Faculty of Laws Newsletter : Novwmber 2022 : issue 2

Abstract

Following a recent meeting with the University Rector and Academic Registrar, I am constrained to remind you all about the importance of preparing a Marking Scheme and Model Answer when submitting exam questions and assignments. Model answer may be in point form, and need not necessarily be a full and complete answer. The Marking Scheme must not only be prepared, but must also be used when carrying out the actual corrections. Ideally, every mark is broken down as per the marking scheme, and detailed records kept pertaining to every student. The question of ‘keeping detailed records’ extends to BOE meetings: Examiners must meet in person or remotely, and avoid decsions taken via email. Minutes should be taken and kept, of such meetings. It must be clarified that the model answer and the marking scheme are not intended for publication purposes i.e. are not to be divulged to the students, at least at this stage. On the other hand, if it comes to Revisions of Papers, they are to be provided to the Revising Examiner. It is to be kept in mind that the above are mandatory procedural requirements. A final point: BOEs are to avoid 44’s, which can arise where the method of assessment consists of multiple components. In fact even 43s and 42s are best avoided, but any change in mark (whether up or down) must be a BOE minuted decision and not arbitrary.