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:

• Read the Assessment Policy.
• Contact your marking lecturer within 3 business days of receiving your mark to seek clarification.
• Consult the Student Experience team for support options.

Eligibility:
You may submit this form only if:

• You have completed the informal step and are not satisfied with the lecturer’s response.
• Your request is based on one of the following valid grounds:
  • 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 information:

• This form applies only to Summative Assessments.
• Applied Learning Tasks (weekly in-class engagement tasks) are not eligible for review.
• Requests must be submitted within 10 business days of receiving your mark.
• Incomplete submissions will not be processed.
• A review may result in your grade being increased, decreased, or remain the same.
• Applications based on workload, financial hardship, or comparison with other students will not be considered.
• You will receive the outcome via email within 3 business days of submission.

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 within 3 business days of receiving your mark.
• Ensuring your request is based on one of the valid grounds (criteria not applied, technical error, or bias).

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 email address.

You will need to enter:

• Full Name (as enrolled)
• Student ID (e.g., IKO#####)
• 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 (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 outlined in 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 on workload, financial hardship, or comparison with other students will not be considered.
• 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
  • Email 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 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.