Grades - corresponding percentages?

unreggd

Does anyone know the percentage range for each of the grades we go by?

http://www.it-tallaght.ie/StudentLife/ExamTimetables/FrequentlyAskedQuestions/FAQAnswer,19002,en.html

Cheers!

Gavin "shels"

100-80%= A 4.0
70-80 = B+ 3.5
60-70 = B 3.0
55-60 = B- 2.75
50-55 = C+ 2.5
40-50 = C 2.0
35-40 = D 1.5

The_B_Man

****e! I have a "D" in one subject from CAs. Does that mean I'm failing it, and have to make up a "C+" in this exam today, just to average pass (ie a "C")??:eek:

macrubicon

A "D" can be compensated by a grade from another module....

davey101

macrubicon wrote: »

A "D" can be compensated by a grade from another module....

I think come tomorrow, i will be relying on this system :eek:

The_B_Man

lol ye me too! I have 2 As, 2 Bs, a C and a D from the CAs. I thought I was OK with that C but now that I've found out thats ~40%, and the C is ~35%, I'll defo be relying on compensation from my A's!

The_B_Man

Actually, while we're on the subject, what overall average is needed for a 1:1 or a 2:1 ?

davey101

As far as i know,
1:1 => 3.25
2:1 => 3.15

conno3001

Does the system take your entire 4 years into account, or just the last when deciding on your marking for your degree?

davey101

Just the last year grade determines your award

cactus10

davey101 wrote: »

Just the last year grade determines your award

Did not know this. Whats the incentive to work hard to get an A as opposed to just doing the bare minimum to pass? Seems a little strange!

In that case im putting my books away, done enough study for today

macrubicon

cactus10 wrote: »

Did not know this. Whats the incentive to work hard to get an A as opposed to just doing the bare minimum to pass? Seems a little strange!

In that case im putting my books away, done enough study for today

Your performance in previous years will be taken into account if you are borderline to a swap in grade. i.e. if you are a fraction under for a 2:1 or a 1:1 in your last year but over in years 1-3 you may be bumped up etc.

Oh - that and progression from Level 7 to Level 8 etc. is not guarenteed for all - it's on a merit system if there are too many applicants etc.

davey101

macrubicon wrote: »

Your performance in previous years will be taken into account if you are borderline to a swap in grade. i.e. if you are a fraction under for a 2:1 or a 1:1 in your last year but over in years 1-3 you may be bumped up etc.

Hmm wouldnt count on that, i had a 1:1 in HC then a 2:1 in Ord deg and out by 0.4% of a 1:1. If that was the case why did i not get bumped up?
Anyway its good practice to aim high as dont expect it to all come together at the end.. it most likely wont if you have not put the work in previously.