Is it okay to fail an exam if you have gotten over 40% already with assignments?

Poppy121

I had an exam today that didn't go so well and I have a bad feeling that I could've failed it. With assignments that I've done for this module, I have already gotten over 40% but do you need to pass the exam as well to pass the module or is it okay to fail it if you have gotten over 40% already with assignments and projects prior to the exam?

Chimaera

Depends on the lecturer. Some will require that you pass both the coursework and exam components in order to pass the module, precisely because some people will try and slack off for the exam if they think they've done enough on the coursework (not saying that's the case here, but it's not uncommon). The lecturer should have pointed out any requirements during the introduction to the module in week 1. Best thing to do might be to have a chat with the lecturer and see.

Poppy121

Chimaera wrote: »

Depends on the lecturer. Some will require that you pass both the coursework and exam components in order to pass the module, precisely because some people will try and slack off for the exam if they think they've done enough on the coursework (not saying that's the case here, but it's not uncommon). The lecturer should have pointed out any requirements during the introduction to the module in week 1. Best thing to do might be to have a chat with the lecturer and see.

I went back over the Introduction lecture slides and it says on the Assessment slide is that the assignments are worth 60% and the exam itself is worth the remaining 40%. Do you think that means anything? I just don't want to email my lecturer on the off-chance that I actually pass my exam. :P

wnolan1992

It should say something like "A minimum D2 is required in the final exam to pass the module." if it is actually a requirement.

But really the only way to know is to ask.

Fireball07

They usually state it at the start. I don't think I've ever had a module where you didn't have to pass the final exam too.