Semmelweis University Organizational and Operational Regulations
– Part III. Student Standards –
Chapter III.2. Study and Examination Regulations
7. Assessment of Meeting the Study Requirements
Article 27 [Methods of Assessment and Measurement Methods of Student Performance]
(1) The aim of assessment and measurement of student performance may be:
- confirmation of the possession of prior competences which are required in order to accomplish a study activity; this may be carried out by diagnostic assessments (such as a placement test),
- recording the students’ mid-term progress with continuous supportive feedback, which requires a supportive (formative) partial performance assessment, or
- evaluation of the competences acquired throughout the whole given study period (semester or block) by using a summative assessment
(2) The types of the assessments under paragraph (1) may be applied in combination within the same subject in a manner that is appropriate to the nature and purpose of the subject.
(3) Any type of measurement and assessment may be used for examining the existence of competences, such as theoretical knowledge or practical skills.
(4) The existence of competencies, such as attitude, independence or responsibility should be measured primarily by partial performance assessment, and secondarily by summative assessment.
(5) Partial performance assessment may take place in the following ways:
- Based on continuous assessment, which means that the teacher may evaluate the student’s performance and activity in the sessions of the course. This can include: the quality of the practical activites performed, theoretical knowledge, active participation, raising ideas, participating in organized group work or debate, reports (made by the students) about the content of the previous lesson, etc.
- Based on one-off action(s) (oral report, laboratory measurement or report thereof, regular self-help tasks which help the students learn the study material, etc.),
- Based on work(s) created by the student and supported by the instructor on a continuous basis, with guidance or consultation. It can be homework, essay, project assignment, presentation, plan, artwork and documentation thereof), or
- Based on a practical task(s).
(6) Results of the obligatory partial performance assessment (in the case of subjects assessed by term grades or examination grades), with the exception of subjects appearing as criterion requirements based on the provisions of Article 28, paragraphs (4–5), shall be taken into consideration when granting the grade for the subject or course.
(7) The student completes the summative assessment through one-off action(s) as defined in the course syllabus, i.e. written, practical or oral end-term examination or comprehensive examination, etc.