1. Examination Feedback Maximum Impact, Minimum Cost? Paul L. Latreille Seminar January 24 th 2011

4. What’s the point of feedback?

5. Value for learning Explains basis of mark Identifies weaknesses (knowledge & skills) Identifies strengths (knowledge & skills) Gives specific guidance for improving future performance Clarifies understanding Helps students adjust to HE / subject specific expectations (& increases transparency of assessment) Encourages confidence & motivation

9. Law School student survey Awareness of feedback opportunities Written coursework feedback90% Formative assessment79% Individual sessions with personal tutors49% Examination reports31%

10. Law School student survey Students’ use of feedback opportunities Written coursework feedback80% Formative assessment62% Individual sessions with personal tutors28% Examination reports23%

11. Law School student survey Types of feedback students would find helpful Suggested solutions to coursework & exams80% Suggested solutions to seminar questions62% Individual sessions with module tutor28% Group sessions in seminars & lectures23%

12. Law School student survey Exam feedback – student comments

13. Law School student survey Students want guided practice

14. Law School student survey Students want individual feedback

15. Law School student survey

16. Factors affecting assessment support for student learning (Gibbs, 2006)