Question 2b
Marking Guide

(b)

(i) The relevance and measurability of the reported performance information
Generally up to 1 mark for each point explained:
– 1 mark for explaining why each measure would be relevant to an existing or potential student
(4 measures in total, so maximum 4 marks)
– Problems in defining the measures
– Problems in quantifying the measures – some are subjective
– Issues in validity of the reported information
– Lack of comparative information

(ii) Examination procedures
Up to 1 mark for well described procedures:
– Obtain a list detailing all of the University’s performance objectives and the basis of
measurement for each objective
– Discuss with University the availability of comparative information and requirement to include
in current year report
– For the graduation rate, obtain a list of students awarded degrees in 2015, and a list of all
students who registered on the degree programme and use this information to recalculate the %
– For academic performance, review minutes of meetings where degree results were discussed
and approval given for the award of distinction to a number of students
– Agree a sample of students’ exam results to supporting documentation, e.g. information in their
student files, notices of exam results sent to the students
– Inspect any documentation issued at events such as degree award ceremonies to confirm the
number of students being awarded a distinction
– Obtain supporting documentation from the University for the employability rate and discuss with
appropriate personnel, for example, the careers centre, the basis of the determination of the rate
– For the employability rate, a confirmation could be sent to a sample of students asking for the
details of their post-graduation employment
– If the University supplies references for students seeking employment, inspect the references
issued in 2015 and contact the relevant company to see if the student was offered employment
– For course satisfaction, inspect the questionnaires or surveys completed by students from which
the % was derived, and recalculate
– Enquire if there is any other supporting documentation on course satisfaction, for example,
minutes of student and lecturer meetings about the quality of courses
Maximum marks 10

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