Understanding assessment at Bond
Assessment and grades are a central part of your learning experience at Bond. They are designed to measure your understanding, skills and progress in each subject in a fair and transparent way.
Assessment methods vary depending on your subject and program. These may include written assignments, presentations, group work, in‑class activities and exams.
Each subject outline explains:
- Assessment tasks and weightings
- Submission requirements and deadlines
- Whether an exam is included
You should review your subject outline carefully at the start of each trimester and refer back to it throughout the semester.
Submitting assessments and getting help
Information about submitting assessments, what to do if something goes wrong, and where to get help is outlined below.
Submitting assessments
Most assessments are submitted online, using the tools and instructions provided in your subject.
Before submitting an assessment, make sure you:
- Check the submission method and deadline in your subject outline or iLearn site
- Allow enough time to upload files before the deadline
- Keep a copy of your work and any submission confirmation or receipt
If you are unsure about how or where to submit an assessment, contact your educator before the due date.
Out‑of‑hours assessment submission issues
IT support is not available outside standard business hours, except during scheduled exam periods.
If you experience an IT or technical issue while attempting to submit an assessment outside business hours, you should follow any instructions provided by your educator for that assessment.
If no specific instructions have been provided, you must contact your educator immediately, at the time the technical issue occurs, and include (where practicable):
- The date and time the issue occurred
- A brief description of the problem
- Screenshots or other evidence of the issue
- Any relevant attachments or files
Any consideration of late submission, extensions or penalties will be determined in accordance with the Assessment Policy, subject assessment conditions and the evidence provided.
Technical issues do not normally exempt an assessment from late penalties.
Late submissions, extensions and special consideration
Requests for extensions, late submission consideration or special consideration are managed in line with the Assessment Policy and subject‑specific assessment conditions.
Your educator will advise:
- Whether extensions are available for a particular assessment
- What supporting documentation is required
- How and when to submit a request
You should familiarise yourself with the relevant assessment policies and contact your educator as early as possible if you anticipate difficulties completing an assessment on time.