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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.