S.L. 327.633 Art. 39

Examiners shall appraise the student’s performance in the assessment of Study-Units as a percentage mark and as a grade as indicated in the tables below. Both the percentage mark and the letter grade shall be recorded in the student's academic record. The percentage mark shall be used for the purpose of calculating the student’s progress and for the award classification.

Descriptor Mark Grade Range Work displaying exceptional quality 90%-100% A+ Exceptional performance showing comprehensive and critical understanding, and application of the subject matter. Evidence of extensive additional reading/research/work. Work displaying comprehensive and critical 80% - 89% A understanding Superior performance showing a comprehensive and critical understanding of the subject matter. Evidence of considerable additional reading/ research/work. Work displaying comprehensive 75% - 79% B+ understanding Performance showing a very good working knowledge of the subject matter. Evidence of a moderate amount of additional reading/research/ work. Work displaying substantial understanding 70% - 74% B Above-average performance, with a working knowledge of the subject matter. Evidence of some additional reading/research/work. Work displaying sound understanding 60% - 69% C+ Average performance. Evidence of little additional reading/research/work. Work displaying satisfactory understanding 55% - 59% C Adequate performance. No evidence of additional reading/research/work. Work displaying satisfactory understanding 50% - 54% D+ with shortcomings Adequate but inconsistent performance. No evidence of additional reading/research/work. Work displaying basic understanding 45% - 49% D Marginal performance, satisfying minimum criteria. Work displaying inadequate understanding to 0% - 44% 1,2 F varying degrees. 1 If mark obtained is between 35% and 44% in Compensatable Study-Units, and is compensated by good performance in other Study-Units, a Compensated Pass (CP) shall be awarded (vide regulation 48). 2 Unjustified absence for an assessment when a valid reason for absence is required, or failure to hand in assigned work on time, or ineligibility to take assessment due to unapproved absence from lectures shall be assigned an F with 0 marks in the calculation of the year average mark.