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Assessment Appeal

Purpose

Students have the right to appeal an assessment that they believe is not correct. Reasons for doing so include:

• - The grade given was not based on agreed assessment criteria. The way in which the work was assessed was not the same as
• indicated on the unit outline.
• - The grade given was unfair, based on the stated criteria and quality of the work.
• - Work handed in on time was not marked.

When a student receives notification of their grade/mark and they believe that there were circumstances beyond their control, which

may have contributed to this and would like it reviewed they can formally appeal the grade/mark given.

Process

If you wish to appeal against your Assessment, you will need to set out in writing the reasons for your appeal and forward it to the

Head of School responsible for the unit within ten (10) days after notification of the mark or publication of final results.

A decision will be made within ten (10) working days of lodgement and you will be notified in writing of this decision.

Before submitting your appeal, please check the following:

• Have you completed all requirements for the unit up to an including the work under dispute?
• Have you discussed the matter informally with your unit controller?

Assessment Appeals Policy [.doc]

An Appeal against Assessment Form can be obtained from Office of the Registrar.

Alternatively, you can download the Appeal Against Assessment Form.

OR

fill in and submit the online Appeal Against Assessment Form now.

Tips

Appeals against assessment are the most common form of appeal and should definitely be handled informally first. You can appeal any form of assessment including exams, assignments, labs and presentations.

Approach your Unit Controller or Course Coordinator and ask them to explain your marks. The problem can often be sorted out this

way and is more time and energy efficient than writing a formal appeal, you may request to get your work remarked or re-examined for example.

If, however, you are dissatisfied with the outcome of your informal approach then write a letter of appeal that contains your reasoning for questioning your marks or results. Be concise and attach details of how you can be contacted in case the Head of School or Lecturer

wants to discuss your appeal with you.