One of the main differences between assessments at school/college and university is the grading system. At university, students typically receive a percentage mark, which then translates into a grade bracket. For example, a student receiving a mark of 65% will have achieved a ‘2:1’ grade. In some cases students will panic that their results are perhaps lower than what they were receiving at school/college and, if this is the case, it is important to encourage your child to communicate with their assessor in order to receive a breakdown of specific marks and feedback along with understanding how the grading system differs.
There are many ways in which courses are assessed at University and it depends entirely on the type of course your child is studying and it’s usually a combination of different types of assessment per academic year such as presentations, exams, coursework, practical work etc.