Course Assessments

All credit courses have a formal method of evaluation and assessment. Your course outlines will communicate the evaluation scheme for each course, identifying assessment methods (assignments, projects, tests, etc.) that contribute to the final grade. Assessments are designed to evaluate the level at which you demonstrate the established course learning outcomes.

Group Work:

Much of the learning and assessment in the Developmental Social Services Worker Program includes working and collaborating in small groups. Group work can be challenging for all of us, as we strive to balance our individual ideas, preferences, goals, learning needs and standpoints with those of other group members, as well as with the group as a whole. The skills of interprofessional collaboration and learning are essential in all professions and fields of practice, and especially so in the community services professions. Working in groups helps students to develop essential personal, interpersonal and professional skills and offers the opportunity to experience and share diverse perspectives, roles and responsibilities. It is normal and expected that group members may experience conflict at times, and the faculty team is highly skilled in supporting students’ development of conflict management and resolution skills – and these skills are invaluable in achieving successful results in the busy and complex world of professional practice.  While sometimes challenging, learning through group collaboration can be transformative.

Tests:

Tests or assignments conducted remotely may require the use of online proctoring technology where your identification is verified and their activity is monitored and/or recorded, both audibly and visually through remote access to your computer and web camera. Your myCard ID may be required when you write your tests.If you require an alternate assessment format you must communicate this in writing to the instructor as soon as possible and prior to the test or assignment due date to explore mutually agreeable alternatives.

If you are unable to complete a test due to an emergency you must notify the professor by email before the test. Documentation may be required in order to be eligible for a make up test or assignment.

Failure to communicate in a timely manner (within 48 hours) could result in a grade of “0” on the assignment or test. 

• Dishonest behaviour such as cheating, plagiarism, fabrication, misrepresentation and fraudulent activity is strictly prohibited and will be dealt with under the Centennial College Academic Honesty and Plagiarism Policy.
• Students who breach College polices will be subject to progressive discipline sanctions, including: meeting with individual professor, meeting with Department Chair, failing grade on the test, failing grade in the course, verbal warning, written warning, behaviour contract, temporary removal from the class.

Grading Scheme

The standard grading scheme for most courses is a letter grade ranging from A to F with each letter representing the equivalent percentage grade achieved in the course. Some courses have a Pass/Fail grading scheme. For these courses, a Pass does not impact your GPA but a Fail will. There are also other special grades that can be used for specific purposes.

Accommodations

Centennial is committed to providing the best possible education for all of our students. This includes meeting the needs of students who may require adjustments or accommodations to equalize their opportunities to meet the essential requirements of achieving the learning outcomes in a course or program.

Grade Appeals