4.21.4 Appendix 3 Agenda template for exam boards

Also see AQH Chapter 3: 3.7 Examinations and Examination Boards and 3.13 Templates and the Guidance notes for the operation of virtual examination boards using Microsoft Teams – May 2020 (available on Sharepoint)

1. Introduction

(i) Welcome

(ii) Remit of Examination Board

(iii) (Special Circumstances Panel Meeting)

(iv) University Examination Conventions – note in particular

(v) Specific Departmental Requirements (if applicable)

2. Matters Arising (if applicable)

3. Chair’s Business (if applicable)

4. Analysis of Examination Data (Module and Mark Comparisons)

5. Confirmation of Marks/Progression/Qualifications for Individual Students (to include students from outside the Department)

(i) Consider module indicators: NB should not be reweighting components

(ii) Consider degree classifications: recommend indicative degree classes for all candidates; this should be automatic unless a candidate falls into the window of opportunity.

The Senate Examination Board will have the authority, in discussion with the Senate External Reviewer, to resolve scenarios that may not have been anticipated.

(iii) WOO candidates: make clear recommendations to the Senate Special Circumstances Panel for all WOO candidates, whether the recommendation is for a candidate to be raised or not.

(iv) Progression issues

6. External Examiners Report/Comments/Feedback (when applicable)

7. Prizes (if applicable)

8. Any Other Business (if applicable)

9. Time Meeting Ended (Optional)

 

21/05/20 Exam Conventions CV19 Addendum May 2020