.) Our students come from a variety…
What is a rubric?
Why use marking rubrics? Assessments are important educational tools, but they can cause confusion and stress if academic expectations are not clear. Some students…
Transition to University – 2023 update
What is transition? Transition to university is a critical period for students as they move from high school to tertiary education, return to study,…