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CHALLENGE EXAMINATION [2 records]

Record 1 2004-11-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • School and School-Related Administration
DEF

An examination to test the knowledge of candidates in the subject matter of a particular course, the purpose of which is to establish a basis for the granting of credit for the course, without the normal requirements for attending the course and completing the usual course requirements.

OBS

Typically the examination covers a wide body of accepted knowledge or concepts in the challenged course as spelled out in the course learning outcomes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Administration scolaire et parascolaire
OBS

Dans le cadre de la reconnaissance des acquis (RDA), les élèves qui revendiquent un crédit écrivent un examen.

Spanish

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Record 2 1988-01-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Examinations and Competitions (Education)
OBS

Ryerson's challenge credit policy enables students to earn academic credit for learning and experience outside of the traditional post-secondary environment: This gives students the opportunity to be examined in, and receive credit for, a recognized Ryerson course, without meeting the normal requirements of registration, attendance, and instruction.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Docimologie

Spanish

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