Planning of assessment is based on clarification of and focus on the course, study module and degree competence objectives. It is important to plan competence objectives and assessments simultaneously as far as possible (see alignment in teaching). In the planning of assessment, it is good to consider how students can bring forward their competence and how competence can be assessed. If an examination is used as an assessment method, what competence can be verified through the examination and what sort of examination supports the achievement of competence objectives? It is also good to consider if the achievement of competence objectives requires several different assessment methods, such as self-assessment.
The study mode has to be chosen in such a way that it supports the achievement of competence objectives as much as possible. Learning of the study mode may also be one of the competence objectives. For example, if the course is completed with an extensive essay, it is a possibility for students to learn the essay structure, objectives and academic conventions, such as marking references.