Hi Sharon
I know one university used to use the 16-point scale to award a grade, then the scale was converted to a new 22-point scale in 2011.
Basically what they did, they divided each grade of the old 16-point scale into three bands, and this is significant for Year 3 or 4 of an honours degree for their classification.
Regards,
Abbes
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From: External examiners discussion forum [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Sharon Wheeler
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Subject: Re: Query regarding level 5 sampling for External Examiners
Some years back and several universities ago, the university introduced a 16-point marking scale. Once we'd got our head around the initial strangeness, it made a lot of sense. Psychologically, people were far more likely to use the whole scale, especially given 16 equated to an A+. I wish I could remember why the scale was dumped after a few year.
Sharon
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