At De Montfort we have a rules-based band so if a student is within 2%
of a classification boundary (ie below it) the student gets the higher
class if s/he either has a final year overall mark in the upper class or
has at least 60 of the 120 final year credits in the upper class.
Classification itself is based on levels 5 and 6 with level 6 double
weighted.
Having a rule-based system ensure consistency and avoids argument except
from those academics who want personal discretion.
Eugene
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Subject: Re: Classifications (Discretion)
Dear Helen
We do allow discretion and for UG programmes we have just agreed a
Senate policy that discretion at the 2:1/1st boundary and 2:2/2:1
boundary only be exercised where a student's overall percentage mark is
within 2% of the boundary. For other boundaries it is 1%. We have a
clear rule that discretion to lower a classification is not permitted.
Discretion decisions are usually based on student achievement across a
profile of modules, particularly compulsory modules, with a given number
of marks in the higher classification.
Best wishes
Wendy
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From: Helen Smallbone <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Date: 19/10/2010 11:25
Subject: Classifications (Discretion)
Dear All
I am currently undertaking a review of the regulations for classifying
awards at Edge Hill University.
I am particularly interested in measuring the extent to which discretion
is applied at other institutions and would appreciate it if you could
share practice in relation to:
1) Do you allow any discretion when determining classifications?
2) If so, what are your boundaries?
Many thanks
Helen
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