- ASSESS_INSTANCE_ID [1] *
- MOD_INSTANCE_ID [1]
- ASSESS_TYPE_ID [0..1]
- ASSESS_TYPE_NAME [0..1]
- ASSESS_DETAIL [0..1]
- ASSESS_WEIGHT [0..1]
- MAX_MARKS [0..1]
* indicates that the property is the primary key for this entity.
An assessment_instance is any assessed learning activity that is part of a wider module or course that gets a grade and/or mark. The assumption is that an assessment_instance is summative.
An institution's unique identifier for an assessment_instance
To uniquely identify an assessment_instance, and to link it to other entities such as module instances.
Jisc
Any
String (255)
An institution's unique identifier for the type of assessment as defined in their student record system (e.g. CW for Coursework)
To provide information about the type of assessment.
Jisc
Any
String (255)
Omitting this property may hinder the development or use of an effective analytics model.
An institution's description for the type of assessment as defined in their student record system (e.g. Coursework).
To provide information about the type of assessment.
Jisc
Any
String (255)
Omitting this property could impair the functionality of analytics applications such as student apps or dashboards.
A textual description of the assessment component and type. For example "Lab Report (1000 words)"
To provide information about the type of assessment.
Jisc
Any
String (255)
Omitting this property could impair the functionality of analytics applications such as student apps or dashboards.
The weighting percentage that the assessment component counts towards the module mark.
To provide information about the type of assessment.
Jisc
0-100
Decimal
Omitting this property may hinder the development or use of an effective analytics model.
The maximum numeric marks that an instructor can allocate to an assessment. Used to indicate the marking scale used for an assignment.
To enable student performance calculations.
Jisc
Any
Decimal
There is also the similar MAX_POINTS property on student_on_assessment_instance, which is for informational purposes. It has more a permissive format and value space.