University courses use a combination of assessment methods. The forms of assessment your child will engage with will depend on the discipline they are studying. Examples of assessment methods are: exams, group assignments, essays, lab reports, prac exercises, oral presentations and performance.
Some first year students are a bit disappointed when they receive their first results […]
Category: providing support
Assessment
The role of parents
You may feel confused about your role at this new stage in your child’s life, especially since it coincides with progression from adolescence to adulthood. Universities treat their students as adults and deal directly with them. There are no parent-teacher interviews or newsletters, and the only way you can know how well they’re doing is […]
How can I help?
Although the decision to go to university is your child’s, your opinion still matters and your support in working through that decision is vital. Here are some of the ways you can support your child:
Talk with your child about your own experiences.
Talk with your child about what interests them. Help them to identify their […]