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SPRInTA - Student Portal Resources for Innovative Targeted Assessment

Description

This project aimed to provide a solution to sector-wide concerns that increasing student numbers are adversely affecting the support available to students on assessment and the provision of effective feedback.

Contact: Dr M Sellens

Email: sellm@essex.ac.uk

Over a two year period the project team developed a range of online self-assessments and tutorial guidance for Sport Science students. The team also developed a unique dynamic link between these online resources and a student portal providing more targeted support for assessment and motivating students in independent study. The project designed and developed online self-assessments for the five types of assessment common to Sport Science students thereby achieving a high degree of transferability from the outset. The five assessment types are progress tests, practical coursework, exam preparation, scientific paper format and data analysis and interpretation. The test format included multiple choice questions, short answer questions and essay-based examinations. The self-assessments were designed for first and second year students and supported a mixed ability range.

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University of Essex.

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