Option or requirement Attending an exam as a group can be something you choose to do or something that is required for the exam by the course manager.
If a group exam is possible or required it will be clearly stated in the course description.
Which exam types may allow group exams? Depending on the course, the group exam format can be used for oral exams and exam submissions (and the combination of the two).
Written exam on premises are always individual.
Working in a group and doing groupwork is in the DNA of ITU.
It is a great way not only to learn and acquire knowledge, but also to develop skills on collaboration and articulation of knowledge, as well as it can help your motivation and obligation.
All group exams require at least 2 students. The maximum group size is defined in the course description.
If your group work comes with difficulties you can contact The Study and Career Guidance for support or check out Making groupwork work.
Oral group exam
Oral group exams can differ by course. Common variations include: - Individual exams based on a group project - Joint group presentations followed by individual examination - Individual presentations followed by group discussion The exact format for your course is always described in the course description. How long is an oral group exam? For group exams, the exam usually lasts 15 minutes per student, including assessment and feedback.
Group submission
Doing a group submission involves group work resulting in submission of a shared group assignment. Parts of the assignment will be a joint contribution and for other parts it is important to address specificaly which student was responsible for which part. If the submission is followed by an oral exam, it is not required to list each students individual contribution. The examiners will establish how each student has contributed to the group work during the oral exam. Group formation Remember to form your group in advance in WISEflow by inviting / accepting the invitation.
How are you asessed?
Even when you work in a group, each student is assessed individually based on their own performance. For group submissions followed by an oral exam, each student will receive a final grade based on the written submission, and the oral exam.