Overview

Objective

Upon completion of this KB the user will be able to Add Assessment to a Base unit. This will allow for the assessments to be easily added each time a schedule is created.

Assumptions

The User has the minimum required level to access the Units tab and an understanding that making changes within this section has system wide implications.
The user has an understanding of the Australian Tertiary Education System / VET Sector.
The User has an understanding of the Course, Units and assessments within your Institution for scheduling and timetabling.

Key terms and concepts

Field Name	Overview	Sample Data
Code ID
Assessment Name	The name of the assignment or work required. Be specific to make entering grades easier	Assessment 1 - Interpretive Dance Essay
Assessment Type	What type of work is required for this assessment	Assignment Attendance Audition Class Work Essay Examination Project Test Quiz Book Report Journal Major Assessment Minor Assessment
Description	A description of the required work	A 1000 word Essay on the origins of interpretive dance and the concept of communication in the early 20th Century
Maximum Mark	What is the Maximum mark available for this assignment	25
Minimum Mark	What is the Minimum mark required to pass this assignment	12.5
Weighting	What is the weighting of this assignment within the whole unit	25
Start Week	What week is the work undertaken in the unit
End Week	What is the last week that the work can be submitted
Sequence Number
Enforce Minimum Mark
Minimum Mark fail grade
Delivery Mode identifier	VET - Providers.What is the delivery method of this unit and assignment	Classroom Electronic Employment Based Not Applicable - Recognition of Prior learning Other (none of the above e.g. Print based)
Scheduled Hours	What are the schedule number of delivery or training hours required to complete this assessment	25
Vet in Schools	Is this a VET in schools based unit	A VET in Schools Program Not a VET in Schools Program
Assessment Status	What is the status of this assessment	Active Archived

Workflow

How to add Assessments to Base Units

Click on the Units tab in the side menu
Click on the Unit Details option in the side menu
Click on the Edit Details option in the side menu
Enter any combination of Unit Code, Unit Name, Unit Provider, Start Date, End Date (Paradigm requires at least one search criteria)
Click on the Search Unit button.
This will return a list of units that meet the searched criteria
To filter the returned options start typing the name of the unit into this box The returned results will reduce to match the criteria.
Click on the blue hyper link on the left side of the required record.
Scroll to the bottom of the screen and click the New Assessment button
Enter the Assessment name. Be specific so that the correct marks can be entered against the correct assessment later.
Click the Assessment Type drop box and select the assessment type.
Enter a more detailed description of what the assessment requires
Enter the Maximum Mark achievable for this piece of assessment.
Enter the minimum mark required to pass this piece of assessment.
Enter the weighting this assessment has as part of the total for this unit.
Optional - Enter the week this piece of work is required in the unit.
Optional - Enter the week this piece of assessment is due to be completed by.
VET Providers Only - Select the delivery Mode Identifier.
VET Providers Only - Enter the Scheduled hours required for this assessment.
VET Providers Only - Select the VET in schools indicator.
All Providers - Select the Status of this assessment.
Click the Save Assessment button.

Repeat from step 9 for all assessments required for this unit of study ensuring that the total across all of the assessment pieces for weightings adds up to 100%

Different assessments can be linked to delivery methods. e.g. if an online unit required different assessment to that of an in-class unit add the different one including the specific delivery method and the press the “Add Assessments for Delivery Mode” button to add the specific ones.

How to add Assessment to Scheduled Units from a Base Unit

Click on the Units tab in the side menu
Click on the Unit Details option in the side menu
Click on the Show Scheduled Unit option in the side menu
Enter any combination of Unit Code, Unit Name, Unit Provider, Start Date, End Date (Paradigm requires at least one search criteria)
Click on the Search Unit button.
This will return a list of units that meet the searched criteria
To filter the returned options start typing the name of the unit into this box The returned results will reduce to match the criteria.
Click on the blue hyper link on the left side of the required record.
Scroll down to the Assessments Associated with this Scheduled Unit section.
Click on the Add Scheduled Assessments from Assessments button.

This will add the assessments to the Scheduled unit irrespective of delivery method

How to add Assessment to Scheduled Units from a Base Unit by Delivery Method

Scheduled units can have different assessments requirements for different delivery methods. These can be added to the Schedule based on the delivery method selected.

Click on the Units tab in the side menu
Click on the Unit Details option in the side menu
Click on the Show Scheduled Unit option in the side menu
Enter any combination of Unit Code, Unit Name, Unit Provider, Start Date, End Date (Paradigm requires at least one search criteria)
Click on the Search Unitbutton.
This will return a list of units that meet the searched criteria
To filter the returned options start typing the name of the unit into this box The returned results will reduce to match the criteria.
Click on the blue hyper link on the left side of the required record.
Scroll down to the Assessments Associated with this Scheduled Unit section.
Click on the Add Scheduled Assessments for Delivery Mode button.
Assessments designated Online will be added to an Online Scheduled unit. Assessments designated On Campus will be added to an On Campus scheduled unit.

How to add Assessment to Scheduled Units

If the Assessments change from Semester to Semester add Assessments using this method rather than using the Base unit method.

Click on the Units tab in the side menu
Click on the Unit Details option in the side menu
Click on the Show Scheduled Unit option in the side menu
Enter any combination of Unit Code, Unit Name, Unit Provider, Start Date, End Date (Paradigm requires at least one search criteria)
Click on the Search Unitbutton.
This will return a list of units that meet the searched criteria
To filter the returned options start typing the name of the unit into this box The returned results will reduce to match the criteria.
Click on the blue hyper link on the left side of the required record.
Scroll down to the Assessments Associated with this Scheduled Unit section.
Scroll to the bottom of the screen and click the New Scheduled Assessment button
Enter the Assessment name. Be specific so that the correct marks can be entered against the correct assessment later.
Click the Assessment Type drop box and select the assessment type.
Enter a more detailed description of what the assessment requires
Enter the Maximum mark achievable for this piece of assessment.
Enter the Minimum mark required to pass this piece of assessment.
Enter the weighting this assessment has as part of the total for this unit.
Optional - Enter the week this piece of work is required in the unit.
Optional - Enter the week this piece of assessment is due to be completed by.
VET Providers Only - Select the delivery Mode Identifier.
VET Providers Only - Enter the Scheduled hours required for this assessment.
VET Providers Only - Select the VET in schools indicator.
All Providers - Select the Status of this assessment.
Click the Save Assessment button.
Repeat from step 10 for all assessments required for this unit of study ensuring that the total across all of the assessment pieces for weightings adds up to 100%

Schedule Assessments