Selection and Placement Testing
The TUT Potential Assessment (TUT-PA) is a selection mechanism that may be used as part of the admissions process. Changes to admission requirements must be approved by Senate and all admission requirements and procedures are published in the annual prospectus of a Faculty.
The TUT-PA measures potential students to succeed in the programme applied for. The result is then considered for admission or correct registration for traditional or extended versions of programmes. It is not an assessment that candidates can prepare for, and the university provides an ongoing assessment programme to ensure that assessment may take place as soon as possible after application. The test battery focuses on cognitive dimensions such as spatial, abstract, verbal, and numerical, reasoning, and reading comprehension are evaluated. Results are provided to the academic department to include in decision-making along with data on Grade 11/12 results and required subjects.
The service is rendered to academic departments. Prior planning and consideration of approach is essential and any department interested in this independent assessment may contact the Academic Assessment Centre for arrangements.
Risk Profiling
The risk profiling evaluation process is based on Seidman’s (2005) formula for student success: Retention = Early Identification + (Early + Intensive + Continuous) Intervention. It focuses on the early identification of a student at risk for being unsuccessful in
his/her studies at TUT. Risks may be in the areas of academic skills, emotional intelligence, career orientation, English proficiency, social adjustment and others.
By profiling first-time entering students at the beginning of their first semester at TUT conducts an evidence-based approach to the provision of relevant interventions that are likely to enhance student success. After completing the evaluation, students and relevant lecturers are provided with comprehensive reports in a feedback session. All data on assessment and interventions are captured on the student tracking system for monitoring of individual progress.
The service is rendered in cooperation with academic departments. Prior planning and consideration of a proper strategy for assessment and intervention is essential, and any department interested in the risk-profiling may contact the Academic Assessment Centre for arrangements.
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