Review of an Assessment Grade Application Form

This form is for current Ikon students who wish to request a formal review of an assessment task grade.

Before you start:

Before submitting this form, you must complete the informal step:

• Read the Assessment Policy to understand the review process and your responsibilities.
• Contact your marking lecturer via the Learning Management System within three (3) business days of receiving your mark to seek clarification and constructive feedback.
• Consult the Student Experience Team for guidance and support before proceeding with a formal review.

Eligibility:

You may submit this form only if all of the following apply:

• You have completed the initial informal clarification step with your marking lecturer and remain unsatisfied with the explanation or outcome.
• Your request is based on one or more academic valid grounds, such as:
  • The assessment was not marked in accordance with the published criteria in the Subject Outline or Marking Rubric.
  • A technical error occurred in the marking or collation of marks.
  • There was bias on the part of the marker.

Applications based on factors such as workload, financial hardship, personal circumstances, or comparison with other students will not be considered valid grounds.

Submission Requirements:

• Submit this form within ten (10) business days of receiving the initial review outcome from your marking lecturer.
• Incomplete submissions or forms without supporting evidence will not be processed.
• Clearly state your grounds for review, the specific issues to be addressed, the form of resolution sought, and attach any relevant supporting evidence (e.g., marked assessment, rubric, specific examples, email correspondence).

What Happens Next:

• An acknowledgement of receipt will be emailed to your student address within three (3) business days of submission.
• The Head of School (or delegate) will examine your request, review the supporting material, and determine whether there are sufficient grounds to proceed.
• You will receive a written outcome, including explicit reasons for the determination, within ten (10) business days of your submission.
• The outcome may result in your grade being increased, decreased, or remaining unchanged.
• If you are dissatisfied with the outcome, you may lodge an appeal following the Grievance and Appeals Policy.

Important information:

• Requests submitted after the ten (10) business day window will not normally be accepted.
• The Head of School’s determination is final unless formally appealed under the Grievance and Appeals Policy.
• All correspondence and records relating to the review will be stored in your student file in accordance with Ikon’s Records Management Policy.

Before providing your personal and enrolment information, you must first confirm that you meet the eligibility requirements for submitting this request. This includes:

• Completing the informal step by contacting your marking lecturer via the Learning Management System (LMS) within 3 business days of receiving your mark.
• Ensuring your request is based on one of the valid academic grounds (criteria not applied, technical error, bias, or other valid academic grounds).

Once you have confirmed eligibility, please provide accurate personal and enrolment details so we can identify your record and process your request. All communication about your application will be sent to your primary student email address.

You will need to enter:

• Full Name (as enrolled)
• Student ID (e.g., IKO#####)
• Ikon Student Email Address
• Contact Number
• Campus
• Current Course

Provide accurate details about the assessment you are requesting a review for. This information is essential for locating your assessment record and processing your application.

You will need to enter:

• Subject Code
• Assessment Task Number and Name
• Lecturer Name
• Date You Contacted Your Lecturer via the LMS (as part of the informal step)
• Outcome of Lecturer Contact (brief summary of their response)
• Link to Assessment Submission (e.g., Canvas link)

Please ensure these details match your subject outline and submission records. Incomplete or inaccurate information may delay processing.

In this section, you must clearly state the grounds for your review request and provide supporting evidence. Your application will only be considered if it meets the valid grounds recognised under the Assessment Policy.

Valid Grounds for Review:

• The assessment was not marked in accordance with the published criteria.
• A technical error occurred in marking or mark collation.
• There was bias on the part of the marker.

Important:

• Applications based strictly on factors such as workload, financial hardship, personal circumstances, or comparison with other students will not be considered valid grounds.
• Clearly describe the specific issues and link them to the assessment criteria or rubric.
• Attach supporting evidence such as:
  • Annotated rubric or marking guide
  • Screenshots of marked work highlighting discrepancies
  • LMS correspondence with your lecturer

Preferred Outcome:

Indicate what resolution you are seeking (e.g., re-marking, correction of error). Please note that a review may result in your grade being increased, decreased, or remain the same.

Before submitting your application, you must confirm that all information provided is accurate and that you understand the review process and possible outcomes.

Declaration

• I declare that the information provided in this application is true and accurate.
• I understand that incomplete submissions or those submitted outside the 10 business day timeframe from the date of my informal outcome will not be processed.
• I acknowledge that a review may result in my grade being increased, decreased, or remain the same.
• I have read and understood the Assessment Policy and the Grievance & Appeals Policy.