Lesson overview
This lesson explains what each assessment type is for, how marks accumulate, and how practical evidence should be presented. It aims to reduce ambiguity and help learners see assessments as part of learning rather than just grading.
By the end of this lesson, the learner should be able to:
Lesson content
Quizzes: Quizzes are short knowledge checks. They test concepts, vocabulary, judgement, and interpretation. They do not replace practical skill but make sure practical work rests on correct understanding.
Labs: Labs ask the learner to do something tangible: clean data, produce a map, design a workflow, annotate imagery, or automate a task. A good lab submission usually includes outputs plus a short rationale for the choices made.
Capstone: The capstone is the integrated proof that the learner can frame a problem, select suitable methods, produce a technically credible prototype, and communicate results clearly to a stakeholder audience.
Rubric awareness: Strong learners review criteria before they begin, not only after they finish. Rubrics help a learner understand what counts as completeness, quality, and professional judgement.
Applied practice
Review the provided assessment rubric template and highlight the three criteria you think will need the most personal attention during the course.
Evidence of completion
Upload a short note identifying your top three focus criteria and why they matter to you.
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