Assessment is a key factor in ODL. It will serve as a motivational tool to you as it creates learning opportunities through the provision of feedback. This will lead to the achievement of the intended outcomes.

Types of Assessment

Your final grade for each course will depend on your performance in the continuous assessment and the final examination.

1. Continuous assessment may consist of tutor-marked assignments (TMAs), short tests, quizzes, projects, laboratory sessions and participation in online forums. These will be assessed by your personal tutors.
2. The final examinations are conducted at the end of every semester and will usually be held at designated examination centres.

It is necessary to pass both the continuous assessment and final examination components to achieve a pass status on each course.