Delprov

Delprov is a term most commonly used in Swedish-language education to denote a partial or component examination within a larger assessment. A delprov is designed to evaluate a specific set of topics, skills, or learning outcomes, rather than the entire course content. In many courses, assessment is distributed across several delprov in combination with other components such as assignments, labs, or projects. Each delprov is typically scored separately and may be reported as a subgrade or integrated into the final grade through a predefined weighting scheme.

Delprov can take various forms, including written tests, oral examinations, practical tasks, or digital assessments. They may align with individual modules or competencies within the curriculum, and their results provide targeted feedback to students and instructors about strengths and areas for improvement. Scheduling of delprov is usually planned to reflect progression through the course, and rubrics or marking criteria are used to promote consistency.

Fairness considerations include ensuring comparable difficulty across delprov, providing equivalent forms if some students need an alternative, and clarifying how delprov contribute to the overall grade. Delprov offer advantages such as flexible assessment pacing, the ability to assess discrete skills, and better alignment with learning objectives. Challenges include administrative overhead and the need for careful integration to avoid grade fragmentation.

While the term is especially common in Swedish education, the concept of subtests or component exams exists in many education systems under different names, serving a similar purpose of measuring partial competencies within a broader course or program.