S.L. 327.493 Art. 29Students’ performance.

Examiners shall express the students’ performance in the assessment of all taught study-units as a percentage mark and grade as indicated in the table below. Both the percentage mark and the letter grade shall be recorded in the students’ academic record. The percentage mark only is used for the purpose of calculating the students’ progress.

Descriptor Mark Range Grade Work of excellent quality 80% - 100% A Superior performance showing a comprehensive understanding and application of the subject matter. Evidence of considerable additional reading/research/work. Work of very good quality 70% - 79% B

Performance is typified by a very good working knowledge of the subject matter. Evidence of a considerable amount of reading/ research/work. Work of good quality 60% - 69% C

Average performance, with a sound working knowledge of the subject matter. Evidence of sufficient reading/ research/work. Work of fair but below average quality 55% - 59% D

Considerable but incomplete understanding of the subject matter. Evidence of a fair amount of reading/ research/work. Pass - when assessment is based on a Not P pass/fail basis, as may be applicable to applicable placement, practical work or similar work. Unsatisfactory, failing work in any 0% - 54% F study-unit. Unjustified absence for an assessment, 0% F or failure to hand in assigned work in time, or ineligibility to take assessment due to unapproved absence from lectures. Shall be considered as F with 0 marks in the calculation of the average mark. Temporary grade for Incomplete work I due to justifiable reasons (illness, approved absence, etc.) for which the assessment date has been postponed or the deadline for submission of work has been extended.