Should I Use an Oral Assessment?

As oral assessments are not commonly used in academia, outside of language departments, it can be difficult to identify if one is appropriate for your course. Oral assessments tasks can take on multiple forms. These can include oral exams, secure recorded assessments, or more varied oral reports and recorded responses.

To help determine if an oral exam may be beneficial in your course, use the flowchart below:

Download a copy of the Oral Exam Flowchart.

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