Studentsare normallyexpected toprepareworkin advanceforseminarsandtutorials and thiscantake the formofresearching a topic for discussion, by writingessaysor by solvingproblems.
The test, first introduced by the last Labour government and being rolled out by the coalition, can also place applicants into a "work-related activity group", where they will be expected to take steps toprepare themselves for work in the medium to long term.