takehometoetsen
Take-home toetsen are assessments typically completed outside the supervised classroom, often at home or remotely, within a defined period. They emphasize applying knowledge and problem-solving over rapid memorization, and they may allow the use of reference materials or external resources in many cases.
In higher education, take-home toetsen are common in the Netherlands and other European education systems and
Formats vary and can include essays, research papers, problem sets, design or programming tasks, portfolios, and
Benefits include flexibility, longer time to think through problems, and the opportunity to assess higher-order skills.
Design considerations include explicit instructions, defined resources, word counts, rubrics, submission deadlines, and policies on collaboration
Trends indicate increased adoption during periods of online learning and pandemics, with ongoing evaluation of effectiveness
See also: open-book examination; take-home exam; assessment design.