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Exams and writings

A common form of examination at KTH is a written examination on campus supervised by invigilators. It can be carried out both as a final examination and as a minor partial examination during the course. In addition, there is a solution for examination with computers on campus.

Assess handwritten exams in Canvas

Did you know that you can import scanned exam papers and assess them digitally in Canvas?

Read more about the function KTH Import Exams .

Proctored campus exams

The proctored campus exam is a common form of written examination that is conducted on campus with invigilators overseeing the implementation. At KTH, the proctored campus exams has a long history and thus well-developed traditions regarding the implementation. This page highlights the advantages and disadvantages of a proctored campus exam and discusses when it can be a suitable form of examination.

Proctored campus exams

Partial exams (KS)

Partial exams are a form of mini exams that are often called KS (kontrollskrivning in Swedish). Partial exams can be conducted on campus as written exams or in computer rooms for those who want to use automatically assessed quizzes. It is also possible to conduct partial exams through Canvas examination rooms or in the Canvas room of the course.

Partial exams (KS)

Exams with computers on campus

Have you developed a digital examination that you want to carry out with supervision on campus? Then you can use a computer room or ask the students to bring their own computers. Here you can read about what applies to the different ways to conduct an exam on a computer on campus with supervision by an exam invigilator. You will also find specific information and guides for conducting examinations in a computer room.

Contact and support for examination

Do you have questions about examination? There are contact persons for planning and coordinating examinations at each school, and you can also get help with digital arrangements from E-learning.

Contacts for examination

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