Your role as a member of the examination board
“Equal opportunities, equal final qualifications.”
As a member of the Examination Board, you play a key role in ensuring fair testing for all students. Accessible and inclusive testing means that every student, with or without support needs, has the opportunity to show what is possible, in a way that suits their personal situation, without compromising the quality of the diploma.
Examination committees are tasked with ensuring the quality, fairness and transparency of testing. This includes:
- allows for appropriate alternatives in review
- objectively tests whether the stated learning outcomes have been achieved
- develops policies and protocols that allow for customization
- critically evaluates test forms for accessibility and feasibility.
This is not about relaxing standards, but about finding equivalent routes for students who need a different form of testing.
Inclusive education
“Assessment that does justice to each student.”
Tests should be fair and achievable for all students. Not everyone learns or performs the same way. Therefore, it is important that forms of testing fit what a student needs. Inclusive testing means taking differences into account without compromising the quality of the diploma. This way, every student gets the chance to show what they can do.
Career orientation and guidance
“Testing as a springboard to internship and career ..”
Tests affect students’ chances after graduation. A fair test shows what someone can really do, and helps in finding a suitable internship or job. Tests that support students in their growth also help them take steps towards employment or further study. Good testing is therefore also an investment in the student’s future.
Student Welfare
“Careful review with welfare in mind ..”
Tests can be very stressful. For students with, for example, fear of failure, psychological complaints or a support need, testing can be extra demanding. If test forms are better suited to the student, it gives them peace of mind, confidence and room to perform. That is good for their well-being and for their development.
