What's making you happy today? - Page 226

Trilby · 02-10-2009, 02:17 PM

Dani, I would congratulate the living HELL out of you if I only knew what a "mid-first" WAS. I'll just go ahead and assume it's very, very good indeed.

So -

DanaC · 02-10-2009, 02:47 PM

The marking criteria goes on a 20-90% scale. Essays, assigments and the eventual degree classification work along the same scale:

degrees end up as either 3rd Class, 2nd Class (either a 2:2, or a 2:1) or 1st Class:

< 40 Fail

40-44 (Low 3rd) 45-46 (Mid 3rd) 47-48 (High 3rd)

49-51 (borderline 2:2)

52-54 (Low 2:2) 55-56 (Mid 2:2) 57-58 (High 2:2)

59-61 (borderline 2:1)

62-64 (Low 2:1) 65-66 (Mid 2:1) 67-69 (High 2:1)

69-71 (borderline 1st)

72-74 (Low 1st) 75-76 (Mid 1st) 77-78 (High 1st)

79-81 (borderline Excellent 1st)

82+ (Excellent 1st).

I've bolded where my essay mark was *grins*

So, do how do you guys classify your degrees?

xoxoxoBruce · 02-10-2009, 02:49 PM

In Fahrenheit.

LabRat · 02-10-2009, 03:08 PM

Scores on tests/papers use A-Fs around most parts here.
90-100% A Excellent
80-89% B Good
70-79% C Average
60-69% D Below average
Below 60% F FAIL. Dude, why did you even waste your time trying??

Some classes/profs use -'s and +'s, so:
80-83% = B-
84-86% = B
87-89% = B+ etc.

Your grade point average is determined by the overall avarage of your grades for all the classes you have taken. Different schools calculate this differently. For example this is one way to determine a college GPA.

Basically.

There is such a thing as "grading on the curve" (which is a total cop-out that lazy profs use IMHO). One way this is done is to take the top score and set that as 100% and then score the rest on a 90/80/70 type scale. Ususally this is done when a prof writes tests so bloody hard that if he used the traditional scale, all his or her students would fail every exam, and the board would start looking into why he/she was such a shitty teacher. There are many other ways to calculate a curve too, most way too complicated for me to even comprehend.

SteveDallas · 02-10-2009, 03:39 PM

"But what about degrees?"

Pretty much you get the degree or you don't. Many (most?) colleges award "cum laude," "magna cum laude," and "summa cum laude" to the top finshers. (At my university you got those for earning a final GPA of 3.0-3.499, 3.5-3.899, or 3.9-40 respectively.) There's no US equivalent for a 3rd class degree AFAIK... the student who barely escaped expulsion and the one with a 2.99 who barely missed the "cum laude" mark would both get the same diploma.

glatt · 02-10-2009, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveDallas

the student who barely escaped expulsion and the one with a 2.99 who barely missed the "cum laude" mark would both get the same diploma.

Many employers will look at the Grade Point Average that goes with that degree though. So GPA does matter too, just not for the degree. Only for job prospects.

Trilby · 02-10-2009, 04:07 PM

I want the degree that comes with the most cum.

monster · 02-10-2009, 11:39 PM

69? that's a 2:1 ....but so close to a first.....

fargon · 02-13-2009, 09:08 AM

I got a kitty, a little girl kitty.

Shawnee123 · 02-13-2009, 09:15 AM

pictures!

fargon · 02-13-2009, 09:31 AM

I tried to upload a picture last nite and it would not go.

Shawnee123 · 02-13-2009, 09:32 AM

bummer...feeling a need for a kitten.

Shawnee123 · 02-13-2009, 09:41 AM

I am happy because I have made another huge change in my life...last one was October when I changed jobs. Change is soooooooo hard but it feels so good and the end rewards are worth all the fear and apprehension.

I think after work I will take myself out to dinner. I've had nothing but salad for a week. I'm thinking filet mignon.

Then go to bed early, and get up for my new haircut.

Shawnee got her groove back. Or is working on it, anyway.

Clodfobble · 02-13-2009, 12:06 PM

You can do it, Shawnee!

xoxoxoBruce · 02-13-2009, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fargon

I tried to upload a picture last nite and it would not go.

Email it to me.

02-10-2009, 02:17 PM	#3376
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Dani, I would congratulate the living HELL out of you if I only knew what a "mid-first" WAS. I'll just go ahead and assume it's very, very good indeed. So - __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

02-10-2009, 02:49 PM	#3378
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	In Fahrenheit. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

02-10-2009, 03:08 PM	#3379
LabRat twatfaced two legged bumhole Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,143	Scores on tests/papers use A-Fs around most parts here. 90-100% A Excellent 80-89% B Good 70-79% C Average 60-69% D Below average Below 60% F FAIL. Dude, why did you even waste your time trying?? Some classes/profs use -'s and +'s, so: 80-83% = B- 84-86% = B 87-89% = B+ etc. Your grade point average is determined by the overall avarage of your grades for all the classes you have taken. Different schools calculate this differently. For example this is one way to determine a college GPA. Basically. There is such a thing as "grading on the curve" (which is a total cop-out that lazy profs use IMHO). One way this is done is to take the top score and set that as 100% and then score the rest on a 90/80/70 type scale. Ususally this is done when a prof writes tests so bloody hard that if he used the traditional scale, all his or her students would fail every exam, and the board would start looking into why he/she was such a shitty teacher. There are many other ways to calculate a curve too, most way too complicated for me to even comprehend. __________________ Strength does not come from how much weight you can lift, or how many miles you can run. It comes from knowing that you set a goal, and rose to the challenge. Strength comes from within. Last edited by LabRat; 02-10-2009 at 03:15 PM.

02-10-2009, 04:07 PM	#3382
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	I want the degree that comes with the most cum. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

02-10-2009, 11:39 PM	#3383
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	69? that's a 2:1 ....but so close to a first..... __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

02-10-2009, 02:47 PM	#3377
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	The marking criteria goes on a 20-90% scale. Essays, assigments and the eventual degree classification work along the same scale: degrees end up as either 3rd Class, 2nd Class (either a 2:2, or a 2:1) or 1st Class: < 40 Fail 40-44 (Low 3rd) 45-46 (Mid 3rd) 47-48 (High 3rd) 49-51 (borderline 2:2) 52-54 (Low 2:2) 55-56 (Mid 2:2) 57-58 (High 2:2) 59-61 (borderline 2:1) 62-64 (Low 2:1) 65-66 (Mid 2:1) 67-69 (High 2:1) 69-71 (borderline 1st) 72-74 (Low 1st) 75-76 (Mid 1st) 77-78 (High 1st) 79-81 (borderline Excellent 1st) 82+ (Excellent 1st). I've bolded where my essay mark was grins So, do how do you guys classify your degrees?

02-10-2009, 03:39 PM	#3380
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	"But what about degrees?" Pretty much you get the degree or you don't. Many (most?) colleges award "cum laude," "magna cum laude," and "summa cum laude" to the top finshers. (At my university you got those for earning a final GPA of 3.0-3.499, 3.5-3.899, or 3.9-40 respectively.) There's no US equivalent for a 3rd class degree AFAIK... the student who barely escaped expulsion and the one with a 2.99 who barely missed the "cum laude" mark would both get the same diploma.

02-13-2009, 09:08 AM	#3384
fargon Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 8,924	I got a kitty, a little girl kitty. __________________ Annoy the ones that ignore you!!! I live a blessed life I Love my Country, I Fear the Government!!! Heavily medicated for the good of mankind.

02-13-2009, 09:15 AM	#3385
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	pictures! __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

02-13-2009, 09:31 AM	#3386
fargon Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 8,924	I tried to upload a picture last nite and it would not go. __________________ Annoy the ones that ignore you!!! I live a blessed life I Love my Country, I Fear the Government!!! Heavily medicated for the good of mankind.

02-13-2009, 09:32 AM	#3387
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	bummer...feeling a need for a kitten. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

02-13-2009, 09:41 AM	#3388
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	I am happy because I have made another huge change in my life...last one was October when I changed jobs. Change is soooooooo hard but it feels so good and the end rewards are worth all the fear and apprehension. I think after work I will take myself out to dinner. I've had nothing but salad for a week. I'm thinking filet mignon. Then go to bed early, and get up for my new haircut. Shawnee got her groove back. Or is working on it, anyway. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

02-13-2009, 12:06 PM	#3389
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	You can do it, Shawnee! __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

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