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its recent decision to make dissertations an optional element. With respect to exam papers, I found marking a bit uneven in the cases where I compared exam scripts “vertically” ... solve this would be to move to modera

7. In previous years, candidates expressed discontent with the procedure of having to choose among 8 of 10 topics on their set essay exam. ... It is recommended that we continue to make writing on all topics available for the set essay exam.

Summary of results  A total of 71 candidates were entered for the examinations, of whom 2 withdrew from both exams, leaving 69. ... it appeared that the set of exam questions developed lent itself to a rather narrow set 

Since only four students sat this exam, it is difficult to provide details analyses of each question without breaching confidentiality. ... 5) Students sitting the exams should again be encouraged to look at the precise wording of exam questions, and

The exam paper for Part III was challenging, but it was also designed according to very clear learning objectives. ... Please highlight any good practice you encountered. Quality of the reports on student essays, Part III exam and dissertations: the

There was no external examiner. The History of Science (HPS/1) exam took place on Monday 4 June 2018, and Philosophy of Science (HPS/2) on Tuesday 5 June. ... 3. Summary of results. A total of 71 candidates were entered for the examinations, of whom 2

3. Summary of results  A total of 66 candidates were entered for the examinations, of whom 3 withdrew from both exams, leaving 63. ... Of these, there were 12 PBS students, each of whom sat one exam only (6 History of Science, 6 Philosophy of Science).

distributed to all candidates at the beginning of the exams. The overall impression was that. ... writing under exam conditions, in order to ensure that their work is legible.

the Exams Board on June 20. Students do get exposure to all four disciplines through the core and option modules they select as well as via methodological training. ... One question raised in the Exams Board related to the word limit boundaries for the

Two of them were awarded a First Class Mark. The exam paper was taken by 6 candidates; two were awarded First Class marks. ... The examiners also noted that the exam paper had 5 either-or questions – perhaps too many.

Six students sat the Paper 3 exam. The quality of answers was impressive with two students. ... Six students sat the Paper 5 exam. There were no particularly impressive scripts.

However, since only eight students wrote this exam, this is holds little statistical significance. ... BBS 114 (Modern Medicine and Biomedical Sciences) The seven students who sat this exam fared well overall, with a couple of outstanding performances.

4. Candidates expressed discontent with the procedure of choosing 8 of 10 topics for the set‐essay exam; a significant number of candidates this year saw 2 of their 4 prepared

After consultation with the Chair of Examiners for NST Parts 1B, II and III and the Head of Records and Exams, the Examiners agreed to release provisional marks for Part III

The processes for assessment and examinationwere well conceived and efficiently carried through, and the Exam Board took carefulpains to ensure equitable and fair treatment for all candidates.

3. were made to ensure both that exam questions were properly supported by supervisions and lectures and that they encouraged independence of thought by not closely mirroring questions widely answered in ... They completed Paper 3 and submitted a

After consultation with the Chair of Examiners for NST Parts 1B, II and III and the Head of Records and Exams, the Examiners agreed to release provisional marks for Part III

The History of Science exam took place on Monday 30 May 2016, and Philosophy of Science on Tuesday 31 May. ... Of these, there were 10 PBS students, each of whom sat one exam only (4 History of Science, 6 Philosophy of Science).

The History of Science exam took place on Monday 2 June 2014, and Philosophy of Science on Tuesday 3 June. The subject examiners’ meeting was held on Tuesday 10 June, ... All candidates with registered disabilities were a

The most popular Ethics question also highlighted problems with the exam tactics chosen by students (‘If we can show that foetuses and embryos have a ‘right to life’, do we thereby ... Overall, it seems clear that these students would benefit from