Twelve tips for increasing the defensibility of assessment decisions

Abstract

In an era of increasing scrutiny of the performance of graduates in the workplace, there can be frustrations when decisions about learners with borderline or poor performance in formal assessments are over-turned in appeal processes. This article addresses the approach to reducing the uncertainty about assessment decisions and surviving appeals.

Declaration of interest: The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of this article.