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Other Alternative Forms of Assessment

In addition to the frequently used assessments within UCD, there a variety of less frequently used assessment methods: such as, Tutorial Participation, Home/ Class work, Orals, OSCE, Maths Problems, Book Review, Workbook, Problem Based Exams, Learning Journals, Student Portfolios, Student Presentations, Peer teaching etc.

Some other suggestions for alternatives to the traditional examination are:

Other Alternative to Assessment

* Critical Incident analysis
* Critical evaluation of research literature
* Oral Presentation
* Role Play
* Article for a professional Journal
* Article for a popular newspaper
* Computer generated assignment
* Critique of current concern
* Reflective Journal writing
* Modified essay question
* Simulation· Poster
* Objective Structured Clinical Assessment
* Written Report
* Use of computer software
* Using video
* Mastery Assessment
* Self paced assessment of lab skills
* Learning Contracts
* The Triple Jump
* Student Portfolios
* Self Evaluation
* Autobiography
* Peer Assessment
* Group Projects
* Peer Tutoring
* Modified Tutorial Questions
* Diagram Sheets
* Authentic Tasks
* Project Report
* Project Essay
* Multiple Choice Questions
* Test and Quizzes
* Practical Exams
* Mini-tests
* Schemata
* Algorithms
* Design Projects
* Group Projects
* Participation in competition
* Design and Build project
* Assessing Performance
* Book Review
* Critique of a recent article

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