Assessment
Assessment Criteria
Course Assessment
Appeals against Assessment
Assessment Criteria
Qualification levels of the Bachelor's and Master's Degrees awarded by Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences
The European Qualification Framework (EQF) is one of the cornerstones in the curriculum development of the Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences. The aim of the Qualification Framework is to support lifelong learning and flexibility in higher education in the EU area. Lifelong learning is promoted by enhancing cooperation between the various levels of education, and by taking the qualifications of the previous level into consideration in the curricula. The qualification level of the Bachelor’s Degree awarded by Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences is 6 (See Table 1).
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Knowledge |
Skills |
Competence |
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Learning outcomes relevant to Level 6 (Bachelor's Degree) |
Advanced knowledge of one’s own field of work or study, involving a critical understanding of theories and principles |
Advance skills, demonstrating mastery and innovation, required to solve complex and unpredictable problems in one’s own field of work or study |
Ability to manage and take responsibility for complex technical or professional activities or projects in unpredictable work or study contexts Ability to take responsibility for managing the professional development of individuals and groups |
TABLE 1. Description of the qualification level of the Bachelor’s Degree awarded by Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences (based on the recommendation of the European Parliament and of the Council, dated 23 April, 2008).
The qualification level of the Master’s Degree awarded by Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences is 7 (See Table 2).
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Knowledge |
Skills |
Competence |
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Learning outcomes relevant to Level 7 (Master's Degree) |
Highly specialised knowledge, some of which is at the forefront of knowledge in a field of work or study, as the basis for original thinking and/or research
Critical awareness of knowledge issues in a field and at the interface between different fields |
Specialised problem-solving skills required in research and/or innovation in order to develop new knowledge and procedures and to integrate knowledge from different fields |
Ability to manage and transform work or study contexts that are complex, unpredictable and require new strategic approaches
Ability to take responsibility for contributing to professional knowledge and practice and/or reviewing the strategic performance of teams |
TABLE 2. Description of the qualification level of the Master’s Degree awarded by Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences (based on the recommendation of the European Parliament and of the Council, dated 23 April, 2008).
Course Assessment
The assessment of learning outcomes is proportional to the objectives. JAMK University of Applied Sciences uses a grading scale of 1 to 5.
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Finnish Grade |
Definition Grade | |
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5 |
Excellent | |
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4 |
Very good | |
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3 |
Good | |
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2 |
Satisfactory | |
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1 |
Sufficient | |
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0 |
Fail | |
In special cases, a successful completion may also be marked as S (Pass).
The Finnish credits are equal with the ECTS credits. Courses and study modules are credited according to the amount of work they require to attain the requested objectives. A student´s average study effort is 1,600 hours required for the completion of studies during one academic year corresponds to 60 credits.
Grades are divided into five subgroups, which are not applied (the best 10% are awarded an A-grade, the next 25% a B-grade, the following 30% a C-grade, the following 25% a D-grade and the final 10% an E-grade).
The students have the right to know how the assessment criteria have been applied to them.
The students are entitled to two resits at the official times specified for the degree programme.
For special reasons, the students may try (once) to improve the grade of a course already passed, if the application is approved by the head of degree programme.
The completion of a course will be entered in the record of credits within a month from the given end date of the course, and always before the end of the academic year.
Appeals against Assessment
If a student is not satisfied with the assessment of his/her course or exam, he/she is first to discuss the assessment criteria and results with the teacher responsible for the assessment. The student has the right to see a copy of the exam or other coursework and its assessment. If the student is dissatisfied with the answer, he/she may make a spoken or written request for assessment review to the lecturer responsible for the assessment within 14 days from the time the grade was taken to the student management system (Asio).
JAMK has a Board of Examiners, to which the student may next appeal against the assessment, if he/she is not satisfied with the decision of the teacher regarding the request for assessment review. The appeal must follow within 14 days after receiving a written notice on the teacher’s decision.
JAMK has a Board of Examiners (in compliance with Decree 352/2003, §20), which handles appeals against assessment. The Board of Directors of JAMK has appointed the following Board of Examiners:
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Chairwoman: Pirjo Tiikkainen, Principal Lecturer, School of Health and Social Studies
(Deputy member: Pasi Lehtola, Principal Lecturer, School of Technology) -
Teacher member: Pekka Vanhanen, Senior Lecturer, School of Business and Services Management
(Deputy member: Jorma Asunta, Senior Lecturer, School of Business and Services Management ) -
Student member: Aino Kaappa, Student Union JAMKO
(Deputy member: Joel Huttunen, Student Union JAMKO) -
Presenting Official: Päivi Romppanen
Forms
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Request for Assessment Review to Teacher
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Request for Assessment Review to the Board of Examiners
Further information on assessment
Degree Regulations