Mixed Assessment Methodology in Engineering Higher Education based on Quality Control Concepts

This paper outlines the adaptation of an assessment methodology in several courses in an engineering studies syllabus to the context of the new European Higher Education Area, through focusing on the best set of assessment methodologies that can be used, in order to improve learning processes without losing quality in the content. This is called a "mixed assessment methodology" and includes the implementation of different continuous assessments using virtual, manual or mechanical procedures. It allows teachers to manage large student numbers as well as to give them the required feedback. The paper classifies subjects into groups, based on their content and separates students by whether they are repeating the course or not, it addresses different assessment methodologies, incorporates engineering quality control concepts, and discusses the results achieved. The main contribution is to establish the best mixed assessment methodology for each subject in higher engineering education.